Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 06, 2021, 12:02:04 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were next to normal, and now it is time for you to post until the next to normal cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: GLEAN!
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Was the website down for a while?? I kept getting some kind of an error and wasn't able to log on, at all! Fortunately, it's back up. :)
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Today at 11:00 a.m., I hope to be up to watch The Show Must Go On! Live | Live Concert | The Shows Must Go On! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3FoYTqVL8) Here's the description from the YouTube channel:
THE SHOW MUST GO ON! - LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATRE will be broadcast live from the West End on Sunday 6th June at 7pm BST! (2pm ET / 11am PT)
The LIVE broadcast follows an incredible year for The Theatre Support fund+, raising over £900,000 for theatre charities from their renowned ’The Show Must Go On!’ campaign.
Presented by Theatre Support Fund+, The Shows Must Go On! and National Theatre Live, the world’s most iconic musicals return to the West End stage with a stunning concert performance that audiences can watch from the comfort of their homes for free.
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I don't know if it's going to be available after the original broadcast, or if it's going to be deleted once it's done, so I want to be up to watch it. HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huD_hrj6QCc) is the announcement video.
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After that, I'll go to my mom's for our regular-ish weekly family dinner. My friend David was planning on coming down from Seattle for the day, but he can't now, so we'll get together in a couple of weeks. So, I'll just come home afterward.
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But now...to bed.
Have a good day, all!
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Good morning, friends.
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I don't know if it's going to be available after the original broadcast, or if it's going to be deleted once it's done, so I want to be up to watch it. HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huD_hrj6QCc) is the announcement video.
Thanks for the info, DR George. According to that promo video, the show will be available for viewing for 7 days, for free.
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Nice headshot, bk. I like all of the ones you've shown us so far.
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Good morning, all!
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I seem to have survived last night's panic attack, and I am now in a much better frame of mind. U keft arm still aches, but I'kk see how it's doing when I actually need to start using it.
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Last night we watched the second of two Premiere Opera bootlegs of Händel's wonderful opera Acis and Galatea, which is based on a story from Ovid's Metamorphosis. Acis was a shepherd loved by the water nymph Galatea, who was in turn the object of obsession by the Cyclops Polyphemus, the one-eyed cannibalistic giant later blinded by Ulysses on his return from Troy. In a fit of jealousy, Polyphemus murdered Acis, and Galatea transformed him into a fountain to keep him forever close to her.
The text Handel set was written by John Gay, who wrote The Beggar's Opera it, and it has the same sort of tongue in cheek approach to Ovid's story. Acis' death and the ending are tragic, but the story dances through Act One with glorious numbers, and Polyphemus' first appearance in Act Two is a rather comic number, "Oh ruddier than the cherry," with piccolo recorders chirping away. I cannot praise this work highly enough.
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So in the past two days I've watched two productions from Aix-en-Provence (2011) and Lithuania (2018). Both have good playing from the band. The Lithuanian production sounds as if the orchestra microphone was placed under the bassoon, and both have some good singers. The Lithuanian production uses countertenors instead of tenors for the secondary roles of Corydon and Damon. One countertenor is bad enough but two is a calamity. The tenor singing Acis is okay and his English is good, but the singing star of the production is Ilona Pliavgo as Galatea. She's quite lovely, her English is good, and her coloratura and ornamentation vwet focused.
Sadly, the production is ridiculous and unemotional.
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The Aix-en-Provence production has very good singers, and the two leads, handsome Canadian Pascal Charbonneau, and American soprano Joelle Harvey, look great and sings beautifully. The DVD is taken from a broadcast, but it's missing the last half of Act One. Sadly, the direction, along with the designs by the same moron, is deplorable. The singers are forced to gyrate, contort, "dance," through all their music, and they look ridiculous, as though possessed by convulsions.
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One countertenor is bad enough but two is a calamity.
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:)
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Twenty years ago, New York City Opera produced the opera, directed by Mark Lamos, set on a beach - could be the Hamptons - with the chorus in summer frocks. It was charming, funny, pastoral, and ultimately quite moving. I went into the theatre thinking WTF and came out thinking it was pretty close to perfection.
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I have found a way for keto folks to eat pizza, guilt-free. Just use a woven bacon crust.
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So, if anyone's interested in hearing this lovely work, my favorite recording remains one John Eliot Gardiner's recording with Norma Burrows and Anthony Rolfe Johnson. Neville Marriner's recording with Jill Gomez and Robert Tear was recorded around the same time. It's good and it's now on a budget label.
John Butt recorded it recently, and it's very good recording as well.
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After Händel's death, Mozart and Mendelssohn revised the work to make it more contemporary. There are now several recordings of Mozart's edition, some in the German text Mozart used and some in the original English. There is also a relatively new recording of Felix Mendelssohn's edition as well.
There is only one DVD and it's from the Royal Opera's misguided attempt to blend ballet and opera. The singers are good but the production is nearly as ridiculous as the contortion production I watched last night. Avoid this mess like the plague.
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Always love your opera and ballet posts, DR elmore3003.
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Got in my walk before it gets unbearable.
Now to grab a quick breakfast and shower, then off to a fitting church the sauna.
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10:00 and it's already too hot and humid. The Amazon Fresh delivery sneaked in and left four cartons at my door without alerting me. I'm glad I got an email telling me it was delivered.
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Always love your opera and ballet posts, DR elmore3003.
Well, thank you, DR singdaw. I remain amazed at the incompetence or stupidity of some of these "directors" and wonder why the hell they ever get hired.
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Yes DR ELMORE thanks for the specific recommendations and anti-recommendations.....most excellent information.
And SUPER VIBES for you and the kitties.
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The new head shots of MR BK are most excellent as well.
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Is it Wednesday?
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Happy Sunday to one and all! There's a brand new Broadway Radio Show now up for your listening pleasure. This time I am chatting with professor Dominic McHugh about his new book The Big Parade: Meredith Willson's Musicals from The Music Man to 1491. It's a wonderful read for anyone interested in the mechanics of how a Broadway musical is created as well as for fans of the works of Willson. Give the show a listen!!!
http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
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No theatre for TWO whole days.
Last night one little boy of about seven was so amused at my portrayal, he began laughing and laughing and eventually almost fell out of his seat..... So I walked over in his direction for my last line....as is said - if you're going to milk it, you may as well get both hands on the udder.
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One week from today is the FIRST session of auditions for the 2021 Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
I am happy to hear from some folks that they are attending and horrified to hear from others that they are attending....and right now I need JOSEPH to walk through the door - but the theatre gods provide.
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Page Two!
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To my utter delight, I just found this video of my Dublin friend Dean Power, who was the juvenile on my recording of Victor Herbert's Eileen, performing this section of Händel's Messiah.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QjqwYMw868
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Good morning, all.
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Always love your opera and ballet posts, DR elmore3003.
Well, thank you, DR singdaw. I remain amazed at the incompetence or stupidity of some of these "directors" and wonder why the hell they ever get hired.
Seriously, DR Elmore, one of the many books you should write is your own recommendations (both for and against) of recordings and videos. I am continually amazed -- and greatly humbled -- at the breadth of your knowledge.
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Yes, that last headshot is great. As were the others, but this one really is a keeper.
I'd crop a little of the empty space off the sides, which would also bring it into standard portrait orientation. But you don't need my two cents. You and she are the experts.
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Back from church. I didn't melt.
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Dean Power is very talented. Thanks for sharing that, DR elmore3003.
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I'm up, I'm up - bad allergy attack last night, so only about five hours of sleep. I'll go to the Zoom thing now, then back to bed for me.
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ChasSmith, I have a cropped version of today's photo but I also kind of liked this shape.
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Dean Power is very talented. Thanks for sharing that, DR elmore3003.
When I was casting Eileen, I was doing all the work here on Google, YouTube, and mp3 submissions from my Dublin production team. I Googled Dean's name and found video clips of a production of Acis and Galatea in which he played Acis. It was his singing of "Love in her eyes sitrs playing" that got him the job. He's a very talented boy.
http://www.opera.ie/productions/archive/acis-galatea-2009
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I don't know if it's going to be available after the original broadcast, or if it's going to be deleted once it's done, so I want to be up to watch it. HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huD_hrj6QCc) is the announcement video.
Thanks for the info, DR George. According to that promo video, the show will be available for viewing for 7 days, for free.
Whew! Obviously, I wasn't paying attention to that detail. ::)
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The streaming has started!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3FoYTqVL8
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(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6521.0;attach=12207)
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No theatre for TWO whole days.
Last night one little boy of about seven was so amused at my portrayal, he began laughing and laughing and eventually almost fell out of his seat..... So I walked over in his direction for my last line....as is said - if you're going to milk it, you may as well get both hands on the udder.
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A friend of mine posted this on FB:
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A friend of mine posted this on FB:
LOL!
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True, that.
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;D
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A lull.
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Donald Trump was not born in 1948 nor was Mitch McConnell as far as I know - otherwise, spot on.
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I'm up again. I guess I got another two hours of sleep but it sure doesn't feel like it.
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Good evening
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First if all hugs and prayers and vibes for Elmore
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This morning I picked up a friend from Newark airport
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He arranged for a AIrBnb in Brooklyn
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But when he called the guy , the owner thought he was coming tomorrow
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They straightened it out and it turns out the reservation was from today so the owner apologized profusely and asked if he mind checking in in a couple of hours to give the owner time to change sheets and towels and vacuum etc
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So my friend and I instead of heading over the Williamsburg bridge found street parking and went for a stroll through the east village
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Which was the last place we saw each other March 2020
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It was hot, in the low 90’s , but gloriously sunny
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We found to a tiny little vegan scezuchan place for lunch
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I had the best steamed vegetable dumplings I’ve ever had
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It’s described as “ Cozy, wood-accented eatery serving up plant-based Chinese Szechuan plates in a casual setting.”
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I also had something called a Thai iced tea
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I have no idea what was in it but it was delicious
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Then we strolled over to Van Lewens for dessert
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Excellent caramel almond praline vegan ice cream
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What a wonderful unexpected afternoon DR VIXMOM.
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Had California Chicken Cafe for food, listened to some music, had a telephonic call and will be having another, and I suppose I'll watch something.
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Well....on my way to the theater yesterday afternoon.....I will just say that I stumbled on the aftermath of an accident....my guess is that it had happened five minutes before or so.
I was the third car stopped.....the man in the first car was out putting out a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher. The metal and fiberglass debris from a motorcycle was all over the road.....and a woman sat stunned in a Jeep Wagoneer nearby.
I asked the man if anyone had been called and he replied that the police and rescue were on the way....and shook his head and pointed a bit beyond where we stood....
And there was the former occupant of the motorcycle.....his right arm was behind him, I hope.....but he had no face. It was a terrible sight that I hope never to see the likes of again.
Traffic started moving again in a few minutes....and while the first guy stayed behind....I went on. Since I didn't witness the accident, I didn't think I could add anything to the narrative.....I drove on..... But it was a long drive.....
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How horrifying, DR Jrand70.
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I don't know if that victim was wearing a helmet, but every time I see a motorcyclist NOT wearing one, I have to shake my head.
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Another lull.
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It is a Sunday of lulls.
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Like a flock of gulls.
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Only different.
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Good night, friends.
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Which was the last place we saw each other March 2020
Nice.
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OMG Jrand, so horrible and sad. Sending hugs.
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Bruce, great photo in the notes 🧡
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Today's drive from Kalispell to Butte was incredibly beautiful.
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A snow topped mountain range.
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Several lakes and creeks.
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Big Montana sky
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A not too traveled two lane highway past miles of open land and scenery.
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Butte is a town of wonderful buildings on the registry of historic buildings.
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Oh, my goodness, Jrand. That's terrible. :(
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We are staying in one, a mansion that offers tours and rooms to stay in. We arrived just in time for the first tour. We then signed in and put out luggage in the closet of our room before the next tour.
Then we headed out to find a restaurant for dinner followed by a walk around the old town.
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Good evening, all.
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Four!
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It’s been an eventful day.
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We made it to Rockport with two lunch stops on the way. The first was at a place called Polak’s Sawsage Farm.
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Can you farm sausage or sawsage?
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The second, The Fisherman’s Daughter, was a palace to fried seafood. I had a fried shrimp po’boy. Wasn’t very Cajun in terms of the bread or toppings, but the fried shrimp were nigh perfect.
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We got to the place where we’re staying about an hour early, but the unit had just been cleaned, so they let us in.
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We’re right on the water, so the view is nice. There’s a long pier that we walked out tonight. Once you get halfway, one side of the rails was missing, probably a victim of some hurricane.
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Wow! All of a sudden, there is a torrential downpour! It's been kind of raining for most of the day, but this happened instantly and is a LOT of rain! :o
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But armed with metal cups full of cocktails, we braved it to the end. The wind was strong and it felt great. Plus, there were several fishers along the way.
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We’ve had nothing but rain the last few weeks in San Antonio. This week, while I am gone, is supposed to be dry.
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Gratuitous post No. 100!
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George, I think you’re going to have to carry on.
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I’m fading.
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Good night, all.
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Good night, John.
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When I was leaving my mom's house, I took a few pictures of some of her flowers. Here's one:
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And here's the only other picture that turned out:
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Just had to share. :)
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Finished with my viewing.
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Oh, no! It's raining again!
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Jack how horrendous, I am so sorry for everyone involved
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Unfortunately I haven’t had an opportunity to read yet
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I had t expected 5o be out all day, the traffic home was bumper to bumper and it took 2 hours to get home from Brooklyn
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It’s only about 40 miles
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Even so it normally takes an hour or so
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But more than two is ridiculous
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When I git home I had grocery shopping to do
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And laundering
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Also,while I was driving to Newark this morning I heard what sounded like gravel bouncing off my car roof
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I discovered the the roof molding on one side and ripped loose and was whipping the top of the car
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So I temporarily repaired it with duct tap,e to avoid leaks
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Page 5
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Vixdad was getting hungry so I headed into the kitchen to cook
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But he decided he would rather go to IHOP
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Since he hadn’t left the house all day
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So we did
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The we watched a couple more episodes of Sweet tooth
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Is anyone else watching this on Netflix?
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I discovered the the roof molding on one side and ripped loose and was whipping the top of the car
Yikes! :o
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Then I fell asleep
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But I woke up again
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So I temporarily repaired it with duct tap,e to avoid leaks
You do what'cha gotta do!
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But I really must get back to sleep
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Oh, my back is much better
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I have a little-ish hole in my windshield at the top and I filled it with some hot glue! It keeps the water from coming in. ;)
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All thos patented HHW vibes must be working
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Oh, my back is much better
Great news, Vixmom!
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Hugs for Elmore
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And that's a great new avatar!
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Hugs for Jack
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Hugs for TCB
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Good night
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Good night, Vixmom.
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So, tonight, the Kennedy Center Honors were on.
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I set my DVR to record them before I left for my mom's.
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However, my DVR was recording another program at the time that I left, which normally is not a problem.
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HOWEVER, I left my DVR on the CBS channel that I wanted to record.
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And for some STUPID reason when you do that, the DAMN DVR doesn't record the program! :o
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WTF??
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I mean, I did know that, but I forgot that little bit of tid, so when I checked my DVR to make sure that it was recording, I saw that it was on CBS and NOT recording and it was about half way through the program!
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It's Page Six.
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My DVR had about 50 minutes in the buffer, so I was able to hit the record button and only miss the first 10 minutes, but still, why does it do that?
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Hopefully, it'll be on YouTube at some point.
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Whew! It's on CBS's website here (if anyone else is interested):
https://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors/video/mCNPIEyzLXEOdScodvBI8_vd4cc6HWTN/the-43rd-annual-kennedy-center-honors/
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I don't know how long it'll but up, though.