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Title: RIVETED
Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 12:05:24 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were riveting, and now it is time for you to post until the riveting cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 12:06:02 AM
And the word of the day is: CONGERIES!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:18:07 AM
Congrats on getting your set designer, BK!
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 12:28:07 AM
Thanks Tom.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 12:28:22 AM
Congrats on getting your set designer, BK!

Ditto.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 01:00:22 AM
Topic of the Day:

The Manhattan Transfer, of course, ;) and all the individual members over the years:And in no particular order:
Cleo Laine
Mel Tormé
Dave Brubeck
Harry Connick Jr.
Jon Hendricks
Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Diane Schuur
Dianne Reeves
Ella Fitzgerald
Lorraine Feather
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 01:10:55 AM
And now, to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 02:52:20 AM
Well, I thought it would be done with episode eight, but no - I just read it goes to thirteen episodes.  Trying not to read any more than that - still gripping and I will have to watch the final three when I get up.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2018, 06:21:08 AM
Good morning, all.

And what's this, am I the first one on this morning? It's almost 9:30 on a beautiful Saturday morning. Up and at 'em, folks!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2018, 06:23:14 AM
Not that I have anything to report. Just doing more work around the house today. I also hope to take it a little bit easy through the weekend because the contractors are planning to start working on things first thing Monday morning and it's going to be totally crazy here.
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 06:30:21 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 06:30:54 AM
It would be great if "Gee" becomes a movie!
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Post by: Michael on June 09, 2018, 06:45:32 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 06:50:17 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 06:51:07 AM
I fed the cats and went back to bed.  I need to refill the humidifier, then deal with the litter.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 06:52:50 AM
Here's part of Magnificat Rescue's update on Mousey:
We started getting pictures this morning and then we talked to Joyce and to her younger daughter. The meeting between Mousey and their other cat, Princess, will be tomorrow, because they wisely want to do a slow introduction. In the meantime, Mousey is downstairs, in the room with the computer and the recliner. As a result, the entire family troops up and down the stairs to spend time with Mousey.

Mousey is doing splendidly. He is eating well and using his litter box. He was a bit shy last night and hid under the desk. Today, he is busy taking possession of his new family. They cannot get over how affectionate he is and how well he fits in, as if he had always known them. The minute one of them sits on the recliner, Mousey leaps into their lap. They talk to him, telling him how happy they are to have him, and he laps up every word and rubs against them to show he understands what he means to them.

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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 06:57:16 AM
This is Rita, the Trap-Neuter-Release person who rescued Mousey in the Bronx and fostered him during the search for his family.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 06:59:10 AM
Once I've vacuumed, I shall return to How To Succeed . . .

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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 07:19:06 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 07:21:57 AM
Got some garden work done this morning and got covered with those fuzzy things that are so irritating. I hope I've gotten them all.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 07:24:00 AM
Many of the plants have died in the heat. The two pattypan squashes are gone. The tomato is barely hanging on. The peppers are sad, though I have two small jalapenos that are almost ready. But I've got cucumbers and an amazing amount of tomatillos. I harvested the last from the first wave a couple of days ago and now there are four that are almost as large as the ones I picked.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 07:27:21 AM
The crepe myrtle is festooned with a dazzling array of lavender flowers. Here's a stock image that's something like it, though only just the top half of mine is in flower. The bottom is a nice green.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61b1Rx8aE8L._SX425_.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 07:31:58 AM
TOD:

Georgie Auld on the the New York, New York soundtrack
Ella Fitzgerald
Oscar Peterson
Joe Pass
Miles Davis
Dave Brubeck
Benny Goodman
Artie Shaw
Louis Armstrong
Dinah Washington

Who am I forgetting? Probably a lot.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:02:02 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:02:54 AM
And the word of the day is: CONGERIES!


Aren't those Queen Elizabeth's dogs?
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:04:39 AM
Vibes for TCB. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Sandy died. How are you feeling about that?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 08:10:23 AM
Today is Cole Porter's 127th birthday.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 08:10:26 AM
Rita is a hero.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 08:11:45 AM
Many of the plants have died in the heat. The two pattypan squashes are gone. The tomato is barely hanging on. The peppers are sad, though I have two small jalapenos that are almost ready. But I've got cucumbers and an amazing amount of tomatillos. I harvested the last from the first wave a couple of days ago and now there are four that are almost as large as the ones I picked.

I am sorry.  A friend had planned to go to Austin and cancelled due to the heat.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 08:12:39 AM
The Crepe Myrtle is beautiful.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:14:37 AM
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:15:42 AM
Vibes for TCB. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Sandy died. How are you feeling about that?


Thanks, John.  It doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by.  I still half-expect to hear from him at any time.


When do you leave for Hawaii?
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:18:09 AM
Today is Cole Porter's 127th birthday.

It should be a national holiday.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:18:33 AM
Vibes for TCB. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Sandy died. How are you feeling about that?


Thanks, John.  It doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by.  I still half-expect to hear from him at any time.


When do you leave for Hawaii?

Monday morning.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:19:02 AM
Page Two
Nice font. Very deco.
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:20:34 AM
The Crepe Myrtle is beautiful.

I had some lower flowers earlier this spring (it is still spring) and thought that was it. Then this wave of flowers came in this week. Just beautiful. And the tree was a volunteer. Some thoughtful bird planted it for me.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:23:23 AM
Vibes for TCB. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Sandy died. How are you feeling about that?


Thanks, John.  It doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by.  I still half-expect to hear from him at any time.


When do you leave for Hawaii?

Monday morning.

Travel vibes and vacation vibes for John G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 08:23:39 AM
Vacation vibes for DR JOHN G.  Lovely photos.

I love the story and photos DR ELMORE is sharing about Mousey.

Budget vibes for MR BK & Co.  Congrats on getting the set designer you wanted.

Is THE STAIRCASE about that writer in the Carolinas who found his wife dead at the bottom of the stairs?  I have a connection to that case.....
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:24:33 AM
Vacation vibes for DR JOHN G.  Lovely photos.

I love the story and photos DR ELMORE is sharing about Mousey.

Budget vibes for MR BK & Co.  Congrats on getting the set designer you wanted.

Is THE STAIRCASE about that writer in the Carolinas who found his wife dead at the bottom of the stairs?  I have a connection to that case.....


Did you push her?
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 08:25:04 AM
ANNIE went well last night....Vixen the new Sandy was great....although Lulu heard her music and thought she was supposed to be onstage....

The curtain speech was endured rather than received, so we are tweaking it for tonight....

Two down seven to go.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 08:27:22 AM
TOD:

I like DR JOHN G's list....

I will also add:

Mavis Rivers & Morgana King

Link here if you don't know Mavis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJx5aIbS2w
Title: Re: RIVETED
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:27:32 AM
I think I broke a toe, but I have no idea how or when.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:30:46 AM
ANNIE went well last night....Vixen the new Sandy was great....although Lulu heard her music and thought she was supposed to be onstage....



Is Lulu's career now over?
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:41:07 AM
A rave review of The Staircase.

https://www.rogerebert.com/demanders/netflixs-the-staircase-is-your-true-crime-obsession-for-the-summer
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Post by: John G. on June 09, 2018, 08:42:22 AM
I picked out my seats for the flights to Maui. One is an aisle seat. The other had only three seats available: two on the window and one in the middle. I took a window seat.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 08:48:32 AM
Housework is finished.  The floors and litter are clean, the humidifier and purifiers are chugging up a storm, the apartment halls patrolled, Annabelle has declared the purifier carton her new home, the babies had their deli turkey noon treat, and I'm ready for a lie-down.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 08:52:51 AM
Housework is finished.  The floors and litter are clean, the humidifier and purifiers are chugging up a storm, the apartment halls patrolled, Annabelle has declared the purifier carton her new home, the babies had their deli turkey noon treat, and I'm ready for a lie-down.


I am, as well.  I have no idea why I got up at six o'clock.  Neither did Nick.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 09:03:41 AM
I just turned on the space heater.  It is chilly in here this morning.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 10:48:31 AM
DR TCB yes it seems that Lulu's star has dimmed, and she is unaware that it even happened.  Her glory days are behind her - she will enter being lead away by the dogcatcher.....an irony that will escape her, I am sure....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 10:50:35 AM
I have printed out the two PHOTO DISKS that were ordered last night....since most folks have camera phones, etc....they use their own photos instead of the production photos we take....although the disk with over 600 photos, the program in PDF Form, rehearsal photos, slide show and trailer for $6 is quite a bargain...we have sold a total of 4 so far.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 10:51:11 AM
Hot today again.....we shall see if that keeps folks away....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 09, 2018, 11:11:25 AM
I also have an old VERVE jazz LP.....Bill Evans playing piano...which is great.
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2018, 11:24:26 AM
Saturday afternoon greetings!  I've been to the annual Flag Day luncheon, hosted by the Monroe DAR chapter for all the groups here in SW Ohio.  Since I'm home in time and still all dressed up, I'm going with Fr. Richard for the 5pm service that he's doing at Christ Our Hope in Dayton.  That way I don't have to go with him tomorrow morning.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:26:16 AM
The Crepe Myrtle is beautiful.

I had some lower flowers earlier this spring (it is still spring) and thought that was it. Then this wave of flowers came in this week. Just beautiful. And the tree was a volunteer. Some thoughtful bird planted it for me.

How very nice of the bird to do that just for you.
Title: Re: RIVETED
Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:28:13 AM
ANNIE went well last night....Vixen the new Sandy was great....although Lulu heard her music and thought she was supposed to be onstage....

The curtain speech was endured rather than received, so we are tweaking it for tonight....

Two down seven to go.

Good for Vixen :)
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2018, 11:28:24 AM
Here's Richard right after he received his Class of '68 commemorative medallion and shook the hand of the Miami University president last night:

(http://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34818813_10156236563970049_401556455511031808_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=faab51f779f6deab3211bb7453cabf32&oe=5BB6CEC6)
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2018, 11:30:03 AM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:30:47 AM
Ouch and quick healing toe vibes for DR TCB!
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:37:27 AM
Last night I finished reading the wonderful "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman.  I found Eleanor to be delightfully quirky.  Just say her name quickly, an example of the humor in this novel.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:39:51 AM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:41:11 AM
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:43:23 AM
Ginny, great photo of Richard.
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2018, 11:51:59 AM
Ginny, great photo of Richard.

He's very photogenic - and I'm not.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:52:58 AM
I think I broke a toe, but I have no idea how or when.

:o

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for TCB!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:53:08 AM
Here's Richard right after he received his Class of '68 commemorative medallion and shook the hand of the Miami University president last night:

(http://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34818813_10156236563970049_401556455511031808_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=faab51f779f6deab3211bb7453cabf32&oe=5BB6CEC6)

Very nice picture, Ginny!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:53:18 AM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.

Wow!  Congrats to Miami University!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:53:28 AM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

I know, right??
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Post by: Ginny on June 09, 2018, 11:54:03 AM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

Obviously, there are some members of the class who are not retired public school teachers married to retired librarians...
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:54:58 AM
;D
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:02:07 PM
Oh, my!  There's a torrential downpour happening right now in Tumwater!
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 12:05:50 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.  I'll go retrieve some packages in a little while, then watch the final three episodes of The Staircase - and  yes, Jrand, that's the case.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:06:09 PM
And just as quickly as it appeared, it just disappeared.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 12:10:29 PM
Oh, my!  There's a torrential downpour happening right now in Tumwater!

I had better walk before we have one.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 09, 2018, 12:41:02 PM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

I know, right??

What, I'm already third in line here!?
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Post by: vixmom on June 09, 2018, 12:49:39 PM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

I know, right??

What, I'm already third in line here!?

4th , I'm in court right now having my name legally changed to Miami University
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 12:50:08 PM
It's a big day at West 82nd Street:  Annabelle's first hairball.  Yuck!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 12:54:29 PM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

I know, right??

What, I'm already third in line here!?

Ya snooze, ya lose!

;)
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 01:07:43 PM
It's a big day at West 82nd Street:  Annabelle's first hairball.  Yuck!

It was bound to happen.  Just wait until it is on top of you in the middle of the night.

What are you brushing them with?  Sometimes the brush helps reduce the the hairballs. 
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 01:10:39 PM
We only managed a short walk before the wind and rain.  We decided to return home since we were passing it anyway and go back out after the storm passes.

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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 01:10:54 PM
It was fairly nice out when we began our walk but we could see the storm off in the distance, directly in the usual path of the planes taking off from PDX.  It was interesting watching the unusual sight of the planes banking to the left or right to avoid the storm.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 01:32:55 PM
Right now, the rains have passed and it's quite sunny in Tumwater.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 01:44:05 PM
And my cat just threw up. :P
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 02:06:05 PM
Well, I must be off.  We're going back to my parents' again today.

Until later.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 09, 2018, 02:45:00 PM
I got through two short incidentals and "A Secretary Is Not A Toy," and that's it for today.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:01:07 PM
The Class of 1968 presented a 50th anniversary gift of almost 6 million dollars to Miami University at last night's dinner.


Six million??  How do I get on their gifting list?

Obviously, there are some members of the class who are not retired public school teachers married to retired librarians...


So, the check for $5,999,000 was not signed by Richard?
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:02:41 PM
The sky got very dark here.  It even looked like it was ready to form a tornado.  Then it changed its mind and moved to Seattle.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 03:06:57 PM
Right now, the rains have passed and it's quite sunny in Tumwater.

The sun came out and the planes are back to their usual flight pattern after taking off.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:07:23 PM
Hey, George, did you know that the Red Wind now sells gift cards?  I don't know if they can be used for gambling, but I would assume so.  The only real difference is that a gift card would not expire after 30 days.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:08:31 PM
We don't have any blue sky, but it sure is not as dark as it was earlier.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:08:55 PM
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:09:38 PM
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 03:26:01 PM
My sweet tooth is in real danger.  The Safeway Bakery is now making Nanaimo bars!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:44:44 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:46:50 PM
It's funny that BK mentioned THE STAIRCASE in today's Notes. I had just learned about it this morning and had gone to Netflix to look for it. Then I came here and viola!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:50:16 PM
I was pleased to learn that the second season of QUEER EYE starts the end of next week. That was fast! Since it's produced by Netflix they don't need to conform to the traditional scheduling. To me, that's a good thing.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:51:22 PM
Toe vibes to TCB. Vibes it heals quickly.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:53:03 PM
Vacation vibes for DR JOHN G.  Lovely photos.

I love the story and photos DR ELMORE is sharing about Mousey.

Budget vibes for MR BK & Co.  Congrats on getting the set designer you wanted.

Is THE STAIRCASE about that writer in the Carolinas who found his wife dead at the bottom of the stairs?  I have a connection to that case.....


Did you push her?

 ;D

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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 03:57:03 PM
TOD:

Stephane Grappelli
Ella
Mel Torme
The Hot Sardines
The L.A. Four
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 04:00:11 PM
I had a lot on today's to-do list. I knew I wouldn't get through it all. I was correct, but I'd have preferred to be wrong.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 09, 2018, 04:03:40 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 04:27:27 PM
Speaking of "How to Succeed...", I saw that show today at the Kennedy Center.  Of course, it's terribly dated, but I just overlooked that and enjoyed the wonderful performances.  I had never heard of Skylar Astin, but must say he was terrific as J P Finch.  What a voice!  And there were a lot of familiar faces in the cast:  John Bolton, John Michael Higgins, Michael Urie, Betsly Wolfe and Becki Newton.  Nova Y Payton, who does mostly local productions, I believe, was great as Miss Jones.  She's in a lot of the shows at the Signature Theatre in Arlington and appeared in La Cage two years ago with Mr. B.B.
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 04:29:09 PM
I was afraid there would be a thunderstorm as I was leaving the Kennedy Center since the forecast said they would be starting at about 4 pm.  Luckily it held out.  It did rain after I got home, but no thunder or lightning in my area. 
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 04:29:45 PM
Nice photo of Richard, DR Ginny!
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 04:30:25 PM
Here's part of Magnificat Rescue's update on Mousey:
We started getting pictures this morning and then we talked to Joyce and to her younger daughter. The meeting between Mousey and their other cat, Princess, will be tomorrow, because they wisely want to do a slow introduction. In the meantime, Mousey is downstairs, in the room with the computer and the recliner. As a result, the entire family troops up and down the stairs to spend time with Mousey.

Mousey is doing splendidly. He is eating well and using his litter box. He was a bit shy last night and hid under the desk. Today, he is busy taking possession of his new family. They cannot get over how affectionate he is and how well he fits in, as if he had always known them. The minute one of them sits on the recliner, Mousey leaps into their lap. They talk to him, telling him how happy they are to have him, and he laps up every word and rubs against them to show he understands what he means to them.





Nice story, DR elmore!
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Post by: KevinH on June 09, 2018, 04:32:41 PM
Vibes for TCB. It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Sandy died. How are you feeling about that?


Thanks, John.  It doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by.  I still half-expect to hear from him at any time.


When do you leave for Hawaii?

Monday morning.


Exciting, DR JohnG!
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 04:50:44 PM
I had to look up Nanaimo bars.  I should be safe from temptation.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 04:58:25 PM
Tonight we will finish the last two episodes of Major Crimes.  It is sad that I won't miss this series.  That last season was divided into two stories, 4 episodes each.  So far I am enjoying this second story more than I enjoyed the first, in part due to the energy of a new character portrayed by Will Attenborough son of Michael, grandson of Richard.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 07:50:14 PM
Back from a grand dinner with the Geissmans at Barone's.  Had my usual carbonara, salad, and a small creme brûlée
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 07:54:34 PM
I finished The Staircase - absolutely fantastic and I now know the history of it.  This was originally an eight-part series that ended in 2004 with the verdict in the case.  Eight years later they did a one-part sequel as there was new news.  Then Netflix bought it and they did the additional five episodes, which brings things to a close.  What a story it is, and it's completely unique in that all the interviews happened as everything was happening - there's no one "looking back" from now - that's what's extraordinary about it.  The filmmakers began filming not long after it happened and it all goes down as it's happening from year to year.  Some of the developments are jaw-dropping, the prosecuting attorneys are disgusting, and the sisters of the deceased are so horrible that you will literally scream at the TV for them to shut up.  I don't want to say more - just watch it - it's long at thirteen episodes, but it is very compelling and addictive.
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Post by: Laura on June 09, 2018, 08:14:06 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Laura on June 09, 2018, 08:14:51 PM
Wae-Ling and I went on a hike today. I left my camera at home. So of course, we saw two snakes and a gila monster.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 08:47:08 PM
Gratuitous Post #111!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 08:47:56 PM
Hey, George, did you know that the Red Wind now sells gift cards?  I don't know if they can be used for gambling, but I would assume so.  The only real difference is that a gift card would not expire after 30 days.

I didn't know that.  My mom has already used the tickets that I gave her, so maybe I'll keep the gift card idea in mind for my dad's birthday.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 08:49:25 PM
My sweet tooth is in real danger.  The Safeway Bakery is now making Nanaimo bars!

Ooo! :D I wonder if the Safeways around here are making them!
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 08:52:33 PM
Wae-Ling and I went on a hike today. I left my camera at home. So of course, we saw two snakes and a gila monster.

Don't you hate it when that happens??
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 10:14:05 PM
Wae-Ling and I went on a hike today. I left my camera at home. So of course, we saw two snakes and a gila monster.

Don't you hate it when that happens??

I do it all the time ;)
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 10:14:50 PM
Hey, George, did you know that the Red Wind now sells gift cards?  I don't know if they can be used for gambling, but I would assume so.  The only real difference is that a gift card would not expire after 30 days.

I didn't know that.  My mom has already used the tickets that I gave her, so maybe I'll keep the gift card idea in mind for my dad's birthday.

I think the way you presented your mother's gift was more fun.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:25:56 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:26:25 PM
Back from a brief conversation and am really worried about my voice - I think I'll just not talk much for the next three days.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 10:40:10 PM
Mega voice vibes
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:45:15 PM
Listening to volumes three, four, and five of the Jacques Loussier Play Bach series.  These are amazing albums.  There's a cool box set of all five in mini-LP covers for twenty-five bucks and even less from third-party sellers.  Interestingly, they could have but two albums on one CD, but I like that they keep them at their original length and alone.  Each mini-LP cover is the original album art.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:45:25 PM
At long last page five.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:45:32 PM
Page five is alive.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:45:40 PM
Page five must thrive.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:45:58 PM
Page five must have drive.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:46:28 PM
Page five must strive.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 10:49:17 PM
Page five must wive it wealthily in Padua.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:07:59 PM
I have begun a new book.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:18:58 PM
Page five must wive it wealthily in Padua.


But, we open in Venice.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:20:05 PM
I had to look up Nanaimo bars.  I should be safe from temptation.


What part of the bar don’t you like?
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:21:42 PM
My sweet tooth is in real danger.  The Safeway Bakery is now making Nanaimo bars!

Ooo! :D I wonder if the Safeways around here are making them!


I think the one in Lacey makes them.
Title: Re: RIVETED
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:25:55 PM
Hey, George, did you know that the Red Wind now sells gift cards?  I don't know if they can be used for gambling, but I would assume so.  The only real difference is that a gift card would not expire after 30 days.

I didn't know that.  My mom has already used the tickets that I gave her, so maybe I'll keep the gift card idea in mind for my dad's birthday.

I think the way you presented your mother's gift was more fun.


Yes, as long as the recipient is able to use it within 30 days, when it expires.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:27:15 PM
Hello, 0 Guests!
Title: Re: RIVETED
Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:28:16 PM
Tnight’s dinner was the chicken risotto.  It was okay.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:29:44 PM
I really wanted some Ben & Jerry’s for dessert, but I resisted the urge.
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Post by: TCB on June 09, 2018, 11:31:43 PM
Although, the night is not over!
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:32:40 PM
I had to look up Nanaimo bars.  I should be safe from temptation.

I sometimes eat coconut in my food, as with the ANZAC cookies I bake, but I am not a big fan of it.  I had to avoid it when I was young.  The bars look like they might be too sweet.

What part of the bar don’t you like?
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:33:07 PM
I haven't the energy to fix that.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:34:41 PM
I really wanted some Ben & Jerry’s for dessert, but I resisted the urge.

Talking about too sweet, this is not my favorite ice cream.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:43:31 PM
Mega voice vibes

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:55:15 PM
I have begun a new book.

What a coinkydink...so have I!  I just started the book, "Leviathan Wakes," the first book in "The Expanse" series.  It was adapted into a TV series which is now in its third season.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2018, 11:56:03 PM
My sweet tooth is in real danger.  The Safeway Bakery is now making Nanaimo bars!

Ooo! :D I wonder if the Safeways around here are making them!


I think the one in Lacey makes them.

I need to find out! ;D
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 11:56:30 PM
One must never resist the urge for Ben and Jerry's.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 11:57:05 PM
The first time I had the chicken risotto it was great - then they changed something and it wasn't nearly as good.
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2018, 11:57:17 PM
Page five has become a dive.
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Post by: Jane on June 09, 2018, 11:59:33 PM
The first time I had the chicken risotto it was great - then they changed something and it wasn't nearly as good.

Did you complain to them?
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2018, 12:00:24 AM
One must never resist the urge for Ben and Jerry's.

I find it is a rare occasion that resisting takes effort.