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Title: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 12:16:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes made discoveries, and now it is time for you to post until the discovered cows come home.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 12:17:13 AM
And the word of the day is: MACUSHLA!
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:20:43 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:22:59 AM
Funny, DR TCB. I guess I am (stealing your punchlines). As I posted it, I though, "This is exactly what DR TCB would say!"

And that's a compliment.     :)
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:24:30 AM
And the word of the day is: MACUSHLA!   

That's what I always sing whilst eating my colcannon.   It ain't a pretty sight.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:27:38 AM
Many people don't know that in Nietzsche's first draft, the novel was entitled Thus Spake Macushla.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:28:41 AM
I need to stand up for a bit, macushla's sore.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:28:51 AM
I can keep going....
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:29:10 AM
...but I won't.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:29:22 AM
I know you must be disappointed.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:36:02 AM
But if I did, you'd have the answer to "who's got the pain?" 

You.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 03:46:34 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 03:49:40 AM
Against my will, I must step out for a chest x-ray this morning, all part of this pre-surgery clearance for next week's biopsy.  It's a trek to Columbus Circle, and I will be happy to get it over with.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 03:50:42 AM
My stimulus payment landed in my account this morning, so that's nice.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:50:42 AM
They sure are making you jump through an awful lot of hoops, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 03:51:22 AM
They sure are making you jump through an awful lot of hoops, DR elmore3003.

I suspect this biopsy will be more unpleasant than I would like.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 04:04:12 AM
BK, I'm not sure when the New Year's Eve Fledermaus galas began, but it started when opera houses began performing the work.  The Met began scheduling Fledermaus around 1952, and it became standard practice that their New Year's Eve production would be the lightest piece in that year's schedule, and wouldn't it be fun to have a surprise guest show up to do something at Prince Orlofsky's party?  So, a diva or ensemble of Met stars would show up to sing an aria on an ensemble like the quartet from Rigoletto.  There's a Royal Opera video of Fledermaus with Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, and Pavarotti showing up to make a guest appearance.

When Decca recorded that Gala Fledermaus, the company was using the tradition to showcase some of their roster in unexpected numbers.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:05:07 AM
Fun tradition.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:07:47 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Duluth, MN's iconic aerial lift bridge:
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 04:09:25 AM
Lenox Hill Radiology opens at 9:00, so I want to get there as close as possible to that time.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:10:54 AM
I'm bringing these to my next potluck. Do you think they'll sell?
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:13:02 AM
If Stella had her way, she'd be going with you, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:19:37 AM
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, everyone!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Michael on March 17, 2021, 05:05:45 AM
Good morning to all.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 05:16:21 AM
Faith 'n' begorrah! Wishing everyone
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 05:17:44 AM
Today is also St Gertrude's day, the patron saint of cats and gardeners.  Annabelle and Thatch have crossed the street to Holy Trinity to light a candle for her.  I don't trust Stella with matches, so she's staying home.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 05:36:51 AM
Last night I watched the first two acts of a production of Carmen staged at the Opéra-Comique, where it began in 1874. I believe, although I can finds no info in the set, that the presentation of the score is what was heard on the very first opening night.  So there are bits of music I've never heard before, including the number for Morales and soldiers after the opening chorus, a longer intro to the cigarette girls' entrance, all of the original spoken dialogue, and more.  The cast is young, attractive, and good - not spectacular - and I felt the Carmen and Jose were cast more for looks and acting ability over their vocal splendors.  I'll watch the last two acts tonight.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 05:37:06 AM
I have to step out now.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 05:59:26 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 05:59:38 AM
Onward
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 05:59:54 AM
Two!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 06:00:39 AM
Okay, who’s Irish and who just fakes it every year?
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 06:31:16 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 06:37:03 AM
Okay, who’s Irish and who just fakes it every year?

I’m not, and I don’t fake it. I just eat the fake dinner, my love for which is quite real.

Five pounds of corned beef are simmering as we speak. The cabbage, carrots, potatoes, soda bread, Irish butter, and Smithwicks Red Ale are standing by.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 06:38:25 AM
Smithwicks for breakfast. Has a ring to it, like April in Paris.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 06:39:39 AM
I hate the time change. It’s like I lose an hour of sleep every night.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 06:42:06 AM
Exactly! This is a tough one.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 17, 2021, 07:01:06 AM
Vibes for DR ELMORE.

Congrats to MR BK on 61% and to DR GEORGE on his investment.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 17, 2021, 07:01:22 AM
It seems like Thursday but it is only Wednesday.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 17, 2021, 07:02:13 AM
DR JANE - no I don't think Barnum was happy to see me.....yesterday OR today.  He has not adjusted to the time change and is NOT having new seed and water at 7 a.m......too early!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 07:02:40 AM
My bank account is officially stimulated.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:18:57 AM
I am part Irish on my mother's side.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:19:14 AM
Your repast sounds splendid, indeed, DR ChasSmith.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:19:33 AM
I had potatoes for breakfast.  Does that count?
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:21:21 AM
Hmmm....    DR John G. and I have choices to make.  I am going to have to re-read Simply.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:25:10 AM
Hmmm....    DR John G. and I have choices to make.  I am going to have to re-read Simply.

Front runner is:
When you’re looking for love, that’s just how it goes.
OR
That’s just how it goes.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:32:37 AM
James Levine has died.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:39:31 AM
I didn’t know he was from Cincinnati.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 07:41:13 AM
Okay, who’s Irish and who just fakes it every year?

I’m not, and I don’t fake it. I just eat the fake dinner, my love for which is quite real.

Five pounds of corned beef are simmering as we speak. The cabbage, carrots, potatoes, soda bread, Irish butter, and Smithwicks Red Ale are standing by.

It's a long walk, so I may be late!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 07:42:22 AM
I am home.  The entire adventure took me about 90 minutes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 07:43:46 AM
I am Irish and Scottish on my dad's family side, and English and German on my mother's.  I identify as Irish, and I felt so much at home in my three Dublin visits.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:47:38 AM
Glad you are home safe, DR elmore3003.

And glad that you got to go to Ireland.  What happy memories!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:49:01 AM
Don't you wonder what the kitties get up to when you're not there to supervise?
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:54:59 AM
I’m about a quarter each of Irish, Scottish, German and Russian. I do have plenty of scotch in me at times. Or Irish in liquid form.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 08:01:15 AM
James Levine has died.

Stunned.

Not that I hadn’t been wondering how long before it would happen, what with the multitude of health issues and lack of mobility in recent years, certainly the scandals, and the loss of his brother who was probably more a lifeline than we even knew.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 08:05:06 AM
James Levine has died.

Stunned.

Not that I hadn’t been wondering how long before it would happen, what with the multitude of health issues and lack of mobility in recent years, certainly the scandals, and the loss of his brother who was probably more a lifeline than we even knew.
Exactly. He was the face of the Met to me for decades.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 08:05:28 AM
So it was Palm Springs he’d moved to. I’d heard California, and for some reason I pictured him gravitating more to the north than the south.

And they held the announcement for eight days?? His people were always very controlling with the press, but wow. That’s certainly curious.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 08:11:11 AM
Don't you wonder what the kitties get up to when you're not there to supervise?

No, I don't. it's bad enough when I'm home!

Just now, the TV and everything on one side of my apartment went out because Stella and Thatch are romping and they juggled loose the plug to the power cable holding all the appliances.  When they built this apartment in the 1960s, the morons in charge determined a renter could live is a place with only 4-6 wall sockets around.

I just tell them now when I leave that I do not want to come home and find the police here.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 08:14:25 AM
James Levine has died.

Stunned.

Not that I hadn’t been wondering how long before it would happen, what with the multitude of health issues and lack of mobility in recent years, certainly the scandals, and the loss of his brother who was probably more a lifeline than we even knew.

Given his demons, he was a wonderful musician,  I'm willing to bet the Met debacle and his mental health after it may have precipitated his death
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 08:21:51 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 08:22:01 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 08:22:07 AM
Page 3!
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 08:23:30 AM
I'm mostly Irish, along with German and English. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 08:26:01 AM
James Levine has died.

Stunned.

Not that I hadn’t been wondering how long before it would happen, what with the multitude of health issues and lack of mobility in recent years, certainly the scandals, and the loss of his brother who was probably more a lifeline than we even knew.

Given his demons, he was a wonderful musician,  I'm willing to bet the Met debacle and his mental health after it may have precipitated his death

Totally agree.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:43:16 AM
I'm bringing these to my next potluck. Do you think they'll sell?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6440.0;attach=11536)

:o
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:43:27 AM
:))
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:43:44 AM
Okay, who’s Irish and who just fakes it every year?

I'm genuinely one-quarter Irish! :D
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:44:20 AM
Vibes for DR ELMORE.

Congrats to MR BK on 61% and to DR GEORGE on his investment.

Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:44:48 AM
My bank account is officially stimulated.

Congrats, ChasSmith!
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 09:45:22 AM
James Levine has died.

I just read that.
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Post by: Matthew on March 17, 2021, 09:46:53 AM
Good Morning, Happy St Patrick's Day.  It's Wednesday, "catch-up" day and I'm off to the Target for stuff.  Later on I have an eye check-up appointment, and then a rehearsal at 4:00pm.  There's a corned beef that needs to be cooked and laundry that needs to be done.  Yeah - definitely a "catch-up" day!
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:12:05 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Duluth, MN's iconic aerial lift bridge:


It is pretty.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:12:54 AM
I hate the time change. It’s like I lose an hour of sleep every night.

Yup.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:14:40 AM
DR JANE - no I don't think Barnum was happy to see me.....yesterday OR today.  He has not adjusted to the time change and is NOT having new seed and water at 7 a.m......too early!

Have you considered leaving him alone and just waking him and 8:00 and doing everything an hour later?
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:17:17 AM
Even though we have been vaccinated we have decided to avoided restaurants until we travel to Chicago.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 10:43:14 AM
James Levine has died.

Stunned.

Not that I hadn’t been wondering how long before it would happen, what with the multitude of health issues and lack of mobility in recent years, certainly the scandals, and the loss of his brother who was probably more a lifeline than we even knew.

Given his demons, he was a wonderful musician,  I'm willing to bet the Met debacle and his mental health after it may have precipitated his death

Totally agree.

The demons appeared to have stopped the moment he picked up the baton and the music started. He always seemed to be one with the music. And he was fun to watch.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 10:44:59 AM
I'm mostly Irish, along with German and English. 

With the name Kevin, you know, I wasn’t too sure about that.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 11:01:28 AM
I find that chewing gum makes me sick and nauseated.  I have been looking for the original Cinnamon Dentyne Gum hoping it would be ok to chew.  Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere and it seems to have been discontinued :(
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 11:08:47 AM
I'm mostly Irish, along with German and English. 

With the name Kevin, you know, I wasn’t too sure about that.









And my middle name is Patrick!    By the way, my grandmother had cousins named Griffin.
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Post by: KevinH on March 17, 2021, 11:18:44 AM
I see I still haven't gotten the hang of "quoting" properly.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 11:22:04 AM
Darn, I just called the office to find out when they are going to get special frames in for me to look at.  The doctor apologized profusely that she forgot to leave a message for the proper person to do this.  I can't see out of my completely scratched glasses that should have been changed last year  :-\
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 11:23:48 AM
I am exaggerating a little bit as I can see well enough to drive, walk, etc but not as well as most people.  Plus it hurts.
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Post by: Matthew on March 17, 2021, 11:28:13 AM
Darn, I just called the office to find out when they are going to get special frames in for me to look at.  The doctor apologized profusely that she forgot to leave a message for the proper person to do this.  I can't see out of my completely scratched glasses that should have been changed last year  :-\

My appointment today is to get my eyes checked and update my prescription so I can order glasses online. - which are much cheaper than Kaiser offers.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 11:30:31 AM
I'm mostly Irish, along with German and English. 

With the name Kevin, you know, I wasn’t too sure about that.









And my middle name is Patrick!    By the way, my grandmother had cousins named Griffin.

The poorer relations, I’m sure. 😀
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 11:35:45 AM
Darn, I just called the office to find out when they are going to get special frames in for me to look at.  The doctor apologized profusely that she forgot to leave a message for the proper person to do this.  I can't see out of my completely scratched glasses that should have been changed last year  :-\

My appointment today is to get my eyes checked and update my prescription so I can order glasses online. - which are much cheaper than Kaiser offers.

I can't order them online or I would.  It is difficult enough in person to get it right.
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Post by: Matthew on March 17, 2021, 11:49:08 AM
Darn, I just called the office to find out when they are going to get special frames in for me to look at.  The doctor apologized profusely that she forgot to leave a message for the proper person to do this.  I can't see out of my completely scratched glasses that should have been changed last year  :-\

My appointment today is to get my eyes checked and update my prescription so I can order glasses online. - which are much cheaper than Kaiser offers.

I can't order them online or I would.  It is difficult enough in person to get it right.

This will be my first time trying this out.  We'll see how it goes
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 11:55:47 AM
We all had our nap, and it's time to feed the babies.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 12:02:24 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 12:03:17 PM
We're either at 62% or 63% , as the home page certainly hasn't updated - we had four contributions. Anyway, today starts week two.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 12:04:57 PM
Onward
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 12:05:08 PM
Four!
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 12:17:35 PM
I'm mostly Irish, along with German and English. 

With the name Kevin, you know, I wasn’t too sure about that.






And my middle name is Patrick!    By the way, my grandmother had cousins named Griffin.

What a coinkydink!  My middle name is Patrick, too!  (Kevin, I hope you don't mind that I fixed the placement of your quote. :) )
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 12:39:04 PM
We're either at 62% or 63% , as the home page certainly hasn't updated - we had four contributions. Anyway, today starts week two.

I see 62%.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 01:01:29 PM
Pretty much.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 01:05:13 PM
The feel-good animal and animal lover story of the day.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/03/17/dog-bowtie-shelter/
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 01:05:56 PM
I love the photos with it. (If any can’t access WaPo, let me know.)
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 17, 2021, 02:10:50 PM
I am not sure that I can be that accommodating to Barnum, DR JANE......he may just have to deal with it.
Title: Re: DISCOVERING 61% AND DISCOVERING DIE FLEDERMAUS
Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 02:18:58 PM
Was listening to Sandy Bainum’s Simply album earlier. My feet did not understand why they couldn’t fox trot.

I really need to get back on a dance floor.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 02:19:24 PM
The feel-good animal and animal lover story of the day.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/03/17/dog-bowtie-shelter/

I wonder if he would make one for Thatch?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 17, 2021, 02:34:08 PM
Irish kitty!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuk1bc8iTM
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 02:35:03 PM
The feel-good animal and animal lover story of the day.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/03/17/dog-bowtie-shelter/

I wonder if he would make one for Thatch?

His site, sirdariusbrown.com, tells you how to order. But it may only for be for animals in need of adoption. But check it out.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 02:38:08 PM
Irish kitty!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuk1bc8iTM

Erin go meow!
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 02:39:14 PM
Love the links from DRs John G. and elmore3003!
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 02:40:22 PM
I see dead people 62%.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 02:40:59 PM
Math is hard.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 02:43:13 PM
Irish kitty!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuk1bc8iTM

So cute!! ;D
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 02:50:07 PM
A local theater is staging a Cole Porter revue in an outdoor charity bar (called Cherrity Bar)/dining area with socially distanced tables. $25 for tix. You get a drink and an appetizer, plus $15 goes to the theater. I bought a ticket.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:08:34 PM
I am attending an online lecture/demo tonight on the music of Claude Debussy.   Or is that O'Debussy?
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:15:07 PM
Green beer may be involved.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:15:18 PM
But I don't drink beer.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 03:15:37 PM
Gratuitous Post #110.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 03:54:39 PM
A local theater is staging a Cole Porter revue in an outdoor charity bar (called Cherrity Bar)/dining area with socially distanced tables. $25 for tix. You get a drink and an appetizer, plus $15 goes to the theater. I bought a ticket.

Sounds like fun!  Enjoy, John!
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 04:33:56 PM
Making an Irish broccoli soup for dinner. And, yes, the immersion blender is going to make an appearance before it’s over.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:52:59 PM
If you can find it!      8)
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:53:31 PM
The Cole Porter event sounds great.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:56:00 PM
We celebrated Saint Patrick's Day by ordering Middle Eastern fare.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 04:57:25 PM
Sickened and angered by the violent hatred out of Atlanta today. But it could be anywhere.

The hounds have been released and aren't going back in the bottle anytime soon.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 04:57:32 PM
Darn, I just called the office to find out when they are going to get special frames in for me to look at.  The doctor apologized profusely that she forgot to leave a message for the proper person to do this.  I can't see out of my completely scratched glasses that should have been changed last year  :-\

My appointment today is to get my eyes checked and update my prescription so I can order glasses online. - which are much cheaper than Kaiser offers.

I can't order them online or I would.  It is difficult enough in person to get it right.

This will be my first time trying this out.  We'll see how it goes

Good luck.  I know people have done it and been pleased with the results.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 04:58:41 PM
Pretty much.

I find cats much, much easier to pick up then small dogs.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 04:59:09 PM
I am not sure that I can be that accommodating to Barnum, DR JANE......he may just have to deal with it.

;D
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 04:59:20 PM
The home page says 62%. The contributions page says:

$4,720 USD
Raised of $7,500 Goal
63% Funded
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 04:59:51 PM
Math is hard.

;D
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 05:00:23 PM
Went to Gelson's and got a half-rack of ribs, very small this time, but good and only about 250 calories. And a Caesar salad for some greens. Ate all that up and it was very good and that's it for today.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 05:00:34 PM
Sickened and angered by the violent hatred out of Atlanta today. But it could be anywhere.

The hounds have been released and aren't going back in the bottle anytime soon.

:(
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 05:00:45 PM
Been writing the commentary and am almost through, thankfully.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 06:16:19 PM
64%!! :D
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 06:22:00 PM
65% and that's on the home page now! So, not a bad day and we're only 100 bucks from crossing the 5K line, which is important. And still three full weeks to go.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 06:23:36 PM
Even if we can do just three percent a day we'd reach our goal in two weeks, but I'm really hoping it happens before that so we can go into stretch mode and cover fees and maybe make enough to add the commentary tracks.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 06:28:19 PM
65% and that's on the home page now! So, not a bad day and we're only 100 bucks from crossing the 5K line, which is important. And still three full weeks to go.

Quote
$5,000 USD 73 backers
66% of $7,500
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 17, 2021, 07:04:25 PM
It just passed two-thirds:

$5,030  -  67%
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:14:28 PM
Coll beans.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:15:57 PM
Starting to watch a documentary on John Lewis called Good Trouble. Powerful.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:23:08 PM

  Today is also St Gertrude's day, the patron saint of cats and gardeners.
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:25:11 PM
Many people don't know that in Sondheim's first draft, the song from Anyone Can Whistle was "Me and My Cats."
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:30:29 PM
Seen on a nearby underpass:
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Post by: singdaw on March 17, 2021, 07:30:48 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 07:39:36 PM
Seen on a nearby underpass:

I love it.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 08:34:54 PM
67%!!! That's what I'M talkin' about - over 5K now and inching our way to 70%.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 08:36:43 PM
Congratulations on passing the 2/3 mark.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 08:38:46 PM
Had a long talk with my sister. Mom isn’t doing so hot. Her blood pressure is low, and she’s getting dizzy before falling. She has a new medication but it hasn’t had any effect yet.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 08:40:10 PM
She’s starting to use her walker around the house—when she wants to. But she needs to use it more.
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Post by: John G. on March 17, 2021, 08:40:24 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 09:59:48 PM
Had to put gas in the motor car - $65, which did not fill the tank - could have taken another three gallons, which would have put that tally at $77, and anyone who doesn't think that's madness should think again. And at nine-thirty the station was full. I also made another Gelson's stop to get tuna for tomorrow's food.
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Post by: bk on March 17, 2021, 10:00:08 PM
I got a jar of dill pickles, too - zero calories for those babies.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:01:31 PM
Had to put gas in the motor car - $65, which did not fill the tank - could have taken another three gallons, which would have put that tally at $77, and anyone who doesn't think that's madness should think again. And at nine-thirty the station was full. I also made another Gelson's stop to get tuna for tomorrow's food.

 :o
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:05:19 PM
Since only having one car I never need to fill the tank.  I haven't paid for it since covid and don't have a clue how much a tank of gas costs.
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:06:05 PM
Funny, until now I didn't realize how strange that is ;D
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Post by: Jane on March 17, 2021, 10:08:30 PM
DR John I hope your mother will be ok and the doctor can get her blood pressure back up to normal.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 11:22:07 PM
Had to put gas in the motor car - $65, which did not fill the tank - could have taken another three gallons, which would have put that tally at $77, and anyone who doesn't think that's madness should think again. And at nine-thirty the station was full. I also made another Gelson's stop to get tuna for tomorrow's food.

My goodness!  How big is your gas tank??
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 11:22:42 PM
DR John I hope your mother will be ok and the doctor can get her blood pressure back up to normal.

~~~Super Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 11:39:26 PM
 
six!!!
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Post by: TCB on March 17, 2021, 11:51:15 PM
I guess I fell asleep watching TV.
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Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 11:55:54 PM
I guess I fell asleep watching TV.

You do what'cha gotta do. 8)
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2021, 12:16:08 AM
Car holds eighteen gallons. 65 bought fifteen.