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Title: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 12:23:41 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes sold out years ago, and now it is time for you to post until the sold out cows come home.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 12:24:26 AM: And the word of the day is: RETROSPECTION!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:32:11 AM: First post after BK.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:33:39 AM: I have been having stomach pains all last evening.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:34:29 AM: I don’t think they were a result of the play I saw yesterday, but you never know!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 12:37:35 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:33:39 AM
I have been having stomach pains all last evening.

Oh, no! I hope you feel better quickly!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:48:41 AM: Quote from: George on December 30, 2019, 12:37:35 AM
Quote from: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:33:39 AM
I have been having stomach pains all last evening.

Oh, no! I hope you feel better quickly!

Thank you. As do I.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:50:07 AM: I shall now suffer in silence.
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 12:50:27 AM: Good night, George.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 12:56:05 AM: Good night, Tom.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 01:41:16 AM: Off to bed, then in the morning, it'll be off to work.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Druxy on December 30, 2019, 03:58:31 AM: T.O.D.

Good health...and a little wealth wouldn't be bad either.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:25:24 AM: Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:26:31 AM: Last night surprisingly a very good night for these days. I was up only once, around 1:30, and that never happens.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:28:22 AM: Well, I wish I had been at last night's performance of The Man Who Came To Dinner and the talkback. I am happy it went so well.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:28:57 AM: Physical therapy this morning. I hope it goes well.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:30:36 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Travel and Family Vibes for DR JohnG! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:34:13 AM: For 2020, I would love to see that damned Ohio property finally sell, some steady work and income, better health, Trump's Reign of Terror ended, and all good things my friends and loved ones wish for.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:37:53 AM: I am quite concerned over a couple of charges against me in an email I received this morning because it affects a friendship I would hate to lose.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:43:37 AM: It was such a relief to finish that second number for Patrick Brady - it wasn't an easy number to orchestrate - that I celebrated by actually accomplishing a few tasks, like getting all of my 2019 tax materials together and accomplishing a few household tasks. I'll call my accountant next Monday and book an appointment for mid-February.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 05:10:30 AM: Kitty cleanup went very easily.

We did not get to the Michael Hordern-BBC Christmas Carol last night, so I guess it will be the night of Jan. 1. that we see it.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 05:11:28 AM: I cannot tell from the weather reports if it's warm enough to wear shorts to therapy, so I guess I will wear long pants.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 05:12:37 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for DR TCB and Nicky! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Michael on December 30, 2019, 05:53:42 AM: Good morning to all
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:57:08 AM: Last Monday of the decade.....although they keep saying the decade doesn't start until 2021.....
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:57:37 AM: Condolences to DR JOHN G and his family....and travel and "weather" vibes as well.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:58:01 AM: I think my uncle had a 1956 Retrospection, but the top didn't work very well....
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:58:38 AM: Vibes for DR ELMORE.....misunderstandings usually involve a jealous third person.....you know.....
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:59:03 AM: TOD:

Good health for my family and me....and for all the folks I know.....
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 05:59:43 AM: Congrats to MR BK & Co on their sold out show!!!

I can't imagine having an appointment for an audition and not showing up.....was it Ethel Barrymore?
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Michael on December 30, 2019, 06:02:43 AM: I’ve been under the weather for the last few weeks. Decided to take a break from Facebook by temporarily closing my account and will also do the same with my Twitter and my Instagram accounts. Just too depressing with the hateful political postings on both sides and all the antisemitism
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Michael on December 30, 2019, 06:05:54 AM: I’m hoping the new year will see more readings and perhaps a full production of the play I’ve been working on for the past year. There will be a reading at a regional theater in Boca Raton in May
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 06:12:06 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 06:13:33 AM: I have just about zero energy for this day. But I must get moving soon on things that have to be done, and be ready for a rehearsal tonight.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 06:18:46 AM: Congrats on the reading DR MICHAEL.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jrand74 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM: DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:06:38 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:28:57 AM
Physical therapy this morning. I hope it goes well.

Fingers crossed for you.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:07:06 AM: Bruce congrats on your successful show.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:08:03 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:37:53 AM
I am quite concerned over a couple of charges against me in an email I received this morning because it affects a friendship I would hate to lose.

:( Vibes you work it out.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:10:16 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

:D
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:12:03 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:18:46 AM
Congrats on the reading DR MICHAEL.

Ditto.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 08:48:52 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 05:58:38 AM
Vibes for DR ELMORE.....misunderstandings usually involve a jealous third person.....you know.....

I think in this case it's more of my being in the middle and wishing not to be. I'm hopimg we're okay because I like this friend very much.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 08:52:54 AM: Therapy was interesting. Gurjeet thinks that pull on my back last Friday released some nerve in my back being pinched by one of the crushed discs in my lower spine. So, even with a hip replacement, I must still deal with back issues.

If I were a horse, I would now be several cans of Alpo.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 08:53:51 AM: I plan on taking it easy the rest of the day. I see a heating pad in my immediate future.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:05:06 AM: When I came out of therapy, there was a young man walking a beautiful bulldog. We talked about the dog, which was a rescue from the Manhattan shelter. When I got home, I checked today's dogs up for adoption. I love this little Pug named Oscar.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:26:29 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 08:52:54 AM
Therapy was interesting. Gurjeet thinks that pull on my back last Friday released some nerve in my back being pinched by one of the crushed discs in my lower spine. So, even with a hip replacement, I must still deal with back issues.

If I were a horse, I would now be several cans of Alpo.

:(
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:27:20 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:27:39 AM: Just made it to Atlanta.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:28:40 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:12:03 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:18:46 AM
Congrats on the reading DR MICHAEL.

Ditto.

And more congratulations.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:29:29 AM: Thank you, all, for the condolences, prayers, hugs and love. Very greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:30:06 AM: TCB, the Harriet I referred to was the Harriet Tubman biopic.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 09:30:16 AM: More condolences, and safe travels.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:30:47 AM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I will, too.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:32:27 AM: Quote from: Michael on December 30, 2019, 06:02:43 AM
I’ve been under the weather for the last few weeks. Decided to take a break from Facebook by temporarily closing my account and will also do the same with my Twitter and my Instagram accounts. Just too depressing with the hateful political postings on both sides and all the antisemitism

I did likewise about a year ago and am glad I did. Too much hate in my life, and eliminating social media helped cut a big chunk of that out.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:32:56 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?

I have given nothing up because of diabetes, and my doctor seems happy with the quarterly test results. I also suspect the weight I lost is a help as well. I just don't have any chocolate handy.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:52:42 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:29:29 AM
Thank you, all, for the condolences, prayers, hugs and love. Very greatly appreciated.

So many of us have been through the pain you are going through. Sending vibes of comfort.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:53:15 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:30:47 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I will, too.

But what about your glucose scores ;)
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:54:08 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:32:56 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?

I have given nothing up because of diabetes, and my doctor seems happy with the quarterly test results. I also suspect the weight I lost is a help as well. I just don't have any chocolate handy.

What changed after your bouts in the hospital? Are you on medication?
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:56:16 AM: Though my pre-diabetes is not what is currently making me sick. I had reduced my chocolate due to it, which was a good idea while I slowly reduced my other medication that allowed me to eat chocolate without getting sick.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: youngreps@sbcglobal.net on December 30, 2019, 10:15:16 AM: Good morning HHWers. Yes it was a wonderful weekend for The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Friday night backstage Barry Pearl had dared me to put something unexpected in his cream puff. I fleetingly entertained thoughts of horseradish or Mexican hot sauce :P but spared him. Instead, I ground up an Altoid mint into powder... which looked rather dubious....and sprinkled a bit on the croissant before filling it up with whipped cream. :D :D Sunday matinee featured a 1/4 teaspoon of Grand Marnier :)
Hope everyone has a good week and advance happy new year wishes to all!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:52:03 AM: Quote from: Druxy on December 30, 2019, 03:58:31 AM
T.O.D.

Good health...and a little wealth wouldn't be bad either.

Ditto and Ditto!! ;)
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:52:13 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:26:31 AM
Last night surprisingly a very good night for these days. I was up only once, around 1:30, and that never happens.

Great news, Larry! Hopefully, this'll be a continuing trend! ;D
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:52:22 AM: Quote from: Michael on December 30, 2019, 06:02:43 AM
I’ve been under the weather for the last few weeks. Decided to take a break from Facebook by temporarily closing my account and will also do the same with my Twitter and my Instagram accounts. Just too depressing with the hateful political postings on both sides and all the antisemitism

~~~Feel Better Vibes for Michael!!~~~
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:52:32 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:08:03 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 04:37:53 AM
I am quite concerned over a couple of charges against me in an email I received this morning because it affects a friendship I would hate to lose.

:( Vibes you work it out.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:52:46 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:05:06 AM
When I came out of therapy, there was a young man walking a beautiful bulldog. We talked about the dog, which was a rescue from the Manhattan shelter. When I got home, I checked today's dogs up for adoption. I love this little Pug named Oscar.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5997.0;attach=9733)

So cute!! Not including my friend named pug (yes, she prefers the lower case p), I have several friends who have and LOVE pug dogs.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 10:53:45 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:28:40 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:12:03 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:18:46 AM
Congrats on the reading DR MICHAEL.

Ditto.

And more congratulations.

Ditto, too!!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 11:50:29 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:54:08 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:32:56 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?

I have given nothing up because of diabetes, and my doctor seems happy with the quarterly test results. I also suspect the weight I lost is a help as well. I just don't have any chocolate handy.

What changed after your bouts in the hospital? Are you on medication?

What hospital bouts? Do you mean the two ER trips in around Labor Day in 2008 for insulin? I've been on meds since then.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 11:59:35 AM: I lay down on the heating pad for about two hours. I may have dozed, but I didn't really sleep. Stella curled up beside me and slept quite soundly.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 12:43:01 PM: Quote from: youngreps@sbcglobal.net on December 30, 2019, 10:15:16 AM
Good morning HHWers. Yes it was a wonderful weekend for The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Friday night backstage Barry Pearl had dared me to put something unexpected in his cream puff. I fleetingly entertained thoughts of horseradish or Mexican hot sauce :P but spared him. Instead, I ground up an Altoid mint into powder... which looked rather dubious....and sprinkled a bit on the croissant before filling it up with whipped cream. :D :D Sunday matinee featured a 1/4 teaspoon of Grand Marnier :)
Hope everyone has a good week and advance happy new year wishes to all!

:D :)
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 12:44:07 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:54:08 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:32:56 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?

I have given nothing up because of diabetes, and my doctor seems happy with the quarterly test results. I also suspect the weight I lost is a help as well. I just don't have any chocolate handy.

What changed after your bouts in the hospital? Are you on medication?

What hospital bouts? Do you mean the two ER trips in around Labor Day in 2008 for insulin? I've been on meds since then.

Right. They were kind of scary. I thought you were eating a special diet since then.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 12:44:20 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 11:59:35 AM
I lay down on the heating pad for about two hours. I may have dozed, but I didn't really sleep. Stella curled up beside me and slept quite soundly.

Nice.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 01:10:28 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 12:44:07 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:54:08 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:32:56 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 09:10:58 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

I wish i had some chocolate!

Have you basically given it up because of your diabetes or can you eat it in small doses?

I have given nothing up because of diabetes, and my doctor seems happy with the quarterly test results. I also suspect the weight I lost is a help as well. I just don't have any chocolate handy.

What changed after your bouts in the hospital? Are you on medication?

What hospital bouts? Do you mean the two ER trips in around Labor Day in 2008 for insulin? I've been on meds since then.

Right. They were kind of scary. I thought you were eating a special diet since then.

Maybe for the first couple of months; after that, not really.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 01:12:05 PM: I'm up, I'm up - got up at noon after eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 01:12:33 PM: My tummy has not been "right" for several days now - I can eat and stuff, but I'm slightly queasy.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 01:20:52 PM: Maybe you also ate too much chocolate.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2019, 01:52:29 PM: Monday afternoon greetings! We’ve had a lot of family swirling around us the past couple of days, with Rob, Mary Linda, and the cat hanging out here while their house was being shown yesterday and today. Niece Lauren and her son J came over to visit yesterday and today Mary Linda and I went with them and Lauren’s sister Amy and her daughter Rachel to see Frozen II.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2019, 01:55:13 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:27:39 AM
Just made it to Atlanta.

DR John G, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m hoping the rest of your journey goes smoothly and the storm has calmed in Louisville.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 02:27:41 PM: The day continues to be interesting and rewarding. More in a bit. I must think about some dinner.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 02:41:36 PM: Sudden bad and slick weather here. Rehearsal canceled!
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 02:41:56 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 02:27:41 PM
The day continues to be interesting and rewarding. More in a bit. I must think about some dinner.

Sounds nice...
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 02:58:01 PM: "more in a bit"....I am excited.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:10:43 PM: Even though I was the staff arranger for the New York City Gay Men's Chorus between 1981 and 1999, my relationship with later musical directors has been, to be kind, prickly. The Chorus now has a new director from the Los Angeles Chorus. His tenure began in September 2019, and I will not miss the person he replaced.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:15:37 PM: This afternoon I got an email from a horrible licensing bully, Trésona, located in Arizona, who has in the past decade become the clearing house for licensing music and controlling singers and orchestras. The email wanted info from me about an arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" submitted by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and its new musical director. My first question was, has anyone from the Chorus asked me to write an arrangement? So I went to the Chorus' Facebook page and asked.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:20:09 PM: The new MD, Gavin Thrasher, called me. He wanted to program an arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" that I had written - and completely forgotten! - in 1998. Well, during the Chorus years I was grinding out arrangement for all occasions and concerts so I'm not completely surprised I had forgotten it. So, we had a pleasant conversation and made plans to have lunch in the New Year.

He sent me a pdf of my arrangement, which the Chorus wants to sing in its March 2020 concert. It's much better than I thought. And that was my afternoon. The Chorus celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, so I suspect more forgotten tems will be showing up.
Title: Re: THE SPECTACULAR SOLD-OUT MATINEE
Post by: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:20:44 PM: It may lead to more work. Who knows?
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 03:52:04 PM: Very nice DR elmore. Vibes it leads to more work!
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:01:22 PM: The TOD is an easy one for me. I hope for a healthy, beautiful granddaughter and a safe easy delivery for our daughter in-law.

Then to stay healthy & not break anything so I can enjoy this perfect granddaughter :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 30, 2019, 04:04:45 PM: An excellent turn of events, DR Elmore.

Is that a purely vocal arrangement, or what? Now I want to hear it.

I have no real knowledge of this licensing bully, but from what little I’ve heard about them, their reputation is.....mythological.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 04:08:58 PM: Had a nice lunch with Robert Yacko, picked up some packages, and am home.
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Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 04:49:12 PM: Quote from: Michael on December 30, 2019, 06:05:54 AM
I’m hoping the new year will see more readings and perhaps a full production of the play I’ve been working on for the past year. There will be a reading at a regional theater in Boca Raton in May

Vibes for a production filled year!
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Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 04:49:45 PM: Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 06:19:14 AM
DR JANE I will make the sacrifice and eat the chocolate that you are giving up......

You are a true friend Jack!
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Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 04:50:39 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 08:48:52 AM
Quote from: Jrand69 on December 30, 2019, 05:58:38 AM
Vibes for DR ELMORE.....misunderstandings usually involve a jealous third person.....you know.....

I think in this case it's more of my being in the middle and wishing not to be. I'm hopimg we're okay because I like this friend very much.

Vibes for an amicable resolution for all involved
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Post by: Ginny on December 30, 2019, 04:52:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:01:22 PM
The TOD is an easy one for me. I hope for a healthy, beautiful granddaughter and a safe easy delivery for our daughter in-law.

Then to stay healthy & not break anything so I can enjoy this perfect granddaughter :)

DR Jane, this will work for me, too, except Rob and Mary Linda are choosing not to know their baby’s gender. And I have to add a wish for them to have a smooth move to Chicagoland.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:53:16 PM: On Christmas day Keith's uncle turned 92. Within 2 days he was in the hospital with the flu and now has pneumonia. He is doing better. Fingers crossed he can go home tomorrow.
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Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 04:53:19 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:20:44 PM
It may lead to more work. Who knows?

Vibes for a good relationship with the new guy and lots of rewarding work opportunities
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 05:07:03 PM: Quote from: Ginny on December 30, 2019, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:01:22 PM
The TOD is an easy one for me. I hope for a healthy, beautiful granddaughter and a safe easy delivery for our daughter in-law.

Then to stay healthy & not break anything so I can enjoy this perfect granddaughter :)

DR Jane, this will work for me, too, except Rob and Mary Linda are choosing not to know their baby’s gender. And I have to add a wish for them to have a smooth move to Chicagoland.

We were very happy not to have to wait to know the sex of the baby.

Funny, we also hope Kate gets her PHD title so next year she can hunt for a job and they hopefully will leave Chicagoland.

Wishes you also have a healthy perfect grand baby, and that the delivery & move are easy.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 06:13:25 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:53:16 PM
On Christmas day Keith's uncle turned 92. Within 2 days he was in the hospital with the flu and now has pneumonia. He is doing better. Fingers crossed he can go home tomorrow.

~~~Get Better Quickly Vibes for Keith's Uncle!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 06:13:37 PM: And now, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 06:13:48 PM: Gratuitous Post #100!!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 06:13:55 PM: ;)
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 06:16:13 PM: Thank you George.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:00:43 PM: We are about to watch another episode of His Dark Materials.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 07:01:11 PM: Then we shall watch the 2nd episode of Mandalorian.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 07:24:02 PM: Time to head home where I'm going to watch The Creature Wasn't Nice. :)

Until later.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:22:23 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 30, 2019, 03:20:09 PM
The new MD, Gavin Thrasher, called me. He wanted to program an arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" that I had written - and completely forgotten! - in 1998. Well, during the Chorus years I was grinding out arrangement for all occasions and concerts so I'm not completely surprised I had forgotten it. So, we had a pleasant conversation and made plans to have lunch in the New Year.

He sent me a pdf of my arrangement, which the Chorus wants to sing in its March 2020 concert. It's much better than I thought. And that was my afternoon. The Chorus celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, so I suspect more forgotten tems will be showing up.

As I wrote you earlier, you underestimate at times how much your work is valued and the attention people pay to what you feel.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:23:40 PM: I wonder if because you have money concerns like many other wonderful artists have, you don't feel as respected as you are. Vibes that the rediscovery of the work you forgot means more paying work.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:25:20 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:53:16 PM
On Christmas day Keith's uncle turned 92. Within 2 days he was in the hospital with the flu and now has pneumonia. He is doing better. Fingers crossed he can go home tomorrow.

Vibes for a quick recovery!
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:28:23 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:56:16 AM
Though my pre-diabetes is not what is currently making me sick. I had reduced my chocolate due to it, which was a good idea while I slowly reduced my other medication that allowed me to eat chocolate without getting sick.

What does your doctor consider OK?
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:29:05 PM: My doctor told me as long as I can keep my A1C under 7.0, he wouldn't worry.

That's fine that he wouldn't worry, but when can I worry?
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:32:37 PM: He wanted me to try Metformin because when I was in the hospital in June, it had zoomed up to 7-point-something the day if the operation.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:33:57 PM: But then the next time (September) came to 6.0, and he called me right away when that 6.0 number came in and said it's fine if you took Metformin today, but let's stop the Metformin right now.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:35:35 PM: Then it was 6.7 last month, which sounds like a big change for the worse. But the finger-sticky sugar number was great he said.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:37:19 PM: When I was in Florida last week, I heard my Mom's sugar numbers vary quite a lot, too.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:37:45 PM: I got that to 5 posts, and that's plenty. :)
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 08:46:55 PM: Finished with my viewing. Now listening to music and trying to decide if I need anything else to eat. Had a breakfast burrito earlier.
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Post by: FJL on December 30, 2019, 09:13:03 PM: It was like when people like Mariel Hemingway would just pop up out of nowhere on Letterman. Colbert was at a barbecue in New Zealand with the Prime Minister, and he just casually introduces Lorde (the pop singer who had the big hit "Royals" when she was very young) as another person at the barbecue. And then he hands Lorde snakes in a can.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:17:48 PM: Getting ready for bed. The funeral is set for Saturday. I’m going to try to return home Monday.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:18:31 PM: Full day tomorrow. Been going through photos for an electronic montage.
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Post by: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:18:41 PM: Five!
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Post by: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 10:02:49 PM: Hugs John...we found looking through photos for Dads memorial gave us a chance to tell stories about him and celebrate his life
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 10:21:59 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:25:20 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 04:53:16 PM
On Christmas day Keith's uncle turned 92. Within 2 days he was in the hospital with the flu and now has pneumonia. He is doing better. Fingers crossed he can go home tomorrow.

Vibes for a quick recovery!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 10:27:43 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 30, 2019, 09:17:48 PM
Getting ready for bed. The funeral is set for Saturday. I’m going to try to return home Monday.

I sm glad you arrived safely. May everything go as smoothly as possible and you can return home on Monday.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 10:40:30 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:28:23 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 30, 2019, 09:56:16 AM
Though my pre-diabetes is not what is currently making me sick. I had reduced my chocolate due to it, which was a good idea while I slowly reduced my other medication that allowed me to eat chocolate without getting sick.

What does your doctor consider OK?

My doctors hasn't said much. I did the tests on my own because my glucose continued to be high. Chocolate makes me sick and is painful because of my GERD. The upside of trying to control my pre-diabeties results with diet was it helped reduce my GERD symptoms since I had drastically reduced my chocolate intake. Now I know.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 10:43:14 PM: Quote from: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:35:35 PM
Then it was 6.7 last month, which sounds like a big change for the worse. But the finger-sticky sugar number was great he said.

Thanks for all the detail. I am trying to understand all this in case the day comes that I need medication.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 10:44:08 PM: Quote from: vixmom on December 30, 2019, 10:02:49 PM
Hugs John...we found looking through photos for Dads memorial gave us a chance to tell stories about him and celebrate his life

That's nice. It helps when a family works together.
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Post by: Jane on December 30, 2019, 11:51:23 PM: Between the blue light filter and the night setting my tablet is much easier on my eyes.
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 11:52:14 PM: Good evening.
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Post by: bk on December 30, 2019, 11:53:01 PM: Final notes of 2019 are written.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 11:54:59 PM: Quote from: George on December 30, 2019, 07:24:02 PM
Time to head home where I'm going to watch The Creature Wasn't Nice. :)

Until later.

Well, I have watched BK's Director's Cut.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 11:55:16 PM: It's so much better than the theatrical version!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 11:55:41 PM: Who cares that it's blurry...it's just a better movie. :)
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Post by: TCB on December 30, 2019, 11:55:56 PM: Happy ALMOST New Year’s Eve!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2019, 11:56:21 PM: I haven't listened to any of the commentaries yet, but I will.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:00:07 AM: Quote from: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:29:05 PM
My doctor told me as long as I can keep my A1C under 7.0, he wouldn't worry.

That's fine that he wouldn't worry, but when can I worry?

My doctor wants to keep me under 5.6. I just had it checked a couple of weeks ago, and it still was.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:00:31 AM: Do you work tomorrow, George?
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:02:44 AM: Quote from: FJL on December 30, 2019, 08:32:37 PM
He wanted me to try Metformin because when I was in the hospital in June, it had zoomed up to 7-point-something the day if the operation.

When I was first diagnosed, my A1c was 8.4! :o I've been taking Metformin ever since and it's been effective. I don't mind taking it, and I haven't experienced any side efects...that I know of.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:04:06 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:00:31 AM
Do you work tomorrow, George?

Yes. All the libraries close at 6:00, so I'll use one hour of vacation (I'm not going in early), but I didn't ask to take the day off.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:04:21 AM: Hi, Tom.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:05:03 AM: I might take a long lunch just to take a long lunch. We'll see. ;)
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:06:41 AM: I climbed on the bed to watch WORLD NEWS TONIGHT. I watched that, but then fell asleep and slept the entire evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:08:50 AM: I guess I needed it, but I hope I can still sleep tonight.
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Post by: George on December 31, 2019, 12:12:42 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:08:50 AM
I guess I needed it, but I hope I can still sleep tonight.

Good luck, Tom!
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2019, 12:12:52 AM: Quote from: bk on December 30, 2019, 11:53:01 PM
Final notes of 2019 are written.

Wow.
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Post by: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:13:32 AM: I bought myself a pecan pie this afternoon. I was hoping they would have some half pecan pies, but no such luck.
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Post by: Jane on December 31, 2019, 12:13:35 AM: Quote from: TCB on December 31, 2019, 12:08:50 AM
I guess I needed it, but I hope I can still sleep tonight.

Good luck.
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Post by: bk on December 31, 2019, 12:14:29 AM: Glad George finished the film and shared his thoughts. Now, perhaps he'll write a little Amazon review, which would really be helpful, actually.