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Title: SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ME
Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 12:12:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes said a little prayer, and now it is time for you to post until the praying cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 12:13:26 AM
And the word of the day is: SATORI!
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 12:14:42 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 12:53:14 AM
~~~Strongest Most Excellent Vibes and Xylophones for a Successful Apple Store Visit for BK!!~~~
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 01:52:57 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 01:53:25 AM
Condolences to you, DR George, on the loss of your friend. What a great photo!
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 02:04:05 AM

~~~STRONGEST MOST EXCELLENT VIBES AND XYLOPHONES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO THE APPLE STORE FOR BK, AND THAT THE COMPUTER CAN BE RESTORED WITHOUT TOO MUCH FUSS~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 03:53:19 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 03:55:47 AM
The stars are in a mess for so many of us at the moment. I had a horrible night of many dreams, most of which I do not recall now, and too many interruptions and getting out of bed from physical need to Stella.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:00:50 AM
In one dream, which took place centuries ago I was a boy living in a castle with my sister. My mother was dead, ad my stepmother was plotting to kill us off with her lover. The country was very barren and cold and we were all smothered in heavy robes and furs, and I joined my father and court for a dragon hunt. It sounds very Game of Thrones, but I have never seen an episode or read the books.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:01:40 AM
In another, I had something to do with a subway construction crew, and all I remember now is a small dog on a long leash.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:05:28 AM
Today, I need to call my pharmacy about a prescription I need for Monday's prostate procedure, send my regular caregiver a message about the insurance mess, call the radiologist's office and see if they have learned anything positive, and if necessary, call Emblem Health again. I think things are fine, but I will not be certain until everyone agrees.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:07:46 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Super Duper Mega Computer Vibes for BK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:09:07 AM
DR Jeanne, my condolences to you and your friend's family.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 04:09:59 AM
DR George, I' so sorry to hear about your friend.
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Post by: Ginny on October 13, 2021, 04:48:50 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I woke up about an hour earlier than I’d have liked, but that allowed me to see a pretty sunrise.
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2021, 05:18:22 AM
Mess resolution Vibes for Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on October 13, 2021, 05:18:44 AM
Computer vibes for BK
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 05:25:05 AM
Kitty cleanup is over, the trash taken to the basement, mail and packages picked up, and bed made. I now wait for Amazon Fresh to arrive.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 05:34:53 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 05:36:49 AM
Kitty cleanup is over, the trash taken to the basement, mail and packages picked up, and bed made. I now wait for Amazon Fresh to arrive.

I hope they don’t throw in some Hell with it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 05:39:15 AM
Strong vibes for the computer of BK, and for everyone here.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 05:44:32 AM
I have never had Shrimp Louis, but it certainly seems like the Smokehouse would be exactly the kind of place where it should be enjoyed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 05:53:43 AM
Today, in 1903, the Victor Herbert-Glen MacDonough extravaganza Babes in Toyland opened at Broadway's Majestic Theatre at Columbus Circle. The show opened in June at Chicago's Grand Opera House for a summer run, and then began a tour through Pittsburg, Baltimore, and DC's National Theatre before opening on Broadway. Along the way, songs were dropped, cast changes were made, and one new song, "I Can't Do the Sum," was added for the Broadway opening. became the hit song and it made Mabel Barrison, who played one opf the two Babes, a star.

Here's a song no one knows since it was cut on Jube 16, 1903 after the Chicago opening:
https://soundcloud.com/user5614139/bit_the-men
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 06:19:22 AM
DR elmore3003 - the latest American Record Guide has a review of Harbinger's re-release of the Naughty Marietta highlights disc with Judy Blazer.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 06:19:43 AM
Recently, a trove of Caroline Seidle's original costume designs for Babes in Toyland turned up. Until then, I only knew that three designs existed at the NY Library for Performing Arts. Seidle was a leading designer at the time and the Metropolitan Opera used her quite a lot. Her husband was the Met's prop master.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 06:21:15 AM
DR elmore3003 - the latest American Record Guide has a review of Harbinger's re-release of the Naughty Marietta highlights disc with Judy Blazer.

You know, I stopped my subscription because I hated the editor Donald Vroon so much. What an ignorant yet superior horror he is.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 06:24:07 AM
Are they now calling that Naughty Marietta CD "highlights" since they cut two numbers?
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:50:10 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:50:20 AM
Let’s move on …
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:50:28 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:51:19 AM
I survived my sleep test and returned the equipment on time (to avoid a $200 late fee).
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:52:01 AM
But now I have to catch up on some sleep.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:52:34 AM
Hugs, George. So sorry on the loss of your friend.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:52:49 AM
Vibes for BK!
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:53:49 AM
I need to listen to some Babes in Toyland.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 06:54:05 AM
But first, sleep.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 06:56:17 AM
That Babes in Toyland stuff is lovely. So is the music, of course, and I need to listen to it much more of it as well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 07:03:46 AM
I googled Shrimp Louis for photos and recipes and found it is Shrimp Louie.
Not so formal, then.

This one especially catches my eye:  https://themodernproper.com/shrimp-louie
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 08:07:02 AM
I googled Shrimp Louis for photos and recipes and found it is Shrimp Louie.
Not so formal, then.

This one especially catches my eye:  https://themodernproper.com/shrimp-louie

I have never heard of shrimp Louis, but I willing to devour a plate full. Or three.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 08:21:48 AM
SUPER SUPER VIBES for MR BK & his device......
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 08:22:43 AM
My condolences to DR JEANNE and DR GEORGE - thanks for sharing the stories.....

And DR GEORGE thanks for sharing the photo - it looks like several things I was involved in back in the  last century.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 08:23:34 AM
DR JEANNE I hope you are still exploring Consumer Cellular.  If I am not mistaken you can also sign up and get information at a Target Store.  That might be easier than over the Alexander Graham Bell contrivance.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 08:24:32 AM
DR ELMORE - I will tell you that a dream such as the one you had are often times MEMORIES of events from a past life or at least that part of your DNA that survived to be incorporated into you yourself.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 08:26:53 AM
I am now officially obsessed with the idea of DR singdaw doing MECHANICAL MAN at the Boy Scout Camp.

It immediately reminded me of the story that former DR JOSE told about asking his mother if he could take the soundtrack recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG to school for show and tell in the third grade.  She said yes.

What he neglected to mention is that he used the record to lip synch and recreate the choreography for "I Enjoy Being A Girl."  He was a big hit with his classmates.

However the nun in charge of the class sent a note home to his mother.....
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 09:02:46 AM
O M G     :D

A fine tale from former DR Jose.

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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:09:21 AM
From John:
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I’m thinking it was handmade, as there is no company or bar code on the back or on the envelope.

Wow!
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:10:08 AM
Except for the seafood DR John, the pasta sounds delicious.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:13:11 AM
DR John I am sorry about the loss of your friend Rick.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:14:01 AM
Nice group photo George, and special memories.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:20:50 AM
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Anyway, Rick had full-blown AIDS and a few months ago had stopped taking his meds, and had finally decided to end his life with dignity.  He lived a good long life.  He told me back in 1990 during The Boy Friend that he had AIDS (I don't know how long he'd had it at that point) and with medications, he lasted more than 30 years.

It is sad he needed to make this choice but I am glad to live in a state that permits death with dignity.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:22:25 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I woke up about an hour earlier than I’d have liked, but that allowed me to see a pretty sunrise.

I miss the beautiful sunrises from my bed in Ashland.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:23:29 AM
I survived my sleep test and returned the equipment on time (to avoid a $200 late fee).

Good test result vibes.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 09:24:40 AM
I am now officially obsessed with the idea of DR singdaw doing MECHANICAL MAN at the Boy Scout Camp.

It immediately reminded me of the story that former DR JOSE told about asking his mother if he could take the soundtrack recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG to school for show and tell in the third grade.  She said yes.

What he neglected to mention is that he used the record to lip synch and recreate the choreography for "I Enjoy Being A Girl."  He was a big hit with his classmates.

However the nun in charge of the class sent a note home to his mother.....

;D
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 09:43:04 AM
Except for the seafood DR John, the pasta sounds delicious.

Seafood mushrooms.

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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 09:45:01 AM
Up again. I may face the day now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 10:08:55 AM
My new radiologist is named Dr.Lobo and he is very nice.  A young man from Texas.

He liked my chart and chatter.  He used the phrase "Let's build on our success" about 8 times, so I think he was sort of at a loss for words.

He also said he wouldn't have to see me for ONE YEAR!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 10:33:35 AM
DR ELMORE - I will tell you that a dream such as the one you had are often times MEMORIES of events from a past life or at least that part of your DNA that survived to be incorporated into you yourself.

I believe that, too.
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2021, 10:34:55 AM
Good Morning -

bk - I swear to goodness, BigSur is a MESS.  It messed up my Apple Music and my iCloud drive does not function correctly.  Since it's on a computer that I don't really use too much (because of this actually) I haven't really tried to suss out the issues.  I did make a change from Apple Music to Spotify because my Apple Music library was all messed up because of BigSur.  Luckily, all my music is backed up on two hard drives, but the fact that none of my music was showing up in Apple Music, I just got tired of the entire thing and let it go for a while.  I think it may have to do with the amount of memory I have and the amount of memory it takes to run BigSur.   I wish you luck!!!
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2021, 10:36:08 AM
In the meantime, it's Wednesday, and it finds me home from work (normal day off).  I got my 3rd CoViD shot yesterday (Pfizer) and today all I have is a sore muscle where the shot was administered.  I hope that is it. 
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2021, 10:37:09 AM
DR Elmore - I'm sad to hear of your situation.  I will keep you in your prayers.  Hug those kitties!
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Post by: Matthew on October 13, 2021, 10:37:46 AM
Page 3 dance

The Jellicle Ball
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 11:19:22 AM
Vibes for DR MATTHEW.  I am hoping for an approval for the Moderna booster.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 11:21:49 AM
When personal computers first came on the scene - I considered both a PC and a MAC.

I would say that ALL of the really creative and smart folks I knew were working on APPLE computers. 

After trying both, I settled on a PC back in 1998 and have used them ever since.  Although I do own a MAC from 2004 or so.  It is unusable now because it can't be updated, but I like the Flower Pot design.  It's in my cabinet and will be used as a prop someday in a show.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 11:22:20 AM
Which leads to my question for ASK BK DAY?

What made you choose a MAC over a PC when you began your computing career?
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 11:44:28 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 11:47:04 AM
I was a PC person originally, until some jerk in India helped me "fix" my Dell laptop by erasing its hard drive. I stomped that sucker to death and then got my first Mac and never looked back.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 11:49:13 AM
I'm hoping they can just upgrade me to the one before Big Sur
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 11:54:30 AM
I have heard similar reactions to Big Sur, both in conjunction with musical applications such as MainStage, and because it simply seems to be a bear of an OS in and of itself.

Catalina's the one before it, and Catalina is where I'm staying. At least on this machine, a 2015 MacBook Pro which is just a really nice vintage. It wants me to "upgrade", but there's no reason to. And some good reasons not to risk it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 11:56:00 AM
DR Matthew, what is your MainStage running on?
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 12:15:45 PM
Except for the seafood DR John, the pasta sounds delicious.

Seafood mushrooms.



OK, I would eat those even if they aren't my favorite mushrooms :) 
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 12:18:06 PM
My new radiologist is named Dr.Lobo and he is very nice.  A young man from Texas.

He liked my chart and chatter.  He used the phrase "Let's build on our success" about 8 times, so I think he was sort of at a loss for words.

He also said he wouldn't have to see me for ONE YEAR!

Great news.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 12:19:31 PM
In the meantime, it's Wednesday, and it finds me home from work (normal day off).  I got my 3rd CoViD shot yesterday (Pfizer) and today all I have is a sore muscle where the shot was administered.  I hope that is it. 

Wow, not much of a reaction-good for you.  I am glad you got it considering your job.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 12:26:07 PM
I have heard similar reactions to Big Sur, both in conjunction with musical applications such as MainStage, and because it simply seems to be a bear of an OS in and of itself.

Catalina's the one before it, and Catalina is where I'm staying. At least on this machine, a 2015 MacBook Pro which is just a really nice vintage. It wants me to "upgrade", but there's no reason to. And some good reasons not to risk it.

My computer is eight years old, and Catalina is as far as it can go.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 12:59:20 PM
Did a little gardening. Got my cabbages planted and an esperanza with beautiful orange flowers.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 12:59:31 PM
I need to get a load of laundry on.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 12:59:44 PM
Then a nap before dancing.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 01:00:23 PM
About to go into the Apple Store. Praying.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 01:01:03 PM
Good luck and vibes!
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 01:01:41 PM
While I didn't hate it, I was rather disappointed with Temple of Doom.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 01:09:41 PM
I saw it at the National sometime in its first week or so, on an evening when the film stopped on them. Or they had to stop it to fix something, I forget what the problem was. No matter. I was very impressed with a lot of it, but let down by the silly humorous bits and the endless (supposedly) comic shrieking of the heroine. I didn't watch it again for quite a few years. When I did, I appreciated the "Anything Goes" scene all the more, but was even less thrilled with the rest. Now in present day, I can ONLY watch the opening scene, and feel regret at what happened with the rest. Such great design, ideas, and set pieces -- and it's all the biggest letdown.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 13, 2021, 01:35:02 PM
Well, off to rehearsal again.

I need to stop at a grocery store on the way up, so, an earlier than normal departure.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 02:29:12 PM
Off to the library and dancing.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 13, 2021, 02:36:58 PM
No word from my regular doctor or my urologist. Damn.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 02:41:54 PM
Sunday clothes not required.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 03:11:10 PM
I never saw Temple of Doom.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 04:00:20 PM
DR ELMORE are you going to call your computer Ado Annie?
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 04:00:43 PM
Continued good vibes for MR BK & his APPLE.

Thanks for the answer....interesting.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 04:00:58 PM
Does anyone else remember the Dell Dude?
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 04:01:18 PM
Weren't Dell computers first only available by mail order?
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:31:06 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:32:35 PM
George, I'm so sorry you also lost a friend yesterday. It sounds as though he had a good and interesting life and I'm glad he had some control over his departure date.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:32:54 PM
Hoping to hear good news from BK.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Thank you all for the condolences.

I was trying to think of a good way to remember Anna, then recalled that her favorite word was sh*t. It used to bug my dad, who wouldn't hesitate to say hell or damn, but sh*t was considered vulgar. Maybe I'll just say sh*t a lot. To remember her, you understand.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:43:02 PM
DR JEANNE I hope you are still exploring Consumer Cellular.  If I am not mistaken you can also sign up and get information at a Target Store.  That might be easier than over the Alexander Graham Bell contrivance.

Yes, I haven't scratched it off the list. I called the local Target several days ago and spoke to someone in that department, but there was a LOT of background noise and it was difficult to have a good conversation, which is why I opted to call CC directly. I was glad to read that your brother-in-law has been happy with his CC service. I've never had any feedback from anyone I know. First I need to buy a new phone. (Target does sell the model I want.)
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:45:28 PM
My new radiologist is named Dr.Lobo and he is very nice.  A young man from Texas.

He liked my chart and chatter.  He used the phrase "Let's build on our success" about 8 times, so I think he was sort of at a loss for words.

He also said he wouldn't have to see me for ONE YEAR!

Sounds like a good visit. Glad you like him. Vibes for continued good health!
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:51:00 PM
I have heard similar reactions to Big Sur, both in conjunction with musical applications such as MainStage, and because it simply seems to be a bear of an OS in and of itself.

Catalina's the one before it, and Catalina is where I'm staying. At least on this machine, a 2015 MacBook Pro which is just a really nice vintage. It wants me to "upgrade", but there's no reason to. And some good reasons not to risk it.

My computer is eight years old, and Catalina is as far as it can go.

How do you know that? I'm on a 2012 MacBook Pro, running Catalina. I know nothing about whether I can upgrade or not.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 04:52:27 PM
Weren't Dell computers first only available by mail order?

Yes, and they were very good computers at one time.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 05:02:19 PM
Speaking as a former computer programmer I feel that computers have gotten waaayyyy too complicated. Apple's customer service and concern for the user is superior to others, but I feel even it doesn't go quite far enough. There is information is we users need and is not necessarily easy to obtain. Some information is available on the Apple site, but it's not enough. The salespeople at Best Buy and other stores aren't able to answer these questions and don't usually have the time to do so, even if they did. An information gap. One Mac repair store I know offers one-on-one consulting--the right idea!--but at over $100/hour. When I inquired about it a few years ago the woman I spoke to said, "I don't know why you'd want to pay for that!"
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Post by: Jeanne on October 13, 2021, 05:04:02 PM
Vibes to everyone.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 05:21:54 PM
Thank you all for the condolences.

I was trying to think of a good way to remember Anna, then recalled that her favorite word was sh*t. It used to bug my dad, who wouldn't hesitate to say hell or damn, but sh*t was considered vulgar. Maybe I'll just say sh*t a lot. To remember her, you understand.

Funny as sh*t is the word I use the most.  I rarely use other swear words.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 05:23:12 PM
"I don't know why you'd want to pay for that!"

;D
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:40:19 PM
Condolences to you, DR George, on the loss of your friend. What a great photo!

Thanks, and thanks, Singdaw.
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Post by: Jane on October 13, 2021, 06:40:51 PM
'night
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:42:01 PM
DR George, I' so sorry to hear about your friend.

Thanks, Larry.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:45:37 PM
Recently, a trove of Caroline Seidle's original costume designs for Babes in Toyland turned up. Until then, I only knew that three designs existed at the NY Library for Performing Arts. Seidle was a leading designer at the time and the Metropolitan Opera used her quite a lot. Her husband was the Met's prop master.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6650.0;attach=12976)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6650.0;attach=12978)

Those are great costume sketches.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:46:50 PM
Are they now calling that Naughty Marietta CD "highlights" since they cut two numbers?

If they aren't, they should!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:47:13 PM
Hugs, George. So sorry on the loss of your friend.

Thanks, John.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:49:13 PM
My condolences to DR JEANNE and DR GEORGE - thanks for sharing the stories.....

And DR GEORGE thanks for sharing the photo - it looks like several things I was involved in back in the  last century.

Thanks, Jrand.  I'm sure a lot of people were involved in events like that back then, too.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 06:51:30 PM
Thanks DR JEANNE......yes continue exploring your options.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 13, 2021, 06:51:49 PM
I'm a bit nonplussed that MR BK has not returned.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:52:34 PM
I am now officially obsessed with the idea of DR singdaw doing MECHANICAL MAN at the Boy Scout Camp.

It immediately reminded me of the story that former DR JOSE told about asking his mother if he could take the soundtrack recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG to school for show and tell in the third grade.  She said yes.

What he neglected to mention is that he used the record to lip synch and recreate the choreography for "I Enjoy Being A Girl."  He was a big hit with his classmates.

However the nun in charge of the class sent a note home to his mother.....

:o
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:52:51 PM
Good for Jose! :))
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:54:16 PM
DR John I am sorry about the loss of your friend Rick.

Umm...thanks, Jane. :)
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 06:56:05 PM
Nice group photo George, and special memories.

Thanks again, Jane.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:01:06 PM
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Anyway, Rick had full-blown AIDS and a few months ago had stopped taking his meds, and had finally decided to end his life with dignity.  He lived a good long life.  He told me back in 1990 during The Boy Friend that he had AIDS (I don't know how long he'd had it at that point) and with medications, he lasted more than 30 years.

It is sad he needed to make this choice but I am glad to live in a state that permits death with dignity.

I don't think he took any active steps to die.  I think he just knew that it was time to stop fighting and let nature take its course.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:04:19 PM
I survived my sleep test and returned the equipment on time (to avoid a $200 late fee).

Good test result vibes.

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:04:58 PM
My new radiologist is named Dr.Lobo and he is very nice.  A young man from Texas.

He liked my chart and chatter.  He used the phrase "Let's build on our success" about 8 times, so I think he was sort of at a loss for words.

He also said he wouldn't have to see me for ONE YEAR!

That's wonderful, Jrand!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:09:24 PM
George, I'm so sorry you also lost a friend yesterday. It sounds as though he had a good and interesting life and I'm glad he had some control over his departure date.

Thanks, Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 07:12:21 PM
Back from choir rehearsal and grocery shopping.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 07:12:40 PM
Hoping to hear good things from bk.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 07:12:56 PM
FIVE!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 07:13:06 PM
And hence, to bed.
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Post by: singdaw on October 13, 2021, 07:13:14 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:15:03 PM
So, today was a VERY hectic day at work, so for the last hour or so, I've been dining and relaxing at Dairy Queen.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 07:16:22 PM
But my sister texted and would like me to go to Costco with her...so I shall. ::)
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 07:29:15 PM
I'll be back in a moment. On the phone with Apple about the Internet now, which became a whole OTHER drama this afternoon.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 07:57:43 PM
Thank you all for the condolences.

I was trying to think of a good way to remember Anna, then recalled that her favorite word was sh*t. It used to bug my dad, who wouldn't hesitate to say hell or damn, but sh*t was considered vulgar. Maybe I'll just say sh*t a lot. To remember her, you understand.

And in my house, with the Southern Baptist background, sh*t was commonplace. Largely because it's not considered a swear word in Germany. We knew not to say it in public. But hell or damn were strictly forbidden.
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 08:01:49 PM
Watching a wonderful dance documentary called Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters. I saw Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company 30 or so years ago, and the evening was electrifying. So, I've followed the company through Zane's death, Jones' controversial pieces addressing AIDS and on through Jones' hypnotic work for Spring Awakening (for me, his dances were the best part of that show). 
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Post by: John G. on October 13, 2021, 08:05:21 PM
A thunderstorm is rolling in.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 08:27:21 PM
I think I'll save today's wacko stuff for the notes. Don't have the energy to write it twice.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 10:02:42 PM
Yikes!
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 10:35:20 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 10:35:46 PM
Quite the lull - one post since before I began my viewing.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:18:45 PM
I was chatting with a friend who lives out of state, and I was watching YouTube videos.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:39:21 PM
Today was a very busy day at work.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:40:12 PM
I had to do all the reports that create the checks that are printed to actually pay our bills, AND send the information for the Electronic Funds Transfers.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:45:56 PM
Then we got an e-mail from the Thurston Country Treasurer's office saying that they didn't receive a file that we should've sent yesterday. :o
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:46:51 PM
My new co-worker was the one who should've done that, but since she's new (just over a month), she just missed that step.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:47:24 PM
I had no idea what to do, and it needed to be sent to the treasurer's office by 2:00 pm.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:47:53 PM
We finally had to text our co-worker who knows everything AND is on vacation.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:48:13 PM
She didn't know off the top of her head, but she did point us to where she keeps her notes.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:48:56 PM
WHEW!! 
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:49:14 PM
My new co-worker was able to find the steps in the notes to send the information to the treasurer's office...literally in the Nick Redman of time! 
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:49:29 PM
She was able to send the info at 1:40 pm!
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:50:06 PM
The funny thing is is that the actual process, once she had the notes and knew what to do, only took like one minute, and then it was done.
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Post by: George on October 13, 2021, 11:50:48 PM
That step will really be emphasized in my new co-worker's notes!
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Post by: bk on October 13, 2021, 11:55:14 PM
Why I oughta...
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Post by: George on October 14, 2021, 12:00:17 AM
Well...
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Post by: George on October 14, 2021, 12:00:24 AM
...since we're so close...
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Post by: George on October 14, 2021, 12:00:30 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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Post by: George on October 14, 2021, 12:00:37 AM
Whew!