Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 23, 2016, 12:38:58 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, you've experienced the notes in Sensurround, and now it is time for you to post until the Sensurround cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: TOHUBOHU!
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The first post after BK!
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Good night, Tom.
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Good morning to all
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I loved all disaster movie no matter how good or bad their were for their special/visual effects. I loved the minatures, matte paintings, in camera effects. Once CGI took over they were never as fun.
I love the Japanes monster movies with actors in costumes stomping through toy towns were a favorite of mine. I was never fooled even when I saw my first when I was about 6 years old.
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I remember going to see the movie TIDAL WAVE starring Lorne Green. What this film was an Americanization of a Japanes disaster film ala Raymon Burr and the first Godzilla film. Green filmed new American films.
I was in Montreal at the time and walked by a theater. I saw the the poster and on the spur of the moment went in to see the French dubbed.
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Instead of seeing the 82 minute American version I ended up seeing the origianl The Submurgance of Japan at 2 hours plus in French. Boring!!! The poster lied!!
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Thursday morning greetings! What was supposed to be a sleep-in for us was rudely interrupted at 6:15 by the bedside alarm clock that sounds like church bells. So, Richard's in the shower and I'm finishing my first cup of coffee.
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Why am I awake at 4:30 AM?
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Good morning, all!
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TOD:
THE TOWERING INFERNO
TITANIC (both the 1950s and the 1990s versions)
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This morning, I will finish the "Runyonland" sequence that opens Guys & Dolls, and then proceed to "Fugue for Tin Horns."
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Around noon, Mr Anthony Morelli is coming by to visit. I haven't seen him in some time, so that will be fun.
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I decided to see how sleep would go without the Tylenol PM help. It took a long time to get to sleep, but I did it. This is good.
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I need coffee!
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I remember seeing ROLLERCOASTER.
It was okay, but the third act was a total disappointment.
Since the were filming in real amusement parks, the filmmakers were limited in what they could do. Made today, with CGI, the film would probably be much more spectacular.
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Good morning, all.
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A good sleep, but a bizarre dream that just didn't want to give up. No sir. It went down fighting.
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It's funny, I don't remember actually going to Rollercoaster, but I surely must have. But it didn't stick with me through the years like most other disaster films usually did, whether I liked them or not. It was a different kind of film somehow, though I couldn't tell you what made me think that.
But I want to see it now for the locations used. I do recall they made a deal out of using the Revolution (?) at Magic Mountain, itself a big deal for being the first with a 360-degree loop. What a hilariously simple claim in comparison with the insane coaster rides nowadays. In an odd moment of daring, I went on the Revolution in 1979, and that loop wasn't anything horrible, really. But I wouldn't do it again, or go near anything more wild than that. For the occasional thrill ride I do love older traditional coasters, as well as the general Disney variety.
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Hard to say about absolutely favorite disaster movies. I usually enjoy any one I'm watching, even if I literally never look back on it.
POSEIDON and TOWERING, certainly. EARTHQUAKE. The various TITANIC ones. VOLCANO and DANTE'S PEAK. The AIRPORT ones. A disaster film doesn't have to be particularly good to be enjoyed and returned to as a kind of comfort food. With their stars and their groundings in the period in which they were made, they can press some pleasure buttons.
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Thursday.
"Don't act...." If only they would listen.....
Ah well.....
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I just couldn't do the part myself.....that would have been unseemly......
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TOD:
Airport and its sequels, although they were less enjoyable as they went along....
The Poseidon Adventure
Titanic - 1953 for the story...1999 for everything EXCEPT the story
Earthquake - although it was fairly mild and so very LONG
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Around noon, Mr Anthony Morelli is coming by to visit. I haven't seen him in some time, so that will be fun.
Please tell him I miss him.
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I decided to see how sleep would go without the Tylenol PM help. It took a long time to get to sleep, but I did it. This is good.
:)
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TOD:
Poseidon Adventure
Twister
Volcano
I saw Rollercoaster too, but I don't remember a thing about it except being pretty disappointed. I never saw Earthquake or Towering Inferno. And this may sound crazy, but I never saw Titanic either. I did see a made-for-TV movie based on the true story of high-rise building fire in downtown LA that happened about 25 years ago. It starred Lee Majors as the fire captain and it was actually pretty good for a TV-movie-based-on-a-true-story movie.
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Please give a big howdy to Mr. Morelli!
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While I didn't try very hard to think of all the disaster films from various periods that I enjoy, I'm surprised I forgot about TWISTER.
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And INDEPENDENCE DAY.
I like 'em good and I like 'em ridiculous. Hey, I included VOLCANO, right? :)
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We had a welter of sirens and loud honking out on 82nd Street so I went down to see the commotion. A firetruck was parked in front of my building, unable to move because some can driver and the jerk driver of a plumbing van had double parked and the firetruck could not pass. Traffic was blocked up between Broadway and Amsterdam. I detest the double parking on this street.
I have taken advantage of it in the past, but it's usually for a delivery and.we can easily move if a problem arises. These two jerks were an entirely different situation. The firemen had called the plumbing van's number posted on the side of the truck and no one was answering the phone. When I came back inside, they were writing tickets for the vehicles.
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NO PARKING!
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Is that your suggestion for a sign outside BK's place, DR Jrand65?
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I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
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Good morning.
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There, too, DR CHAS SMITH.
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A YUGE lull! :o
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Well, one of my staff is retiring at the end of this month.
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This morning, I had a meeting to discuss the potential candidates to be interviewed for the position that will be available in my department.
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We had eight applications to look through.
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We narrowed those down to four applicants that we will interview.
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There are two in-house candidates.
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The other two are local to Thurston County.
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There were a couple of out-of-state candidates that had good qualifications.
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Off to the LAST rehearsal in the Rehearsal Center.....Monday we will be on our set!
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However, we didn't feel that it would be appropriate to ask them to travel out of their state for an interview when we had pretty good local candidates. :-\
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Off to the LAST rehearsal in the Rehearsal Center.....Monday we will be on our set!
~~~Break Legs Vibes!!~~~
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(But don't literally break any legs!! :o )
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Well...
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...since...
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...we're FINALLY so darned close...
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GRATUITOUS POST #50!!
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:))
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You probably thought that I was thinking that we were near the page turn.
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(Actually, I was...but I figured it out just in time. ;) )
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Back from a fun lunch with Sami and mom, then picked up the Collier's cover art from the framers - looks really good. Nick should be here very soon. Listening to the surprise new release - it's really short but really good.
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I had a nice visit, then finished "Runyanland" and made some memoir fixes.
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Now I'm pondering dinner.
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I've been trying to reach a college friend who lives outside Detroit. For two days now all I get is a busy signal.
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I tracked down on Facebook a summer theatre friend from 1968 whom I saw in Manhattan in the early 1980s. I still wonder where some of the others are now.
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Page 3? Nope!
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This should do it!
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About Time!
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Next chore: dinner!
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We relaxed in our room until just before noon, which is when registration opened at the convention center and the Gale shuttle buses began their rounds (thanks, Keith!). Our shuttle stops right in front of our hotel and we were on the first one. Got our registrations squared away and figured out where I have to be first thing tomorrow and Saturday. Took the shuttle back to our hotel, dumped our conference stuff, got in our car, and headed for Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney). Had a nice lunch at Rainforest Cafe and shopped a bit, but it was too darn hot for us to be out very long. We stopped at a market for snacks that will comprise our dinner later and we're in for the evening.
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We relaxed in our room until just before noon, which is when registration opened at the convention center and the Gale shuttle buses began their rounds (thanks, Keith!). Our shuttle stops right in front of our hotel and we were on the first one. Got our registrations squared away and figured out where I have to be first thing tomorrow and Saturday. Took the shuttle back to our hotel, dumped our conference stuff, got in our car, and headed for Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney). Had a nice lunch at Rainforest Cafe and shopped a bit, but it was too darn hot for us to be out very long. We stopped at a market for snacks that will comprise our dinner later and we're in for the evening.
Well, that's weird! I just got back to work from lunch. In my car, I was listening to an oldies station and they were playing a jazzy instrumental on the radio that reminded me a bit of "Too Darn Hot" (but it wasn't that song), so as I walked into the building, I had "Too Darn Hot" going through my head. Then, in the last post on HHW, Ginny wrote "too darn hot" in her post! Ooo...spooky!
;)
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I've had dinner and now I'm ready to chill out. I have to meet Joshie at City Center at noon. I can't believe it's the end of the week,
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Nice visit with Nick and am now relaxing for an hour and then I'll be on my way to see a show.
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Hello, everyone.
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I drove over to Culver City earlier today for a blood draw, only to learn that that office has permanently closed. Ugh. I just checked their website a couple days ago, too. They have other offices, but the parking is just HORRIBLE at the Santa Monica locations where I used to go. I was so glad when this one opened--easy drive, easy parking. I'll try one of their other locations next week. I was hoping to get it over with.
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I treated myself to a falafel at the new falafel joint. It's a little mom-and-pop place and so far the food has been quite good. Today, though, they were unable to make change from a $10 bill. I gave them a credit card instead. No problem for me, but I hope they're a little better organized in the future. Too many of my favorites bite the dust.
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Speaking of parking, there are people who block our driveway far too often. One of my neighbors doesn't hesitate to call for a tow. After an incident a few weeks ago I think I'll have to start doing so, too. A few Metro station opened a couple blocks from me and I think that may make our parking situation worse.
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TCB, any photos of the new furniture yet?
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TTFN.
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Topic of the Day:
Airplane
Airport
Independence Day
The Poseidon Adventure
Titanic (I've only seen the 1997 version)
Twister
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Airplane
Poseidon adventure
Twister
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Well, it's time for me to leave work and go to the theater.
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Tonight starts the final weekend of TAO's production of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)."
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We have 14 presold tickets!
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I'm sure that we'll have some walk-up tonight.
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And on that note (F#), I'm outta here.
Be back later.
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DR Vixmom, we are leaving Orlando next Wednesday and our overnight stop that night will be in Walterboro, SC.
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Darn we are leaving NY on Wednesday and we will probably be overnighting in Virginia or north carolina
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Darn we are leaving NY on Wednesday and we will probably be overnighting in Virginia or north carolina
Yeah, darn! We'll be heading northwest on I-26 by the time you get into South Carolina.
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Good evening, all.
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Page three?
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Really?
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Starting to watch a Bogart movie called Conflict with Alexis Smith and Sydney Greenstreet.
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Don't know yet if it's going to be any good, but I love the music. Frederich Hollander did the score, Jerome Moross did the orchestrations.
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The mosquitoes have been loving my legs lately. Too much.
I'm all itchy.
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Let's move on.
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Four!
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DR Jeanne, you've made me hungry for felafel.
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TOD:
I used to love disaster movies as a kid, especially the ones with all-star casts with nothing to do but suffer.
Gloria Swanson in the Swarm. Fred Astaire and Jennifer Jones in The Towering Inferno. Helen Hayes in Airport. Myrna Loy in Airport 1975.
Also on the list: San Francisco with Clark, Jeanette and Spenser.
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Hello, 0 guests.
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Not even the shadow of a guest.
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Did anyone see the list of Kennedy Center honorees?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/al-pacino-mavis-staples-james-taylor-selected-for-kennedy-center-honors/2016/06/22/13feb62c-38b8-11e6-8f7c-d4c723a2becb_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-cards_hp-card-arts%3Ahomepage%2Fcard
Except for Mavis Staples, I find the list kinda boring. One show I won't mind missing.
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Burger King is introducing something called Mac 'n Cheetos. Sounds disgusting. Can't wait to try them:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/23/burger-kings-latest-cheese-monstrosity-is-sadly-genius/
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Welcome back, George.
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Burger King is introducing something called Mac 'n Cheetos. Sounds disgusting. Can't wait to try them:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/23/burger-kings-latest-cheese-monstrosity-is-sadly-genius/
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!
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Welcome back, George.
Thanks, John. :)
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We have 19 at our show tonight.
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They are liking the show!
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And I'm liking Conflict. Fun little twisted noir.
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Burger King is introducing something called Mac 'n Cheetos. Sounds disgusting. Can't wait to try them:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/23/burger-kings-latest-cheese-monstrosity-is-sadly-genius/
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!
Exactly.
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Shuffle Along is closing when Audra leaves. I find that horrible news.
http://variety.com/2016/legit/news/shuffle-along-closing-audra-mcdonald-1201802767/
I hope it gets taped. I really want to see this.
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Good night, all.
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We're at intermission. It's going well. :)
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And now, act two.
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so tired
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congrats to Tommy on passing 55555
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i would like to stick around for 5
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but i dont think i will make it
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and i have nothing to share
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Good evening!
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We had real rain today.
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Not a sprinkle, not a shower, but real heavy rain.
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One more day and it is supposed to be gone.
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It better be gone tomorrow, because we have Taste of Tacoma.
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I would hate to see it rained out.
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One more post.
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Five!
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Hello Vixmom!
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And hello, Cilla!
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Thanks vixmom, for noticing the 55555.
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Hello, not going to stay long, just watching the Brexit vote. It's been an interesting day in the news
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My baseball team is not doing very well this year. Still nice to be at the games, but not like it was when they were breaking records for wins
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How is your ball team doing?
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Wow, it's official, UK votes to leave he EU
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How is your ball team doing?
See post above. They get to 500 then lose then win then lose then lose then lose.......
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Wow! That is news.
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How is your ball team doing?
See post above. They get to 500 then lose then win then lose then lose then lose.......
I posted my question just 5 seconds after your post.
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Yes, that's why I've been watching the news. The UK not the ball game
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I need to get to sleep. Scotland voted to stay so they may hold another referendum on Scottish independence. They are also wondering if Northern Ireland will want to unite with Ireland......Wow, lots of changes.
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Cilla, how are your folks doing?
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My eyes are heavy. Will be interesting to follow this
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Get some sleep. We will chat another night.
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Cilla, how are your folks doing?
About the same. I went up for Dad's birthday and we had a good time. They don't remember a lot but they are still managing pretty well. I talk to mom once or twice a day. The neighbor who has lived across the street from them since 1959 has had a number of strokes over the last week and isn't expected to ever get back home. She and my mom were close and up until three weeks ago, walked a mile together every day. She was my piano teacher. She's about mom's age 89. It's sad, but they've been through this with lots of friends, so it isn't totally unexpected.
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It is a tough thing to have to go though for the family.
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I think it's tougher for my sister because she hasn't been around them much over the years. This hasn't happened over night. They are doing quite well physically and are in great spirits. So, as long as they aren't having safety issues, they can keep on the way it is. I'm glad it all was discussed last month, and they told me when they feel they need help in home they will consider it, but not yet. Since they are doing ok, that makes sense to me. They have cleaning ladies and someone who takes care of the yard. They eat out several times a week and mom still does ok cooking. So, for now, all is ok.
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It will get tougher, but for now.....we're sort of on an even keel. I think they are actually relieved we all discussed it. One of those things where I think they believed we didn't notice and now that they know we all know they don't have to hide it as much
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I need to get to sleep. Scotland voted to stay so they may hold another referendum on Scottish independence. They are also wondering if Northern Ireland will want to unite with Ireland......Wow, lots of changes.
That's definitely going to change things.
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Going to get some sleep. Tomorrow is take your pet to work day, so I'm going to work at home with my cats. LOL, I was actually planning to do that before I knew it was take your pet to work day, but it sounds good to me
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Going to get some sleep. Tomorrow is take your pet to work day, so I'm going to work at home with my cats. LOL, I was actually planning to do that before I knew it was take your pet to work day, but it sounds good to me
Hope your pets enjoy your work!
;)
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It will get tougher, but for now.....we're sort of on an even keel. I think they are actually relieved we all discussed it. One of those things where I think they believed we didn't notice and now that they know we all know they don't have to hide it as much
I am glad it is working for now.
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Night all. No plans to travel or ball games to attend this weekend, so I will definitely stop in
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Well, the show is over and everyone has left. I stayed to lock up because I had to go to the bathroom...TMI, I know. ;D
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It will get tougher, but for now.....we're sort of on an even keel. I think they are actually relieved we all discussed it. One of those things where I think they believed we didn't notice and now that they know we all know they don't have to hide it as much
I am glad it is working for now.
Ditto!
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And now, I have to leave.
Be back later.
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It will get tougher, but for now.....we're sort of on an even keel. I think they are actually relieved we all discussed it. One of those things where I think they believed we didn't notice and now that they know we all know they don't have to hide it as much
I am glad it is working for now.
Me too! I'm just enjoying whatever time I can spend with them. We laugh a lot.
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Is your show over, George? Never mind.
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I am also glad that it's all been discussed, but I don't think we need to keep talking about it and I don't talk down to them like my sister does. I think now is the time to keep making memories and have fun together. The rest is important, but you can't discuss "having a plan" all the time or you really miss out on life
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I am also glad that it's all been discussed, but I don't think we need to keep talking about it and I don't talk down to them like my sister does. I think now is the time to keep making memories and have fun together. The rest is important, but you can't discuss "having a plan" all the time or you really miss out on life
I agree.
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And now I am going to sleep. Good to chat with you TCB and George. I'll be back...probably tomorrow
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Good night, Cilla. I will look forward to seeing you here this weekend.
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I tweaked my back today. I am not sure what I did, but I suspect it was when I was putting the scooter together in the rain.
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I tried to hurry and I probably shouldn't have.
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It feels fine now that the pain medication has kicked-in.
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Back with a splitting headache from a way too loud musical of way too little impact, save for the impact of the sound.
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Apparently just before nine this morning some idiotic crow flew into an electrical breaker, electrocuted itself and left about 15,000 Valley Village, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks homes without power for the entire day. The fact that this city has no back-up generator or plan for that kind of thing is the most electrifying thing of all. Thankfully, it did not affect my area.
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Apparently just before nine this morning some idiotic crow flew into an electrical breaker, electrocuted itself and left about 15,000 Valley Village, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks homes without power for the entire day. The fact that this city has no back-up generator or plan for that kind of thing is the most electrifying thing of all. Thankfully, it did not affect my area.
Perhaps it was a suicide.
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Is your show over, George? Never mind.
I am home.
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I tweaked my back today. I am not sure what I did, but I suspect it was when I was putting the scooter together in the rain.
~~~Feel Better Vibes!!~~~
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Did the audience enjoy the show?
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It feels fine now that the pain medication has kicked-in.
Whew!
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I tweaked my back today. I am not sure what I did, but I suspect it was when I was putting the scooter together in the rain.
~~~Feel Better Vibes!!~~~
I'll be fine, but it is time for another pain pill.
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Did the audience enjoy the show?
As a matter of fact, they did!