Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on April 21, 2017, 12:28:58 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fishy, and now it is time for you to post until the fishy cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: BUCOLIC!
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First post after BK!
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And now, to bed.
Good night...anyone out there. ;)
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First after BK and George!
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More health vibes to Ron P!
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Good morning to all
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T.O.D.
I will probably travel to Redbox and rent either THE FOUNDER or MISS SLOANE.
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BK,
Although I haven't seen it in decades, I recall liking THE SCAR very much.
It was certainly an atypical role for Paul Henreid, who I knew and interviewed for Coronet Magazine back in the 1970s. That interview, as well as Henreid's candid remarks that didn't make print, appears in my new book, HOLLYWOOD SNAPSHOTS: The Forgotten Interviews.
Thanks for the opening to plug it here again. ;)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629331465/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492172989&sr=1-1&keywords=hollywood+snapshots+druxman
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Friday is today.
I have to have some blood drawn for some tests to get some answers.....I think I have enough. I have been fasting since about 10 p.m.....which is no hardship.
Will be glad to take this first step toward getting WELL.....
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Good morning, all.
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Test vibes for JRAND.
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Happy birthday to Keith.
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Yes the WSJ stands alone.....
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-HELLO-DOLLY-Brings-Bette-Midler-Back-to-Broadway-Updating-Live-20170420
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Happy Birthday to KEITH.
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Thanks DR JOHN G.
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Good morning, all.
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And a happy Friday and excellent vibes to all.
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I need to take an hour to review this mish-mash of a keyboard book I'm playing from tonight, but the morning and afternoon are mine.
I believe I'll get some laundry done, too. Yes, that's the ticket.
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Good morning, all!
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I've heard from the conductor of the three choral pieces, and I am off the hook. I'm sorry to lose the work, but that''s the best solution at this point.
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I do have to tackle this entire health insurance mess this morning, and I'm still really angry about it. They are denying payments from March 24, yet I have a new referral to the same therapist for five sessions beginning after April 5!
I've emailed my doctor, and of course there's been no response yet.
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I xould be on the phone all day with this one!
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This is a Guys & Dolls day. It will be a Guys & Dolls weekend.
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This is sad news. Photographer Lee Snyder, who photographed me and "Just Good Friends" in 1982, lived across from me on 82nd Street for the past 36 years. He was living there when I moved into my building. I used to wave to him every time he biked past me in the neighborhood. He was always on the go. energetic and positive. Last autumn, he retired and moved to North Carolina, and we kept in touch by FB and email. I sent him the CDs of the BBC broadcast of Jubilee around two months ago.
Well, this morning I learned that he suffered a stroke this week. His niece says he's been taken off life support, his FB age says he's sleeping under his doctor's care. Either way - and I hope someone confirms one thing or the other soon - I am worried about him.
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so sorry for your loss, Elmore.
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Sorry to hear that, DR Elmore.
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First post by me on this Friday.
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I read a bunch of "Hello, Dolly!" reviews and they were smashing, save for the Wall Street Journal that BK alerted us to yesterday and which Jrand shared with us this morning.
After reading the other critical reactions, I have to say that the WSJ reviewer seems to think that "Hello, Dolly!" should have more "gravitas" to it than is on the stage in this production. I got the feeling he was looking for a "Les Miz" effect, or, possibly, something along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" rather than Jerry Herman's totally wonderful hurdy-gurdy score.
He was particularly harsh about the quality of Midler's voice. Am wondering if he's ever heard Carol Channing's.
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It's Friday, April 21st, in these parts of California.
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Page 2
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More health vibes to Ron P!
Thanks.
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The laundry is proceeding apace.
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Well, I guess the Medicare issue is resolved, the payment is covered, and I am a free man. I let my doctor and the HMO's customer service dept., who told me I was their third call about this today, know that I did not appreciate the scare or waste of my time in trying to address the issue.
What new fresh hell will roll in today?
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I read a bunch of "Hello, Dolly!" reviews and they were smashing, save for the Wall Street Journal that BK alerted us to yesterday and which Jrand shared with us this morning.
After reading the other critical reactions, I have to say that the WSJ reviewer seems to think that "Hello, Dolly!" should have more "gravitas" to it than is on the stage in this production. I got the feeling he was looking for a "Les Miz" effect, or, possibly, something along the lines of "Phantom of the Opera" rather than Jerry Herman's totally wonderful hurdy-gurdy score.
He was particularly harsh about the quality of Midler's voice. Am wondering if he's ever heard Carol Channing's.
On that note, the Mayor of New York has really named today "Dolly Day."
http://www.playbill.com/article/new-york-city-mayor-honors-bette-midler-with-april-21-dolly-day-proclamation
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According to Alan Scott on ATC, there is a precedent: There was a "Rodgers & Hammerstein Week" in 1953.
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Well here's today's fresh hell, so far. Here's my publisher's website: http://yrmusic.com/v2/home/
If you go to "catalog" and click "browse," then click my name, only two charts show up for me:
http://yrmusic.com/v2/catalog/listing.php?composerID=11
If you go to "Artists," click on "bios," and click my name, you'll get a page with my bio and around 30 charts:
http://yrmusic.com/v2/artists/bios/artist.php?ID=11
WTF?
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Under Catalog/Browse, I did a simple browser "find" for "Moore", and your name appears in two sections: two charts are under Composers and the rest under Arrangers. Does that account for it, or make the sense it should make?
Edited for (hopefully) clarity.
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Under Catalog/Browse, I did a simple browser "find" for "Moore", and your name appears in two sections: two charts are under Composers and the rest under Arrangers. Does that account for it, or make the sense it should make?
Edited for (hopefully) clarity.
I see what you mean, but that's terrible organization.
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I'm up, I'm up - almost eight hours of sleep.
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I wish I could get 8 hours of sleep. Six- to 6-1/2 hours seems to be all I can manage nowadays.
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Speaking of fish, my supper last night was fried Pollock (pre-cooked and sold in my grocery store). I reheated it and at it with relish (i.e., gusto rather than a condiment).
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Dead battery. Auto Club on its way - so, guess I won't be going to Jerry's today since it will be too crowded by the time they deal with this. Oh, well.
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Just got back from Redbox.
Rented THE FOUNDER.
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I had them out about eight weeks ago, as you may remember, but they checked the battery, the alternator and the starter and all was well on all of it. But I knew the battery was weakening then, and it's been weird for the past few days - more difficult to turn over in the mornings, and this morning it tried to turn over but alas wouldn't. It's still under warranty, so I'm sure they'll just replace it.
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Car vibes for BK.
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I've been through enough of this stuff with the car lately, may it stay stable for a while...
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Oddly, I did not find any 3-3/4 ips tapes on the shelf. The Szell ones I was thinking might have been that were 7-1/2, and I checked every last tape (I only have some 60 or 70). Either I'm wrong that I ever picked up a couple, or I simply got rid of them.
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Superstar book reviewed, hopefully for the last damned time, and I'll just run through the setups again when I get there...also hopefully for the last damned time.
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This day is moving rather slowly for me.
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I guess my problem is that I am not usually at work on Fridays, having taken so many of them "off" that past two months.
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Trapped at work is what I am. Trapped and tormented by work-required attendance in the office.
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Oh, the pain! The ignominy! The insult!
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I hate car problems.
I love my mechanics, though. They're fast and they're reasonable.
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They are also just up the street from my condo.
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No one has mentioned this yet, but has anyone been affected by power outages in NYC or LA?
Here in the Bay Area, our rapid transit system was impacted by a power outage that affected about 90,000 people.
It seems that some hackery has been involved.
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I ask about LA and NYC because I read that there were problems there, too.
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Decline of the diner: New York's last retro eateries – in pictures: http://tinyurl.com/m4c9286
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Hadn't heard about these power outages...
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My d****d elevator was out again last night.
I despair, I declare!
My neighbor (president of the HOA) told me it "might" be up when I get home tonight. That's what she told me last week, too. It has to do with getting parts and then making the parts "work" on the board they are putting together to run the elevator.
Sigh.
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Page 3, at last!
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Power outages in NYC and San Francisco today (http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/04/21/nyc-sf-outages-infrastructure/)
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George, TC6, Jrand, and John, thank for Keith's birthday wishes.
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Also in L.A. (https://www.inverse.com/article/30631-lax-sf-ny-power-outages)
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George, TC6, Jrand, and John, thank for Keith's birthday wishes.
That's right. I remember you said your trip was his birthday wish. Happy belated birthday to Keith from moi!
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We had a lovely day and dinner at the hotel restaurant
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I am crashing now.
'night
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No one has mentioned this yet, but has anyone been affected by power outages in NYC or LA?
Here in the Bay Area, our rapid transit system was impacted by a power outage that affected about 90,000 people.
It seems that some hackery has been involved.
Yes. Several in Manhattan.
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Sad news DR ELMORE - I send vibes for your friend.
JCS vibes for DR CHAS SMITH.
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One of my tests is scheduled....for Monday, May 8.
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Friday afternoon greetings! Our household crashed pretty early last night due to fatigue from the rough night before. This morning I was outta here shortly after 9 for my monthly art class in Centerville (Dayton 'burb). I took myself out for lunch on the way home.
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Soon I will take Richard out to do some errands. He's taking some meds that cause drowsiness and it's not advisable for him to drive.
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I think I will be flying to Ohio on May 23, if all goes as planned.
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Well, it's official! I'm Mr. Pinky! And I would assume the other roles played by that track...at least, I'm hoping that I'll play those other roles. :D
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Congrats DR GEORGE - I love that role! You will be great!
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Congrats DR GEORGE - I love that role! You will be great!
Thanks, Jrand! We don't start rehearsals until June, but I don't know (yet) how soon we'll get scripts.
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Once again, the battery is fine, the starter is fine, and the alternator is fine - so something is draining the battery and we have no idea what, so next week I'll take the car in for its servicing and see if they can figure it out.
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Birthday wishes to Keith!
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Once again, the battery is fine, the starter is fine, and the alternator is fine - so something is draining the battery and we have no idea what, so next week I'll take the car in for its servicing and see if they can figure it out.
Well, gosh!
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This is sad news. Photographer Lee Snyder, who photographed me and "Just Good Friends" in 1982, lived across from me on 82nd Street for the past 36 years. He was living there when I moved into my building. I used to wave to him every time he biked past me in the neighborhood. He was always on the go. energetic and positive. Last autumn, he retired and moved to North Carolina, and we kept in touch by FB and email. I sent him the CDs of the BBC broadcast of Jubilee around two months ago.
Well, this morning I learned that he suffered a stroke this week. His niece says he's been taken off life support, his FB age says he's sleeping under his doctor's care. Either way - and I hope someone confirms one thing or the other soon - I am worried about him.
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Lee!!~~~
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Topic of the Day:
In my CD player is a compilation from England called The Songs Of Bacharach And David (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E6G2066/). It's quite enjoyable. :)
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Once again, the battery is fine, the starter is fine, and the alternator is fine - so something is draining the battery and we have no idea what, so next week I'll take the car in for its servicing and see if they can figure it out.
~~~Easy Fix Vibes for BK's Car!!~~~
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This is sad news. Photographer Lee Snyder, who photographed me and "Just Good Friends" in 1982, lived across from me on 82nd Street for the past 36 years. He was living there when I moved into my building. I used to wave to him every time he biked past me in the neighborhood. He was always on the go. energetic and positive. Last autumn, he retired and moved to North Carolina, and we kept in touch by FB and email. I sent him the CDs of the BBC broadcast of Jubilee around two months ago.
Well, this morning I learned that he suffered a stroke this week. His niece says he's been taken off life support, his FB age says he's sleeping under his doctor's care. Either way - and I hope someone confirms one thing or the other soon - I am worried about him.
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Lee!!~~~
Agreed. My dad had a stroke. My cousin Butch recently had a stroke and remains in the hospital receiving therapy. Stroke victims require round-the-clock care until they can rehabilitate to be self-sufficient, if they can. It's always worrisome when someone has a stroke.
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Finished the commentary, so that's out of the way. I had an omelet and bagel for my meal o' the day, picked up a package, and now I can relax until it's time to mosey on over to the theater around 6:45 - early, but I'll get me a good parking space.
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Good afternoon.
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Happy Birthday to Keith!
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I'm sorry to hear about your friend, DR Elmore.
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Happy Birthday to Keith!
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Congrats on getting the role of Mr.Pinky, DR George!
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One more.
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Page 4!
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Congrats on getting the role of Mr.Pinky, DR George!
Thanks, Kevin!
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I'm sorry about your friend, DR elmore.
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To answer your question from yesterday, DR Jeanne: Yes, I am on Facebook.
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I'm sorry about your friend, DR elmore.
I wish someone would tell us if he is dead or not. It's ridiculous.
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I went two days without shaving so I could have my first Braun shave. With my old Norelco, it would take forever to even get a semblance of a shave but never even approaching close, which is why I'd do a once-over with the Norelco and finish off with a razor. So, how did we do? Brilliantly. This thing is fast, efficient, and I was actually shocked by how close the shave is. It's easy to use, it has a cleaning station that completely cleans everything and dries the shaver (it's waterproof and you can actually use this with shaving cream, although I didn't - but you can shave in the shower, too, which is nice). It didn't irritate my skin and I could not be happier and hopefully it will last the ten years that the Norelco lasted. And it looks great, too.
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Listening to Mr. Shostakovich - I'd had a set of the symphonies and just didn't care for it at all, but I figured that was due to the conductor and sound. So I had my Stokowski conducted symphonies - he did the 6th and 11th and they're great. And I'd gotten the newer Andris Nelsons cycle - but there are only two CDs - he's done the 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10th thus far and those are superb recordings and performances. But I wanted a complete set so I researched and found one conducted by Rudolph Barshai and took a chance on it, since its eleven CD set cost less than twenty-five bucks. I've heard the first five and they're really good and sound great, too.
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Page four? Really?
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An hour and fifteen minutes before I leave.
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I shall shortly be on my way to an opening night.
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Gratuitous Post #100!
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Hope you have a good time, BK!
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A couple of days ago, I got an "Official Jury Summons [for] Thurston County." I just responded online to the summons. There's an 18 minute video that I'll have to watch when I get home, though. We'll see if I get selected or not.
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Even though we have the option to "RESCHEDULE to another date" (I actually did that the last time I got a summons), the week that has been selected for me works out. Nothing is scheduled, there are no important work events, and rehearsals don't start till two weeks after that.
:)
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And now, it's time for me to leave work.
Be back later.
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I had to conduct a closing this evening at someone's home. This was a particularly long and involved file, not because if any fault of the clients but because of a uncooperative person who took 7 weeks (Seven !)To perform a task that literally took 5 minutes (FIVE minutes!) It took daily phone calls and emails to get this inconsiderate so and so to do her job. For which she is being paid $675.... for 5 minutes work that required filling in some names and dates In the blanks on a preprinted form,
The clients were very appreciative of the work I did on their behalf and surprised me by presenting me with an edible arrangement at the end of the closing
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I was very touched
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Forty years ago, I went to my first stadium concert. Eddie Money was middle of the bill. (Ted Nugent was the headliner.) Listening to Eddie Money now as part of Fiesta Oyster Bake. Fun. Still love Two Tickets to Paradise and Baby, Hold on to Me.
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I must be up early I have to get my car inspected and do a bank run before 9:15. Then head home to collect Vixdad so we can go to LI Geek
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Health vibes for Jack and Sandy
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General Feel Well Vibes for everyone
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Good night, all.
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Um, page four? Really? Five posts since I left? Really?
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Good evening!
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TGIF!
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I think that is what people used to say when we were working.
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Thanks Laura and Kevin.
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Now I say TGIM, because everyone goes back to work and I go to the bank without a line.
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I am glad to see that American Airlines has decided to take United off of the hot seat for a few days.
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Hi, Tom and Jane!
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Page 5
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I watched Caitlyn Jenner being interviewed tonight. I like her better, two years later.
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I slept ALL night, something I rarely do, just wish I had done so the night before and not fallen asleep on the boat ride yesterday. That wasn't nice to do to the birthday boy.😃
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We had our one sunny day for the week.
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Now we go back to rain for another six or seven days.
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I watched Caitlyn Jenner being interviewed tonight. I like her better, two years later.
I recorded the interview and will watch it later.
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God, I am looking forward to June.
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Actually, I am looking forward to lunch with my friend, June, coming up in May.
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I had all my blood work done this morning.
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Let's see what is wrong with this old geezer.
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I need to use the restroom, but I shall return.
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I need to use the restroom, but I shall return.
Hope everything comes out okay!
:))
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Tomorrow will be the March for Science: Scientists Hit the Streets to Demand Respect, Funding (http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/march-science-scientists-hit-streets-demand-respect-funding-n749486?cid=par-xfinity_20170422). There will be a satellite march here in Olympia (http://www.olymarch.com). My sister is doing something at Oly's march and asked if I would help, so I said that I would. Here's the website for the national organization:
www.marchforscience.com
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Hopefully, it won't be too rainy. :-\
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That sounds very interesting, George.
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I am going to be in Tumwater on Sunday.
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I am going to be in Tumwater on Sunday.
Cool! What brings you down here?
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I am taking a friend to lunch at Falls Terrace.
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I am taking a friend to lunch at Falls Terrace.
Nice! Have a great time!
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I haven't been there in probably 40 years.
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I haven't been there in probably 40 years.
They've probably changed their menu since you were last there.
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;)
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Barry Manilow is going to be on tonight's The Tonight Show.
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I haven't been there in probably 40 years.
They've probably changed their menu since you were last there.
I doubt they still serve Olympia Beer.
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Well...
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...since...
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...we...
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...are...
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Barry Manilow is going to be on tonight's The Tonight Show.
He is in New York for the Concert for America.
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...so close...
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PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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I haven't been there in probably 40 years.
They've probably changed their menu since you were last there.
I doubt they still serve Olympia Beer.
That's probably a pretty safe bet...but you never know.
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Have you seen their menus? They don't list drinks, though.
http://www.fallsterrace.com/menu.htm
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Well, they aren't cheap, but not terrible.
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What happened to Barry Manilow?
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Well, they aren't cheap, but not terrible.
True. I know a couple of people who just LOVE Falls Terrace, but I always wonder if they really only think they love it because it's supposed to be good, not because it actually is that good.
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What happened to Barry Manilow?
I don't know! The Comcast description for this episode lists Barry. Salma Hayak was the first guest and she's in the description. I hate it when that happens! :P