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Title: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 12:04:53 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a notes pandemic, and now it is time for you to post until the pandemic cows come home.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 12:05:43 AM
And the word of the day is: CURTAL!
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:34:39 AM
Topic of the Day:  No.  I don't get unabashedly angry at anything.
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:34:58 AM
And now, I'm off to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:19:19 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:20:12 AM
It's raining this morning, and I am worried I will have trouble catching a taxi to my appointment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:21:22 AM
I did sleep well, for the most part.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
When I got out of bed, the cats were batting something around the floor. I thought it was a toy at first, but it was a dead baby mouse. There hasn't been a mouse in this apartment since they came in with my new fridge and stove in 2012, and it took a lot of time to get rid of them.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:27:21 AM
Ann and Jen have mice on the fifth floor, but I thought mice would smell the cats and stay out.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 03:58:37 AM
The cat tree has become Thatch's new hangout. Whenever I can't find him, he's usually sleeping inside this little hut these days.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 05:07:13 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 05:10:33 AM
Well, guess who just had a gastrointestinal attack and had to cancel his appointment! Damn.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 05:11:36 AM
It would be easier if I knew how to pronounce Dermksian, this doctor's last name.
https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/orthopaedic-surgery/dr-jeffrey-vahe-dermksian-md-11357439
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 05:16:40 AM
Oy!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 05:20:54 AM
The only thing I'm doing today - and tomorrow - is staying the hell inside, except for my somewhat monthly dinner meeting with my director friend which is this evening. This place has comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and while it will be very warm, it might be nice to sit outside which by then will be on the shady side of their building. We'll see.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 05:30:29 AM
I called to change my appointment, and I got a message telloing me they were open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Did I get the appointment date wrong? I left a message saying I was quite puzzled.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 05:46:27 AM
I just got an email telling me my appointment today has been canceled, so they got my message. I'll have to call tomorrow and reschedule.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 05:59:48 AM
Congrats to DR JANE on her millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 06:00:26 AM
Yes again today we have a heat advisory.....so I am doing some laundry this morning so I will be finished with the dryer by 10 a.m.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 06:00:53 AM
I like The Donna Reed Show but I HATE the theme song....it's such a big nothing!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 06:02:50 AM
I need to research cable modems and routers. We've decided to quit paying the monthly charge to use Comcast's and invest in something of better quality that will give stronger reception throughout the house. I just wish I knew someone who's an expert at this stuff who could shortcut this.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 06:04:37 AM
TOD:

I think I mentioned my experience at WalMart at the beginning summer.....

Many many years ago, my friends and I were attending a production of 42nd Street at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre....and it was about as expected.  I was talking to my friends and mentioned that the song "There's A Sunny Side To Every Situation" seemed to have been cut.

One of the young waitresses interrupted me and told me that NO songs had been cut from the production....it was complete.....  I said no, a song is missing.  She continued to argue with me - maybe it was the party line they were instructed to go by.  Finally I just said in my best BK Voice:  "When we did it in New York, there was another song."

She walked away.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 06:05:26 AM
Yes DR TCB - there was Mary....about my only hope at this point in my life.....
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 06:11:53 AM
We're under three (count 'em) heat advisories/watches/warnings.

It's supposed to be 90 by noon and 96 by 3 pm.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 06:12:08 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 06:13:04 AM
I wish I had words of wisdom, DR ChasSmith, but technology mostly confounds me.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 06:13:26 AM
Hope you feel better, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 06:13:37 AM
LOVE the photo of Thatch!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 06:15:16 AM
Hope you feel better, DR elmore3003.

Yes indeed. Lordy, there is nothing like a "G.I. day".
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: vixmom on August 12, 2021, 07:00:11 AM
Vibes for Elmore
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: vixmom on August 12, 2021, 07:04:08 AM
I had quite a temper when  I was younger.  I’m much more tolerant now
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Ginny on August 12, 2021, 07:34:20 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  The work continues on our basement.  They’re supposed to finish tomorrow, but Richard and I have our doubts.
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Post by: Ginny on August 12, 2021, 08:21:07 AM
So, I emailed the company that the basement people recommended for replacing our front porch.  Elizabeth’s response was:

“We’re complexly booked until November 2022.”

I’m sure she meant “completely,” but her version has great potential…
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 08:25:01 AM
I had a 90-minute lie down with Stella, and I am feeling much better. The Tizanidine I take whenever I step out for appointments makes me very drowsy.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 08:34:51 AM
I am complexly booked as well.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 08:35:08 AM
DR VIXMOM I hope you get some unemployment $$ before you get a job.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 08:36:18 AM
Kathryn from the box office says that we are refunding about 35 tickets a day....  And there a few out of county folks who show up to see the show - but they are most understanding when they find out that it's canceled.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 08:54:51 AM
DR Vixmom major vibes on the position that allows you to work from home!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 08:59:10 AM
Quote
Quote from: singdaw on August 11, 2021, 12:56:12 PM
The MN Governor today has announced that all state agency workers working outside the home will be required to show proof of vaccination to retain employment.

Good, I say, and about time.

From TCB:
Quote
And why are people protesting that?

Even more baffling is why people protest that they have to wear a mask to enter a hospital.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 09:00:14 AM
From TCB:

Quote
Especially with hospital workers.  If I am very ill from Co-vid, and have to go the hospital, I certainly want to know that the staff is vaccinated!

True.  And if I have to go into the hospital for something else I want to reduce my chances of the staff giving me covid.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 09:00:32 AM
Thanks for the vibes Tom.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 09:04:37 AM
Ann and Jen have mice on the fifth floor, but I thought mice would smell the cats and stay out.

Three cats and three dogs did not stop the mice from crossing the room during the day.

This was during our mouse invasion in Pennsylvania. 
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 09:05:03 AM
Sweet photo of Thatch.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 09:07:43 AM
It is supposed to reach 104 degrees today.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Ginny on August 12, 2021, 09:16:59 AM
I am complexly booked as well.

Aren’t we all, DR JRand, aren’t we all?
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 09:29:17 AM
I've had an interesting 30 minutes: my appointment with Dr Dermksian is now scheduled for Monday morning and I got an orchestration job.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:41:29 AM
Great new on both fronts, DR elmore3003!!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:43:29 AM
I get mad a lot at uncaring, unthinking, selfish people, but I never express it or act on it. Like I said yesterday, these days at the slightest provocation people are likely to pull out a gun and shoot you.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:44:22 AM
The perversion of the 2nd amendment has not been a force for good in this country.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:51:19 AM
In case I didn't make it clear, I am quite happy that the NRA declared bankruptcy.
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Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:53:12 AM
Now we have gun owners suing the State Fair here in MN to be able to bring guns into the fair.  High density, alcohol, and hot temperatures. A recipe for disaster. You won't find me anywhere near there if they win their lawsuit.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 09:57:47 AM
We have tickets for the immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Minneapolis in late September. I wonder if it will still even happen.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Ginny on August 12, 2021, 09:59:17 AM
I've had an interesting 30 minutes: my appointment with Dr Dermksian is now scheduled for Monday morning and I got an orchestration job.

So, now you’re complexly booked, too, DR Elmore!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 10:24:02 AM
LOL DR GINNY!
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Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
I got a notice that my copy of the Pennebaker Company documentary Blu Ray has shipped from Criterion.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 11:00:48 AM
I've had an interesting 30 minutes: my appointment with Dr Dermksian is now scheduled for Monday morning and I got an orchestration job.

His name is being set to music??
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 12:11:56 PM
I'm up, I'm up - six-and-a-half hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 12:13:23 PM
I don't mind irritation, but I do have a tipping and/or boiling point and I am, I'm afraid, very bad when that happens. I try not to be, would LIKE not to be, but yesterday was just too much, but the result of it wasn't worth it and was dangerous, so at my age I really need to just, as Liza said, shine it on.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:19:56 PM
When I got out of bed, the cats were batting something around the floor. I thought it was a toy at first, but it was a dead baby mouse. There hasn't been a mouse in this apartment since they came in with my new fridge and stove in 2012, and it took a lot of time to get rid of them.

:o
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:20:51 PM
The cat tree has become Thatch's new hangout. Whenever I can't find him, he's usually sleeping inside this little hut these days.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6588.0;attach=12599)

Great picture, Larry!
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:21:30 PM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:22:46 PM
Well, guess who just had a gastrointestinal attack and had to cancel his appointment! Damn.

Oh, no!! :(

~~~Feel Better SOON Vibes for Larry!!~~~
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:24:11 PM
TOD:

I think I mentioned my experience at WalMart at the beginning summer.....

Many many years ago, my friends and I were attending a production of 42nd Street at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre....and it was about as expected.  I was talking to my friends and mentioned that the song "There's A Sunny Side To Every Situation" seemed to have been cut.

One of the young waitresses interrupted me and told me that NO songs had been cut from the production....it was complete.....  I said no, a song is missing.  She continued to argue with me - maybe it was the party line they were instructed to go by.  Finally I just said in my best BK Voice:  "When we did it in New York, there was another song."

She walked away.

:))
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:25:23 PM
We're under three (count 'em) heat advisories/watches/warnings.

It's supposed to be 90 by noon and 96 by 3 pm.

It's 84°F right now on Tumwater, and is supposed to get up to a high of 97°!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:27:01 PM
Great new on both fronts, DR elmore3003!!

Ditto!!
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:28:34 PM
I got a notice that my copy of the Pennebaker Company documentary Blu Ray has shipped from Criterion.

I thought I had ordered it, but I can't find an e-mail or any info on Criterion's or Amazon's sites that I did. :-\ WTH??
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 12:28:55 PM
I MUST order it!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 12, 2021, 12:53:17 PM
I got a notice that my copy of the Pennebaker Company documentary Blu Ray has shipped from Criterion.

I thought I had ordered it, but I can't find an e-mail or any info on Criterion's or Amazon's sites that I did. :-\ WTH??

I thought I had ordered it, too, but I hadn't. I just ordered it. My goddaughter's mother is in the purple dress.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 01:48:16 PM
I got a notice that my copy of the Pennebaker Company documentary Blu Ray has shipped from Criterion.

I thought I had ordered it, but I can't find an e-mail or any info on Criterion's or Amazon's sites that I did. :-\ WTH??

I thought I had ordered it, too, but I hadn't. I just ordered it. My goddaughter's mother is in the purple dress.

Cool!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
I like the one in the light hat.

[a Sunday reference]
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Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 03:07:49 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 03:08:29 PM
 :)
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Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 03:17:36 PM
Funny pictures, Singdaw!! :))
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Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:29:10 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:33:48 PM
Today was intended as a quiet, relaxing day. The first irritant was the too-early call from a  telemarketer. A polite voice with an Indian accent who said he was calling from the orthopedic center. Had I let him continue I know he would have asked about the pain in my knees. My knees have no pain. In fact, they are one of the few areas of my body that do not. They assume that most people have arthritic knees and thus begins their sales pitch. I hung up. But it frosts me that people do this.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 04:34:30 PM
LOL DR singdaw.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 12, 2021, 04:34:53 PM
DR ELMORE did you ever throw a ping pong ball in the bath tub for the kitties to play with?
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Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:36:49 PM
I won't go on about the washer that shuts itself off with a full load of wet clothes/towels/sheets or the other irritating telemarketing call. Somehow the laundry got done and I had a reasonably productive day.

But irritants? They ABOUND!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:37:57 PM
The cat tree has become Thatch's new hangout. Whenever I can't find him, he's usually sleeping inside this little hut these days.

Cute photo.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:39:46 PM
I need to research cable modems and routers. We've decided to quit paying the monthly charge to use Comcast's and invest in something of better quality that will give stronger reception throughout the house. I just wish I knew someone who's an expert at this stuff who could shortcut this.

Do you ever check the NY Times' Wirecutter? They give fairly thorough reviews of all sorts of things.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:42:21 PM
Thursday morning greetings!  The work continues on our basement.  They’re supposed to finish tomorrow, but Richard and I have our doubts.

Basement vibes -- and patience -- to DR Ginny and Richard.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:44:36 PM
From TCB:

Quote
Especially with hospital workers.  If I am very ill from Co-vid, and have to go the hospital, I certainly want to know that the staff is vaccinated!

True.  And if I have to go into the hospital for something else I want to reduce my chances of the staff giving me covid.

Yes, everyone is assuming that the visitors bring it in, but the staff or patients could be spreading it as well.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:50:24 PM
A very interesting interview in the NY Times with a doctor who has much insight into vaccines:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-patrick-soon-shiong.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

The topic of vaccines starts at 27:09.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 04:56:58 PM
TOD:
When I was in my twenties I flipped someone the bird in traffic and the guy came after me. I had to do some fancy footwork -- in my car -- to lose him. I am careful now to keep my hand where they cannot see it. Too many people are full of stress or rage and ready to come loose at any provocation. I find that the best way to deal with stress in traffic is to allow plenty of time. That doesn't guarantee an absence of stress, but it does help to reduce it.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 05:02:36 PM
Last night TCB posted:
I have not been too warm all day, but suddenly, at almost midnight I am breaking out in a sweat.

Tom, you're having a hot flash.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 05:02:59 PM
It's 93 degrees here today. I stayed in.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 05:03:19 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:11:17 PM
Today was intended as a quiet, relaxing day. The first irritant was the too-early call from a  telemarketer. A polite voice with an Indian accent who said he was calling from the orthopedic center. Had I let him continue I know he would have asked about the pain in my knees. My knees have no pain. In fact, they are one of the few areas of my body that do not. They assume that most people have arthritic knees and thus begins their sales pitch. I hung up. But it frosts me that people do this.

 >:(
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:13:21 PM
From TCB:

Quote
Especially with hospital workers.  If I am very ill from Co-vid, and have to go the hospital, I certainly want to know that the staff is vaccinated!

True.  And if I have to go into the hospital for something else I want to reduce my chances of the staff giving me covid.

Yes, everyone is assuming that the visitors bring it in, but the staff or patients could be spreading it as well.

Either a patient or a staff worker began the spread of covid at our local hospital.  Spread it did.  My endoscopy is at the out patient surgery across the street from the hospital. 
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:20:18 PM
A very interesting interview in the NY Times with a doctor who has much insight into vaccines:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-patrick-soon-shiong.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

The topic of vaccines starts at 27:09.

I couldn't see much when I opened it and found this article.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-07-29/do-i-need-a-covid-19-vaccine-booster-billionaire-patrick-soon-shiong-says-yes

Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:20:32 PM
DR George you might find the article interesting.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:31:52 PM
The new restaurant in the building next to us had a soft opening tonight.  Yesterday I made reservations for us and another couple in our building.  I had to say where we live in order to get the reservations.

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Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:32:13 PM
What I didn't know is that we would only be charged for our drinks.
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Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:32:39 PM

Dinner was excellent and we plan to return.  The bar was also very good.
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Post by: Jane on August 12, 2021, 06:33:07 PM

Our favorite waitress from Beaches looked very pretty in her new uniform and was happy to be working there.  She was also our waitress tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 12, 2021, 06:33:39 PM
I need to research cable modems and routers. We've decided to quit paying the monthly charge to use Comcast's and invest in something of better quality that will give stronger reception throughout the house. I just wish I knew someone who's an expert at this stuff who could shortcut this.

Do you ever check the NY Times' Wirecutter? They give fairly thorough reviews of all sorts of things.

Yes I have, and theirs was one of overviews I skimmed through today.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: singdaw on August 12, 2021, 06:47:53 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Laura on August 12, 2021, 06:48:16 PM
Good evening.

I had a nice day in northern Arizona.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Laura on August 12, 2021, 06:50:34 PM
When I get angry at someone, I wiggle my left hand fingers at them. It doesn't mean anything to anyone else but me, so they don't know what I'm thinking. The wiggling represents rattling, like a rattlesnake. And offering your left hand is an insult in some cultures.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 06:50:50 PM
Back from a fun lunch meeting and then a brief sound meeting at the Group Rep.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 06:51:09 PM
Currently eighty-two degrees in the home environment - cooling down now.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Laura on August 12, 2021, 06:51:56 PM
I came across several very polite drivers today. People were good about letting me into traffic. Maybe that's because I wasn't in Phoenix most of the day.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 06:54:17 PM
The new restaurant in the building next to us had a soft opening tonight.  Yesterday I made reservations for us and another couple in our building.  I had to say where we live in order to get the reservations.



I'd love to have a good restaurant in walking distance. It's open only for residents on a temporary basis or a permanent one?
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 12, 2021, 06:55:23 PM
I need to research cable modems and routers. We've decided to quit paying the monthly charge to use Comcast's and invest in something of better quality that will give stronger reception throughout the house. I just wish I knew someone who's an expert at this stuff who could shortcut this.

Do you ever check the NY Times' Wirecutter? They give fairly thorough reviews of all sorts of things.

Yes I have, and theirs was one of overviews I skimmed through today.

Let us know how this works out. It's something that many of us should probably do, but haven't wanted to take the time and trouble.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 07:43:11 PM
Ben Platt is doing a live concert on YouTube right now.  10:30 EDT/7:30 PDT.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:52:38 PM
A very interesting interview in the NY Times with a doctor who has much insight into vaccines:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-patrick-soon-shiong.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

The topic of vaccines starts at 27:09.

I couldn't see much when I opened it and found this article.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-07-29/do-i-need-a-covid-19-vaccine-booster-billionaire-patrick-soon-shiong-says-yes

Very interesting.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:53:05 PM
DR George you might find the article interesting.

I did!  Thanks for posting it, Jane.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:54:18 PM
Ben Platt is doing a live concert on YouTube right now.  10:30 EDT/7:30 PDT.

I had no idea!  How was it? 
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:59:16 PM
I found it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FOQnM_3rHU
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:59:43 PM
I don't know how long it'll stay up, though.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 09:59:58 PM
:-\
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 10:06:02 PM
Did a Ralph's run - just for beverages - three twelve-packs of Diet Coke and about twenty bottles of Sparkling Ice, twelve of which are my favorite flavor, Grape Raspberry. Another favorite, Lemon Lime, is rarely in stock - everyone must love that one - only one bottle. Thankfully, I found four bottles of Classic Lemonade.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 10:08:39 PM
I've been listening to and loving John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. I gather there are many versions including one adapted by Benjamin Britten. I've never heard a single version before and I am so loving the one I bought and so glad this is the one I took the chance on. It may not  be what Mr. Gay had in mind, but I absolutely love this with orchestrations by Douglas Gamley - it's like a classic cast album. And what a cast - Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa, Angela Lansbury, and more. The orchestrations are absolutely lush and fantastic.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 10:29:10 PM
I've been listening to and loving John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. I gather there are many versions including one adapted by Benjamin Britten. I've never heard a single version before and I am so loving the one I bought and so glad this is the one I took the chance on. It may not  be what Mr. Gay had in mind, but I absolutely love this with orchestrations by Douglas Gamley - it's like a classic cast album. And what a cast - Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa, Angela Lansbury, and more. The orchestrations are absolutely lush and fantastic.

Sounds like a recording to get, so I just ordered it.  I got a copy for $15 less than any other copy, but it's coming from England, so it'll take a month to get here...fine by me if it'll save $15. ;D
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 11:35:40 PM
 Well, 63% of stupid TV watchers in the Northwest don’t believe teachers and other school employees should be required to get the vaccine.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 11:37:36 PM
We're under three (count 'em) heat advisories/watches/warnings.

It's supposed to be 90 by noon and 96 by 3 pm.

It's 84°F right now on Tumwater, and is supposed to get up to a high of 97°!


It only got up to 92 degrees in Puyallup today, but we are expecting a high of 101 degrees tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 11:38:28 PM
Well, 63% of stupid TV watchers in the Northwest don’t believe teachers and other school employees should be required to get the vaccine.

WTF?? :o
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 11:38:36 PM
Plus, the smoke is suppose to get very thick tomorrow and Saturday.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 11:39:52 PM
We're under three (count 'em) heat advisories/watches/warnings.

It's supposed to be 90 by noon and 96 by 3 pm.

It's 84°F right now on Tumwater, and is supposed to get up to a high of 97°!


It only got up to 92 degrees in Puyallup today, but we are expecting a high of 101 degrees tomorrow.

It only got up to 96°...only!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 11:40:07 PM
Plus, the smoke is suppose to get very thick tomorrow and Saturday.

I heard that. :P
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 11:52:31 PM
Page four??? What in HELL is going on here?
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 11:52:46 PM
Page five??? What in HELL is going on here?
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 11:53:39 PM
Last night TCB posted:
I have not been too warm all day, but suddenly, at almost midnight I am breaking out in a sweat.

Tom, you're having a hot flash.


I don’t doubt that.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 11:53:40 PM
Listening to the London CD of Guys and Dolls with Bob Hoskins. Would love to know who decided it was a good idea to make this cast recording ONE long track forty-six minutes. Inept.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 11:53:52 PM
Get me off this damn page.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 12, 2021, 11:54:31 PM
I also listened to the 70s revival of Guys and Dolls, the all black cast. It's fun once you get past the completely weird orchestrations/arrangements.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: TCB on August 12, 2021, 11:57:15 PM
I have to be up at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 12, 2021, 11:59:23 PM
Listening to the London CD of Guys and Dolls with Bob Hoskins. Would love to know who decided it was a good idea to make this cast recording ONE long track forty-six minutes. Inept.

The original CD release of The Phantom of the Opera was also made with one track on each disc.  That also was a completely wrong idea.  I remember that they quickly re-released the recording with each song on its own track. ::)
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 13, 2021, 12:06:07 AM
I also listened to the 70s revival of Guys and Dolls, the all black cast. It's fun once you get past the completely weird orchestrations/arrangements.

I have that recording, too.  I remember only getting it because Ken Page who was in Ain't Misbehavin' was in it...then, I ended up liking it. :)
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: George on August 13, 2021, 12:06:42 AM
I have to be up at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow

Hopefully, for a good reason!
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 13, 2021, 12:15:01 AM
Why I oughta...
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 13, 2021, 12:15:21 AM
What in tarnation is going on here? We've had such nice, strong posting days.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 13, 2021, 12:15:28 AM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 13, 2021, 12:15:49 AM
I will say this - Guys and Dolls is one of the greatest B'way scores ever written.
Title: Re: THE PEOPLE PANDEMIC
Post by: bk on August 13, 2021, 12:15:54 AM
Perfection.