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Title: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 01:19:14 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were part two of looking back, and now it is time for you to post until the 2017 cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 01:21:52 AM
And the word of the day is: FELICITY!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:16:23 AM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:17:03 AM
We just returned from beautiful Victoria Falls.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:34:17 AM
We are cooling off in our room.  Keith is viewing all the videos he made and deciding which ones to keep.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:36:29 AM
He takes loads of videos and photos of me and repeats most of them.  I have to work at being enthusiastic each time.  In a few today he requested I not be so bouncy ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:38:15 AM
Other times I make faces or scowl at him.  Keith is always kind and deletes those 😊
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 02:56:40 AM
DR TCB thank you for the Christmas card.  I was waiting until we could open it to say something.   I now doubt that will happen until we are home.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2017, 04:26:07 AM
Everyone have a great day!
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 04:48:23 AM
Breaking news:  It's cold!
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 04:48:50 AM
Well, at least it's cold in New York.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 04:52:22 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 04:54:00 AM
I do feel better than I did yesterday.  I must go to the bank this morning.  I prefer to stay inside, but it will be a fast trip.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 04:55:18 AM
When I return, I need to accomplish some work, but I'm not going far from my bed.  It will be a quiet day.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 04:56:55 AM
Annabelle has been a fantastic nurse, just keeping the patient calm and sticking close to him to keep him warm.  I think last night was the first night she slept most of the night with me in a long time.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 04:57:56 AM
😊  Continue feeling better.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 04:57:59 AM
DR Ginny, how's Richard feeling?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 05:10:00 AM
There's been much about 2017 that was so good:  The New Yorkers was so much fun, the Lerner-Loewe show at the 92nd Street Y, two Ohio trips that included a wonderful party with DR Ginny and a performance of a piece I wrote nearly 50 years ago.  I'm often slow to respond, but the HHW folk and their adventures - BK's shows, Nursie's travels Laura's nature photography, TCB's determination to not let anything slow him down - are the best part of every year.

Although at times I'm not sure yet, I am still pretty sure my best move was the adoption of two quirky, beautiful kittens.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 05:11:38 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Super Mega Health Vibes to all of us for the end of 2017 and all of 2018!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 05:41:20 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 05:41:50 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Super Mega Health Vibes to all of us for the end of 2017 and all of 2018!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Encore on a beautiful wish.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 05:54:26 AM
DR JohnG, I've always wanted to see "The Gay Parisian."  I believe it's a truncated version of the ballet "Gaite Parisienne," but I don't know if the film uses the Rosenthal ballet score.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 05:59:05 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 06:00:08 AM
A flurry of housecleaning going on this morning.

A veritable flurry.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 06:03:30 AM
Hmm.  One websites reports 5 degrees and the other website reports 7.  I tend to believe the latter, as it was a unanimous 5 when I got up an hour and a half ago.  So we'd have to be warming up.  Right?

Of course right.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 06:05:33 AM
It's going down to either +1 or -2 on New Year's Eve, depending on who you believe.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 06:07:44 AM
Well, I need to finish this cup of coffee and get my ass moving.

I echo everyone's sentiments for GOOD HEALTH for all.  Boy, do we need it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2017, 06:08:37 AM
Also have to get my ass and mind in gear for being back at the show tonight.  Last three!  Count 'em!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 06:15:38 AM
19 degrees here.....but lower temps and SNOW are predicted for the next few days.

My sister is taking me to WalMart and the Bank since my car says it's too cold for it to go anywhere.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 06:16:23 AM
Poor thing didn't get driven much this year......usually I do about 12,000 miles....this year only about 1000.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 06:17:45 AM
Page Two Carpet Dance.

DR LAURA here is a photo posted by my friend Andrew who is in Las Vegas -- he says this is the saddest casino in town...the saddest carpet to be sure.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25994747_10159727550060183_9206560882776559394_n.jpg?oh=27bebd0c3ca67b28cc22c63bef20b9f4&oe=5AB3B4BD)
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Druxy on December 29, 2017, 07:13:12 AM
T.O.D.

Just rented WIND RIVER from Redbox.

Last night we watched an oldie: THE RACKET w/Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan.

Holds up pretty well.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 07:17:13 AM
These damned HMO referrals are a pain in the ass.  The past 30 minutes have been telephone hell, and I have to postpone the epidural follow-up next Wednesday because I need another damed referral, which could take up to five days to process.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2017, 07:42:46 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Our dinner in Dayton has been postponed due to snow predictions, so Richard and I are going to an afternoon movie to see Star Wars.  We might get into some snow showers, but should be home before the heavy stuff moves in.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2017, 07:43:22 AM
DR Elmore, Richard is joining you in the I-have-a-cold club...
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 08:55:22 AM
DR JohnG, I've always wanted to see "The Gay Parisian."  I believe it's a truncated version of the ballet "Gaite Parisienne," but I don't know if the film uses the Rosenthal ballet score.

Your library may have The Maltese Falcon with it as an extra. It is based on Gaite Parisienne.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 08:56:59 AM
Waiting and waiting and waiting for blood work that must be done today for the surgery.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 08:57:49 AM
Opted against seeing The Big Sick at this time. Just not in the mood for that. Go figure.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 09:00:38 AM
TOD

DVD:

I recently found an ancient Antonioni, The Lady Without Camilias, on a Spanish/Italian Blu and Ray for all of $3. We’ll see if I can make heads or tails of it.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 09:02:02 AM
Back from bank and market.  It is brutal outside.  I'm going back to bed.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 09:46:27 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep and some mighty weird dreams.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:14:16 AM
There's been much about 2017 that was so good:  The New Yorkers was so much fun, the Lerner-Loewe show at the 92nd Street Y, two Ohio trips that included a wonderful party with DR Ginny and a performance of a piece I wrote nearly 50 years ago.  I'm often slow to respond, but the HHW folk and their adventures - BK's shows, Nursie's travels Laura's nature photography, TCB's determination to not let anything slow him down - are the nest part of every year.

Although at times I'm not sure yet, I am still pretty sure my best move was the adoption of two quirky, beautiful kittens.

😊💜😊
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:16:30 AM
These damned HMO referrals are a pain in the ass.  The past 30 minutes have been telephone hell, and I have to postpone the epidural follow-up next Wednesday because I need another damed referral, which could take up to five days to process.

I hope the follow up is not urgent.  Do you think it worked?
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:17:45 AM
Opted against seeing The Big Sick at this time. Just not in the mood for that. Go figure.

Maybe when you are recovering.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:20:51 AM
We took a lovely sunset boat trip on the Zambezi River.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:22:12 AM
Keith is working on putting the photos on Facebook up.  The ones of the falls are already there.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 11:23:19 AM
There's been much about 2017 that was so good:  The New Yorkers was so much fun, the Lerner-Loewe show at the 92nd Street Y, two Ohio trips that included a wonderful party with DR Ginny and a performance of a piece I wrote nearly 50 years ago.  I'm often slow to respond, but the HHW folk and their adventures - BK's shows, Nursie's travels Laura's nature photography, TCB's determination to not let anything slow him down - are the nest part of every year.

Although at times I'm not sure yet, I am still pretty sure my best move was the adoption of two quirky, beautiful kittens.

😊💜😊

And Jack's successful battle with cancer!  Best thing to happen in 2017.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 11:24:33 AM
These damned HMO referrals are a pain in the ass.  The past 30 minutes have been telephone hell, and I have to postpone the epidural follow-up next Wednesday because I need another damed referral, which could take up to five days to process.

I hope the follow up is not urgent.  Do you think it worked?

I'm not sure "worked" is the right word, but I do think it's going in the right direction.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:25:01 AM
Correction,  Keith just put them up.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:25:50 AM
The right direction is something, at least more tolerable.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 11:27:44 AM
Keith's description on Facebook of our river trip:

"The Zambezi River was part of my childhood. I loved jungle adventure movies and the Zambezi entered my imagination at an early age. Tonight we sat out on a pontoon boat and watched the sun set over the waters of the River--hippos, crocs, monkeys, and an amazing assortment of exotic birds in attendance. Magical."
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 11:51:38 AM
Victoria Falls!!!

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25994885_10213997291433791_1614541016568358954_n.jpg?oh=f195e3029859b4cd85ac2e9f7f7fa904&oe=5AF930E7)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 11:53:11 AM
The Zambesi.....don't let the cannibals get you!

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26168698_10214000271908301_5579602962408348342_n.jpg?oh=0e71f8c3c6c099755a15c627332a6039&oe=5AB65B55)
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 11:53:37 AM
That's a really scary croc!!!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 11:58:11 AM
Jrand, thanks!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 11:58:39 AM
Boxes being unboxed, and lots of shelf organization is going on outside whilst I work inside.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 12:00:52 PM
Thanks DR Jrand.  The croc wasn't scary from the comfort of the boat.  If I had been concerned it would have been from the large number of hippos out there.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 12:03:17 PM
It was a very relaxing couple of hours.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 12:03:59 PM
Crocs and hippos oh my!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 12:04:16 PM
Y W to MR BK - I hope the little seed G R O W S.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 12:08:48 PM
Tomorrow we drive to the Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana.  Our mornings will begin with 6:00am safaris. 

Once again I have no idea if we will have WiFi, or if I will have time to post.  Of course I will make every effort to do so.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 12:31:16 PM
My work laptop has gone bonkers today, when I had not an ounce of patience.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:36:22 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Super Mega Health Vibes to all of us for the end of 2017 and all of 2018!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Encore on a beautiful wish.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:36:51 PM
And...
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:37:03 PM
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for EVERYONE!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:42:18 PM
Well, $177 dollars later, Neve's appointment went well.  There is less gunky build-up in her ears, and much less puss and infection!  The vet wants me to continue with the ear ointment, so I'll probably just use what I have left.  She took blood for an overall test (I forget what she called it), and probably early next year, I'll pay for the feline HIV test.  That's at least $180, just for the test.  The vet didn't mention Neve's teeth, so sometime next month, I'll ask again.  Dealing with that certainly won't be cheap. :P
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 12:42:37 PM
But Neve is home and ate heartily as soon as I put out some fresh food. :)
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 01:17:22 PM
Topic of the Day:

In my CD player at work:  Michelle Nicastro's "Reel Imagination," then the brand new 2-disc limited special edition soundtrack to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

On my DVR:  lots of stuff...too many to remember ::)

In my Blu-ray player:  something, I'm sure.  We'll see when/if I take the time ;)
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 01:33:36 PM
DR George, welcome to vet costs! 

Annabelle no longer has her respiratory infection but her chronic sneezing has the vet concerned,  So, she's now on the same anti-bacterial oral medication Thatch is on for his conjunctivitis.  His rounds finish up this Tuesday.  Hers goes on till the end of the week.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2017, 01:50:34 PM
PBS was showing this this afternoon and it now has me all excited about this BBC series.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 02:20:29 PM
Thanks to all for the mentions!

VIBES for DR JOHN G!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
DR GINNY the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.  They are calling for 1-3 inches.....but it seems like there may be more.  It is a very fine and slick snow....so BE CAREFUL.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 02:30:48 PM
PBS was showing this this afternoon and it now has me all excited about this BBC series.

Enjoy.  I saw it a couple of years back. The music is good,so is the cast. I think the script went south after a few hours, if I recall.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 02:34:18 PM
Watching Bergman's The Magician. I haven't seen this in at least 35 years. It's wonderful. It's like all of Bergman's favorite themes in a comedy that's both light and dark. I can't tell yet if he's laughing at himself or who.

And the very young Bibi Andersson is stunning.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 02:35:32 PM
Sue Grafton has died. She only make it through Y in her mystery series.
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 03:17:09 PM
Surgery preparation vibes for John G!
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 03:18:24 PM
Certainly the most important blessing for the HHW community in 2017 is Jrand's doing so well! 
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 03:26:18 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 03:26:27 PM
Garage work is finished for the day.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:28:51 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:31:04 PM
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for EVERYONE!!~~~

Ditto!!

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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:31:34 PM
Surgery preparation vibes for John G!

From me, too.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 03:33:27 PM
Sue Grafton has died. She only make it through Y in her mystery series.

Oh, no!  I never read any of her books, but several co-workers love them. :(
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 03:34:04 PM
Certainly the most important blessing for the HHW community in 2017 is Jrand's doing so well!

Definitely!
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 03:34:48 PM
Surgery preparation vibes for John G!

From me, too.

~~~Ditto, Three!!~~~
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:37:17 PM
PBS was showing this this afternoon and it now has me all excited about this BBC series.

I liked it very much. I like Poliakoff's work, anyway, and this was a departure for him because it's so music-centric. The music is wonderful. The story held for me; Poliakoff is never predictable and always a bit dark. Definitely worth seeing.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:39:34 PM
Glad to hear that Neve and the other kitties are doing well. They may have to think about taking part-time jobs.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 03:42:21 PM
Levi has been nominated for three Robby Awards - one for Marc Ginsburg for Best Actor, one for costume designer Morgan Gannes, and one for the Sherman Brothers for Best Score.  And two Kritzerland shows are up for Best Cabaret.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 03:42:54 PM
That's been the best thing that happened today, along with one horrible thing to deal with and the rest of the day has been fine.  And warm.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 03:43:17 PM
Glad to hear that Neve and the other kitties are doing well. They may have to think about taking part-time jobs.

Thanks, Jeanne!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:44:02 PM
I've had a hankering for some of John O'Groats' fish and chips (becoming an addiction?). I walked in at 1:30, when there's usually no problem getting a table. Not so today. It was packed. Lots of people not working today.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 03:44:30 PM
Levi has been nominated for three Robby Awards - one for Marc Ginsburg for Best Actor, one for costume designer Morgan Gannes, and one for the Sherman Brothers for Best Score.  And two Kritzerland shows are up for Best Cabaret.

BK, Congrats to you and everyone nominated! ;D
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:50:18 PM
I'm definitely having trouble with my eyes. Earlier this year the ophthalmologist  told me I might have a secondary cataract. She wanted me to see another ophthalmologist, but the referral never went through. I've spent many hours trying to hunt down referrals--long hold times, then the person tells you it's not their job, etc. It really is maddening. I'm changing health plans on Jan 1 and, given the long wait, knew I wouldn't be able to get in before the end of the year. Now I have to wait until next week, try to get into my new primary quickly, then get into an ophthalmologist quickly. I'm joining Cedars-Sinai. I certainly hope they're better than UCLA. I'll have my old primary care physician again. He and I get along well. He was as disgusted with UCLA as I was.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:51:27 PM
Levi has been nominated for three Robby Awards - one for Marc Ginsburg for Best Actor, one for costume designer Morgan Gannes, and one for the Sherman Brothers for Best Score.  And two Kritzerland shows are up for Best Cabaret.

EXCELLENT NEWS!
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:56:27 PM
Glad to hear that Larry's doing better.

Health vibes for all!
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 03:58:13 PM
Congrats to BK and LEVI!
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 03:59:00 PM
Bruce, is Ralph's prepared foods bar as good as Gelson's?
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 04:00:01 PM
I have a couple ideas what Vixmom's surprise may be, but I'll keep them to myself for now.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 04:05:05 PM
TOD:

Maybe A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 04:05:34 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: FJL on December 29, 2017, 04:26:32 PM
I have a couple ideas what Vixmom's surprise may be, but I'll keep them to myself for now.

But if you don't tell anyone, you won't have proof that you knew it before everyone else!
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 29, 2017, 04:46:46 PM
Page Two Carpet Dance.

DR LAURA here is a photo posted by my friend Andrew who is in Las Vegas -- he says this is the saddest casino in town...the saddest carpet to be sure.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25994747_10159727550060183_9206560882776559394_n.jpg?oh=27bebd0c3ca67b28cc22c63bef20b9f4&oe=5AB3B4BD)

That's a nice carpet. Which casino is he in?
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2017, 04:53:19 PM
DR GINNY the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.  They are calling for 1-3 inches.....but it seems like there may be more.  It is a very fine and slick snow....so BE CAREFUL.

It started here while we were in the movie.  We went across the way for quick bite at Panera, then took almost an hour to get home.  That’s about twice as long as it usually takes from that location.  We’re in for the duration, as is Mary Linda.  Rob went to work before the snow began and I hope it has stopped by the time he drives home.
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2017, 04:54:15 PM
Levi has been nominated for three Robby Awards - one for Marc Ginsburg for Best Actor, one for costume designer Morgan Gannes, and one for the Sherman Brothers for Best Score.  And two Kritzerland shows are up for Best Cabaret.

Congratulations, BK!
Title: Re: A LOOK BACK AT 2017, PART TWO
Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:34:16 PM
I forgot to plug in my iPad before I went to work so I on,y have 8% battery life
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:34:39 PM
Congratulations to BK and the nominees
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:34:56 PM
Health vibes to everyone
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:35:22 PM
Pre op vibes fir our dear John
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:36:21 PM
The year is over and everyone who is going to close on their loan has closed
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:36:54 PM
I have one closing Tuesday night and I already have the package in and done
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:38:28 PM
We had a nice lunch today , we ordered in a bunch of appetizers and shared them
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:38:45 PM
Then we played agame of left right center
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:41:12 PM
We each started with 3 dollars and you throw the dice and you have to pass a dollar Left or right or throw it in the pot in the center or if you get a dog you get to keep it.  The game gives on until all the dollars are in the center excerpt for one, whoever has that one wins the pot
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:41:51 PM
It was really fun and we decided we would do it again next payday (in 2 weeks)
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:43:30 PM
I didn't win but the person who did was delighted with her $15 payday
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:44:37 PM
The pot was $17 plus the one she still had but since she brought $3 to the table
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 05:46:13 PM
We each started with 3 dollars and you throw the dice and you have to pass a dollar Left or right or throw it in the pot in the center or...if you get a dog you get to keep it. 

Another new pet! I've never heard of a game where you get a dog for a prize.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:47:14 PM
Ok down to6% I am gong to plug my iPad in and hopefully I will be back soon
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:47:56 PM
Darn that autocorrect!! Dot. If you get a dot you get yo keep your dollar
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:48:15 PM
Actually the other version seems like more fun
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2017, 05:48:17 PM
I hope Vixmom wins enough next time to retire.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:49:22 PM
Although I'd prefer kittens
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:50:02 PM
I hope Vixmom wins enough next time to retire.

From your post to the lottery officials ears... I bought tickets
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:51:03 PM
Vixdad's car is at the mechanics awaiting a part so he has no car until at least Wednsday or Thursday
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:51:54 PM
I may leave him my car and take the train to NYC fir my play date with Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2017, 05:53:02 PM
4%. Ok see yez later
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 05:54:14 PM
Interesting game, Vixmom.  I don't understand it, so I won't even try to play. ;)
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 05:54:58 PM
And now, I must be off.  My niece's aunt is having a retirement party and I was invited, so I'm going.  I don't know how long it'll last, but I would expect not too long.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 05:57:02 PM
Thanks DR FJL and all!

EYE VIBES for DR JEANNE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2017, 05:58:27 PM
I shall have to investigate this DVD that DR ELMORE & DR JOHN G are talking about.

Heartiest congrats to MR BK & CO. on all of the Robby Noms!!!!  When are the presentations?  I think you ALL should definitely be in attendance.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2017, 06:13:03 PM
We just watched a local PBS special about the renovation of Cincinnati’s Music Hall.  We’ve resolved to get there to see a performance soon.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 06:14:33 PM
I'm finding the Ralph's prepared food bar much better than Gelson's and much more variety.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 06:15:33 PM
This hasn't been my favorite day.  I did do more conforming of the Levi script but I'm just really bored of irritants right now - REALLY bored.
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Post by: Druxy on December 29, 2017, 06:29:21 PM
We just watched WIND RIVER.

It's a good film.  My wife and I enjoyed it.

However, I think we would have enjoyed it much more if we could have understood more of the dialogue.

This is a perfect example of the problem with movies these days.

I don't know if it's the fault of the actors, the director, the person recording the sound, or all of them, but there are so many films that have been released the past few years where you have to struggle to understand the dialogue.  The same problem exists on some dramatic television shows, but not as much as in theatrical movies.

Last night, we watched THE RACKET, which was released in the early 1950s.  Every word of dialogue was crystal clear.

I guess this is one of the reasons why I avoid most of today's movies.

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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 08:10:05 PM
Congratulations to BK and the Levi company.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 08:13:01 PM
I’m having a problem understanding the current movie I’m watching. But that’s because it’s in Italian with Spanish subtitles. Michelangelo Antonioni and a spoof of moviemaking. Very amusing, somewhat confusing.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2017, 08:40:32 PM
Back from bank and market.  It is brutal outside.  I'm going back to bed.

Is New Year's Eve supposed to be freezing in NYC? I am worried about all of those people who will be outside.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 09:23:09 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Super Mega Health Vibes to all of us for the end of 2017 and all of 2018!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Encore on a beautiful wish.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~

MEGA DITTO VIBES!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 09:26:26 PM
Surgery preparation vibes for John G!

Plus work computer vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 09:26:56 PM
I’m having a problem understanding the current movie I’m watching. But that’s because it’s in Italian with Spanish subtitles. Michelangelo Antonioni and a spoof of moviemaking. Very amusing, somewhat confusing.

😁
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2017, 09:28:28 PM
Get well already vibes to our HHW cats!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 09:46:01 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 09:46:08 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 09:46:40 PM
Wish she of the Evil Eye wasn't going to be here bright and early, but alas she is.  So, I'll go out to the garage and unbox some CDs and Blu-rays.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2017, 10:05:26 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:45:18 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 10:47:33 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:51:53 PM
Hi, George.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:54:06 PM
I had a very nice dinner and get together tonight with one of my former pirates (from PETER PAN).
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:55:42 PM
We met at Azteca by the Tacoma Mall.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:56:45 PM
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 10:58:17 PM
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:00:24 PM
And now, I must be off.  My niece's aunt is having a retirement party and I was invited, so I'm going.  I don't know how long it'll last, but I would expect not too long.

Be back later.

Well, Valerie's retirement party wasn't much of a party.  There were about 25 people total.  I didn't know any of her co-workers.  When I got there, everyone was just sitting around a large table waiting for food.  I got there a little late, so I hope that there had been some socializing.  Otherwise, I sat with my family, then we all were just sitting there waiting for the food.  We all pre-selected what we wanted to eat when we RSVP'd.  I chose the pasta primavera.  It wasn't bad (not great), but there was a lot of it.  Leftovers!  We all ate, chatted, watched gifts being opened, a few stories were told, ate cake (that was good), then people started leaving.  I left after the first few people did, but there were more than half still there.  It was a nice-ish (for me, anyway) evening, and Valerie seemed to really enjoy it, and that's what's really important. :)
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:00:47 PM
Oh, sorry, George. 

Gratuitous post 153
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:01:36 PM
We met at Azteca by the Tacoma Mall.

How was it?  I've actually been there...once.  I'm pretty sure that I liked it.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:02:08 PM
Oh, sorry, George. 

Gratuitous post 153

If you changed your post, I didn't notice. :D
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:03:03 PM
And now, I must be off.  My niece's aunt is having a retirement party and I was invited, so I'm going.  I don't know how long it'll last, but I would expect not too long.

Be back later.

Well, Valerie's retirement party wasn't much of a party.  There were about 25 people total.  I didn't know any of her co-workers.  When I got there, everyone was just sitting around a large table waiting for food.  I got there a little late, so I hope that there had been some socializing.  Otherwise, I sat with my family, then we all were just sitting there waiting for the food.  We all pre-selected what we wanted to eat when we RSVP'd.  I chose the pasta primavera.  It wasn't bad (not great), but there was a lot of it.  Leftovers!  We all ate, chatted, watched gifts being opened, a few stories were told, ate cake (that was good), then people started leaving.  I left after the first few people did, but there were more than half still there.  It was a nice-ish (for me, anyway) evening, and Valerie seemed to really enjoy it, and that's what's really important. :)


Where was the party held?
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:03:51 PM
We just watched WIND RIVER.

It's a good film.  My wife and I enjoyed it.

However, I think we would have enjoyed it much more if we could have understood more of the dialogue.

This is a perfect example of the problem with movies these days.

I don't know if it's the fault of the actors, the director, the person recording the sound, or all of them, but there are so many films that have been released the past few years where you have to struggle to understand the dialogue.  The same problem exists on some dramatic television shows, but not as much as in theatrical movies.

Last night, we watched THE RACKET, which was released in the early 1950s.  Every word of dialogue was crystal clear.

I guess this is one of the reasons why I avoid most of today's movies.

You're not alone with that opinion, Druxy.  BK has been ranting about that problem for years.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:04:59 PM
Azteca was good, although I wouldn’t order the same thing again.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:05:15 PM
And now, I must be off.  My niece's aunt is having a retirement party and I was invited, so I'm going.  I don't know how long it'll last, but I would expect not too long.

Be back later.

Well, Valerie's retirement party wasn't much of a party.  There were about 25 people total.  I didn't know any of her co-workers.  When I got there, everyone was just sitting around a large table waiting for food.  I got there a little late, so I hope that there had been some socializing.  Otherwise, I sat with my family, then we all were just sitting there waiting for the food.  We all pre-selected what we wanted to eat when we RSVP'd.  I chose the pasta primavera.  It wasn't bad (not great), but there was a lot of it.  Leftovers!  We all ate, chatted, watched gifts being opened, a few stories were told, ate cake (that was good), then people started leaving.  I left after the first few people did, but there were more than half still there.  It was a nice-ish (for me, anyway) evening, and Valerie seemed to really enjoy it, and that's what's really important. :)


Where was the party held?

At the Elk's Club on the eastside of Olympia, right across the parking lot from Ralph's Thriftway, if you know where that is.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:05:33 PM
Azteca was good, although I wouldn’t order the same thing again.

What did you have?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:15:06 PM
I had the enchiladas ranchera with ground beef.  I just wasn’t crazy about the ranchera sauce.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:15:36 PM
But everything was good and fresh.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2017, 11:20:16 PM
We just watched WIND RIVER.

It's a good film.  My wife and I enjoyed it.

However, I think we would have enjoyed it much more if we could have understood more of the dialogue.

This is a perfect example of the problem with movies these days.

I don't know if it's the fault of the actors, the director, the person recording the sound, or all of them, but there are so many films that have been released the past few years where you have to struggle to understand the dialogue.  The same problem exists on some dramatic television shows, but not as much as in theatrical movies.

Last night, we watched THE RACKET, which was released in the early 1950s.  Every word of dialogue was crystal clear.

I guess this is one of the reasons why I avoid most of today's movies.

You're not alone with that opinion, Druxy.  BK has been ranting about that problem for years.

Yes, BK has - makes you wonder where certain people have been and why they are always late to the partay.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:30:14 PM
I had the enchiladas ranchera with ground beef.  I just wasn’t crazy about the ranchera sauce.

I like enchiladas but I've never had enchiladas ranchera.  What's that?
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:30:53 PM
We just watched WIND RIVER.

It's a good film.  My wife and I enjoyed it.

However, I think we would have enjoyed it much more if we could have understood more of the dialogue.

This is a perfect example of the problem with movies these days.

I don't know if it's the fault of the actors, the director, the person recording the sound, or all of them, but there are so many films that have been released the past few years where you have to struggle to understand the dialogue.  The same problem exists on some dramatic television shows, but not as much as in theatrical movies.

Last night, we watched THE RACKET, which was released in the early 1950s.  Every word of dialogue was crystal clear.

I guess this is one of the reasons why I avoid most of today's movies.

You're not alone with that opinion, Druxy.  BK has been ranting about that problem for years.

Yes, BK has - makes you wonder where certain people have been and why they are always late to the partay.

Well, better late than never. ::)

;)
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:34:17 PM
I had the enchiladas ranchera with ground beef.  I just wasn’t crazy about the ranchera sauce.

I like enchiladas but I've never had enchiladas ranchera.  What's that?


Just a sauce they put over the enchiladas.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2017, 11:50:03 PM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2017, 11:55:18 PM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2017, 12:25:28 AM
There's a new day of posts, and today is still open.