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Title: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 01:03:07 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes looked back, and now it is time for you to post until the looking back cows come home.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 01:04:25 AM
And the word of the day is: ACINIFORM!
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 01:05:13 AM
And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to occasional dear reader Julie.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 01:16:16 AM
Tom Rolla, whose Gardenia club I've been going to since the early 80s, has passed away.  I'm told the club will continue with hostess Nichole, who's great, assuming management duties.  I venture to say that there would be no cabaret in LA without Tom.  He was a great guy who could be very difficult, but never with me.  I did my one and only club act there for six years straight, directed several acts that played there, and of course began the Kritzerland shows there - we did fifteen of them before moving to a larger venue.  I know this made Tom unhappy, but we had to do it.  He tried everything to get me to stay, but I knew we had to have more room.  I saw him several times after that - sometimes he was cool to me, but other times it was just like old times.  I'll miss him.
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Post by: Michael on December 28, 2017, 01:50:46 AM
Everyone have a happy day.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 28, 2017, 05:22:08 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 28, 2017, 05:27:31 AM
Very busy day today.  Getting the house in shape for the housecleaners tomorrow is the most time-consuming part.  And I have to do a couple of things related to the show for our closing weekend.

Which reminds me, because of our final performance I'll be very late getting to the Rockin' New Year's Eve Par-tay.  I think I should be able to get here a little before our balls start to drop, but probably not by much.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 28, 2017, 05:29:24 AM
Great health vibes to our DR Elmore!

Now that he's got those kitties almost well, they're probably wondering what they'll do about him.  :)
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: FJL on December 28, 2017, 05:50:22 AM
Happy birthday to Julie! 

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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:08:32 AM
HAPPY Birthday Julie 🎂
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:20:23 AM
 WiFi is terrible at our hotel in Victoria Falls, in fact we cannot get it in our room at all.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:21:26 AM
The hotel is nice, except for the WiFi and the fact dinner is not served until 7:00 And we are tired.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:23:52 AM
The small town is, of course, filled with tourist shops.  As we walked down the streets we were constantly harrassed by people trying to sell their wares.  The problem is that they don't accept no for an answer.  It is not as bad as Maputo was.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 06:24:09 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 06:24:47 AM
Vibes for Elmore, Nicky and anyone else in need.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 06:26:52 AM
TOD 1:

My trip to New York to meet many a HHW member, current and past, plus the chance to see and hear The New Yorkers. It was great being back in the city.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:29:10 AM
Since there is a $30 fee every time you go to the falls we are waiting until tomorrow.  Tomorrow afternoon we have a 4:00 sunset cruise.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 06:31:23 AM
Since there is a $30 fee every time you go to the falls we are waiting until tomorrow.  Tomorrow afternoon we have a 4:00 sunset cruise.

Sounds lovely.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:31:52 AM
I was inside a shop when Keith called me.  By the time I made my way to him I had missed a pair of warthogs walking down the street.  He was not able to photograph them.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:32:15 AM
Since there is a $30 fee every time you go to the falls we are waiting until tomorrow.  Tomorrow afternoon we have a 4:00 sunset cruise.

Sounds lovely.

I hope so.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:34:51 AM
DR John you would like the spicy coated peanuts served us at the bar.  I am only eating them because I need food with my wine.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 28, 2017, 06:37:25 AM

DR Jane wrote:
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DR Jennifer, or anyone, do you have a magnetic bookmark?  I have seen a few of these.  They look interesting.  They have been ok but nothing special to look at so far.

I do have a few of these.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:48:38 AM
If I still using bookmarks and looking for a practical one I would have purchased it, but it wasn't very pretty.
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Post by: Druxy on December 28, 2017, 07:08:15 AM
T.O.D.

Certainly the highlight of my year was working with five terrific actors, via e-mail, telephone and Skype, in adapting 5 more of my one-person plays onto audio. 

(Clark) GABLE
(Carole) LOMBARD
(Spencer) TRACY
(Errol) FLYNN
(Basil) RATHBONE

The FLYNN and RATHBONE actors reside in the UK.

I haven't had that much fun for years.

Along with ORSON WELLES and CLARA BOW, that makes 7 of my one-person plays now on audio.

The audios are available for download on audible.com, Amazon and iTunes.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 07:45:29 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 07:48:29 AM
I've been up for about an hour.  I need to clean the litter and go back to bed.

I took a long hot bath, which was nice, then phoned Joshie.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:48:58 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:49:12 AM
I need to walk to the bank to pay for Christmas.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 07:50:08 AM
I have a really bad head cold and the light bothers my eyes.  Keep them vibes coming!
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:51:08 AM
Feel better, Elmore.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:51:22 AM
I hope Nicky feels better by now.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:51:48 AM
Then I need to make a dish to take to a church family.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 07:52:00 AM
So I'd better get busy.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 08:13:44 AM
I hope Nicky feels better by now.

DITTO
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 08:16:19 AM
We are in the hotel lobby, out of the sun and enjoying the breeze from the fan, using the wifi.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:23:22 AM
TOD 2

Finishing Proust. It was monumental and in the end, exceptionally moving. The search for lost time continues.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 28, 2017, 08:26:57 AM
Lovely notes.  Sorry to hear about the passing of MR BK's friend....
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 28, 2017, 08:27:19 AM
TOD:

Being told I was going to be alive to see the end of the year.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 08:43:33 AM
DR Laura have you considered fostering kittens with an option to keep one?
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 08:44:13 AM
TOD:

Being told I was going to be alive to see the end of the year.

This makes me happy.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 08:45:42 AM
The connection is getting bad.  With luck I will return after today but do not count on it.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 09:34:18 AM
Day 2 of the malaria pills, so far I am ok
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 09:58:36 AM
TOD:

Being told I was going to be alive to see the end of the year.

No better news this year.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jennifer on December 28, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
It is so unbelievably cold here. I hate it.

I'm not sure what it is with the windchill. But it shows -22C/-7F without windchill.   Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
I’m so sorry, Jennifer. I lived through one winter that cold. Hope I never Face it again.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: Jennifer on December 28, 2017, 10:55:54 AM
I’m so sorry, Jennifer. I lived through one winter that cold. Hope I never Face it again.

It is rarely this cold, just this week.
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Post by: Ginny on December 28, 2017, 11:23:20 AM
Thursday afternoon greetings!  I met Rebecca at Panera this morning for probably our last visit of the year.  We both had birthday rewards - she got a free pastry and I got free coffee.
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Post by: Ginny on December 28, 2017, 11:24:20 AM
I have a really bad head cold an the light bothers my eyes.  Keep them vibes coming!

You got ‘em! 
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 28, 2017, 02:18:20 PM
I'm cold.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 02:25:31 PM
I spent the day lying down and dozing.  My eyes still hurt.  Annabelle lay beside me, and Thatch would occasionally climb onto the bed to check things out before he headed back to the cat tree.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
I did make two trips to the first floor and basement, but i've not left the building.  I must go out tomorrow to the bank at 86th Street, and I need to be well by Saturday for my Christmas date with our DR vixmom.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 02:49:04 PM
DR Laura, saw this and thought of you!
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:05:02 PM
I'm cold.

In a couple of days, the high here will be 33. WTF? Why didn't I move to Brazil when I had the chance? Did I ever have the chance?
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART ONE
Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:05:12 PM
Page two? Really?
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:05:45 PM
I hope you feel better soon, Elmore. I didn't have the energy to do a full day of work.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:06:14 PM
Thankfully, Amazon finally delivered J.B.'s food, so someone got to eat.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:06:40 PM
He's been a lot quieter these days. I wonder if he realizes I'm not at top speed.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:06:50 PM
Or if he just likes me at home more.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:13 PM
Well, it was a post.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:20 PM
That was another.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:27 PM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
Hello, 3 guests!
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:45 PM
Can you believe it's only page three?
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 03:07:55 PM
I've got to get back to work.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:23:57 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:24:43 PM
MEGA health vibes to Elmore, John G, Nicky, and anyone else who needs them.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:29:42 PM
I've been having one of those days. I woke up at 4:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. This was a day when I could have slept in, of course! And the mornings are just too cold to get up willingly. I needed to wash my hair and there was no hot water. This is a common problem in this building, but it isn't usually this bad. Apparently, my neighbors all took their showers before me. I always think of Italy and trying to shower in ICY water. Ugh! Then the usual frustrations with poorly designed, i.e. not adequately tested and debugged, websites. First world problems, but annoying just the same.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:30:31 PM
So I've been feeling grumpy.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:33:46 PM
DR George, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend and co-worker. I'm sure his family appreciated your presence.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:35:02 PM
TOD:

Being told I was going to be alive to see the end of the year.

That one's hard to beat. Congrats again!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 28, 2017, 03:37:29 PM
Stay healthy and warm, everyone.

TTFN.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 03:38:47 PM
We're all so glad JRand is still here. I'm thankful he decided to go with the treatment.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 03:40:17 PM
Maybe the highlight of this year was the trip Sandra, Dennis, Kerry, and I made to Palm Springs in March. I'm very grateful we were able to make that trip.
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Post by: Laura on December 28, 2017, 03:41:11 PM
Elmore, I've looked at the county pound's website. The cats are getting adopted very quickly right now. That's a good thing.

I am still going to wait a while, I think.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 04:15:50 PM
The wonderful Val stopped by to bring me some homemade baklava from him and his wife Ajdita.  I will have a piece tomorrow morning with my coffee.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 28, 2017, 04:16:02 PM
Thanks, everyone!  It was accomplished with the help of the fine folks here.....my family and friends......and my skilled doctors.....

I couldn't ask for better from anyone!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 28, 2017, 04:16:34 PM
I want baklava......
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 04:19:54 PM
Little Thatch has become fond of my picking him up, cuddling him, and then setting him in his cat tree.  Then he runs down and rubs against me until I do it again.  At the moment, he and Annabelle are fighting over today's Amazon carton.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 04:20:37 PM
I will be going back to bed very shortly.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 04:20:45 PM
Good afternoon / evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 04:21:15 PM
And whatever time period it may be for Jane and Keith.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 28, 2017, 04:21:42 PM
Little Thatch has become fond of my picking him up, cuddling him, and then setting him in his cat tree.  Then he runs down and rubs against me until I do it again.  At the moment, he and Annabelle are fighting over today's Amazon carton.
I want baklava......

Come on over!  We'll toast your health.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 28, 2017, 04:22:06 PM
Val is such a good person.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 04:22:43 PM
Feel better vibes for DR elmore! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 28, 2017, 04:25:09 PM
Listening to the radio.  Which, sadly, I hardly ever think of doing when I'm here at the house.  Anyhoo, something by Chadwick, which is rather nice.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:41:29 PM
Little Thatch has become fond of my picking him up, cuddling him, and then setting him in his cat tree.  Then he runs down and rubs against me until I do it again.  At the moment, he and Annabelle are fighting over today's Amazon carton.

Awww.

Feel better vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:42:29 PM
Wow, guess the WiFi is working in our room at 3:42am.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:45:31 PM
Good afternoon / evening.

Hi.  I hope you and DC Nicky are feeling better.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:47:45 PM
Maybe the highlight of this year was the trip Sandra, Dennis, Kerry, and I made to Palm Springs in March. I'm very grateful we were able to make that trip.

Yes, this would be a very special trip.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
He's been a lot quieter these days. I wonder if he realizes I'm not at top speed.

Returning to top speed vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 05:51:21 PM
DR Jeanne sending healthy vibes your way,!
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:01:14 PM
Last night I was so exhausted I fell asleep eating dinner
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:01:52 PM
Health vibes for the whole dang lot of us!
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:02:59 PM
The TOD a few days ago was best Christmas gift, right now while we are braving single digit weather I am voting for the remote start that Vixdad bought me this year
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:06:32 PM
Highlights this year: The New Yorkers and getting to finally meet DR John, and reunite with so many other HHW both past and present... Fun brunch before, fun dinner after end an amazing show  followed by watching our dear Elmore at the Q&A receiving much deserved accolades for his work
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:07:51 PM
The trip with Vixdad to Virginia to see A Little Night Music at Signature
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:08:09 PM
The surprise trip arranged by Vixdad to see the Vixter
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:09:35 PM
JRands recovery !!!
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:09:57 PM
(Obviously these are not in order of importance)
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Post by: vixmom on December 28, 2017, 06:10:17 PM
Something I am forbidden to discuss until Monday
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:21:05 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:23:15 PM
Where the HELL have I been?  I didn't fall asleep until after five - really annoying.  Slept till almost one so seven hours of sleep.  Then I had to do a bunch of stuff since it was so late in the day.  I picked up no mail and one package, did some banking, had a few irritants, went to Ralph's and got several small things from their deli to have throughout the day, all calorie-friendly, came home, helper came by, and I did a bunch of stuff on the computer and dealt with irritants as best I could.
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Post by: Jane on December 28, 2017, 06:23:58 PM
Health vibes for the whole dang lot of us!

DITTO
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:25:06 PM
You know what always makes me laugh - these people on Facebook who, every single first week of the New Year come on and post that it's already the Best. Year. Ever.  I swear, and I could name names, they do this every year.  And within a week or two of doing it, they start complaining about everything and within a month it's the Worst. Year. Ever. and continues to be so until the next January.  My recommendation is to hope and pray that the New Year will be wonderful - then you have a shot at it.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:26:00 PM
I am making up for lost time.  Lost time does not like me without make up, so I've put on some foundation and a little rouge, and a bit of eye liner.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:26:17 PM
Of course, I could have turned my what I did today post into six posts.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:26:26 PM
Anything to get me off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:26:38 PM
I'm watching something called The Big Sick.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 06:26:57 PM
I'm not sure what I think of it yet, other than it's good-natured.
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:03:53 PM
A Very Happy (and slightly belated) Birthday to (former?) DR Julie!
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:10:28 PM
I have a really bad head cold and the light bothers my eyes.  Keep them vibes coming!

~~~Continued Get Well Vibes for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:18:07 PM
DR George, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend and co-worker. I'm sure his family appreciated your presence.

Thanks, Jennifer.  They seemed really appreciative of everyone who was there.
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:19:49 PM
Tom Rolla, whose Gardenia club I've been going to since the early 80s, has passed away.  I'm told the club will continue with hostess Nichole, who's great, assuming management duties.  I venture to say that there would be no cabaret in LA without Tom.  He was a great guy who could be very difficult, but never with me.  I did my one and only club act there for six years straight, directed several acts that played there, and of course began the Kritzerland shows there - we did fifteen of them before moving to a larger venue.  I know this made Tom unhappy, but we had to do it.  He tried everything to get me to stay, but I knew we had to have more room.  I saw him several times after that - sometimes he was cool to me, but other times it was just like old times.  I'll miss him.

I'm so sorry, BK. :(
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:23:33 PM
Topic of the Day:

*Losing weight and getting my A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol under control
*Being cast in Hairspray and playing five different roles
*Getting cast in Cinder Edna to be happening in April/May 2018 (but getting cast happened THIS year!)
*Getting my house cleaned for the first time in quite a while and getting a new cat (but Neve's medical expenses are NOT a highlight :P )
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:23:41 PM
:D
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Post by: George on December 28, 2017, 07:25:04 PM
And now, I must be off.  I'm meeting my friend Margo for dinner, then we're going to see Loving Vincent (http://olympiafilmsociety.org/loving-vincent/) at the Olympia Film Society.  I have really been wanting to see this!  I hope it's good.

Be back later.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:12:46 PM
Ooh, I want to see that, too, George. Give a full report.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:14:00 PM
I see that Rose Marie has died. I thought she’d died a long time before.

Always liked Sally on Dick Van Dyke.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:16:13 PM
Watching The Maltese Falcon. This edition, the one with Druxy on the commentary, is gorgeous, the cleanest print I’ve ever seen.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:16:33 PM
Let’s move on.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:16:41 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 08:31:09 PM
Apparently a documentary on Rose Marie and her life in show business was released last month.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 08:39:49 PM
Yes, ironic in that Rose Marie's autobiography was JUST published.  I worked with her in the early 70s and she was a doll.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 09:15:59 PM
Yes, ironic in that Rose Marie's autobiography was JUST published.  I worked with her in the early 70s and she was a doll.

What did you work with her on, BK?
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 09:51:42 PM
One of the extras on the disc was a 20-minute short called The Gay Parisian. All Offenbach music and directed by Jean Negulesco. Fun dancing, great music.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 09:53:40 PM
The site seems slow. Or maybe it's my laptop.
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Post by: John G. on December 28, 2017, 09:53:49 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on December 28, 2017, 10:49:55 PM
Worked with her on a late-night ABC comedy special called Honeymoon Suite - she and Morey Amsterdam.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:31:51 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:33:36 PM
T.O.D.


Jrand67’s recovery counts for me.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:33:57 PM
A lazy day today.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:35:56 PM
I didn’t sleep well last night.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:38:41 PM
This morning, I kept falling asleep at the computer, so I went back to bed for a two hour nap.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:39:21 PM
The rest of the day was pretty much a waste.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:40:09 PM
This evening, i pretty much cuddled with Nicky on the bed.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:40:41 PM
He still doesn’t seem to be feeling very well.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:42:15 PM
He was content to cuddle until I started messing with some of the mats he has on his back.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:43:13 PM
He finally got pissed off with me and moved down to the bottom of the bed.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:44:50 PM
Ginny, nice game tonight for Michigan State!  Not so good for Washington State.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:46:06 PM
Is Vixmom giving any hints about the upcoming surprise?
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:47:42 PM
Tomorrow afternoon I am meeting up with an old friend for an early dinner.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:49:01 PM
Mickey and I did PETER PAN together.  He was one of my pirates.
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:50:48 PM
He and his wife now have a ballet school down in Chehalis, south of Olympia
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:51:25 PM
He, also, works for the State
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:52:20 PM
We are expecting heavy rain tomorrow, along with windy weather
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:53:04 PM
I apparently have lost the use of my period key
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:53:39 PM
Or I just plain forgot to use it
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:55:07 PM
But we are close enough friends that we can ignore punctuation, as well as grammatical errors
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:56:13 PM
I hope so anyway.  At least, I know that vixmom can overlook such errors!
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:56:34 PM
One more post!
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:57:07 PM
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Post by: TCB on December 28, 2017, 11:57:54 PM
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 12:00:26 AM
 The previous post is my version of the gratuitous post, except I don’t know how to spell “gratuitous.”
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:03:07 AM
And now, I must be off.  I'm meeting my friend Margo for dinner, then we're going to see Loving Vincent (http://olympiafilmsociety.org/loving-vincent/) at the Olympia Film Society.  I have really been wanting to see this!  I hope it's good.

Be back later.
Ooh, I want to see that, too, George. Give a full report.

Both Margo and I really liked it! 
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:05:32 AM
The entire movie was literally painted, based on Van Gogh's paintings and the visuals were stunning! 
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:16:23 AM
I don't know if the framing story is true, but it's about a postal worker whose father was Van Gogh's postman, and he is sent a letter that was written by Vincent (shortly before he died) to his brother Theo.  The father gets the letter (and the movie is set) a year after Vincent's death. 
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:17:29 AM
The postman was asked to send it on to Theo, and he asks his son to find where Theo lives and to bring it to him.  The son goes to where Vincent lived at the time of his death and finds out that Theo died about six months after Vincent.  He then talks to the people who knew Vincent to find out more about how he died.  That's the basic concept.  Highly reccommended.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:22:35 AM
I see that Rose Marie has died. I thought she’d died a long time before.

Always liked Sally on Dick Van Dyke.

Oh, no. :(
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:24:32 AM
Worked with her on a late-night ABC comedy special called Honeymoon Suite - she and Morey Amsterdam.

Cool!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:28:58 AM
Mickey and I did PETER PAN together.  He was one of my pirates.

Fun!  I played Jukes (one of the pirates) 20 years ago.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:31:08 AM
The previous post is my version of the gratuitous post, except I don’t know how to spell “gratuitous.”

Tom, it's spelled G-R-A-T-U-I-T-O-U-S.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:31:55 AM
;)
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 01:06:34 AM
Well, I need to go to sleep.  In the morning, I'm taking Neve back to the vet for a follow-up appointment to see if the ointment for the ear mites actually worked, or at least helped.

Goid night and have a good day, all!