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Title: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 12:02:04 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were bookends, and now it is time for you to post until the bookend cows come home.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 12:03:02 AM
And the word of the day is: BACCIFEROUS!
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 12:12:28 AM
First post after BK.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 12:13:20 AM
BK, I posted my Freshly dinners last night.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 12:48:29 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 12:58:19 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 01:07:00 AM
I got an updated debit card yesterday and have been updating my automatic payments.  Hopefully, I got them all.
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Post by: Michael on June 08, 2018, 03:07:16 AM
Good day to all
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Post by: Michael on June 08, 2018, 03:07:37 AM
and a happy weekend
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 04:38:28 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 04:39:10 AM
Chef Anthony Bourdain has died.  I was a fan.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 04:40:00 AM
Today is more of the usual/  We'll see how far I get on How To Succeed . . . and I need a market trip.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 04:50:13 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 04:50:57 AM
Chef Anthony Bourdain has died.  I was a fan.

That’s a shock. He helped a lot of others in the industry.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Druxy on June 08, 2018, 05:03:59 AM
T.O.D.

We've got some films recorded from the last few weeks.

Watched TALES OF MANHATTAN last night (with the W.C. Fields sequence restored).

May watch GREYFRIAR'S BOBBY tonight.  When we were in Scotland years ago, we visited the dog's statue.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 05:24:12 AM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 05:42:21 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 05:43:05 AM
Friday. Oh yes, it is Friday. Hmm, I remember when that used to mean something. :)
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 05:45:17 AM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.

Good to hear, and continuing strong vibes!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 05:46:41 AM
TOD

Oy!    :)

Maybe this weekend.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 05:58:57 AM
Today, after a few days off from it, I'm back to some chainsawing.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 06:00:19 AM
And that's a familiar, everyday sound now in the neighborhood. One person or another is out there cutting things and cleaning things up at any given time.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 06:01:02 AM
Looking forward to the Annie report.

Vibes to all!

Back later.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 07:01:01 AM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.

This is good news.

Vibes the cancer is gone for good!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 07:02:51 AM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2018, 07:38:51 AM
Dental vibes for DR Vixmom! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Vibes for Jo!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:48:52 AM
Good news about Jo from DR ELMORE....continued healing vibes.

Continued healing vibes for DR VIXMOM.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:52:21 AM
Great notes....and posts from last night.

ANNIE is up and running.  Thanks to all for the vibes!  They certainly worked....there were a couple of weird things.....

Sandy the Dog spotted her owner's father in the audience and wanted to go sit with him, so most of "Hooverville" was spent with Annie fighting the leash....eventually Sandy got her way, and the owner came out & got her....

AND nobody came to push me and my wheelchair on for the cabinet scene....so as the lights came all the way up, I rolled myself on.  Everyone was sitting there talking away as if they hadn't even noticed I wasn't there.....

Strange....but I am promised that Harold Ickes will be there tonight to help me.....someone told him to take some chairs onstage, and he forgot he had another job to do....
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:53:05 AM
I am tired....so I plan to rest today....a LOT
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:54:55 AM
This may be visible to some....

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34881846_10216829173146822_2200767467540709376_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=04e96cd587d897df891ed3114c75bb04&oe=5B7C04BE)
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 07:55:19 AM
Funny about Sandy.  Good luck that doesn't happen again.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:55:55 AM
And yes, I do have two high school boys in my cabinet.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 07:56:15 AM
Thanks DR JANE....fingers crossed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 07:58:41 AM
I am back from spending $50 at the Big Supermarket at 86th Street.  Annabelle and Thatch had some deli turkey so they are very happy.  Annabelle's breathing is better today, and there's been a lot of sneezing.

The air purifier just arrived and I need to learn its assemblage.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 08:14:20 AM
Annabelle has discovered that nirvana is an empty Honeywell Air Purifier carton.  I'd love to keep it for her and Thatch but it's way too huge.  I'll give them a day with it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 08:20:27 AM
And here is the item.  The carton is about 18 inches tall, 16 inches wide and 24 inches long.  There's room for both of them and a friend.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 08:34:45 AM
That's what we tend to do here. We'd toss the big box right away, but then they love it so much that we just can't. So we give it a couple of days for them to really enjoy it and for the thrill to wear off, then we do the deed.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 08:37:56 AM
And yes, I do have two high school boys in my cabinet.....

;D
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 08:55:40 AM
And yes, I do have two high school boys in my cabinet.....

They're probably smarter than anyone in Trump's.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 09:00:20 AM
LOL DR ELMORE....well....one of them is.....
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 09:19:34 AM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.

Excellent news, Elmore. And more vibes.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 09:21:32 AM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

Just say no. Oh, hell, no. WTF, no. No. No. No.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 09:22:20 AM
LOL.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 09:32:09 AM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

Just say no. Oh, hell, no. WTF, no. No. No. No.

When "no" means "no".
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2018, 09:37:47 AM
And yes, I do have two high school boys in my cabinet.....


This reminds me of "Do you have Prince Albert in a can?" for some reason.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2018, 09:38:50 AM
Do you have Mnuchin and Pruitt in your cabinet?

Well, let 'em out, they're causing a lot of damage.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2018, 09:42:36 AM
What a great ANNIE photo!
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Post by: FJL on June 08, 2018, 09:44:00 AM
Isn't the actress playing Annie always equipped with treats when acting with Sandy, or is that just during the act 1 scene with the cop when Sandy answers to his name?


Maybe some vegan baloney.  Sounds like something Liam might ignore his owners for, if "Annie" tried to entice him.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2018, 09:45:15 AM
More Jo and Randy vibes from here, too.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 09:54:47 AM
This humidifier pre-setup is a lot of work.  Everything is soaking in a mild bleach solution to disinfect all the parts that will be wet, so the various parts sit in the bathtub for the next 30 minutes.  I haven't got to a bit of How To Succeed . . . work yet.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 09:55:16 AM
Thank you, all, for the vibes for Jo.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:22:53 AM
Chef Anthony Bourdain has died.  I was a fan.

I just read that when I turned on my computer here at work. :(
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:29:35 AM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.

~~~Continued Recovery Vibes for Jo!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:36:30 AM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

I got Yves Veggie Bologna (http://www.yvesveggie.com/en/products/deli-slices/bologna/).  I'd never had the deli "slices" before, but I thought I'd give them a try.  Those are made by Tofurky (https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/). 
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 10:37:04 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.  Must get coherent for my meeting.  And my main AOL mail account refuses to load on this computer - on the phone it's fine. 
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:37:39 AM
Great notes....and posts from last night.

ANNIE is up and running.  Thanks to all for the vibes!  They certainly worked....there were a couple of weird things.....

Sandy the Dog spotted her owner's father in the audience and wanted to go sit with him, so most of "Hooverville" was spent with Annie fighting the leash....eventually Sandy got her way, and the owner came out & got her....

AND nobody came to push me and my wheelchair on for the cabinet scene....so as the lights came all the way up, I rolled myself on.  Everyone was sitting there talking away as if they hadn't even noticed I wasn't there.....

Strange....but I am promised that Harold Ickes will be there tonight to help me.....someone told him to take some chairs onstage, and he forgot he had another job to do....

Ugh...actors. ::)
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Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:37:46 AM
;)
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Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 10:43:02 AM
This may be visible to some....

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34881846_10216829173146822_2200767467540709376_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=04e96cd587d897df891ed3114c75bb04&oe=5B7C04BE)

If not, here's a (much) smaller version that everyone should be able to see:
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 11:20:27 AM
I shall now be on my way to a noon o'clock meeting.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2018, 12:00:20 PM
Thank you DR GEORGE.

LOL DR FJL....I never open my cabinet.

Annie has a couple of treats....but uses them sparingly.  I carry a couple as well.....along with a doggie clean up bag, just in case.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 12:16:34 PM
Thank you DR GEORGE.

LOL DR FJL....I never open my cabinet.

Annie has a couple of treats....but uses them sparingly.  I carry a couple as well.....along with a doggie clean up bag, just in case.

The magic of live theater.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 12:22:52 PM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

I got Yves Veggie Bologna (http://www.yvesveggie.com/en/products/deli-slices/bologna/).  I'd never had the deli "slices" before, but I thought I'd give them a try.  Those are made by Tofurky (https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/). 

Yes, I have had the brand.  As for Tofurky  :P  ;D
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 12:24:25 PM
DR Jrand you are a stand out in the cast photo.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 12:28:37 PM
The humidifier is up and running. 

I hope.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 12:50:31 PM
Good luck you all feel better using it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 12:59:15 PM
Good luck you all feel better using it.

It seems to be running okay, so let's hope.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 01:02:54 PM
While the water jugs and base of the humidifier were drying out after sterilizing them, took apart and cleaned my dresser fan screen and blades,  and peeled, cooked and mashed seven Idaho potatoes.  I've fed the babies, and I am now sitting down to work on second edits.  I want to finish at least one number today.

And I moved the air purifier out of the kitchen to the front window so the humidifier can sit on the linoleum. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 01:04:16 PM
Annabelle spent the afternoon sleeping in the Honeywell carton, Thatch napped in the cat tree.  Neither one offered to help me do anything.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2018, 01:18:46 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I worked a 4-hour shift at the garage sale today, came home for lunch and a short nap, and have now dolled myself up to accompany Richard to dinner at Miami University in Oxford, OH.  The occasion?  The 50th anniversary of his graduation from college.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 02:37:05 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I worked a 4-hour shift at the garage sale today, came home for lunch and a short nap, and have now dolled myself up to accompany Richard to dinner at Miami University in Oxford, OH.  The occasion?  The 50th anniversary of his graduation from college.

I graduated in August 1968.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 03:16:59 PM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

I got Yves Veggie Bologna (http://www.yvesveggie.com/en/products/deli-slices/bologna/).  I'd never had the deli "slices" before, but I thought I'd give them a try.  Those are made by Tofurky (https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/). 

Yes, I have had the brand.  As for Tofurky  :P  ;D

I think my niece doesn't care for Tofurky, either, but I put enough other stuff on my sandwich that I couldn't distinguish the specific flavors of the "slices" and I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 03:20:03 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I worked a 4-hour shift at the garage sale today, came home for lunch and a short nap, and have now dolled myself up to accompany Richard to dinner at Miami University in Oxford, OH.  The occasion?  The 50th anniversary of his graduation from college.

Wow, happy 50th celebration.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 03:20:44 PM
DR George what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

I got Yves Veggie Bologna (http://www.yvesveggie.com/en/products/deli-slices/bologna/).  I'd never had the deli "slices" before, but I thought I'd give them a try.  Those are made by Tofurky (https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/). 

Yes, I have had the brand.  As for Tofurky  :P  ;D

I think my niece doesn't care for Tofurky, either, but I put enough other stuff on my sandwich that I couldn't distinguish the specific flavors of the "slices" and I enjoyed it.

That helps.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 03:22:28 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I worked a 4-hour shift at the garage sale today, came home for lunch and a short nap, and have now dolled myself up to accompany Richard to dinner at Miami University in Oxford, OH.  The occasion?  The 50th anniversary of his graduation from college.

I graduated in August 1968.

Happy 50th to you as well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2018, 04:06:47 PM
This is Mousey.  He's 10 years old and his owner Denise died 10 years ago this month at the age of 38. 

He turned up last week in a colony of feral and abandoned cats in upper Manhattan.  He was microchipped, and Magnificat Rescue traced it to an obituary and then to his late owner's parents who live three hours away.  Rita, Denise's mother, said that she offered to take Mousey after her daughter's death but Denise's husband took him and they haven't heard from Mousey or their son-in-law since.

Today, Mousey went home to live with his grandparents.  They think it's a miracle.  Here they are with Mosey and Denise's sistrt.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2018, 04:36:49 PM
Overwhelming.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 04:45:30 PM
Meeting good - and I now have my set designer for A Carol Christmas - Tesshi Nakagawa, who did Levi. L.A. Now and Then, and Li'l Abner.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 04:45:58 PM
Had eggs Benedict and a little salad.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 04:46:18 PM
Picked up some packages, and naturally another arrived thirty minutes after I left.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 04:46:26 PM
Listening to music.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:07:49 PM
Well, it's not Ashland ... but here's our little piece of greenery and curb appeal!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:17:50 PM
I do hope poor Mousey has not been feral for 10 years.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:19:38 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:20:23 PM
Mega recovery vibes to DS-I-L Jo!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:22:53 PM
This is Mousey.  He's 10 years old and his owner Denise died 10 years ago this month at the age of 38. 

He turned up last week in a colony of feral and abandoned cats in upper Manhattan.  He was microchipped, and Magnificat Rescue traced it to an obituary and then to his late owner's parents who live three hours away.  Rita, Denise's mother, said that she offered to take Mousey after her daughter's death but Denise's husband took him and they haven't heard from Mousey or their son-in-law since.

Today, Mousey went home to live with his grandparents.  They think it's a miracle.  Here they are with Mosey and Denise's sistrt.

Mousey looks very sweet. What a nice surprise for his grandparents! Mousey will help them feel close to their departed daughter.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:23:35 PM
Jane, your planter looks very nice. These are the artificial plants, right?
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:24:33 PM
I see your girl in the background, too.

It's amazing what people will complain about. I hope no one objects this time.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:28:05 PM
George, I'm glad you found some tasty meat alternatives. I'm always looking for healthy, tasty foods. I tried some vegan cheese that was surprisingly good for sandwiches. It was by Daiya, I believe.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:30:39 PM
I went to acupuncture today, then came home and took a much-needed nap.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:32:54 PM
Continued dental vibes for Vixmom, who I hope will have a RELAXING and RESTFUL weekend.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:33:40 PM
In fact, RELAXING and RESTFUL weekend vibes to us all.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 06:34:15 PM
PAGE FOUR!!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 06:34:36 PM
This is Mousey.  He's 10 years old and his owner Denise died 10 years ago this month at the age of 38. 

He turned up last week in a colony of feral and abandoned cats in upper Manhattan.  He was microchipped, and Magnificat Rescue traced it to an obituary and then to his late owner's parents who live three hours away.  Rita, Denise's mother, said that she offered to take Mousey after her daughter's death but Denise's husband took him and they haven't heard from Mousey or their son-in-law since.

Today, Mousey went home to live with his grandparents.  They think it's a miracle.  Here they are with Mosey and Denise's sistrt.

What a great story, Larry!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 06:34:50 PM
Meeting good - and I now have my set designer for A Carol Christmas - Tesshi Nakagawa, who did Levi. L.A. Now and Then, and Li'l Abner.

Nice!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:35:58 PM
Jane, your planter looks very nice. These are the artificial plants, right?

Yes & thank you.  Basically it has been a planter filled with rocks since we moved in.  We only kept two of the original artificial plants.  Today we found the piece of driftwood Keith added.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2018, 06:37:39 PM
God news about Jo, vibes and prayers for continued recovery
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2018, 06:38:01 PM
Great picture JRand!
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2018, 06:39:00 PM
Very nice planter Jane, I like the bench and girl statue as well
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:40:15 PM
I see your girl in the background, too.

It's amazing what people will complain about. I hope no one objects this time.

The complaint was that she sat on the planter wall.  We knew that was probably a no, no.  We had to put her there for safety while we set up inside.  Just about everyone that came by loved her so we didn't rush to move her.  The woman who reported us was told she was only there temporally and still reported us.  She might have nicely explained we needed to move her as soon as possible.  Fortunately the day she reported us, and the very nice complex manager told us, we had the space inside for her.

We have to work very hard to get along with this person who takes the rules to an extreme and reports instead of telling you directly that there is an issue.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2018, 06:40:17 PM
Thank you all for the continued vibes.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2018, 06:40:28 PM
I am feeling much better today
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:42:07 PM
Very nice planter Jane, I like the bench and girl statue as well

Thank you.  I don't think the photo does it justice.  You can imagine what a delight it is for us not to have a rock pile out there.  We really think the HOA should have done this.  The upside of spending our own money is that we could buy what we liked and Keith could design it.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 06:42:24 PM
I am feeling much better today

I am glad to hear this.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 06:44:22 PM
Very nice picture, Jane!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 08, 2018, 06:44:36 PM
And now, I'm off to my parents'. 

Until later!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:45:35 PM
Good news, Vixmom. Continued vibes.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:45:48 PM
Bruce, I can recommend Nutribiotics nasal spray with grapefruit seed extract. I was surprised to find it's listed as an Amazon's Choice item. I didn't think many people knew about it, but the reviewers like it, too. Under $9. If your sinus issues are severe you'll probably need more than a nasal spray. But this will help, either by itself or in combination with another product.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:45:52 PM
I am now officially on vacation!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:46:16 PM
Tomorrow is a trip to Houston for Jan and Jim's 55th anniversary party. That should be fun.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:48:22 PM
This afternoon, the woman who's been a big help directing our team while we've been director-less told us that we'd all have to work on a huge project that may take six months and up to 50% of our time.

It will be a good team builder, but I don't have that kind of free time. Thankfully, I was given a project that will be fun as it involves writing and editing.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:49:37 PM
Very nice planter Jane, I like the bench and girl statue as well

Thank you.  I don't think the photo does it justice.  You can imagine what a delight it is for us not to have a rock pile out there.  We really think the HOA should have done this.  The upside of spending our own money is that we could buy what we liked and Keith could design it.

But the irritable woman didn't complain about the rock pile?
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:50:05 PM
I left early. I had done all the damage I could. So, I went to Half Price Books and did some small damage -- I found a fun Texas cookbook in the clearance section and a Patrick Modiano novel.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:50:15 PM
Yes, if it's a common area, the HOA should have taken care of it.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:51:30 PM
Then I went to a CD Warehouse where I found a Buster Keaton movie I didn't have, Steamboat Bill Jr.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:52:13 PM
Vacation vibes to John G!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 06:53:05 PM
Now I'm listening to the new Stephen King, The Outsider, which is fun in a gruesome way.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:54:44 PM
Good news from Vixmom.

Will you have a new crown made for that tooth? Both of my root canals ended up with new crowns. I think that's standard procedure, but don't know for sure.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2018, 06:56:58 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 07:39:46 PM
Got a surprising amount of tomatillos ripe and ready to use. I'm going to make a chimichurri with some of the sorrel in the backyard. And then freeze it.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: bk on June 08, 2018, 07:56:27 PM
I had a lovely e-mail from D.C. Fontana, she the writer of many Star Trek episodes - she just finished GEE are really liked it and was making suggestions for a movie adaptation and how she'd approach it. 
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 07:57:23 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 07:58:33 PM
Vacation vibes to John G!

Thank you, Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 07:58:51 PM
So, what's the approach for the movie, BK?
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 08:03:59 PM
The Washington Post critic, Peter Marks, was awfully hard on How to Succeed ..., which he called a "tired musical whose sexist humor is a little tired, too." Ouch.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2018, 08:22:09 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  I worked a 4-hour shift at the garage sale today, came home for lunch and a short nap, and have now dolled myself up to accompany Richard to dinner at Miami University in Oxford, OH.  The occasion?  The 50th anniversary of his graduation from college.

I graduated in August 1968.

The celebration was lovely and I have some things for you - watch your mail!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2018, 09:18:16 PM
Congratulations to Richard on surviving for 50 years after high school.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:35:18 PM
I am now officially on vacation!

Have fun!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:35:35 PM
Thanks George.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:36:23 PM
Safe and easy travel vibes for DR John!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:42:20 PM
Very nice planter Jane, I like the bench and girl statue as well

Thank you.  I don't think the photo does it justice.  You can imagine what a delight it is for us not to have a rock pile out there.  We really think the HOA should have done this.  The upside of spending our own money is that we could buy what we liked and Keith could design it.

But the irritable woman didn't complain about the rock pile?

Well, she knew it needed fixing.  The point is following the rules.  At one point she did tell us we could try and do something with it but we would have to pay for it.   I guess she figured she had the authority to give us permission she she is on the landscaping committee.  I just hope she remembers telling us that.

The current head of the committee lives above us and secretly knew what we were doing.  She thinks it looks great and enjoys the view now looking down.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:44:53 PM
Yes, if it's a common area, the HOA should have taken care of it.

Yes but there are so many demanding people with different opinions of what they want.  In this case having the worst planter in the entire complex should have mattered, in our opinion but not others.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2018, 10:46:10 PM
I had a lovely e-mail from D.C. Fontana, she the writer of many Star Trek episodes - she just finished GEE are really liked it and was making suggestions for a movie adaptation and how she'd approach it. 

Vibes this happens!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:33:02 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:34:16 PM
Nice planter, Jane.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:34:52 PM
Continued feel better vibes for vixmom.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:36:59 PM
DR Georvge what brand of vegan baloney do you like?  I haven't had that in years.

I got Yves Veggie Bologna (http://www.yvesveggie.com/en/products/deli-slices/bologna/).  I'd never had the deli "slices" before, but I thought I'd give them a try.  Those are made by Tofurky (https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/smoked-ham/). 

Yes, I have had the brand.  As for Tofurky  :P  ;D

I think my niece doesn't care for Tofurky, either, but I put enough other stuff on my sandwich that I couldn't distinguish the specific flavors of the "slices" and I enjoyed it.


Perhaps you should try wallpaper paste.  I think it has more flavor than Tofurky.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:39:21 PM
Great photo, Jrand.
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:40:56 PM
I just spoke to Randy.  The surgeons believe that they removed all of Jo's cancer, and I of course credit the HHW vibes for that.  She's now seeing an oncologist but things look good.


Great news about Jo!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2018, 11:45:40 PM
Isn't the actress playing Annie always equipped with treats when acting with Sandy, or is that just during the act 1 scene with the cop when Sandy answers to his name?




Annie might want to consider “treats” for her scenes with Jack.😉
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:02:15 AM
I am now officially on vacation!

Hoo and Ray!  Enjoy it, John!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:04:25 AM
I had a lovely e-mail from D.C. Fontana, she the writer of many Star Trek episodes - she just finished GEE are really liked it and was making suggestions for a movie adaptation and how she'd approach it. 

That's pretty darned cool!  Hopefully, something will come of that!
Title: Re: THE BEAUTY OF BOOKENDS
Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:06:03 AM
Congratulations to Richard on surviving for 50 years after high school.

Ditto!!