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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on August 18, 2020, 12:13:14 AM

Title: DRUM ROLL
Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 12:13:14 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had drum rolls, and now it is time for you to post until the drumming cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 12:14:44 AM
And the word of the day is: HORTATORY!
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 12:25:08 AM
According to the little temperature gauge in a clock next to my bed, it's 85.0°F right now. :o

Fortunately, I have my skylight open, and I have a fan that makes it feel quite cool in my third floor bedroom. :)
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 12:42:22 AM
Well, here's some good news...Trump rule on transgender health blocked at the 11th hour (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-rule-transgender-health-blocked-11th-hour-n1237044).
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 01:04:19 AM
And on that note (B-flat), I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 01:16:47 AM
I'm just sitting here like so much fish, listening to Barbirolli do Wagner - very good and the sound has FINALLY gotten good and should remain that way now.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:39:46 AM
Hi there
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:40:24 AM
Our internet was being wonky last night 
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:40:35 AM
As was our tv connection
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:40:53 AM
Same cable provider for both
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:41:13 AM
Then I fell asleep
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:41:38 AM
Years ago a friend had a much younger sister
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:42:06 AM
The sister was 9 when we were in our early twenties
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:43:02 AM
My friend’s parents were not in the picture and she had taken over the raising if he sister. Plus she had a child if her own
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:43:26 AM
Anyway the child’s name was June, I always called her June Bug
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:44:28 AM
I used to take her out on the weekends, bowling, movies
, local amusement parks  until they ended up moving and eventually we lost touch
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:45:00 AM
Recently I received a FB request...from someone named June Bug
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:45:31 AM
It was  my June Bug all grown up!
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:47:09 AM
 I am quite hungry
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:47:37 AM
We went shopping for a new back door last night
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:47:58 AM
By time w3 got home it was nearly 9
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:48:27 AM
So instead of a cooked dinne4 I just made grilled wraps
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:49:31 AM
Vixdad had Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, a touch of mayo and thick sliced turkey breast in his
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:50:14 AM
I had Muenster cheese, guacamole and thick sliced turkey breast in mine
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:50:26 AM
They were good
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:50:48 AM
But now I’m th8nking about an omelet
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:51:32 AM
With Muenster and guacamole
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:52:45 AM
And a generous sprinkle of this
https://www.vitacost.com/frontier-co-op-organic-bac-uns-vegetarian-bits?&CSRC=GPF-PA-089836184542-Google_PLA_PRO_Food+%26+Beverages-&network=g&keywordname=&device=t&adid=92700046740019602&matchtype=&gclick=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQXFxvglvNSNJeWwwb2DdOnCgzPaUid6HO4DrPHTj6hZXbY8XfXamgMaAuOKEALw_wcB&ds_agid=58700005284935632&targetid=&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-O35BRDVARIsAJU5mQXFxvglvNSNJeWwwb2DdOnCgzPaUid6HO4DrPHTj6hZXbY8XfXamgMaAuOKEALw_wcB
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:54:38 AM
And maybe a slice or two of rye toast
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:54:53 AM
With cream cheese
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:55:29 AM
Or I could just make the previously planned smoothie
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:56:04 AM
Banana and a cup of blueberries with a cup of almond milk and a handful of ice
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:56:25 AM
I find it hard to eat a lot of fruit
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:56:50 AM
But I found I can easily drink one of these smoothies
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:57:24 AM
 8)What is it supposed to be?  5 servings a day ?
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:58:04 AM
I am not conditioned for that kind f fruit consumption
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:58:35 AM
We never had fresh fruit in the house growing up
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:58:51 AM
Or fresh vegetables either fir that matter
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:59:27 AM
My mom was strictly a frozen or canned  food kind of person
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 03:59:37 AM
Still is actually
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:00:22 AM
Except  my dad grew tomatoes every year so those were fresh
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:00:30 AM
I hated them
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:00:50 AM
I still can’t abide a fresh raw tomato
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:00:59 AM
Love them cooked though
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:01:34 AM
The other fresh thing would be seafood
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:01:54 AM
I would go out on the boat with Dad
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:02:37 AM
The Great South Bay was still full of sea life then
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:03:23 AM
We’d dig clams, and the occasional scallop
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:04:20 AM
We would just jump into the water feel around with our feet until we felt the shell thn dive down and pick up the clam
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:04:53 AM
We could fill a gallon bucket in less than an hour back then
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:05:05 AM
Or we would fish
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 04:05:39 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 04:06:05 AM
DR vixmom, why are you up so early?
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:06:09 AM
Flounder, blowfish, porgies, snappers (young bluefish) were all pretty plentiful
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:06:28 AM
Then at night we’d go out crabbing
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:07:07 AM
Let the boat drift in the dark and shine a flash light on the water.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:07:29 AM
Crabs would swim by and you’d just scoop them up with a net
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 04:08:01 AM
Yesterday, Dolly Parton was on CBS This Morning.  I love her.  Then Michelle Obama last night at the convention, what a great way to begin and end a day.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:08:17 AM
My family would eat this fresh seafood for dinner just about every night all summer
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:08:31 AM
Except me
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:08:49 AM
I hate seafood
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:09:12 AM
Except for lobster or shrimps or scallops
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:09:35 AM
i Would eat macaroni and cheese
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:10:18 AM
Or spaghetti
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:10:26 AM
Or cold cereal
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 04:10:50 AM
When I got up this morning and walked into the bathroom, I found that Stella had knocked over the wastebin and there was paper everywhere.  That's a new chore to take care of this morning.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:11:08 AM
Good morning, all!

Good morning Elmore
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 04:11:38 AM
Beyond my usual daily tasks, I have no other plans.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:11:54 AM
DR vixmom, why are you up so early?

I just woke up around 5:30
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:12:25 AM
Realized I hadn’t put the kitchen trash out for this mornings trash  pickup
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:12:52 AM
Though the trash can was already at the curb with previous few days trash in it
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:13:14 AM
So I threw on some jeans and brought it outside
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:13:22 AM
The trash that is
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:13:40 AM
And then I was pretty much awake
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:13:56 AM
So I started checking if the internet was up
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:14:32 AM
It was
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:14:44 AM
So I came here to catch up
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:15:00 AM
And fill pages with insipid drivel
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:16:22 AM
I missed the convention but I read Bernie’s and Michelle’s speeches this morning
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:17:54 AM
And I read Dolly’s BLM statement/interview/ essay thingy?  The other day
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:18:51 AM
Think I’m going to go make that omelette
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:19:03 AM
Maybe I’ll have the smoothie too
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:19:58 AM
Adventures in weight gain
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:20:21 AM
But it’s healthy  right?
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:20:35 AM
All fresh and organic
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 04:20:53 AM
Except maybe the cheese
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 05:27:13 AM
I've cleaned up and bagged for the basement most of Stella;s mess.  I need to go in with the dustbuster and catch the tiny fragments.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 05:28:21 AM
I've also placed a grocery order with Fairway and a kitty order with Amazon.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 05:53:07 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 05:58:10 AM
Probably about the time BK was typing DRUM ROLL, we had drum rolls of our own in a line of thunderstorms moving over us at 3:30 in the morning. The lights even blinked a couple of times, but not enough to disrupt the clocks that would have needed to be reset. The modem lost its signal and had to reboot, but no harm done.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 06:04:03 AM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 06:05:34 AM
Shouldn’t we be on page fifty-three by now?
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 06:41:18 AM
Does anyone here ever read the gossipy classical music blog Slipped Disc? I only discovered it a few years ago. Generally, out of eight or ten news bits posted per day, I’ll find one or two of interest, at least for a quick look. Sometimes it’s worth returning and lurking through the comments posted on certain subjects.

Here’s one from yesterday that’s the kind of thing that immediately grabs my attention:  “I Learned My Music at Patelson’s”:  https://shrtm.nu/dhkD

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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 06:44:08 AM
Does anyone here ever read the gossipy classical music blog Slipped Disc? I only discovered it a few years ago. Generally, out of eight or ten news bits posted per day, I’ll find one or two of interest, at least for a quick look. Sometimes it’s worth returning and lurking through the comments posted on certain subjects.

Here’s one from yesterday titled “I Learned My Music at Patelson’s”, the kind of thing that immediately grabs my attention:  https://shrtm.nu/dhkD



I loved Patelsons!  Mr & Mrs Patelson were wonderful people, and I applied to work there in 1979 just before I applied at The Drama Book Shop, which hired me immediately.
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Post by: Druxy on August 18, 2020, 06:52:17 AM
T.O.D.

THE WAYWARD WIND
THE BALLAD OF "THUNDER ROAD"
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 07:03:16 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 07:03:57 AM
Vixmom, I had clam strips last night with dinner. Excellent stuff.
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 07:06:29 AM
I think I saw a HORATORY and Vine the other evening.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 07:52:05 AM
I think Hamlet told Ophelia:  Get thee to a HORTATORY.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 08:04:59 AM
DR VIXMOM did you wear clam diggers when you were digging clams or did whatever you were wearing become clam diggers when you were doing so?
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 08:07:05 AM
Hmmm now my inner web is being spotty.....perhaps it's an epidemic.

I should go on Facebook and talk about my conspiracy theories....I think that Carroll Baker is causing trouble for HHW because of mention of her in the notes yesterday.....certainly sounds possible to me.  What else could it possibly be?
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 08:08:36 AM
I miss the excitement of all of the delegates and the idea that "history is being made right NOW" that usually comes with the conventions.....

I probably won't watch much of either of them.  I hope the Democrats don't spend too much time on promising this or that which will never happen.

All they have to say, honestly, is:  We're not HIM.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 08:29:00 AM
DR VIXMOM did you wear clam diggers when you were digging clams or did whatever you were wearing become clam diggers when you were doing so?

We would go out on the boat under the Robert Moses bridge that connects Long Island to Fire Island,  at low tide it would only be about 4 .5 feet deep and we would anchor the boat and jump into water up to our chins and feel around in the sand with our toes.  When we felt the clam wed dive down and scoop it up.  So I guess our bathing suits were our version of clam diggers
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Post by: Ginny on August 18, 2020, 08:37:47 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  We're having a nice summer rain here today - not the perfect weather for the curbside pick-ups we have to do at the library and Kroger.  We'll be OK, but the workers might get a little wet.
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 08:43:31 AM
I am so proud of the j-school kids at UNC. The most brilliant headline on the virus’ effect at their school. And it got almost immediate results.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/17/unc-cluster-coronavirus/?hpid=hp_morning-mix-8-12-rr1_mm-unc-tarheel%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 08:45:00 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  We're having a nice summer rain here today - not the perfect weather for the curbside pick-ups we have to do at the library and Kroger.  We'll be OK, but the workers might get a little wet.

The rain hasn’t reached us yet. It’s coming.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 09:00:15 AM
I wasn't in bed last night until nearly midnight, so I just had a long nap with all three cats, nearly 90 minutes.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 09:18:16 AM
New Moon in Leo:

The sun is already in outgoing Leo, and the new moon joins in this exciting fire sign’s positivity today. Opportunities for second chances and new beginnings are everywhere, and self-expression is at its peak.
 
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 09:18:27 AM
That sounds like fun DR VIXMOM.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 09:21:48 AM
Second chances??  :)

Woo-hoo!  Count me in!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 10:56:40 AM
TOD:

So many.....

Annette: Pineapple Princess
Connie Francis: Vacation, Lookin' For Love
Lesley Gore: It's My Party, Judy's Turn to Cry, Maybe I Know
Johnny Tillotson: Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On, Without You
Herman's Hermits: Henry VIII, Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Bobby Vinton: Roses Are Red
Millie Small: My Boy Lollipop

And on and on......
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 10:57:24 AM
I spent MOST of the money I made by babysitting on 45 RPM records.....although now and then I would get an album.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:29:12 AM
Recently I received a FB request...from someone named June Bug
It was  my June Bug all grown up!

That's so cool, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:29:23 AM
But I found I can easily drink one of these smoothies

My sister usually has some kind of a smoothie for breakfast everyday.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:30:15 AM
I still can’t abide a fresh raw tomato

I like raw tomatoes on burgers or sandwiches. :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 11:31:15 AM
There are too many 60s songs and too many categories: folk, bubblegum, rock, motown . . . 

I loved the Beatles, The Supremes, Leslie Gore, Tom Paxton, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Eric Anderson, Peter and Gordon, Chad and Jeremy, Connie Francis, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, and the list goes on.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:34:58 AM
Well, here's some good news...Trump rule on transgender health blocked at the 11th hour (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-rule-transgender-health-blocked-11th-hour-n1237044).

Excellent news.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:35:48 AM
It was  my June Bug all grown up!

Great story :)
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:37:30 AM
We never had fresh fruit in the house growing up

 :o

This shocks me though I recall when we first moved to the East Coast the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables made me cry.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:37:50 AM
Yes, I did really cry once but then I was 2 months pregnant.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:45:05 AM
Or fresh vegetables either fir that matter

Keith's mother cooked canned veggies and he didn't eat them.  Once we were married and I introduced him to fresh veggies and Birds Eye frozen he began eating more than I ever did.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:46:43 AM
Except  my dad grew tomatoes every year so those were fresh

Fresh fruit.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:48:41 AM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.

No lingering cough vibes!  You really don't want that these days.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:50:24 AM
Oh, no!  Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72 (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/18/ben-cross-chariots-of-fire-actor-dies). :(
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:52:35 AM
I am so proud of the j-school kids at UNC. The most brilliant headline on the virus’ effect at their school. And it got almost immediate results.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/17/unc-cluster-coronavirus/?hpid=hp_morning-mix-8-12-rr1_mm-unc-tarheel%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans

It is a good article on them.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:54:06 AM
Oh, no!  Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72 (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/18/ben-cross-chariots-of-fire-actor-dies). :(

:(
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Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 12:06:47 PM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe seven hours of sleep, maybe a bit less - was up at ten-thirty and naturally dealing with a plethora of e-mails.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 12:28:37 PM
T.O.D.

THE WAYWARD WIND


I have loved this song since the first time I heard Gogi Grant sing it in 1956.
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 02:26:37 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 02:28:31 PM
We had a big dust storm that blew through the city last night. No rain here, except for about ten drops.
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 02:28:45 PM
And the other news:
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 02:29:13 PM
My daughter's co-worker (who wears her mask under her chin) has called in sick two days now.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 02:38:50 PM
New Moon in Leo:

The sun is already in outgoing Leo, and the new moon joins in this exciting fire sign’s positivity today. Opportunities for second chances and new beginnings are everywhere, and self-expression is at its peak.
 

Woo hoo!
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 02:39:47 PM
I am so proud of the j-school kids at UNC. The most brilliant headline on the virus’ effect at their school. And it got almost immediate results.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/17/unc-cluster-coronavirus/?hpid=hp_morning-mix-8-12-rr1_mm-unc-tarheel%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans

I kept waiting to see the postscript that the newspaper was closed by the school or the staff suspended.  Glad to see that wasn’t the case.
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 02:40:09 PM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.

No cough vibes for Chas
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 02:40:38 PM
That sounds like fun DR VIXMOM.

It was!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 02:47:31 PM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.

No lingering cough vibes!  You really don't want that these days.

Yep. I can just imagine going out and hacking my way through a supermarket. “No really, this is normal, it’s nothing, trust me, I always do this, I’m fine (cough cough)...”
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 18, 2020, 03:33:15 PM
Cats got their treat, I got my dinner, and I'm ready to close shop for the night.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 03:33:32 PM
My daughter's co-worker (who wears her mask under her chin) has called in sick two days now.

Not good.

MEGA STAY WELL VIBES FOR SANDRA!
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 03:36:48 PM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.

No lingering cough vibes!  You really don't want that these days.

Yep. I can just imagine going out and hacking my way through a supermarket. “No really, this is normal, it’s nothing, trust me, I always do this, I’m fine (cough cough)...”

I have been coughing since November.  Since all this began if I let a cough slip in public I receive dirty looks.  I am able to control it and it isn't bad anymore.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 18, 2020, 03:37:41 PM
I'm like DR JANE I like my fresh fruits and - within limits - fresh vegetables.....
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 03:49:50 PM
The head cold I came down with on Sunday is clearing out nicely. I shall, however, have to replenish my inventory of Robitussin for the inevitable coughing phase that follows. Sometimes I’m lucky and it doesn’t follow, and it would sure be nice if this was one of those times, since I haven’t felt any disturbance at all in that department.

No cough vibes for Chas

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 03:50:09 PM
My daughter's co-worker (who wears her mask under her chin) has called in sick two days now.

Not good.

MEGA STAY WELL VIBES FOR SANDRA!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 04:35:10 PM
It is currently 108 degrees in the Oaks of Sherman - absolutely ridiculous for this time of year.  Hopefully it will stop and sooner than later - air conditioning is on as there is no choice.  I also suspect that the filter needs changing and I've asked Grant to pick one up.
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 04:35:15 PM
TOD:

Neil Diamond’s early work, including Shiloh, Brooklyn Roads, Red, Red Wine, You Got to Me
Beach Boys, just about anything but Sloop John B.
We Five, You Were on My Mind
Simon and Garfunkel’s The Boxer
Mamas and the Papas’ California Dreaming
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 04:36:39 PM
I made a pot of Hungarian Mushroom Soup tonight. Mom and I finished all but a cup.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 18, 2020, 04:37:48 PM
Great news about Petula Clark!
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 04:44:38 PM
Update: The co-worker was at work today. Her car wasn't in the parking lot, which is why we thought she was out today. She was out yesterday.

So I don't know if it was a cold or what.
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Post by: Laura on August 18, 2020, 04:45:06 PM
I agree, BK. It's too darn hot.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 04:47:26 PM
I made a pot of Hungarian Mushroom Soup tonight. Mom and I finished all but a cup.

Yum.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 04:52:11 PM
Update: The co-worker was at work today. Her car wasn't in the parking lot, which is why we thought she was out today. She was out yesterday.

So I don't know if it was a cold or what.

I hope she is required to wear her mask correctly.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 04:52:14 PM
Since the cat's out of the bag so to speak, here's an early peek at what will be in the notes.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 04:52:41 PM
Since the cat's out of the bag so to speak, here's an early peek at what will be in the notes.

Congratulations!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:03:40 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:04:13 PM
Wow, Bruce, I never expected Petula Clark!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:06:16 PM
The weather frogs have really not been very accurate lately. 81 degrees today we were told. It was 94 when I came home at 3:30, the high was probably a bit higher. Is Covid affecting weather forecasting, too??
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:10:36 PM
I went to the dentist today for a routine cleaning. All is well there. The hygienist said that their patient load is now about 75% of usual. They're getting a lot of cancellations, though. Maybe people are cancelling more because they're sick--hard to say.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:14:06 PM
The hygienist is from Ecuador. Her mother and nephew came to visit last March, just before Covid hit. Suddenly, the airport at home was closed and they were stuck in the US--for FIVE MONTHS!! They left a couple weeks ago. This was supposed to be a two-week trip.  Talk about a change of plans!
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:18:55 PM
I hope they enjoyed the extra family time.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:20:03 PM
Story to follow.

(https://truckcrashlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DIH_Blog_Image_March_2018_ScottFelthousen_850.png)
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 05:20:20 PM
I've been working for a solid month to lock Petula in. Thankfully, it paid off. :)  And I'm so glad the other guest dropped out - now Larry can watch the show :)
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:20:37 PM
In the mornings now we often walk up a hill that crosses the railroad tracks up to the top of the street, near the freeway, and then turn down into a nice residential neighborhood.

Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 05:20:47 PM
Air filter is in and it already feels cleaner - the other one was filthy.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:20:52 PM
If you enter the street at the top of the hill there is a sign that names the park that is at the bottom of the road.  These days there is also a bright yellow sign that says "parking full".

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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:21:07 PM
Why a large truck went down that street is beyond us.  And kept going all the way over the railroad tracks and partially down the second part of the hill. 

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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:21:19 PM
Not wanting to go up the hill with the truck there we headed for the park.  Of course we kept turning around to check on the truck as it slowly backed out, then stopped on the tracks.  At that point we just stopped out of fear as trains regularly cross those tracks.

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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:21:25 PM
Fifteen minutes later, and more than a few scary moments, it finally made it to the top of the hill, backed into the cross street and left.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:22:04 PM
I found the photo of the truck on the internet.  We had wondered if the driver of the truck was experienced. 
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:22:06 PM
But here is the BIG NEWS! The dental office is on a little back street, filled with small shops and offices. Very 1950s. Just a breath of fresh air. And today I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that the shop on the corner, which is a larger space, will house an independent BOOK STORE! What?! They open later this month. What a treat that will be! Maybe BK can do a book signing there.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:22:49 PM
If we were "normal" people we would have taken a video and shamed the poor driver ;)
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
I've been working for a solid month to lock Petula in. Thankfully, it paid off. :)  And I'm so glad the other guest dropped out - now Larry can watch the show :)

Ah.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:23:28 PM
Bruce I am glad all of your hard work paid off.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:24:00 PM
Air filter is in and it already feels cleaner - the other one was filthy.

Glad that's fixed. You should feel better soon.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:27:13 PM
Bruce, didn't you work with Petula before?
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:29:29 PM
Do you expect Norm Lewis to be doing any more shows?
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:31:47 PM
Oh, and BTW, what is happening to Vixmom? Vegetarian meals, VEGGIE BURGERS!! Smoothies! What next??
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Post by: Jeanne on August 18, 2020, 05:32:41 PM
Stay cool, everyone, and stay safe.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 05:41:50 PM
Air filter is in and it already feels cleaner - the other one was filthy.

Good.  They do make a difference.  As I mentioned before, mark on your calendar the date it should be changed.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 05:55:14 PM
Excellent lineup. Pamela Myers, too!
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:07:07 PM
Since the cat's out of the bag so to speak, here's an early peek at what will be in the notes.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6229.0;attach=10286)

Congrats, BK!  That's a fantastic line-up!! :D
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:13:44 PM
PAGE SEVEN KRITZERLAND CAST DANCE!!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6229.0;attach=10286)

;D    ;D    ;D
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:15:38 PM
The hygienist is from Ecuador. Her mother and nephew came to visit last March, just before Covid hit. Suddenly, the airport at home was closed and they were stuck in the US--for FIVE MONTHS!! They left a couple weeks ago. This was supposed to be a two-week trip.  Talk about a change of plans!

Yikes!! :o At least, they were able to leave...finally. :-\
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:15:53 PM
I've been working for a solid month to lock Petula in. Thankfully, it paid off. :)  And I'm so glad the other guest dropped out - now Larry can watch the show :)

Ooo...I think I know who what was. ;)
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:16:02 PM
Air filter is in and it already feels cleaner - the other one was filthy.

That's great!
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:48:59 PM
If anyone is watching the Democratic National Convention, they're going through the roll call vote for the delegates right now.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 06:51:33 PM
Delaware passes!  I wonder what that's all about.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 07:07:48 PM
It's officially official...Biden is the nominee!
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 07:19:18 PM
They came back to Delaware and they cast their votes. 
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Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 07:31:20 PM
Internet is down. Have a Zoom at eight but they’re saying maybe nine
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 07:53:40 PM
Read a nasty story about how Kim Jong Un has ordered North Koreans to surrender their dogs. But it was from a disreputable news source (it’s in numerous Murdoch rags), but nothing legit. Wonder how true it is v
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 08:08:00 PM
I've been watching the DNC and a lot of the speeches were really good.  Jill Biden's speech was great.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 08:08:37 PM
I'm still at work...I need to leave and actually go home!

Be back later.
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Post by: John G. on August 18, 2020, 08:43:51 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 10:18:27 PM
Delaware passes!  I wonder what that's all about.

 :o
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 10:23:36 PM
They came back to Delaware and they cast their votes. 

I looked it up.  Because Delaware is Biden's home state they wanted to cast the deciding vote.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 10:25:04 PM
Read a nasty story about how Kim Jong Un has ordered North Koreans to surrender their dogs. But it was from a disreputable news source (it’s in numerous Murdoch rags), but nothing legit. Wonder how true it is v

I have seen the headlines and haven't had the heart to read the story.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 10:25:40 PM
I've been watching the DNC and a lot of the speeches were really good.  Jill Biden's speech was great.

I plan to watch her speech tomorrow.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:26:23 PM
I made a pot of Hungarian Mushroom Soup tonight. Mom and I finished all but a cup.

When will my cup be arriving?  I want to be here to accept delivery
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:27:35 PM
Since the cat's out of the bag so to speak, here's an early peek at what will be in the notes.

Very exciting!!
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:30:48 PM
Oh, and BTW, what is happening to Vixmom? Vegetarian meals, VEGGIE BURGERS!! Smoothies! What next??

Breakfast was the avocado omlette and a smoothie with almond milk, a banana and a cup of blueberries
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:31:57 PM
lunch was two veggie burgers cooked in a skillet with pasta sauce and munster melted on top
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:32:29 PM
never fear dinner was roasted potatoes,  peas and steak
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:34:57 PM
well I've been up for 20 hours so I'm going to sleep now
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:35:20 PM
or else I'm going to stare at the ceiling for two hours
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:35:32 PM
I havent decided yet
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Post by: vixmom on August 18, 2020, 10:35:45 PM
goodnight
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 10:40:37 PM
Vixmom I am now hungry.  The omelette and veggie burger sounded good.
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Post by: bk on August 18, 2020, 10:43:35 PM
Finished with my viewing - what a night.  Internet out for an hour, rescheduling a Zoom - crazy.  But the filter in the air conditioner really did the trick, with the house cooling down much faster now.  I still can't let it blow on me too much, but I had to get it under eighty, which it currently is.
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Post by: TCB on August 18, 2020, 11:32:11 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on August 18, 2020, 11:32:45 PM
Vixmom, your family ate blowfish?
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:34:00 PM
 
8!!!!
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Post by: TCB on August 18, 2020, 11:34:37 PM
Jane, why did East coast fruit and vegetables make you cry?
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:34:54 PM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:35:08 PM
They came back to Delaware and they cast their votes. 

I looked it up.  Because Delaware is Biden's home state they wanted to cast the deciding vote.

I did hear about that from the commentators afterward.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: TCB on August 18, 2020, 11:41:51 PM
I've been working for a solid month to lock Petula in. Thankfully, it paid off. :)  And I'm so glad the other guest dropped out - now Larry can watch the show :)


Wow!  Who was the other guest?  Victoria Clark?
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 18, 2020, 11:44:40 PM
I've been working for a solid month to lock Petula in. Thankfully, it paid off. :)  And I'm so glad the other guest dropped out - now Larry can watch the show :)


Wow!  Who was the other guest?  Victoria Clark?

I think that that's the safe bet.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:49:15 PM
Jane, why did East coast fruit and vegetables make you cry?

I went from shopping in Los Angeles with a wonderful, delicious selection to New Jersey where it was difficult to find decent quality and selection.  Often they could only be found in packages.   Avocados were only from Florida.
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:51:08 PM
Summers offered fresh fruit and vegetables at little roadside stands.  The corn and apples were delicious.
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Post by: Jane on August 18, 2020, 11:51:48 PM
'night
Title: Re: DRUM ROLL
Post by: George on August 19, 2020, 12:07:37 AM
Good night, Jane.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2020, 12:08:11 AM
I came home from work, fed my cat, then watched more of the DNC on MSNBC.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2020, 12:08:52 AM
Then, I watched the commentators afterward...I find that interesting.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2020, 12:09:24 AM
Gratuitous Post #222!