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Title: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 12:47:57 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were big and had heat, and now it is time for you to post until the heated cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 12:49:37 AM
And the word of the day is: BENEVOLENT!
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 01:07:53 AM
Speaking of Norm Lewis...Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Norm Lewis of DA 5 BLOODS (https://youtu.be/BYrffyYSVTw). :)
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 02:07:54 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 03:57:32 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 04:00:20 AM
I slept well, although it was a very restless night.  I had weird dreams, one featuring Lotte Lenya and The Threepenny Opera.  In another dream I was housesitting for Jo Sullivan Loesser and helping my friende Ben Davis learn a role.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 04:01:39 AM
DR Ginny, is your granddaughter's name being pronounced "Burneese" or the Italian "Ber-e-ni-chay?"
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 04:02:20 AM
I have no idea what's on my agenda today.  Absolutely nada would be heaven.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 04:38:41 AM
Last night we watched The Secret Adversary, Agatha Christie's first Tommy and Tuppence mystery, set some time around 1919-1920, involving Bolshevicks, the sinking of the Lusitania, a missing treaty, and lots of red herrings.  I enjoyed it very much.
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Post by: Druxy on June 11, 2020, 04:52:56 AM
Last night, we watched a thriller with Ann Sheridan, WOMAN ON THE RUN.

Not bad, but it should have been called, MAN OF THE RUN, because Ann's husband (Ross Elliott)was the one on the run.
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Post by: Druxy on June 11, 2020, 05:13:13 AM
Don't like what's happening in my home town, Seattle.

At some point, the military is going to be called in and people will be killed.

 :( :( :(

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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 05:50:15 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 05:53:59 AM
Looks like we’ve got ourselves a dark and rainy day here, with a high of 78. Tomorrow, clear and in the low 80s.

The overnight temp only got down to 70 and it was very muggy. AC was employed. Tonight will be cooler, if not necessarily less muggy.

And that’s the weather report.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 05:54:35 AM
Gas is holding at $1.71.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 05:56:35 AM
Today, indoor housework of a few various and sundry kinds, to be accompanied by music. But what will the music be? That is the question.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 11, 2020, 06:38:38 AM
Yup another character from SHAKESPEARE that I would like to play someday:  BENEVOLENT.

I think he is in Two Gentlemen From Pomona.

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Post by: Jrand74 on June 11, 2020, 06:40:14 AM
TOD:

I often express what turn out to be unpopular opinions about movies, plays, and performers right here on HHW.  I can tell when they are unpopular, because I get not ONE comment on said opinions....which is okay.

I just imagine DR ELMORE and MR BK and DR VIXMOM and DR CHAS SMITH and DR JOHN G [among others] shaking their heads and saying:
"Bless his heart....."
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 11, 2020, 06:43:46 AM
My sister Paula and her daughter Amanda are traveling to Maryland this weekend to see daughter Emily whose husband Ryan is having a procedure next week.

I bought them a bag of things that might be needed.  I went back to WalMart this morning to pick her up a bottle of the hand sanitizer that I bought yesterday - from an end cap of about 300 bottles or more......and there were none left.

They did have a more expensive larger bottle that is a sanitizer and moisturizer, so I bought that.

Along with a couple packages of masks and gloves and some little packages of Chex Mix.....and of course some CD's of music to play in the car.....
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 06:45:34 AM
TOD:
I am not a fan of Judy Garland and remain puzzled by the cult longevity.
I think Katharine Hepburn is a vastly overrated actress.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 07:29:30 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 07:30:19 AM
TOD:

I often express what turn out to be unpopular opinions about movies, plays, and performers right here on HHW.  I can tell when they are unpopular, because I get not ONE comment on said opinions....which is okay.

I just imagine DR ELMORE and MR BK and DR VIXMOM and DR CHAS SMITH and DR JOHN G [among others] shaking their heads and saying:
"Bless his heart....."

It’s more like, “Bless his pea-pickin’, little heart ...”
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 07:30:30 AM
😂
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 07:31:07 AM
Gas is holding at $1.71.

That’s what gas has gone up to here.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 07:39:42 AM
TOD:

I’m not a fan of the original three Star Wars movies, so I have skipped the rest. Ditto Indiana Jones.
I’m no longer a fan of comic book movies. I read Marvel hand-me-downs as a kid and loved them. But what a self-righteous bore those movies are.
I’m not a fan of comedies in which the premise is the humiliation of someone in order to get laughs. So, nothing in the Fokkers vein.

I’m sure I’ll come up with more.
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Post by: Ginny on June 11, 2020, 08:16:19 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  No plans for today, but I hope to get outside to enjoy the low humidity - a great relief.
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Post by: Ginny on June 11, 2020, 08:17:42 AM
DR Ginny, is your granddaughter's name being pronounced "Burneese" or the Italian "Ber-e-ni-chay?"

DR Elmore, my mother was "Burneese," but could have been "Bear-uh-neese."  This is the first time I've ever heard the Italian version.  I'm assuming they're going to use Mom's pronunciation, but they'll have to spell it, as Mom did all her life.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 09:04:49 AM
My nurse is coming between 1:00 and 3:00, and I've spent the past two hours lying down.  Thatch has decided today that he likes to lie curled in the space between my left side and armpit.  It was quite pleasant.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 09:38:30 AM
I actually got close to 8 hours of sleep last night. It was wonderful.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 11, 2020, 09:38:44 AM
LOL DR JOHN G.

TOD:

I will just say here:

BRIDESMAIDS

IMELDA STAUNTON

MY FAIR LADY - the movie

PIXAR MOVIES - well they all seem to be the SAME movie with different characters

Any version of THE LION KING
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 10:07:50 AM
The visiting nurse just left.  Thatch and Stella are checking out the new scents and playing Holmes and Whatsit.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 10:08:52 AM
Page 2 Dance!
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Post by: KevinH on June 11, 2020, 10:12:33 AM
Good afternoon!
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 11:17:27 AM
TOD:

I often express what turn out to be unpopular opinions about movies, plays, and performers right here on HHW.  I can tell when they are unpopular, because I get not ONE comment on said opinions....which is okay.

I just imagine DR ELMORE and MR BK and DR VIXMOM and DR CHAS SMITH and DR JOHN G [among others] shaking their heads and saying:
"Bless his heart....."

It’s more like, “Bless his pea-pickin’, little heart ...”

:))
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 11:21:05 AM
TOD:

I’m not a fan of the original three Star Wars movies, so I have skipped the rest. Ditto Indiana Jones.
I’m no longer a fan of comic book movies. I read Marvel hand-me-downs as a kid and loved them. But what a self-righteous bore those movies are.
I’m not a fan of comedies in which the premise is the humiliation of someone in order to get laughs. So, nothing in the Fokkers vein.

I’m sure I’ll come up with more.

I agree with you on the humiliation-as-humor movies.  Just don't care for those, at all. :P I've really liked the Marvel movies, but I haven't had any interest in seeing any of the DC movies.  Those seem like they're just too dark.  But I do love the original three Star Wars movies.  I like the sequel trilogy, but didn't really care for the prequels.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 11:21:35 AM
Got some of my stuff done. Plenty more to go.

In the meantime, I'm listening to this Kings of Broadway thing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJDw-bfSn8&feature=youtu.be

I've seen a few complaints about it being not all that great, but I'm halfway through it and liking much of it. I've skipped a couple of songs that I don't know or didn't care to sit through. But I really like a few of the people whose names I didn't know, the pianist is absolutely tops, and it's well done technically.

So far. 

On to Act 2.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 11:25:28 AM
Well, it IS a little heavy on songs from GYPSY...  :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 12:06:45 PM
LOL DR JOHN G.

TOD:

I will just say here:

BRIDESMAIDS

IMELDA STAUNTON

MY FAIR LADY - the movie

PIXAR MOVIES - well they all seem to be the SAME movie with different characters

Any version of THE LION KING


Harrumph!  <sputter>   That does it.  Where's that UNFRIEND button?
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 12:22:06 PM
LOL DR JOHN G.

TOD:

I will just say here:

BRIDESMAIDS

IMELDA STAUNTON

MY FAIR LADY - the movie

PIXAR MOVIES - well they all seem to be the SAME movie with different characters

Any version of THE LION KING


Harrumph!  <sputter>   That does it.  Where's that UNFRIEND button?

I agree on My Fair Lady the movie. See BK’s recent comment on George Cukor.

And I agree on all Pixar movies, except for the Toy Story franchise.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 12:25:31 PM
Got some of my stuff done. Plenty more to go.

In the meantime, I'm listening to this Kings of Broadway thing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJDw-bfSn8&feature=youtu.be

I've seen a few complaints about it being not all that great, but I'm halfway through it and liking much of it. I've skipped a couple of songs that I don't know or didn't care to sit through. But I really like a few of the people whose names I didn't know, the pianist is absolutely tops, and it's well done technically.

So far. 

On to Act 2.

Seeing the trumpet player bliss out during the Gypsy overture gave me goosebumps. Never thought I could enjoy that piece any more, but watching him was a thrill. I enjoed a lot of the rest.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 12:53:38 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 12:57:31 PM
Our front door buzzer has been dead since Sunday, so we need to go to the lobby to pick up any deliveries or whatever.  I have been down twice today, and I am not amused.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 01:57:17 PM
Meetings. How did we ever live without em?
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 01:57:45 PM
The AC is cranking today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 11, 2020, 01:57:59 PM
Buzzer vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 11, 2020, 02:04:04 PM
Tonight I ordered dinner from Luke's Lobster, and it was wonderful: lobster mac'n'cheese and a trio of crab, shrimp, and lobster rolls. At the moment I am craving apple pie or apple turnover, but I'd settle for strawberry shortcake if I had any.
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 02:57:05 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 02:57:22 PM
Unpopular opinion: I don't like movies.
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 02:58:48 PM
My birding buddy is still in the hospital. I have only had a couple of texts from her. She likes to be left alone when she's not feeling well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 11, 2020, 03:07:32 PM
Tonight I ordered dinner from Luke's Lobster, and it was wonderful: lobster mac'n'cheese and a trio of crab, shrimp, and lobster rolls. At the moment I am craving apple pie or apple turnover, but I'd settle for strawberry shortcake if I had any.

I just fainted.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 03:09:58 PM
Tonight I ordered dinner from Luke's Lobster, and it was wonderful: lobster mac'n'cheese and a trio of crab, shrimp, and lobster rolls. At the moment I am craving apple pie or apple turnover, but I'd settle for strawberry shortcake if I had any.

I just fainted.

I’m having leftover cucumber-radish salad for dinner.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:15:22 PM
My birding buddy is still in the hospital. I have only had a couple of texts from her. She likes to be left alone when she's not feeling well.

Continued vibes for her. 
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:15:44 PM
Tonight I ordered dinner from Luke's Lobster, and it was wonderful: lobster mac'n'cheese and a trio of crab, shrimp, and lobster rolls. At the moment I am craving apple pie or apple turnover, but I'd settle for strawberry shortcake if I had any.

I just fainted.

;D
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:17:31 PM
We sent Bryan a package awhile ago.  The tracking number shows it has been sitting in the post office for days now.  Bryan said there hasn't been mail for about 5-6 days with the riots. He also also heard their post office was looted :(
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:20:05 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:21:16 PM
I think I missed a post about Jrand having a successful medical check-up.

Congrats and vibes for continued good health!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:24:05 PM
I went to the hairdresser today for the first time since early March. Richard and I both wore masks, but many did not. Even with things rearranged a bit to allow more distance and altered schedules, there were still too many people to my liking. I may have to rethink things.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:25:43 PM
I also stopped at my favorite food store for the first time. No more salad bar--no surprise. No more reach-into-the-case bakery items. No almond croissants. I stocked up where I could.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:28:23 PM
And earlier this morning I was able to find -- and buy -- toilet paper! There was plenty on the shelf at Ralph's, but very few paper towels. They no longer sell bagels. All pastries are packaged in plastic, but they still have birthday cakes and such.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:29:17 PM
We sent Bryan a package awhile ago.  The tracking number shows it has been sitting in the post office for days now.  Bryan said there hasn't been mail for about 5-6 days with the riots. He also also heard their post office was looted :(

Vibes Bryan is able to get his package from you.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:32:33 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.

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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:40:44 PM
I went to the hairdresser today for the first time since early March. Richard and I both wore masks, but many did not. Even with things rearranged a bit to allow more distance and altered schedules, there were still too many people to my liking. I may have to rethink things.

I thought everyone was required to wear a mask, except maybe when trimming around the ears.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:42:31 PM
Just the other day I trimmed my bangs.  As my shoulder was bad I tried another method of trimming them.  They are way too short which means it will be awhile before I go for a haircut.  When I do go I will ask about masks.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:43:26 PM
And earlier this morning I was able to find -- and buy -- toilet paper! There was plenty on the shelf at Ralph's, but very few paper towels. They no longer sell bagels. All pastries are packaged in plastic, but they still have birthday cakes and such.

We finally went to Costco today.  We had been told by neighbors when to go that it isn't crowded.  I loved that everyone was wearing a mask.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:43:56 PM
I wanted disinfected wipes.  Not surprisingly they didn't have any.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:44:22 PM
I am well stocked now on TP, paper towels, and Klennix.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:44:59 PM
We sent Bryan a package awhile ago.  The tracking number shows it has been sitting in the post office for days now.  Bryan said there hasn't been mail for about 5-6 days with the riots. He also also heard their post office was looted :(

Vibes Bryan is able to get his package from you.

Thanks.  Vibes the post office survives. 
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Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 03:45:58 PM
TOD:

I often express what turn out to be unpopular opinions about movies, plays, and performers right here on HHW.  I can tell when they are unpopular, because I get not ONE comment on said opinions....which is okay.

I just imagine DR ELMORE and MR BK and DR VIXMOM and DR CHAS SMITH and DR JOHN G [among others] shaking their heads and saying:
"Bless his heart....."

When I don’t comment it is usually because I am hoping to conceal what an ignorant cretin  am I lest my HHW card be revoked
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 03:46:04 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.



I am not sure that is an unpopular opinion.  For me they are almost impossible.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:47:01 PM
I feel that far, far too much emphasis is put on vaccines. They are not 100% effective, in some cases only about 18 or 19%. They provide partial protection only. They are also filled with substances that simply should not be injected into anyone -- and there is little, if any, disclosure.

I'd like to see a vaccine for Covid, but a safe and effective treatment would be far more useful. If we had a treatment, getting infected wouldn't be such a big deal. Ideally, we'll eventually have both, but of the two the treatment should be a higher priority.

In China, doctors and herbalists have been looking for treatments ever since Covid hit. Chinese herbs in general are very effective, but, aside from my acupuncturist, I have not heard one medical professional here considering them or trying to learn from the Chinese. The studies done there showed that Covid patients who took Chinese herbs healed significantly faster than those who did not. We have a huge apothecary of herbs, well-researched and documented, available to us that we are ignoring. It strikes me as a bad case of Not Invented Here.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:48:25 PM
I went to the hairdresser today for the first time since early March. Richard and I both wore masks, but many did not. Even with things rearranged a bit to allow more distance and altered schedules, there were still too many people to my liking. I may have to rethink things.

I thought everyone was required to wear a mask, except maybe when trimming around the ears.

Yes, you would think so.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 03:51:09 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.



I am not sure that is an unpopular opinion.  For me they are almost impossible.

Apparently, restaurant owners don't like things too quiet. The menu for The Counter restaurants touts the industrial design (read: NOISY) that they claim everyone loves.
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Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 03:57:51 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.



I am not sure that is an unpopular opinion.  For me they are almost impossible.

Apparently, restaurant owners don't like things too quiet. The menu for The Counter restaurants touts the industrial design (read: NOISY) that they claim everyone loves.

I suspect people spend less time lingering over dinner in noisy restaurants
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Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 04:00:37 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 04:00:44 PM
Jane, I learned today that the smashing and looting in Santa Monica wasn't confined to downtown. Apparently, Main St was hit as well. The news reports I saw and read mentioned nothing about that.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:01:04 PM
I feel that far, far too much emphasis is put on vaccines. They are not 100% effective, in some cases only about 18 or 19%. They provide partial protection only. They are also filled with substances that simply should not be injected into anyone -- and there is little, if any, disclosure.

I'd like to see a vaccine for Covid, but a safe and effective treatment would be far more useful. If we had a treatment, getting infected wouldn't be such a big deal. Ideally, we'll eventually have both, but of the two the treatment should be a higher priority.

In China, doctors and herbalists have been looking for treatments ever since Covid hit. Chinese herbs in general are very effective, but, aside from my acupuncturist, I have not heard one medical professional here considering them or trying to learn from the Chinese. The studies done there showed that Covid patients who took Chinese herbs healed significantly faster than those who did not. We have a huge apothecary of herbs, well-researched and documented, available to us that we are ignoring. It strikes me as a bad case of Not Invented Here.

Do you have access to any of the herbs recommended, just in case? 

I agree we need both a vaccine and treatment. At the moment we don't have much of anything.  We need a vaccine to reduce our chances of getting the virus and to reduce the severity of it.  I worry about the safety of a vaccine that is produced too quickly.
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Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 04:01:47 PM
I called our timeshare exchange service and they Confirmed the week before our scheduled week so we’re set there
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:02:02 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.



I am not sure that is an unpopular opinion.  For me they are almost impossible.

Apparently, restaurant owners don't like things too quiet. The menu for The Counter restaurants touts the industrial design (read: NOISY) that they claim everyone loves.

Noisy means busy, a place everyone wants to eat.  And people wonder why we like to eat early.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:02:19 PM
Unpopular opinions:

I dislike noisy restaurants and avoid them.



I am not sure that is an unpopular opinion.  For me they are almost impossible.

Apparently, restaurant owners don't like things too quiet. The menu for The Counter restaurants touts the industrial design (read: NOISY) that they claim everyone loves.

I suspect people spend less time lingering over dinner in noisy restaurants

Good point.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:02:36 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!

Very nice.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 04:02:58 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!

How nice that you now have a boss who listens and is on your side. Of course, these ARE unusual times.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:03:36 PM
We have been talking about going to Chicago in July.  My heart sinks every time I look at all the people out there packed together without masks on.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:04:04 PM
I called our timeshare exchange service and they Confirmed the week before our scheduled week so we’re set there

Great.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 04:05:32 PM
I called Universal to see when our annual passes expire and it turns out they’ve extended them through mid March
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: vixmom on June 11, 2020, 04:08:09 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!

How nice that you now have a boss who listens and is on your side. Of course, these ARE unusual times.

They are very nice guys. I really landed on my feet here
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 04:12:20 PM
I feel that far, far too much emphasis is put on vaccines. They are not 100% effective, in some cases only about 18 or 19%. They provide partial protection only. They are also filled with substances that simply should not be injected into anyone -- and there is little, if any, disclosure.

I'd like to see a vaccine for Covid, but a safe and effective treatment would be far more useful. If we had a treatment, getting infected wouldn't be such a big deal. Ideally, we'll eventually have both, but of the two the treatment should be a higher priority.

In China, doctors and herbalists have been looking for treatments ever since Covid hit. Chinese herbs in general are very effective, but, aside from my acupuncturist, I have not heard one medical professional here considering them or trying to learn from the Chinese. The studies done there showed that Covid patients who took Chinese herbs healed significantly faster than those who did not. We have a huge apothecary of herbs, well-researched and documented, available to us that we are ignoring. It strikes me as a bad case of Not Invented Here.

Do you have access to any of the herbs recommended, just in case? 

I agree we need both a vaccine and treatment. At the moment we don't have much of anything.  We need a vaccine to reduce our chances of getting the virus and to reduce the severity of it.  I worry about the safety of a vaccine that is produced too quickly.

Yes, my acupuncturist communicates regularly with the Chinese medical community. Astragulus, an herb grown widely in Wisconsin, interestingly, is the general consensus. I've been taking it since Covid hit the US. Chinese herbs are generally prescribed and sold in combination and the combination I'm taking is actually helping with another problem, one my Western doctor was unable to resolve.
Title: Re: THE BIG HEAT
Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 04:19:28 PM
We have been talking about going to Chicago in July.  My heart sinks every time I look at all the people out there packed together without masks on.

I simply do not understand not wearing a mask when around a lot of people. I don't wear mine when I'm in the car, but I'm by myself. I even wear it now when taking out the trash. I didn't used to, but a neighbor has a horrible cough and often doesn't wear his mask. I don't want what he has, even if it's not Covid.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 11, 2020, 04:23:03 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:41:54 PM
I called Universal to see when our annual passes expire and it turns out they’ve extended them through mid March

As they should. 
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:42:10 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!

How nice that you now have a boss who listens and is on your side. Of course, these ARE unusual times.

They are very nice guys. I really landed on my feet here

Thank goodness.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:46:29 PM
I feel that far, far too much emphasis is put on vaccines. They are not 100% effective, in some cases only about 18 or 19%. They provide partial protection only. They are also filled with substances that simply should not be injected into anyone -- and there is little, if any, disclosure.

I'd like to see a vaccine for Covid, but a safe and effective treatment would be far more useful. If we had a treatment, getting infected wouldn't be such a big deal. Ideally, we'll eventually have both, but of the two the treatment should be a higher priority.

In China, doctors and herbalists have been looking for treatments ever since Covid hit. Chinese herbs in general are very effective, but, aside from my acupuncturist, I have not heard one medical professional here considering them or trying to learn from the Chinese. The studies done there showed that Covid patients who took Chinese herbs healed significantly faster than those who did not. We have a huge apothecary of herbs, well-researched and documented, available to us that we are ignoring. It strikes me as a bad case of Not Invented Here.

Do you have access to any of the herbs recommended, just in case? 

I agree we need both a vaccine and treatment. At the moment we don't have much of anything.  We need a vaccine to reduce our chances of getting the virus and to reduce the severity of it.  I worry about the safety of a vaccine that is produced too quickly.

Yes, my acupuncturist communicates regularly with the Chinese medical community. Astragulus, an herb grown widely in Wisconsin, interestingly, is the general consensus. I've been taking it since Covid hit the US. Chinese herbs are generally prescribed and sold in combination and the combination I'm taking is actually helping with another problem, one my Western doctor was unable to resolve.

I am glad you are able to get it.  We have been taking elderberry which might have similar benefits for covid.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:48:41 PM
We have been talking about going to Chicago in July.  My heart sinks every time I look at all the people out there packed together without masks on.

I simply do not understand not wearing a mask when around a lot of people. I don't wear mine when I'm in the car, but I'm by myself. I even wear it now when taking out the trash. I didn't used to, but a neighbor has a horrible cough and often doesn't wear his mask. I don't want what he has, even if it's not Covid.

I would wear one if I had a neighbor coughing like that.  He is very inconsiderate.  Neighbors here are pretty good about backing away though I have felt some got a bit too close. 
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:49:59 PM
A sweet lab went up to Keith this morning on our walk.  That is fine.  The dogs don't understand so we pet them.  Then the woman did a circle around Keith so the leash wouldn't get tangled.  She was just inches from him!  ::)
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:50:22 PM
Bruce when you went to Juniors did you wear a mask until you sat down at the table?
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 04:51:03 PM
Oh, and I was going to ask that last question before I saw DR Jeanne's post :)
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 04:56:31 PM
My birding buddy is still in the hospital. I have only had a couple of texts from her. She likes to be left alone when she's not feeling well.

~~~Continued Vibes for Laura's Birding Buddy!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 04:56:50 PM
We sent Bryan a package awhile ago.  The tracking number shows it has been sitting in the post office for days now.  Bryan said there hasn't been mail for about 5-6 days with the riots. He also also heard their post office was looted :(

Vibes Bryan is able to get his package from you.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 04:57:31 PM
We sent Bryan a package awhile ago.  The tracking number shows it has been sitting in the post office for days now.  Bryan said there hasn't been mail for about 5-6 days with the riots. He also also heard their post office was looted :(

Vibes Bryan is able to get his package from you.

Thanks.  Vibes the post office survives. 

~~~Ditto, Too!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Since we cancelled our July vacation I asked the boss if I could  save the week and take 2 weeks in January and he said yes!

That's great, Vixmom!
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 05:11:11 PM
She's on the way home!
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 05:12:27 PM
I am a believer in vaccines. I'm up to date on everything.
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Post by: Laura on June 11, 2020, 05:13:18 PM
Well, vaccine-wise. Woefully behind on anything tech.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 05:14:23 PM
She's on the way home!

Wonderful :)
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 05:15:29 PM
I just read some great news.  "Two Missouri hairstylists with coronavirus saw 140 clients in their salon, but no one got infected."

Both the hairstylists AND customers were wearing masks.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 05:16:01 PM
Well, vaccine-wise. Woefully behind on anything tech.

LOL.  Same here.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 05:17:47 PM
Keith has a hard time wearing a mask for any length of time.  Today, since everyone at Costco is required to wear one, we wore our lighter weight masks.  He was pleased to tell me he did fine.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 11, 2020, 05:38:07 PM
I am well stocked now on TP, paper towels, and Klennix.

I have been getting all of my Costco stuff from their website. It's very efficient. I am not comfortable going to the store, as it is very crowded and there are long lines.
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 05:57:14 PM
She's on the way home!

That's wonderful news, Laura!!
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 06:49:05 PM
Last Friday night, my mom, who is not to go outside by herself, went outside to pick flowers.  We know she went out at least twice. The second time she fell had hit her head- we believe on the iron railing.  She tried to get up and scraped up her knees and ended up laying in the driveway for 12-18 hours until her caretaker arrived for work.  She called an ambulance.  Mom had a big gash over her eye and other on her forehead and was in pool of blood.   She was in the hospital for two days and is back home now. Her doctor wants  her to go to the nursing home, but we're still doing everything we can to avoid it .
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 06:50:35 PM
Her caretaker arrived and saw the door was open, her cats were out and near her in the driveway, her walker and cane were in the driveway.  Krista jumped out of the car, her shoe broke as she ran...then she realized she hadn't put the car into park as it rolled down the driveway and was stopped by the fence. It wasn't funny at the time, but it is in hindsight, knowing she survived
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 06:51:29 PM
I am well stocked now on TP, paper towels, and Klennix.

I have been getting all of my Costco stuff from their website. It's very efficient. I am not comfortable going to the store, as it is very crowded and there are long lines.

That was what we thought until we found out it is fairly quiet in the afternoon between 12"30 & 2:30.  I am sure the Portland store we normally go to is more crowded.  We stayed in Washington.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 06:53:06 PM
DR Cilla vibes to your mother, and your family.  I hope you can keep your mother at home.
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 06:54:46 PM
People here wearing masks is about 50/50 anymore.  All restaurants have been cleared for 100% occupancy as tomorrow.  We still have COVID and it's spiking at the lakes right now, but I quit wearing a mask for the most part. I do believe in vaccines.  I thought about signing up for one of the trials that is taking place here, but decided not to
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 06:55:05 PM
DR Cilla vibes to your mother, and your family.  I hope you can keep your mother at home.

Thank you
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 06:56:30 PM
Ricky was also sick this week.  My vet is retiring so went back to the one that originally took care of Callie.  Ricky loves the pill pockets they recommended so giving him medicine isn't too bad and he's getting better.
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 07:00:10 PM
DR Cilla vibes to your mother, and your family.  I hope you can keep your mother at home.

Me too
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 07:07:16 PM
Last Friday night, my mom, who is not to go outside by herself, went outside to pick flowers.  We know she went out at least twice. The second time she fell had hit her head- we believe on the iron railing.  She tried to get up and scraped up her knees and ended up laying in the driveway for 12-18 hours until her caretaker arrived for work.  She called an ambulance.  Mom had a big gash over her eye and other on her forehead and was in pool of blood.   She was in the hospital for two days and is back home now.  She's supposed to have 24 hours care, but it's sounding like they are only going to have someone come in until after she goes to bed.   She's now limited to the first floor only.  Her doctor wants  her to go to the nursing home, but we're still doing everything we can to avoid it as there is no question she would will herself to die if that was to happen.

Oh, my goodness! :(

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Your Mom!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 07:07:55 PM
Well, it's finally time for me to leave work, so I shall.

Be back later.
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 07:19:19 PM
Last Friday night, my mom, who is not to go outside by herself, went outside to pick flowers.  We know she went out at least twice. The second time she fell had hit her head- we believe on the iron railing.  She tried to get up and scraped up her knees and ended up laying in the driveway for 12-18 hours until her caretaker arrived for work.  She called an ambulance.  Mom had a big gash over her eye and other on her forehead and was in pool of blood.   She was in the hospital for two days and is back home now.  She's supposed to have 24 hours care, but it's sounding like they are only going to have someone come in until after she goes to bed.   She's now limited to the first floor only.  Her doctor wants  her to go to the nursing home, but we're still doing everything we can to avoid it as there is no question she would will herself to die if that was to happen.

Oh, my goodness! :(

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Your Mom!!~~~

Thanks George
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:06:43 PM
I went to the hairdresser today for the first time since early March. Richard and I both wore masks, but many did not. Even with things rearranged a bit to allow more distance and altered schedules, there were still too many people to my liking. I may have to rethink things.

I would agree with you. So would the statistics on the growth of the virus' spread.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:06:51 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:10:34 PM
Vibes for Cillializ and her mom.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:11:31 PM
I went to dance class for the first time tonight. Two wore masks (including me), three did not. Social distancing was maintained.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:12:04 PM
It felt good to get back, though.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:13:12 PM
Tomorrow night, I usher for the first time. People have to wear masks unless they're in their seats. I wonder how that's going to go over. It's a free event, so people shouldn't have a hard time playing by the rules in exchange for something free. But you never know.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:14:36 PM
We are not supposed to be getting after patrons without masks, but we are supposed to be offering them one. If they refuse, we're supposed to track down our patron services manager. Trouble is, there will only be one or two for an event in which the whole building will be open.
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Post by: John G. on June 11, 2020, 08:24:07 PM
I think I'm headed off to bed.
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM
Vibes for Cillializ and her mom.

Thanks
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Post by: cillaliz on June 11, 2020, 08:49:49 PM
It felt good to get back, though.

It's a start back to normalcy
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Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 09:43:31 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 10:19:30 PM
Ricky was also sick this week.  My vet is retiring so went back to the one that originally took care of Callie.  I didn't leave there on the best of terms, but they are very good vets and it was a good visit.  I haven't been there for 10 years, but they remembered me.  Don't know if that's a good thing or not, but Ricky loves the pill pockets they recommended and he's getting better.

I am glad Ricky is getting better.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 10:21:26 PM
I've watched Ricky Gervais After Life twice this week.  I haven't lost a spouse, but it looks like it may be both parents and a sister in a year.  I think that qualifies. Mom could surprise us all, but I'm not sure she wants to
:(
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 10:24:15 PM
I went to dance class for the first time tonight. Two wore masks (including me), three did not. Social distancing was maintained.

How do you social distance while dancing?  While exercising indoors, especially without masks, I believe you need more than 6 feet.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 10:24:59 PM
Tomorrow night, I usher for the first time. People have to wear masks unless they're in their seats. I wonder how that's going to go over. It's a free event, so people shouldn't have a hard time playing by the rules in exchange for something free. But you never know.

Good luck.
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Post by: Jane on June 11, 2020, 10:25:25 PM
'night
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 10:43:48 PM
Tomorrow night, I usher for the first time. People have to wear masks unless they're in their seats. I wonder how that's going to go over. It's a free event, so people shouldn't have a hard time playing by the rules in exchange for something free. But you never know.

Good luck, John!  And enjoy!
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 10:46:32 PM
We are not supposed to be getting after patrons without masks, but we are supposed to be offering them one. If they refuse, we're supposed to track down our patron services manager. Trouble is, there will only be one or two for an event in which the whole building will be open.

I assume that the masks that the theater is offering should be right at the entrance(s).  That way the patrons have to specifically refuse the offer...and can be silently shamed by other patrons. ;)
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Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 10:54:53 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on June 11, 2020, 10:55:42 PM
I went and put gas in the motor car - first time in almost a month.  Since the previous time gas has gone up thirty-five cents.  This is why I loathe our governor - it's all on him. 
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 11:06:07 PM
It's been a couple of weeks since I got gas, and here it's still over $2.00.
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 11:06:15 PM
:P
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Post by: TCB on June 11, 2020, 11:35:01 PM
Good vibes and prayers to Cilla’s mother for a speedy recovery!
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Post by: George on June 11, 2020, 11:49:55 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: George on June 12, 2020, 12:02:24 AM
Good night, Tom.