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Title: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 12:03:15 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were on vacation, and now it is time for you to post until the vacationing cows come home.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 12:04:17 AM: And the word of the day is: COLLOQUIAL!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 12:20:08 AM: First post after BK.
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Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 12:21:10 AM: And hope you have a great vacation!
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Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 12:33:26 AM: Idina Menzel is tonight's musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She's singing an uptempo Christmas song.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 12:35:35 AM: And now, I need to go to sleep. I want to get to work early so that I can take part of the gift exchange before the morning break.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 04:23:26 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:25:41 AM: Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 04:27:38 AM: TOD 1:

Matthias Schoenaerts, The Mustang
Adam Driver, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
Aretha Franklin, Amazing Grace
Lupita Nyong’o, Us
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:29:49 AM: This morning I feel as though I'm in a poorly synchronized movie musical. The words are there but a beat behind where they should be. I slept rather well, but I did not want to get out of bed this morning. I lay there for a good fifteen minutes after the alarm rang, while two anxious kitties jumped over and on me. Thatch sat in the window rattling the blinds to let me know he was unhappy.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:31:25 AM: I cannot remember if I told Joshie I would come in to City Center - we are back to Mack & Mabel - but I would rather stay home. Tomorrow I plan to get a haircut first thing, then meet up with Joshie.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:32:30 AM: DR JohnG, I'm sorry to hear there's more family tsuris and I hope things are not really all thjat bad.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:39:45 AM: DR Jane, Thanks for your email. I understand address issues too well. I've got three address books and they need to be reconciled. It's even worse with email addresses!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:41:43 AM: DR vixmom and TCB, I hope you both are feeling better today.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:53:10 AM: Kitty cleanup is accomplished and now that Gurjeet fixed my back yesterday, it went really easily.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:12:11 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:16:37 AM: We have a dyslexic postal sorter in the 10024 station. Last night I brought up a package with a big "3C" written in magic marker. It was a priority mail package, and I kept wondering, what is this? A gift? The package contained a box of Christmas cards, which I had not ordered. I checked the label: 230 West 82nd Street, and not my address. Damn!

Now I have to deal with getting this to the proper owner and apologize for opening her mail.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:16:46 AM: We are home bound today, being in the thick of the Wintry Mix. It looks like we got less than an inch of the white stuff, but it’s sleeting now and they’re calling for freezing rain for most of the day. Most of the public schools in Connecticut are closed.

What’s more, we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a good long while now.

Ugh. It’s Winter, folks.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:18:25 AM: Today I need to drag out the Big Ladder and deal with the cartons of cat food.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2019, 05:21:06 AM: T.O.D.

The only 2019 film I've seen thus far is ONCE UPON A TIME IN...HOLLYWOOD.

It had some good scenes (e.g. the visit to the Spawn ranch), but it was too long and, I think the ending was disrespectful to the dead.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:23:41 AM: Our CBS channel 2 has a holiday commercial from the station, sung to the tune of "12 Days of Christmas," and it's about dogs: "five fuzzy paws," etc. It's awful: bad rhymes, poor scansion. Surely their ad agency has access to a competent lyricist?

Then there's this country jingle for a Tide Pure something commercial that is even more putrid in its embarrassing prodigality of lyrics that refuse to scan the tune. So, maybe ad agencies are the new bastion of illiterate copy writers.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:25:54 AM: Thank you for the belated birthday wishes, DR TCB.

And no apologies, please. Vibes for Nicky, and take care of yourself while you’re at it. I had my flu shot a week ago, and fortunately no reaction. But I’ve never had anything but a mildly sore arm from them. Knocking wood. Well, actually, knocking the fabric of my recliner.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:14 AM: I just called the doctor who gave me hip and knee injections in October for the second time in the past week about getting another round. His assistant sucks at returning calls.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:56 AM: My barber is booked tomorrow morning, so we have a date for Friday.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:42:46 AM: Vibes for DR JOHN G.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:43:12 AM: Enjoying the lecture vibes for MR BK - and Guy Haines.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:43:36 AM: Well the snow is still an issue, so I shall stay inside again today - not a hardship for me.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:43:51 AM: BUT the snow has stopped!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:44:30 AM: I like shows set in colloquial times - like 1776.....
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:44:56 AM: DR TCB that is a tragic story you posted about.....so sad.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:45:18 AM: I am glad MR BK is enjoying a couple of weeks off.....very nice.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:48:28 AM: And Page Two.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:50:50 AM: TOD:

I liked both Leonardo and Brad in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.....

I didn't see anything else I liked - DOWNTON ABBEY was okay....

I was afraid of what MR BK said in the notes....and when I read about MARRIAGE STORY or whatever it is - I immediately thought of KRAMER VS KRAMER which I did NOT like at all.... And of course Adam Driver is the new Adrien Brody - sort of.....hard to look at.....
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:52:45 AM: I kept thinking in BLACKKKLANSMAN - why did they keep having the original guy talk to the bad guys on the phone once they met the other guy in person? Wouldn't the bad guys be expecting the OTHER guy's voice on the phone since they had talked to him in person?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2019, 06:53:29 AM: DR TCB we have zero visibility here in Indiana, too, but it doesn't have anything to do with the weather.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 07:18:14 AM: Well, Joshie is in DC this week with My Fair Lady, and then he leaves for Christmas, so Mack & Mabel is on hold.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 07:18:46 AM: Luckily, I have work here.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 07:40:46 AM: I am filled with corned beef hash (just the canned variety), two eggs over easy, two slices of toast, and some kind of frozen hash brown patties (something like the McDonald’s type) that are pretty good cooked in a skillet.

Bliss.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 07:40:54 AM: More coffee!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:43:40 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! Yesterday, between the snowstorms, Richard and I did a major shopping at Kroger that took a lot of both time and money. Probably not our last grocery trip before Christmas, but we could get through the holiday if we had to.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 07:45:13 AM: Sadly, I probably have to blow off getting to the Bedford Playhouse this evening for a showing of Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The freezing rain isn’t even supposed to let up till around 6pm, and my own driveway may or may not be passable.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:46:05 AM: The triple birthday party Sunday evening was very nice, but made me realize just how very quiet life is here in our household. There were 20 people, including 6 kids ranging in age from 4 to 15.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM: However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 07:48:50 AM: I’m supposed to be at the keyboard doing work on this next show, but now that I know I’ve got the whole damned live long day at my disposal, I just can’t quite bring myself to lifting my ASS out of the recliner.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:48:56 AM: Yes, Richard and I will become grandparents around June 11. We have known for a couple of months, but, of course, waited until they were ready to spread the news.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 07:49:33 AM: Congratulations, DR Ginny!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:54:37 AM: Thanks, DR ChasSmith!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:02 AM: DR George good luck with your A1c results!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:34 AM: Hugs DR TCB and yes, if you could have the flu as the shot takes 2 weeks to be effective.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:04:53 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:39:45 AM
DR Jane, Thanks for your email. I understand address issues too well. I've got three address books and they need to be reconciled. It's even worse with email addresses!

I don't understand why the connects between my computer & phone work sometimes & other times not.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:05:09 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:41:43 AM
DR vixmom and TCB, I hope you both are feeling better today.

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:06:12 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:14 AM
I just called the doctor who gave me hip and knee injections in October for the second time in the past week about getting another round. His assistant sucks at returning calls.

That is very annoying.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:06:44 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 17, 2019, 06:44:56 AM
DR TCB that is a tragic story you posted about.....so sad.

It :(
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:07:20 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 07:18:46 AM
Luckily, I have work here.

:)
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:08:35 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

I have been expecting this news, not sure why but have been.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:09:35 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:48:56 AM
Yes, Richard and I will become grandparents around June 11. We have known for a couple of months, but, of course, waited until they were ready to spread the news.

It is a difficult wait but a fun one :)
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:20:40 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

Good for them!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:22:31 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

Good for them!

Congratulations!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:22:41 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:06:12 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:14 AM
I just called the doctor who gave me hip and knee injections in October for the second time in the past week about getting another round. His assistant sucks at returning calls.

That is very annoying.

She just called me back! I now need to call my HMO and find out if I need another referral or if the eralier one form October is still good.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM: Our CEO just announced his retirement.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:19 AM: Three!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:25:16 AM: Got a call from someone at Mom and Dad’s church. Folks with experience in finance are stepping in to help them out. It’s a little like angels coming in.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:35:38 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:08:35 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

I have been expecting this news, not sure why but have been.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks, DR Jane! It's what I thought they were going to tell us on September 4 when they told us about the move to Chicago.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:37:10 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

Good for them!

Thanks, DR Elmore! With this news and 2 of your '64 classmates celebrating 50th wedding anniversaries this month I'm beginning to feel old.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:37:41 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:22:31 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

Good for them!

Congratulations!

Thanks, DR John G!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:38:43 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:16:37 AM
We have a dyslexic postal sorter in the 10024 station. Last night I brought up a package with a big "3C" written in magic marker. It was a priority mail package, and I kept wondering, what is this? A gift? The package contained a box of Christmas cards, which I had not ordered. I checked the label: 230 West 82nd Street, and not my address. Damn!

Now I have to deal with getting this to the proper owner and apologize for opening her mail.

DR Elmore, you're making me nervous about mailing the item to you that I'm getting ready this morning...
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:39:09 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

Good news or bad, DR John G?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:40:45 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:22:41 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:06:12 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:14 AM
I just called the doctor who gave me hip and knee injections in October for the second time in the past week about getting another round. His assistant sucks at returning calls.

That is very annoying.

She just called me back! I now need to call my HMO and find out if I need another referral or if the eralier one form October is still good.

Excellent. Good luck with the referral.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:41:24 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

Good Vibes with your upcoming changes.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:42:13 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:25:16 AM
Got a call from someone at Mom and Dad’s church. Folks with experience in finance are stepping in to help them out. It’s a little like angels coming in.

I am very relieved & happy for you. Continued good vibes all will be financially ok.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:43:15 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:35:38 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:08:35 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

I have been expecting this news, not sure why but have been.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks, DR Jane! It's what I thought they were going to tell us on September 4 when they told us about the move to Chicago.

;D I thought we were going to be told in Montreal only they didn't realize she was pregnant yet :)
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:45:40 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:37:10 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!

Good for them!

Thanks, DR Elmore! With this news and 2 of your '64 classmates celebrating 50th wedding anniversaries this month I'm beginning to feel old.

We just how our 50th, and we are old ;D
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:46:12 AM: Good morning.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:47:35 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:16:46 AM
We are home bound today, being in the thick of the Wintry Mix. It looks like we got less than an inch of the white stuff, but it’s sleeting now and they’re calling for freezing rain for most of the day. Most of the public schools in Connecticut are closed.

What’s more, we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a good long while now.

Ugh. It’s Winter, folks.

Not until Saturday. Just a very chilly Fall.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:49:50 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:39:09 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

Good news or bad, DR John G?
hopefully good.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:50:32 AM: More computer problems today. Oh, joy.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:50:57 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:41:43 AM
DR vixmom and TCB, I hope you both are feeling better today.

Thank you. I am feeling better today. I took some Mucinex Night Shift, it seemed to help.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:53:28 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:25:54 AM
Thank you for the belated birthday wishes, DR TCB.

And no apologies, please. Vibes for Nicky, and take care of yourself while you’re at it. I had my flu shot a week ago, and fortunately no reaction. But I’ve never had anything but a mildly sore arm from them. Knocking wood. Well, actually, knocking the fabric of my recliner.

This is the first time I have had any reaction, so I think it may just be a bug of some kind.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:54:54 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 06:41:56 AM
My barber is booked tomorrow morning, so we have a date for Friday.

Maybe while you are on your date, you can get him to cut your hair!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 10:04:12 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

What does that bode?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 10:04:45 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:25:16 AM
Got a call from someone at Mom and Dad’s church. Folks with experience in finance are stepping in to help them out. It’s a little like angels coming in.

This bodes good.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 10:05:41 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:38:43 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:16:37 AM
We have a dyslexic postal sorter in the 10024 station. Last night I brought up a package with a big "3C" written in magic marker. It was a priority mail package, and I kept wondering, what is this? A gift? The package contained a box of Christmas cards, which I had not ordered. I checked the label: 230 West 82nd Street, and not my address. Damn!

Now I have to deal with getting this to the proper owner and apologize for opening her mail.

DR Elmore, you're making me nervous about mailing the item to you that I'm getting ready this morning...

I don't send any package without tracking info!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:00:46 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:47:35 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:16:46 AM
We are home bound today, being in the thick of the Wintry Mix. It looks like we got less than an inch of the white stuff, but it’s sleeting now and they’re calling for freezing rain for most of the day. Most of the public schools in Connecticut are closed.

What’s more, we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a good long while now.

Ugh. It’s Winter, folks.

Not until Saturday. Just a very chilly Fall.

And I wish it was the coldest it gets.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:01:04 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:49:50 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:39:09 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

Good news or bad, DR John G?
hopefully good.

Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:01:20 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:50:57 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:41:43 AM
DR vixmom and TCB, I hope you both are feeling better today.

Thank you. I am feeling better today. I took some Mucinex Night Shift, it seemed to help.

Good.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:02:53 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 09:53:28 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 17, 2019, 05:25:54 AM
Thank you for the belated birthday wishes, DR TCB.

And no apologies, please. Vibes for Nicky, and take care of yourself while you’re at it. I had my flu shot a week ago, and fortunately no reaction. But I’ve never had anything but a mildly sore arm from them. Knocking wood. Well, actually, knocking the fabric of my recliner.

This is the first time I have had any reaction, so I think it may just be a bug of some kind.

It makes sense unless you got a different flu vaccinations than normal.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:08:47 AM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:48:56 AM
Yes, Richard and I will become grandparents around June 11. We have known for a couple of months, but, of course, waited until they were ready to spread the news.

Congrats all around, Ginny! :D
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:09:41 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:02 AM
DR George good luck with your A1c results!

Thanks, Jane. I don't know how long it'll take before they let me know, though. Hopefully, not too long.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:10:51 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:25:16 AM
Got a call from someone at Mom and Dad’s church. Folks with experience in finance are stepping in to help them out. It’s a little like angels coming in.

That's great, John!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:13:08 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:49:50 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:39:09 AM
Quote from: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:23:01 AM
Our CEO just announced his retirement.

Good news or bad, DR John G?
hopefully good.

Fingers crossed.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:14:15 AM: four!!!!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:22:04 AM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:02 AM
DR George good luck with your A1c results!

Thanks, Jane. I don't know how long it'll take before they let me know, though. Hopefully, not too long.

Have you signed up for "mychart" or whatever they call their's? I love that. I get my results super fast, usually no later than the next day.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:23:44 AM: Keith received notice of a package delivery today. We have no clue what it is. I just hope it arrives in the next 40 minutes, and that it is not perishable.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:25:40 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:22:04 AM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:02 AM
DR George good luck with your A1c results!

Thanks, Jane. I don't know how long it'll take before they let me know, though. Hopefully, not too long.

Have you signed up for "mychart" or whatever they call their's? I love that. I get my results super fast, usually no later than the next day.

I don't think so. I can look online, but I don't think I've heard of "my chart" or anything like that. I'll take a look.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:27:30 AM: I just checked my e-mail and my results are in. :-\
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:30:10 AM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:27:30 AM
I just checked my e-mail and my results are in. :-\

Bummer. But at least they emailed the results quickly.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:32:54 AM: The :-\ face was in anticipation of the results. I checked the results and they're all within the normal ranges! :D
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:33:15 AM: WHEW!! ;D
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:33:33 AM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:25:40 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:22:04 AM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:03:02 AM
DR George good luck with your A1c results!

Thanks, Jane. I don't know how long it'll take before they let me know, though. Hopefully, not too long.

Have you signed up for "mychart" or whatever they call their's? I love that. I get my results super fast, usually no later than the next day.

I don't think so. I can look online, but I don't think I've heard of "my chart" or anything like that. I'll take a look.

I googled it and there is a healthcare app https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/easier-health-care/about-the-app

Mykp looks like the equivalent to mychart https://my.kp.org/universityofcalifornia/my-health-manager/
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:34:06 AM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:32:54 AM
The :-\ face was in anticipation of the results. I checked the results and they're all within the normal ranges! :D

Wow, WONDERFUL!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:35:04 AM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:33:15 AM
WHEW!! ;D

:)

Does this mean they don't show any elevation or you are in pre-diabetes mode?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:37:26 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:35:04 AM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:33:15 AM
WHEW!! ;D

:)

Does this mean they don't show any elevation or you are in pre-diabetes mode?

I was diagnosed as diabetic three years ago, but with medication, my numbers are all within the normal range. This time, my A1c went up one-tenth of one point, but it's also still within the normal range.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:39:59 AM: Normal then does mean below pre-diabetic. That is terrific. It means your scores are better than mine :)
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 12:05:03 PM: No package & it is almost time to head to the airport. A couple of our neighbors will collect it for us. They have keys and will be stopping in to check on things.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 12:45:30 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 10:05:41 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 08:38:43 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 05:16:37 AM
We have a dyslexic postal sorter in the 10024 station. Last night I brought up a package with a big "3C" written in magic marker. It was a priority mail package, and I kept wondering, what is this? A gift? The package contained a box of Christmas cards, which I had not ordered. I checked the label: 230 West 82nd Street, and not my address. Damn!

Now I have to deal with getting this to the proper owner and apologize for opening her mail.

DR Elmore, you're making me nervous about mailing the item to you that I'm getting ready this morning...

I don't send any package without tracking info!

It's on its way via first class post, due for delivery Friday, and I have a tracking number.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 12:45:56 PM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:32:54 AM
The :-\ face was in anticipation of the results. I checked the results and they're all within the normal ranges! :D

Good news!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 12:46:21 PM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:08:47 AM
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:47:15 AM
However, it was Rob's 3 adult female cousins who made the most noise, screaming when he and Mary Linda announced part 2 of their news:

They're expecting a baby!!!
Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 07:48:56 AM
Yes, Richard and I will become grandparents around June 11. We have known for a couple of months, but, of course, waited until they were ready to spread the news.

Congrats all around, Ginny! :D

Thanks, DR George!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 12:51:38 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 17, 2019, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:32:54 AM
The :-\ face was in anticipation of the results. I checked the results and they're all within the normal ranges! :D

Good news!

Thanks, Ginny!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 01:59:55 PM: We have boarded 😊
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 02:58:18 PM: I'm up, I'm up - maybe four or five hours of sleep - again, trouble falling asleep and then kept waking up. Once up, I had a long telephonic conversation - an interview for a book about Shemp Howard. Then I had to immediately prepare everything for the CD announcement tonight. Then I picked up one package and had some matzo ball soup and a few fries for lunch. Now I'm back, listening to music, and wishing I did NOT have these stupid callbacks tonight and now apparently tomorrow night, which means I miss the event and party. I really did not sign on for all this crap after the 15th - we should have had these auditions in November.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 03:50:45 PM: Hoo and Ray! The replacement DVD for The Creature Wasn't Nice has arrived! I'm watching the original theatrical version right now while I'm ordering. Fortunately, ordering and my upcoming invoicing are pretty mindless duties. ;)
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 04:01:58 PM: Well, this is cool...I'm watching the end credits to the theatrical version and under the "Special Thanks to" section, Olympia Brewing Company is listed. That was when Olympia Beer was still actually made here in Tumwater, Washington. I wonder why they were thanked. BK, do you happen to remember? Did they supply some beer for the cast and/or crew?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 04:22:28 PM: Ushering for a live version of Rudolph.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM: Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 05:01:46 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.

Yikes!! :o
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 05:27:36 PM: George, you already watched the Director's Cut, yes? So, then you can compare, which will be fun. Yes, I believe they supplied something for the film.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:37:46 PM: That was a terrible story last night TCB . I hope there are no fatalities and everyone heals well
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:08 PM: Today was my one year anniversary at the office
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:46 PM: I couldn’t be happier
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:57 PM: Well that’s probably a lie
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:40:32 PM: I suppose winning the mega millions. Or finding out I was to be a grandma would make me happier
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:40:44 PM: But I’m pretty darn happy
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 05:42:33 PM: Quote from: bk on December 17, 2019, 05:27:36 PM
George, you already watched the Director's Cut, yes? So, then you can compare, which will be fun. Yes, I believe they supplied something for the film.

I haven watched the Director's Cut, yet. I wanted to watch the theatrical version first to see what all the hubbub was about, then to see what it should really be like...then watch and listen to the audio commentaries.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 05:43:10 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:08 PM
Today was my one year anniversary at the office

Congrats, Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:43:22 PM: Speaking of become a grandparent , congratulations to Ginny and Richard on the news of your soo. To arrive grandchild
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 06:14:36 PM: I shall shortly be on my way to the theater for some callbacks and new auditions and I'm really hoping there's not more than an hour of 'em.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:33:23 PM: Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 06:34:05 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.

:o >:(
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:34:12 PM: Congrats to DR Ginny and DH Richard, Rob and Mary Linda.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 06:35:07 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:08 PM
Today was my one year anniversary at the office

A much appreciated year. Congratulations!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:35:50 PM: Travel vibes to Jane and Keith. Are you there yet?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 06:35:54 PM: We are in our airport hotel room. We won't see Bryan until tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:36:30 PM: Congrats to Vixmom on her one-year anniversary.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:37:09 PM: Congrats to DR George on his good A1C number.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:37:24 PM: Feel-better vibes to TCB and Nicky.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 06:37:38 PM: Thanks. I answered your question before I saw it.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:37:56 PM: Continued coping vibes to John G and his family. Good news on the financial assistance.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:39:20 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2019, 04:53:10 AM
Kitty cleanup is accomplished and now that Gurjeet fixed my back yesterday, it went really easily.

I'm glad he's able to help you.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:40:13 PM: Vacation vibes to BK and John G.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:47:29 PM: Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.

I hope the authorities are planning on providing her with housing for the next 10 years or so. And recovering the $ and using it for the intended purpose
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:48:30 PM: Travel vibes fir Jane and Keith, enjoy your family visit!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:48:46 PM: Congratulations George on the good report
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:50:50 PM: It's been a hectic day here. This morning I definitely felt I was coming down with something, modified my plans for the day, and took Sambucol and Echinacea. I felt better quickly, but found that the heater wasn't working. Sigh. I called the manager, who said a repairman could come out this afternoon. I rushed to take care of some grocery shopping. The repairman thought the thermostat just needed new batteries. I had one on hand that was the right size and my neighbor offered another, giving us the requisite two. I HOPE that takes care of it. It's been quite cold at night. The last time the thermostat needed to be replaced it was a battle with the management here.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:53:19 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:47:29 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.

I hope the authorities are planning on providing her with housing for the next 10 years or so. And recovering the $ and using it for the intended purpose

It's unlikely they'll be able to recover much, sadly, but yes, her housing problem is probably over.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:55:18 PM: Homelessness has become so much worse here in California. The fires left many people homeless and, in many cases, the fires left them without jobs as well. It's really heartbreaking.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:57:45 PM: The malfunctioning heater made me think about options for heating. Small, sometimes desk-sized heaters are available now and seem pretty popular. I'm thinking about buying one for the dinette area, which I use as a mini home office. It's freezing in there on cold days.

Anyone have any recommendations?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:58:30 PM: Stay well and warm, everyone.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:58:40 PM: TTFN.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 07:02:42 PM: I just ran across this picture, just the boys and me ...I’m not sure where Ginny and Richard were.

What a great day that was!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 07:09:36 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:37:09 PM
Congrats to DR George on his good A1C number.

Thanks, Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 07:09:46 PM: PAGE SIX DANCE!! :D
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 07:10:10 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:48:46 PM
Congratulations George on the good report

Thanks, Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 07:10:42 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 07:02:42 PM
I just ran across this picture, just the boys and me ...I’m not sure where Ginny and Richard were.

What a great day that was!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5984.0;attach=9678)

That is a great picture!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 07:14:22 PM: And now, I must be off. My sister needs to make some kind of a (funny?) trophy for her work, and wants me to go with her to The Home Depot to get some wood for the trophy.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2019, 07:59:09 PM: Bk said in the notes about the Scarlet Johannson and Adam Driver film:
"It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, just longer."

That sounds like a line Dr. Ruth would suggest if she were asked to thrown in one-liners for "Take Me Out."
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2019, 08:01:54 PM: Congrats to George on the A1C results!!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2019, 08:05:10 PM: My AOC results are in: (that's AOC the Congresswomen) I've figured out there's nothing wrong with her that wouldn't be fine if she just had a staff member doublecheck her statistics Sio she could correct them before the event she uses the numbers at is over.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:46:45 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:48:30 PM
Travel vibes fir Jane and Keith, enjoy your family visit!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:48:13 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:50:50 PM
It's been a hectic day here. This morning I definitely felt I was coming down with something, modified my plans for the day, and took Sambucol and Echinacea. I felt better quickly, but found that the heater wasn't working. Sigh. I called the manager, who said a repairman could come out this afternoon. I rushed to take care of some grocery shopping. The repairman thought the thermostat just needed new batteries. I had one on hand that was the right size and my neighbor offered another, giving us the requisite two. I HOPE that takes care of it. It's been quite cold at night. The last time the thermostat needed to be replaced it was a battle with the management here.

I hope you are warm tonight.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:48:36 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:55:18 PM
Homelessness has become so much worse here in California. The fires left many people homeless and, in many cases, the fires left them without jobs as well. It's really heartbreaking.

:(
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2019, 08:50:16 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 07:02:42 PM
I just ran across this picture, just the boys and me ...I’m not sure where Ginny and Richard were.

What a great day that was!

Nice group pic.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:50:41 PM: Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:37:26 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 17, 2019, 11:35:04 AM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2019, 11:33:15 AM
WHEW!! ;D

:)

Does this mean they don't show any elevation or you are in pre-diabetes mode?

I was diagnosed as diabetic three years ago, but with medication, my numbers are all within the normal range. This time, my A1c went up one-tenth of one point, but it's also still within the normal range.

Geez. I wish mine were.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:52:41 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 05:39:08 PM
Today was my one year anniversary at the office

Happy anniversary!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:53:59 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 07:02:42 PM
I just ran across this picture, just the boys and me ...I’m not sure where Ginny and Richard were.

What a great day that was!

That was a great day. Love the photo.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:54:50 PM: I have a huge dish of donut bread pudding in the oven. Smells wonderful.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:55:58 PM: After the show, I went to a Popeyes drive-thru so I could try the chicken sandwich. It took 25 minutes to get through it. Thankfully, I have a good book on tape to keep me entertained.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 08:58:54 PM: I am not a fan of chicken sandwiches. There's always too much of a feeling of carbs, and Popeyes's was no different. I ordered the spicy, of course. But the first few bites seemed to be of nothing but the bun and mayo.

Then I got to the meat of the sandwich (and the heat) and things got a little better. I also got a bite or two of pickle in there, which was fine.

But in the end, meh. Much ado about nothing. I will never go out of my way to have it again.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:01:18 PM: I'm now watching a series of silent Christmas films from 1901 to 1925. The current one, A Trap for Santa, is a melodrama. There's also a 10-minute version of A Christmas Carol and something called Santa Claus vs. Cupid.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: John G. on December 17, 2019, 09:21:30 PM: Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: bk on December 17, 2019, 11:08:25 PM: Finished with my viewing. Also, read about five people earlier tonight and was there for ninety minutes, which was irritating.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 17, 2019, 11:16:23 PM: I am now at home watching the Director's Cut of The Creature Wasn't Nice.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 18, 2019, 12:02:58 AM: Good evening.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 18, 2019, 12:06:24 AM: Congratulations to Ginny and Richard. That is GRAND news!
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: George on December 18, 2019, 12:09:37 AM: Hi, Tom.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 18, 2019, 12:13:12 AM: Quote from: vixmom on December 17, 2019, 06:47:29 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 17, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
Both Tacoma and Puyallup are located in Pierce County. Yesterday it was announced that the woman that is the head of the Pierce County Housing Authority is believed to have embezzled Seven Million Dollars, over the past four years, into her personal accounts. She must have misunderstood the part where it says that the Housing Authority money is suppose to be used to house the poor and homeless.

I hope the authorities are planning on providing her with housing for the next 10 years or so. And recovering the $ and using it for the intended purpose

The strangest part is that she used a lot of the money to buy up property in Oklahoma! Do you think she is planning on a sanity defense?
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: TCB on December 18, 2019, 12:15:30 AM: Quote from: Jeanne on December 17, 2019, 06:57:45 PM
The malfunctioning heater made me think about options for heating. Small, sometimes desk-sized heaters are available now and seem pretty popular. I'm thinking about buying one for the dinette area, which I use as a mini home office. It's freezing in there on cold days.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Don’t use a charcoal barbecue.
Title: Re: THE TWO-WEEK VACATION, SUCH AS IT IS
Post by: jan on December 18, 2019, 12:20:18 AM: Great news, Gammy Ginny!