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Title: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 12:16:14 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes waned, and now it is time for you to post until the waning cows come home.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 12:18:23 AM
And the word of the day is: REGALE!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 12:23:13 AM
Wow...only two more days and it's the end of the year!  Who'da thunk it?? ;D
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 12:30:00 AM
Yesterday before I left work, I got the news that all the libraries will be closed today, so another day off!  And unless it's cancelled, I'm ushering again for A Christmas Carol tonight. 
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:33:38 AM
After moving in, getting settled, and having a nice dinner; I kind of fell asleep for the evening.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:34:41 AM
Hi, Tom!
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Already one major problem, my wheelchair doesn’t fit thru the bathroom door.  WTH?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:36:27 AM
We have a workable system in place for now, but I think it is a sign that I need to go home.

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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:38:22 AM
Jane, I don’t know if I can answer your question.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:38:53 AM
We have a workable system in place for now, but I think it is a sign that I need to go home.


Hopefully, you can go home sooner rather than later!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:42:24 AM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 01:46:10 AM
Jane, my phone works because I pay $20.00 per month for the privilege.  My phone has internet abilities, but only if I connect up to WIFI.  I don’t know how your phone works, or why I can’t use Bluetooth to get online.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:46:49 AM
Good news about having wi-fi, Tom.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:48:20 AM
Jane, my phone works because I pay $20.00 per month for the privilege.  My phone has internet abilities, but only if I connect up to WIFI.  I don’t know how your phone works, or why I can’t use Bluetooth to get online.

I have a data plan with my smartphone, so even with no wi-fi, I can surf the web on it.  My tablets, however, can only use wi-fi.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:58:08 AM
Well, this is cool...Wisconsin’s Capital City Bans Cat Declawing (https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/madison-bans-cat-declawing/). :)
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 02:24:52 AM
Good night.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 02:44:03 AM
Good night, Tom.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:13:26 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:14:23 AM
DR TCB - glad to hear you've been "sprung." I'll bet the food is a lot better where you are now. I know you long to be home. Soon.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:14:50 AM
DR John G. - thanks so much for your thoughts on the new West Side Story.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:20:01 AM
I have here the new "Paramount Presents" Blu Ray edition of Harold and Maude. It says it contains new bonus features. I have no idea how it compares to the previous "Criterion Collection" edition. Which I also have. Somewhere.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:18:26 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:20:16 AM
I was lying in bed thinking, what time is it? When I checked the clock, it was 6:15, so why didn't my alarm ring at 5:45?
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:22:22 AM
Well, I'll tell you why: someone tirned down the volume of the alarm to 0, Now, I know I didn't do iot, and none of the cats will admit to it, so I am completely stymied. I turned up the volume, and I'll check it later to see if it's a problem with my phone.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:23:33 AM
Everything seems off now, so I need to regain my equilibrium ro get on with things.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:24:38 AM
DR TCB, I'm happy to see you've been sprung. Tell us how you got WiFi.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:25:23 AM
I need to make an important phone call this morning between 9:00 and 10.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 04:26:16 AM
Did DR Ginny and Richard get home safely?
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 04:29:55 AM
 :P
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 04:30:23 AM
moving on
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 04:30:31 AM
TWO!!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2021, 04:42:02 AM
Good morning to all. I hope everyone is well and have a great holiday and will have a great New Year’s.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2021, 04:43:41 AM
And I asked BK query.
What would be your ideal way to make a movie of the Benjamin Kritzer books? Would you like one movie per book or would you like to do a mini series of each book? Or combine the three books into one long series?
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 05:35:23 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 05:35:55 AM
Must run out for a blood test.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 05:51:14 AM
Must run out for a blood test.

I do hope they find that you have some!!!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 05:51:25 AM
Good mornng!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 05:52:50 AM
Today is Wednesday.

I knew it immediately upon awakening.

I have a haircut appointment at 11 a.m. in Edgefield.

After it, I "may" drive over to Aiken and visit Sam's Club again.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 05:59:32 AM
I have often wondered how Edgefield got its name.

Was it originally a trading goods shop set up at the edge of a big field?  I do not know.

There is a very lengthy and interesting wikipedia entry on Edgefield recounting its long history.  I guess it's most notable today for having been the birthplace and death place of Senator Strom Thurmond who, having served 48 years in Congress as a Democrat, a Dixiecrat and a Republican, is the only man to have reached the age of 100 while in office.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 06:00:53 AM
This morning has not been easy. Annabelle would not eat, then spent the entire time I was cleaning the litter wailing at me. I don't know if she's hungry, angry or sick, but all three worry me.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 06:01:06 AM
That's it.  That's all I know about Edgefield.

Well, that...and the fact that it has a rather violent past with many bloody deaths taking place within the county and even upon the steps of the courthouse.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 06:02:26 AM
This morning has not been easy. Annabelle would not eat, then spent the entire time I was cleaning the litter wailing at me. I don't know if she's hungry, angry or sick, but all three worry me.

Sometimes, cats lose their sense of smell for a short time.  If you were to put food in her mouth, her sense of taste might still be all right and she might eat.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 06:09:57 AM
Must run out for a blood test.

I do hope they find that you have some!!!

That has been a problem in the past.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 06:10:46 AM
Apparently Stanley tucci or someone in his family had a Partridge Family lunchbox.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 06:26:23 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 06:29:07 AM
This morning has not been easy. Annabelle would not eat, then spent the entire time I was cleaning the litter wailing at me. I don't know if she's hungry, angry or sick, but all three worry me.

Sometimes, cats lose their sense of smell for a short time.  If you were to put food in her mouth, her sense of taste might still be all right and she might eat.

Much easier to just put some on her nose, which she'll lick off, with hopefully that result. I've had to do this with our cats a few times, notably with Mikey when he's letting us know that he doesn't approve of what he has been served.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 06:32:58 AM
Okay, I went back to SoundCloud and got a free account set up. The free one provides up to 3 hours worth of content, or 4 GB in total size, I guess whichever limit you hit first. That should be more than plenty for the likes of moi.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 06:37:43 AM
   the likes of moi.   

And we do.  Like you, I mean.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 06:43:24 AM
DR John. G., could you share your (or whoever's) recipes for the two radish dishes you posted about last week?
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 07:06:01 AM
DR John. G., could you share your (or whoever's) recipes for the two radish dishes you posted about last week?

Here’s the radish salad with pistachios and mint.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/radish_salad_with_mint_and_pistachios/
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 07:09:29 AM
Here’s the other. I broiled them instead of grilling.

https://delightfullylowcarb.com/keto-grilled-radishes-with-garlic-dill-butter/
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 07:13:07 AM
Looking forward to the new Around the World in 80 Days.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2021, 08:06:17 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!

Did DR Ginny and Richard get home safely?

We did, indeed, DR Elmore, but it was an adventure.  We left Charlotte’s house in a snow shower that quickly developed into serious snowfall.  We visited a Honda dealership in NW Indiana for new wiper blades and the weather conditions improved significantly during that stop. 
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:25:36 AM
Thanks DR Singdaw.  I am hoping The General Elliot will have a new owner and re-open.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 08:27:26 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:28:07 AM
After moving in, getting settled, and having a nice dinner; I kind of fell asleep for the evening.

I can imagine it all tired you out. 
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 08:29:33 AM
So sorry to hear about the General Eliot closing, Jane.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:32:02 AM
Jane, my phone works because I pay $20.00 per month for the privilege.  My phone has internet abilities, but only if I connect up to WIFI.  I don’t know how your phone works, or why I can’t use Bluetooth to get online.

I don't understand it either.  I just know if I have cell service & usually can also connect to the internet.  I haven't figured out why my iPhone & Samsung tablet no longer connect by bluetooth.  Fortunately I can connect to Keith's Samsung phone so I haven't researched this recent problem.

Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:32:20 AM
Good news about having wi-fi, Tom.

Yes, very good news indeed.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:34:07 AM
Must run out for a blood test.

I do hope they find that you have some!!!

;D
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:36:14 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!

Did DR Ginny and Richard get home safely?

We did, indeed, DR Elmore, but it was an adventure.  We left Charlotte’s house in a snow shower that quickly developed into serious snowfall.  We visited a Honda dealership in NW Indiana for new wiper blades and the weather conditions improved significantly during that stop. 

I am glad conditions improved while you obtained new wipers.  I half expected you to stay an extra day.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 08:44:28 AM
It has indeed been a morning of hell. Difficult phone call about the recording project, difficult phone call with the person causing the problems, dropping things, juggling too many financial disasters, added to the fact that standing is unbearably uncomfortable and walking is torture on my right leg.

I hate my life.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:52:38 AM
So sorry to hear about the General Eliot closing, Jane.

Thank you.  I am very grateful it was still open when we were there.  The family home down the road was gone.  A nice local told us approximately where it had been as it is now a nice subdivision.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:54:40 AM
It is very loud here as a cutter/grinder, something is used to get the windows out in order to re-glaze them.

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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:54:51 AM
In total four windows will be done.

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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 08:55:01 AM
Only two today, beginning with the one that is letting a bit of rain inside.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 09:04:26 AM
I forgot to add the final blow: one of the cats decided to vomit at the goot of the kitchen sink and I stepped into it in my bare feet.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 09:16:54 AM
I am still here.  I'm just not HERE.

Nothing tragic.....just busy work and places I have to be with people.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 09:17:19 AM
I enjoyed reading the comments about WSS from DR JOHN G from his private screening.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 09:52:00 AM
I enjoyed reading the comments about WSS from DR JOHN G from his private screening.

:)
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 10:36:11 AM
A pediatrician at Texas Children's Hospital along with a Baylor College professor have developed a covid vaccine which can be mass-produced and used across the globe.  India has approved it for emergency use.  https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-pediatrician-professor-developed-low-004105672.html

Texas Children's Hospital is not making a profit on this.  I hope it makes a difference.
 
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 10:38:05 AM
It is rather cold in here and getting colder by the minute.  I had to put slippers on over my socks.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 10:38:55 AM
I enjoyed reading the comments about WSS from DR JOHN G from his private screening.

Thank you. I know a lot of it has been said before.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 10:40:27 AM
I am enjoying Stanley Tucci’s Taste. I may have to get my own copy for the recipes. Yes, it includes how to make Timpano.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 11:01:21 AM
My nose is cold ;D
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 11:01:42 AM
My office is cold so I am not going to use my computer for awhile.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2021, 11:06:47 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!

Did DR Ginny and Richard get home safely?

We did, indeed, DR Elmore, but it was an adventure.  We left Charlotte’s house in a snow shower that quickly developed into serious snowfall.  We visited a Honda dealership in NW Indiana for new wiper blades and the weather conditions improved significantly during that stop. 

I am glad conditions improved while you obtained new wipers.  I half expected you to stay an extra day.

DR Jane, I would have suggested that, but I knew how much Mary Linda was looking forward to having the day to herself.  Rob went to work, Charlotte went to daycare, and Mary Linda didn’t have to work.  She didn’t need us hanging around.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 11:19:15 AM
There’s no work to be done, so I am trying to get ahead on classes I’m supposed to take. Except the class I’m on is going over I already do.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 11:19:46 AM
Wake me if/when I start to snore.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:47:26 AM
It has indeed been a morning of hell. Difficult phone call about the recording project, difficult phone call with the person causing the problems, dropping things, juggling too many financial disasters, added to the fact that standing is unbearably uncomfortable and walking is torture on my right leg.

I hate my life.

~~~Continued Vibes of All Kinds for Larry!!~~~
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:51:10 AM
A pediatrician at Texas Children's Hospital along with a Baylor College professor have developed a covid vaccine which can be mass-produced and used across the globe.  India has approved it for emergency use.  https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-pediatrician-professor-developed-low-004105672.html

Texas Children's Hospital is not making a profit on this.  I hope it makes a difference.
 

That's pretty cool!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 12:12:32 PM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep. Up until the wee wee hours of the morning making notes for the new book.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 12:23:45 PM
It’s 82 out there now, headed up to 85.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 12:26:14 PM
I drove down the street perpendicular to mine and noticed fall trees on one side with leaves of red, yellow and brown while the trees on the other side were showing plenty of spring green. Very strange.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 12:39:42 PM
Wednesday morning greetings!

Did DR Ginny and Richard get home safely?

We did, indeed, DR Elmore, but it was an adventure.  We left Charlotte’s house in a snow shower that quickly developed into serious snowfall.  We visited a Honda dealership in NW Indiana for new wiper blades and the weather conditions improved significantly during that stop. 

I am glad conditions improved while you obtained new wipers.  I half expected you to stay an extra day.

DR Jane, I would have suggested that, but I knew how much Mary Linda was looking forward to having the day to herself.  Rob went to work, Charlotte went to daycare, and Mary Linda didn’t have to work.  She didn’t need us hanging around.

Yes, if Charlotte wasn't there you might as well leave.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 12:40:43 PM
It is 34 degrees outside.  I am surprised it is 60 degrees inside my office as it feels much colder.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 12:47:52 PM
YAY, two windows are in. 
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 12:48:46 PM
Keith just turned the heat back up, all the way to 70 degrees :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 01:16:51 PM
I took a muscle relaxer around noon, and then spent the next two hours in a semi-comatose state. I finally dragged myself out of bed to feed the cats around 2:30.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 01:21:59 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:43:16 PM
 
f o u r ! ! ! !
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 01:43:36 PM
It is 34 degrees outside.  I am surprised it is 60 degrees inside my office as it feels much colder.

Right now, it's 30° in Tumwater.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 01:46:20 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.

Why should you feel stupid? I’d have thought you’d just feel ignorant.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 01:48:56 PM
 :)
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 01:52:28 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.

Why should you feel stupid? I’d have thought you’d just feel ignorant.

Excellent distinction. 
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 02:02:51 PM
Had some tuna sandwiches - tiny ones on those tiny Hawaiian rolls - very good.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 02:04:48 PM
Shayne - I should think three separate movies would be the truest way to go - or perhaps do the first book as one film and the second two as one film. But yes, you could do it as a five or six part series like they do these days. Todd Haynes would be my director choice, although I think this new gal who did CODA has the right kind of temperament for it.Once upon a time I would have said Spielberg but now he's just being a copycat about it :)
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 02:05:21 PM
I think I'll go to the mail place at six rather than now. It's raining out.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:08:21 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.

Why should you feel stupid? I’d have thought you’d just feel ignorant.

Excellent distinction. 

With the right dose of smart ass thrown in for good measure.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 02:12:49 PM
I had forgotten that CODA was one of those things......
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:13:12 PM
Today is the second anniversary of Dad’s death. I do miss him.

Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 02:14:59 PM
this day has not stopped.....and neither have I until this moment.

I will tell that in my ENTIRE town....there is not one furnace filter that will fit in my furnace..... 14x24x1 ......  how hard can it be?

I had looked online and they all seemed to have them.....but I guess I didn't really check the IN STOCK box....

I was beginning to think I was going crazy and that I wasn't remembering the dimensions correctly.....  I am crazy - but the dimensions were correct.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 02:15:17 PM
I am now waiting for someone to bring me a piece of paper they want me to sign.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 02:17:36 PM
And on one of my sojourns today I found a CD at the Goodwill store that is violinist Joshua Bell playing some Leonard Bernstein tunes, including a West Side Story suite.

So I think I will play that and choreograph it for tomorrow - to entertain myself.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2021, 02:18:47 PM
The arrangement is by William David Broun and it was recorded in London in England, Europe.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:20:16 PM
:)

Bravo!
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:21:13 PM
DR Jrand71, I, too, have a piece of paper I'd like you to sign.

Just leave those other parts blank. I'll fill them in later.

Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:22:12 PM
That's something we should pick up for the weekend. The tiny Hawaiian rolls.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:25:15 PM
And on one of my sojourns today I found a CD at the Goodwill store that is violinist Joshua Bell playing some Leonard Bernstein tunes, including a West Side Story suite.

So I think I will play that and choreograph it for tomorrow - to entertain myself.

I used to have that CD. Maybe I still do.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:25:50 PM
I’m taking off work early.
Title: Re: THE WANING DAYS OF 2021
Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:25:56 PM
In other news, I just made cranberry sauce to add to the New Year's Eve snacks. I started that tradition last year because I love the stuff anyway, and it carries over a nice holiday touch to end them with.

I made this one with dark sweet cherries, something I've wanted to do since a friend brought that over some years ago and it was so damned delicious. I hope mine turns out to be damned delicious, too.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 02:26:25 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6727.0;attach=13531)

:))
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:27:54 PM
The other thing I now insist on having on the table is black eyed peas. I only learned about that tradition a few years ago, and it's a fun one. Of course, I also happen to love black eyed peas.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 02:29:55 PM
I didn't know that about CODA, either!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 02:29:59 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.

Why should you feel stupid? I’d have thought you’d just feel ignorant.

Excellent distinction. 

With the right dose of smart ass thrown in for good measure.

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 02:31:47 PM
Today is the second anniversary of Dad’s death. I do miss him.



Nice photo.  Sending hugs.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:37:57 PM
I want some, ChasSmith. Do you deliver?
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:38:16 PM
I love a cranberry-sweet cherry pie.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:39:12 PM
Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:39:49 PM
One more …
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:39:57 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 02:41:01 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty! Yay!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 02:41:22 PM
I just read that.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 02:42:12 PM
I am still waiting for a verdict on Jennifer Holmes.  It isn't looking good.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 02:42:51 PM
I think it is looking good for her :(
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2021, 03:02:09 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty! Yay!

Heard that on the CBS news when I gave the cats a treat. I'd love it if she spilled the dirt on Trump in a plea deal.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 03:06:13 PM
I am still waiting for a verdict on Jennifer Holmes.  It isn't looking good.

Waiting for that one, too.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 03:06:56 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty! Yay!

Heard that on the CBS news when I gave the cats a treat. I'd love it if she spilled the dirt on Trump in a plea deal.

And Andrew and Clinton and all the rest.
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:08:43 PM
{{hugs}} to you, DR John G., on your father's yahrzeit.
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 03:10:55 PM
 :)
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Post by: KevinH on December 29, 2021, 03:48:48 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on December 29, 2021, 03:49:22 PM
I'm back from Buffalo.  No problems with the flight---as a matter of fact, the plane arrived a few minutes early.
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Post by: KevinH on December 29, 2021, 03:50:28 PM
I'd love to see the Benjamin Kritzer trilogy filmed!
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Post by: KevinH on December 29, 2021, 03:51:17 PM
Well, I feel really stupid!  I just found out that CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adult. i just thought that the film's title was an arcane reference to the film's musical themes.


I didn't know that either!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 03:52:25 PM
Must run out for a blood test.

I do hope they find that you have some!!!

That has been a problem in the past.


For me, as well.  I have all blood drawn from my right arm.  When they try my left arm, my veins "travel".  And they continue poking and poking and always the same result.  In my right arm, the veins seem more stable.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 03:54:04 PM
It is 34 degrees outside.  I am surprised it is 60 degrees inside my office as it feels much colder.

Right now, it's 30° in Tumwater.

Yes, I have heard a cold snap has hit the west coast.  Meanwhile, they are breaking records in Alaska for warm weather in December.  Yikes!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 04:01:51 PM
I did manage to get my hair cut today, but I did not venture out to Sam's Club.

Here is my barber shop:

(http://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh119/RonPulliam/IMG_6591(1).jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 04:02:48 PM
Funny coinky-dink about my barber.

He has been here about two years.

His name is Brian Seymour, and he moved here with his wife from Tumwater, Washington.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 04:05:41 PM
Could he perhaps change his name to Floyd?
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2021, 04:10:52 PM
I haven't yet seen Being the Ricardos, but I know I'll enjoy it in spite of, well, everything.

Nevertheless, I am shocked, shocked, to hear that the characters in it refer -- possibly more than once -- to "taping" the show.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 04:30:30 PM
I'm back from Buffalo.  No problems with the flight---as a matter of fact, the plane arrived a few minutes early.

Congrats on an easy flight home.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 05:01:46 PM
Guess I'll mosey on over to the mail place.
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 05:26:09 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 05:26:25 PM
I have a ceiling. Tomorrow they will paint it.
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 05:27:27 PM
And because I am such a nice customer, he patched the spot where the landline phone was installed, and he says he'll paint the living room up to the china cabinet (which is too heavy to move, since it's full).
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 05:28:24 PM
Maybe that's because I made a trial batch of bread bowls, and I asked the fellas to taste test them for me, with some split pea soup that had been simmering on the stove all morning.
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2021, 05:32:58 PM
So it looks like this ordeal will be over with tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 05:36:21 PM
Back from picking up a couple of packages - very wet and rainy out there, but thankfully not many cars.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 05:39:45 PM
I haven't yet seen Being the Ricardos, but I know I'll enjoy it in spite of, well, everything.

Nevertheless, I am shocked, shocked, to hear that the characters in it refer -- possibly more than once -- to "taping" the show.

I watched it last week and was quite impressed.  I did not for one minute think I was watching Nicole Kidman act a part.  She WAS the character without "Debra-Messing-it-up" by trying to imitate Lucy.  Loved Bardem as Ricky, too.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 05:42:08 PM
I have a ceiling. Tomorrow they will paint it.

I hope you are very pleased with the end result.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 05:42:40 PM
And because I am such a nice customer, he patched the spot where the landline phone was installed, and he says he'll paint the living room up to the china cabinet (which is too heavy to move, since it's full).

Very nice :)
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 05:42:57 PM
Maybe that's because I made a trial batch of bread bowls, and I asked the fellas to taste test them for me, with some split pea soup that had been simmering on the stove all morning.

Yum.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 05:43:29 PM
I haven't made bread bowls in years.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2021, 06:15:09 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 06:18:47 PM
Very good news, DR Laura.  It took them long enough.
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 06:19:11 PM
I would love a bread bowl filled with split pea soup!
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 06:19:23 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:45:26 PM
Hugs for John G
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:46:18 PM
Health and healing  vibes for TCB, Elmore and Richard
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:46:51 PM
3 people in our suite have tested positive for covid
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:47:12 PM
Also the husband of another and the son of yet another
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:47:43 PM
The rest of us are distancing and double masking
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2021, 06:47:53 PM
And we’re all vaccinated
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 08:13:03 PM
Can't sleep.
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 08:13:21 PM
Stay safe and healthy, DR vixmom!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 29, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
The fact that I can't sleep and the fact that I'm being driven crazy by the latest Daisy cottage cheese commercial may or may not be related.

They try to rhyme "fresh" with "delish."     Sheesh!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 08:21:41 PM
The fact that I can't sleep and the fact that I'm being driven crazy by the latest Daisy cottage cheese commercial may or may not be related.

They try to rhyme "fresh" with "delish."     Sheesh!

Oof!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2021, 08:22:18 PM
I wouldn't lose any sleep on it, though.

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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 08:43:10 PM
Vibes for Vixmom and her coworkers!
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 08:43:59 PM
At the party I went to tonight, several people were not there because they had covid. And yet the only people with masks were my friend Gail, a friend who has been battling cancer and me.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2021, 08:44:23 PM
Can anyone tell me why gas prices went up 30 cents a gallon today?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 09:08:30 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty! Yay!


And next, perhaps, Prince Andrew (known in his younger days, as Randy Andy).
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 11:17:51 PM
Young Prince Andrew could have easily have corrupted my youth, if he wasn’t ten years younger than me.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 11:33:32 PM
I was almost just a bad boy - almost ordered some pasta from a jernt nearby, but stopped myself in the nick of time. I haven't eaten THAT much food today, but still - the other thing I thought about was one of them chicken sandwich things - those are super good. I'll look around here and see if I have anything that's light that would be fun to nibble on but I don't think I do - I do have one of those tiny Boboli pizza dough things - that's actually not a bad idea now that I'm thinking about it. And I'm thinking about it, oh, yes, I'm thinking about it. I could also make a little pasta but that's a lot of effort.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:38:58 PM
Funny coinky-dink about my barber.

He has been here about two years.

His name is Brian Seymour, and he moved here with his wife from Tumwater, Washington.


Very interesting!  I, of course, have no idea who he is. ;D
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:40:08 PM
I have a ceiling. Tomorrow they will paint it.

I hope you are very pleased with the end result.

Ditto!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:43:05 PM
3 people in our suite have tested positive for covid

:o
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:43:18 PM
And we’re all vaccinated

Good!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:44:38 PM
Stay safe and healthy, DR vixmom!!!
Vibes for Vixmom and her coworkers!

~~~SUPER DITTO DOUBLE!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:45:48 PM
So...
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:46:54 PM
PAGE...

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/19/7e/2f/03/logos-empresa-seven-dance.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:47:01 PM
:D
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:48:40 PM
Today I ushered (for the third and last time) for a one-act local production of A Christmas Carol.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:49:20 PM
When I ushered the previous time, one of the actors was out, due to a (possible?) Covid exposure.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:50:04 PM
The entire cast was there tonight and they were all spot on.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:51:12 PM
They have a performance tomorrow night, and were supposed to have a New Year's Eve performance.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:51:35 PM
But, we found out that they decided to cancel the NYE performance because of the potential weather.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:52:37 PM
Not all of the actors are local, so there is some travelling to get to the theater.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:53:24 PM
Cancelling the last performance makes sense...unless you bought a ticket to that one performance and it would have been the only time that you could see it.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2021, 11:53:59 PM
I hadn't signed up to usher that night, so it doesn't bother me.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 11:57:52 PM
I am getting very tired.  I need to go to sleep.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2021, 11:58:06 PM
Good night.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2021, 11:59:11 PM
Made the Boboli thing - it's almost ready and I shall eat it as soon as the notes are posted, which will be momentarily in a moment.
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Post by: George on December 30, 2021, 12:09:07 AM
Made the Boboli thing - it's almost ready and I shall eat it as soon as the notes are posted, which will be momentarily in a moment.

Enjoy!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2021, 12:23:02 AM
What do you know?  A new day of posts has opened up, but today's day of posts isn't closed!
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Post by: George on December 30, 2021, 12:41:55 AM
Well, I must be off.  I have no real plans for tomorrow, just to stay home for work again...4th day in a row! 

Have a good tomorrow, all!