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Title: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 12:05:39 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of beginning a new book, and now it is time for you to post until the beginning cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 12:06:47 AM
And the word of the day is: REVITALIZE!
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Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 12:41:07 AM
Great start to the new book, BK!
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Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 03:55:37 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:02:48 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:04:37 AM
I had another lousy night of sleep. I winterized my bed way too early. Next year I will wait until January. Last night I turned the AC on for several hours.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:09:56 AM
Glad to read that bk's new book is commencing apace.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:11:56 AM
I remember one dream, or bits of it. I was in charge of the music for some institution like a university, and a famous jazz group was coming in to perform. There was  serious issue concerning their most famous number, and we were trying to track down their original charts. At one point we had three or four incomplete sets of parts from various times. The group came to perform and we had a measly audience turnout. They had a young singer who sang with them, and she stole several books I owned, so I had to contact the police. The detective was Jesse Martin from Rent and Law & Order. I remember walking into a room and Annabelle was sitting on a shelf inside a cabinet of CDs.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:13:04 AM
BK is writing a new book and I'm rewriting the first chapter of my first book.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:17:25 AM
Last Christmas I sent Ann and Jen a shipment of fruit from Harry & David. They said the oranges were the best they'd ever had, so I thought I would do it again this year. Last year, the shipment took forever to ship, and it arrived in the middle of January. I knew they were away until Jan. 2, so I thought if I placed the order on Christmas Day, it might ship after Jan. 2. Well, it arrived on Wednesday, and I've been holding onto it in my apartment. I am terrified they will open the carton and find spoiled fruit or the roaches had got into the carton, which has eight air holes on two sides of the box.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 04:18:08 AM
DR Jeanne, the $200 was a gift, never a loan.
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Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:46:59 AM
I love these big pharma designer drug ads on television that say "Don't take WonderDrug™ if you're allergic to WonderDrug™.

Duh!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 05:17:47 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 05:28:44 AM
I have wanted to try the series Manifest. I think both DR Ron Pulliam and DR TCB have mentioned it.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 05:56:56 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:05:44 AM
I normally sleep with my Alexa unit playing rain sounds all night.  I started this a couple of years ago when the local geese began keeping me awake during their mating season.  For some reason, the local geese find the yard outside my bedroom window an ideal place to do their courting.

Geese are loud.

At any rate, the rain sounds lulled me riight off to sleep.

Last night, I was having sinus issues, so I began my sojourn into dreamland by sitting in my recliner.  I had a blanket over my legs, but it was a tad warm for that.  I did dream, but I dreamed I was roasting in an oven.  I kicked off the blanket and managed to cool down a bit.  Oddly the temperature inside the house has been quite a bit warmer than the temperature outside.  It's this warm weather front that had us near 80 degrees yesterday afternoon.  Like DR Elmore, I turned my AC on for a couple of hours last night.

Moving along, I slept about four hours in my chair.  When I woke up, I realized that I was breathing well enough to use my CPAP, and I went to bed.  I was out like a light with the rain sounds playing.  But, after about two hours of sleep, I awoke to a sound I'd not heard before.  The rain was still going, but there was a whooshing noise I did not recognize.  I also noted a blinking light on my Alexa unit. I told Alexa to play my notification and learned there was a wind advisory in effect until this evening.  That whooshing noise was strong winds whipping around the end of the house where I sleep.

Once I reconciled what I was hearing, it was rather interesting that the wind complemented the rain sounds.  I slept another two hours and am now bright-eyed, straggle-tailed and alert.  My bushy-tailed days are long behind me.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:09:05 AM
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 06:09:13 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 06:11:32 AM
The winds came in last night so strong that I had to get up, go out and take down the large set of chimes, which were banging against the house.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 06:12:35 AM
It’s now 29 degrees outside. When I went out, it was 66.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:13:15 AM
I have wanted to try the series Manifest. I think both DR Ron Pulliam and DR TCB have mentioned it.

I think you will find it worth your while.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:14:43 AM
It’s now 29 degrees outside. When I went out, it was 66.

Our current temperature is 69 degrees.  That will be our high.  Temps are expected todrop to 42 by tonight.

Unusual weather we're having, ain't it!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:15:49 AM
Today is Sunday, January 2nd in Johnston SC.

Ain't a dang thing going on down here today. 

It's almost like a free day, what with yesterday feeling like Sunday all day.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:16:55 AM
Ooh!  Ooh!  I just remembered.  I have a Zoom chat slated for this afternoon.

We shall see.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 06:24:38 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 06:25:10 AM
Elmore, your oranges should be just fine. The box is sealed. Oranges are in season now, so they haven't had time to spoil.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 06:25:25 AM
I had a baking accident yesterday.
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 06:26:38 AM
I'm failing a lot lately.
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 06:28:54 AM
Here's a fun way to start the day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZjB2pqpoCU
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:29:54 AM
I keep wanting to seize the day, but I realize I need coffee first.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 06:30:01 AM
Two
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 06:30:20 AM
I'm failing a lot lately.

What happened?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 06:41:26 AM
It's 50 degrees F at the moment. Tomorrow, the low 30s.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: KevinH on January 02, 2022, 06:42:39 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 06:44:36 AM
My little Thatch is such a scaredy-cat. He loves to play Floyd Collins, though, so this morning wen I made my bed, I created a cave for him from their kitty blanket. He investigated the opening cautiously and refused to crawl inside. While he dawdled, Annabelle jumped onto the bed, headed straight to the opening and crawled inside. Now his cavern is hers. She'll be there the rest of the day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 06:45:34 AM
DR Laura, I also also worry about the apples and pears in the carton and the roaches getting at them.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 02, 2022, 06:59:07 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ChasSmith on January 02, 2022, 07:00:42 AM
It's 50 degrees F at the moment. Tomorrow, the low 30s.

What he said.

I am just grateful there's no -- you know -- in the forecast. Except for maybe a teeny tiny bit Friday morning. But that's then and this is now. Right?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ChasSmith on January 02, 2022, 07:02:06 AM
Today, a large load of laundry and some straightening up around here.

Maybe even, hopefully, I mean there really should be, some sit-down time at the keyboard.
The one with black and white keys.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Donald on January 02, 2022, 07:05:02 AM
Happy 2nd day of 2022 to everyone.  It's that time of year for my picks of the best recordings of 2021...last week's Broadway Radio Show was the Top Ten Vocalist Recordings and this week's show is my Top Ten Cast Recordings of 2021....so, give it a listen!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand74 on January 02, 2022, 08:38:33 AM
There was a dusting of snow on the windshields this morning.....but none on the sidewalks or the streets.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 02, 2022, 08:38:50 AM
Continued book writing vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 02, 2022, 08:39:27 AM
I, too, am watching the TZ Marathon but on the Decades Channel instead of SyFy......

"To Serve Man" just started.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:54:54 AM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 08:58:15 AM
I watched the 20th Anniversary Harry Potter (movie) reunion show. It was surprisingly moving. It is sad that Rowling has become the face of anti-trans, however. This is not alluded to in the special, obviously.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 02, 2022, 09:05:05 AM
I just won $1 on one scratch-off and $3 on another.

I've had worse days. Some better ones would be nice.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:16:51 AM
I just won $1 on one scratch-off and $3 on another.

I've had worse days. Some better ones would be nice.

Perhaps you're the one to buy me that winning $500 million Powerball ticket.

Please and thank you.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:19:17 AM
I just had a lovely email exchange with my middle-school music teacher, who turns 91 today. She was really special, and very formative to me. I am glad I had a chance to tell her this.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:26:43 AM
Here is a recipe they call "Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup"
shorturl.at/qxO24 (http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/shorturl.at/qxO24)
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 02, 2022, 09:31:34 AM
For the aulde folks here - don't forget that the NEW and IMPROVED social security benefit will start this month.  You will get a few extra $$$ in your deposit.
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Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:39:17 AM
Auld Lang $yne!
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:42:32 AM
I just had a lovely email exchange with my middle-school music teacher, who turns 91 today. She was really special, and very formative to me. I am glad I had a chance to tell her this.

That was nice.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:44:30 AM
If I had a hammer one of these, I would definitely drink it. But hammer responsibly, folks.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:47:25 AM
Say this ten times, fast:
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ChasSmith on January 02, 2022, 09:48:10 AM
I just had a lovely email exchange with my middle-school music teacher, who turns 91 today. She was really special, and very formative to me. I am glad I had a chance to tell her this.

That was nice.

I would like to have had such an exchange with my high school choral director who was so outstanding she's still known for her work in South Florida schools in the 1960s. I let too many years go by without making a move on that. She's in her 90s now, and according to a fellow classmate who knew her when I did and who attended a little birthday event in her honor last year, she is lost in dementia.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:48:29 AM
Not a sports story. But a great story nonetheless.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/02/canucks-kraken-cancerous-mole-hockey-seattle/

Let me know if you can't read it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 09:54:17 AM
An interesting social experiment:

“ In Washington DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After about four minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.

About four minutes later, the violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

At six minutes, a young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

At ten minutes, a three-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent - without exception - forced their children to move on quickly.

At forty-five minutes: The musician played continuously. Only six people stopped and listened for a short while. About twenty gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

After one hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

This experiment raised several questions:

In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

If so, do we stop to appreciate it?

Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made…

How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?”
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:57:18 AM
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Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:59:13 AM
I need a few pairs of walk socks.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:59:32 AM
Let's move on ...
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 09:59:39 AM
Three!
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2022, 10:29:04 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2022, 11:01:30 AM
I've spent the past hour closing my 2021 calendar and income files and creating new ones for 2022. Before that I took a Tizanidine and it knocked me out for several hours while Christmas music accompanied my comatose state.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 11:21:21 AM
Watching One Night in Miami. Excellent acting, especially from Leslie Odom Jr. Competent direction. So, why is it not better? I think the script is just not all that it should be.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 11:40:53 AM
From DR Ron:

Quote
I miss the Bay Area a great deal.

It would be prohibitively expensive to live there on my retirement.

That is the reason we left Tiburon.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 11:42:00 AM
DR TCB do you have power?  How hard is the wind blowing?
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 11:43:59 AM
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

I liked your story.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 11:47:26 AM
I just had a lovely email exchange with my middle-school music teacher, who turns 91 today. She was really special, and very formative to me. I am glad I had a chance to tell her this.

Wow, this is very special.
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Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 12:15:37 PM
That's quite a look, DR John G.!!!!      :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 12:28:42 PM
(https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/s640x640/270979061_10227780398274436_1997294105585540090_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=IJB55Bpj66YAX-BpMKH&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AT-G2egS1G_UWhGDF84Te6jDkV7bAClImeOswTZaSrcF1g&oe=61D73EFA)


Too hilarious.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 12:30:53 PM
From DR Ron:

Quote
I miss the Bay Area a great deal.

It would be prohibitively expensive to live there on my retirement.

That is the reason we left Tiburon.

I worried a great deal about retirement and how i would make ends meet.  Of course, coming back to SC was a no-brainer because my mother's house was in my name, so I would have no rent.  We were sharing expenses.

But...my fears were way overblown.  My retirement works very nicely down here.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 12:31:59 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 12:33:22 PM
My Sunday afternoon Zoom chat is done.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 12:54:25 PM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe six hours of sleep, maybe less.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 01:08:39 PM
Up from a nap. Let’s see if I can finish One Night in Miami.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 01:23:17 PM
From DR Ron:

Quote
I miss the Bay Area a great deal.

It would be prohibitively expensive to live there on my retirement.

That is the reason we left Tiburon.

I worried a great deal about retirement and how i would make ends meet.  Of course, coming back to SC was a no-brainer because my mother's house was in my name, so I would have no rent.  We were sharing expenses.

But...my fears were way overblown.  My retirement works very nicely down here.

I am glad it is working nicely, as well as having the time to settle in and spend time with your mother before you lost her. 
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 01:25:28 PM
We had a very nice video chat with Craig.  Poor guy had been rather sick from his booster shot. 
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2022, 01:43:30 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?

 :D

A Dutch baby is an eggy popover-type pancake that you bake in a cast iron skillet.  It was delicious.
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Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 01:57:42 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6731.0;attach=13554)

:))
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 01:58:20 PM
I have wanted to try the series Manifest. I think both DR Ron Pulliam and DR TCB have mentioned it.

I watched most of the first season and really enjoyed it, too.
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Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 01:59:37 PM
It’s now 29 degrees outside. When I went out, it was 66.

Yikes! :o
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 02:02:10 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?

 :D

A Dutch baby is an eggy popover-type pancake that you bake in a cast iron skillet.  It was delicious.

I have only had them at the Original Pancake House, and yes they are delicious.

(https://ophsalem.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Dutch-Baby-at-Original-Pancake-House-in-Salem-OR.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 02:05:20 PM
Here is their apple pancake.

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/17/cc/1b/33/20190604-112728-largejpg.jpg)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:09:24 PM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.

You have me beat...I don't have any of them. :-\
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2022, 02:09:26 PM
DR Jane, thank you for posting those pictures!  We just had ours with warm maple syrup, but next time I might make something like the apple filling in your second photo.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:10:14 PM
I just had a lovely email exchange with my middle-school music teacher, who turns 91 today. She was really special, and very formative to me. I am glad I had a chance to tell her this.

That's so cool, Singdaw!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:12:04 PM
Say this ten times, fast:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6731.0;attach=13556)

21th?? :o
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Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:15:01 PM
Not a sports story. But a great story nonetheless.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/02/canucks-kraken-cancerous-mole-hockey-seattle/

Let me know if you can't read it.

Amazing story!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 02:17:52 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:19:29 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."


Either sounds great!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:19:45 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 02:20:29 PM
I'm up, but I need to get out of bed and do stuff...so I shall. :)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 02:25:59 PM
I'm failing a lot lately.

What happened?

One of my cherpumple layers fell apart in my hands.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:32:45 PM
I'm failing a lot lately.

What happened?

One of my cherpumple layers fell apart in my hands.

icing covers a multitude of sins
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 02:33:31 PM
Not this time.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 02:33:46 PM
I got up early this morning and made another one.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 02:36:16 PM
Yesterday I recorded the making of the Cherpumple layers and was planning on recording the construction today. I was going to do it while the people were in church, before the kids were sent to the nursery. I hadn't counted on someone making their soup in the kitchen during the church service. So I didn't get to record it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:37:37 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?

 :D

A Dutch baby is an eggy popover-type pancake that you bake in a cast iron skillet.  It was delicious.


I want a Dutch baby.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:38:40 PM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.

You have me beat...I don't have any of them. :-\

I thought you had Cinderella.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:38:53 PM
Gratuitous post No. 99!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:39:39 PM
Yesterday I recorded the making of the Cherpumple layers and was planning on recording the construction today. I was going to do it while the people were in church, before the kids were sent to the nursery. I hadn't counted on someone making their soup in the kitchen during the church service. So I didn't get to record it.

Weird.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 02:48:24 PM
Not feeling very good today.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2022, 02:48:28 PM
Yes, I know it was weird. But I was inspired to record it after DR Matthew recorded the construction of the piecaken.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 02:50:29 PM
I forgot to tak my blood pressure last night, and I guess it really screwed me up.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:53:22 PM
I checked James Ivory's Heat and Dust out of the library because I haven't seen it in maybe 25 years. Surprised to find that there's a second film with it, Ivory's Autobiography of a Princess, with James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey. Will watch that first.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 02:59:33 PM
I’m sorry, you’re not feeling well, Tom.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:05:03 PM
DR TCB do you have power?  How hard is the wind blowing?


Yes, we do.  The power wouldn’t dare go out during the Seahawks game.  So far, it doesn’t look too windy.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:07:07 PM
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Too hilarious.


Formal night on Fire Island!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:07:47 PM
Did we make it to 555 last night?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:09:56 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?


I was afraid to mention it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:11:39 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."


Either sounds great!

They are.  The older me finds the Apple Pancake a bit too much.  I doubt a Dutch Baby would need this much filling.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 03:11:53 PM
Did a LOT of futzing and finessing - still feeling my way, as is always the case with a new book. Then wrote two new pages. Now I'll mosey on over to the mail place, then figure out food, then come home and write at least ten more pages if not more.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:12:12 PM
I'm failing a lot lately.

What happened?

One of my cherpumple layers fell apart in my hands.

Oh no.  Did you patch it back together?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:12:43 PM
Not this time.

I guess it crumbled too much.  Did you enjoy eating the crumbs ;)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:13:02 PM
Yesterday I recorded the making of the Cherpumple layers and was planning on recording the construction today. I was going to do it while the people were in church, before the kids were sent to the nursery. I hadn't counted on someone making their soup in the kitchen during the church service. So I didn't get to record it.

Too bad.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:14:00 PM
Not feeling very good today.

I am sorry.  I expect the stress of being there isn't helping. 
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:15:56 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."


Either sounds great!


I would prefer the second one without the sautéed apples, or the pancake.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:27:56 PM
I forgot to tak my blood pressure last night, and I guess it really screwed me up.

 :o  Is it too high or too low?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:28:16 PM
DR TCB do you have power?  How hard is the wind blowing?


Yes, we do.  The power wouldn’t dare go out during the Seahawks game.  So far, it doesn’t look too windy.

Good :)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:29:04 PM
Yesterday I recorded the making of the Cherpumple layers and was planning on recording the construction today. I was going to do it while the people were in church, before the kids were sent to the nursery. I hadn't counted on someone making their soup in the kitchen during the church service. So I didn't get to record it.

Weird.

Recording or making the soup?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 03:30:03 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."


Either sounds great!


I would prefer the second one without the sautéed apples, or the pancake.

Just the cinnamon sugar? ;D
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 03:49:28 PM
Not feeling very good today.

I am sorry.  I expect the stress of being there isn't helping. 


No, it isn’t.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:20:53 PM
Hope you feel better very soon, DR TCB. Hang in there! Your cats are awaiting your return.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:21:16 PM
Got a surprising amount done today.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:21:51 PM
I am supposed to have a medical appointment very early tomorrow morning, but we're also supposed to have a winter storm.     :P
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 04:23:39 PM
I just read that pannettone in Italy is considered, by some, the equivalent of fruit cake in America. The one time I tried pannettone, I kinda liked it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 04:41:57 PM
I am supposed to have a medical appointment very early tomorrow morning, but we're also supposed to have a winter storm.     :P

Good luck you can go.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 04:42:48 PM
I just read that pannettone in Italy is considered, by some, the equivalent of fruit cake in America. The one time I tried pannettone, I kinda liked it.

I think it taste very different from a good fruit cake.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 04:48:05 PM
I just read that pannettone in Italy is considered, by some, the equivalent of fruit cake in America. The one time I tried pannettone, I kinda liked it.

And you're not a fan of fruit cake?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 04:54:32 PM
I'm failing a lot lately.

What happened?

One of my cherpumple layers fell apart in my hands.

Oh, no! :'(
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 04:57:51 PM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.

You have me beat...I don't have any of them. :-\

I thought you had Cinderella.

I do have Cinderella, but I haven't listened to Donald's episode yet, so I didn't know that he talked about more than 10.  And I don't have any of the recordings that are shown on the page with the episode. :-\
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 05:15:44 PM
Picked up the second important envelope and no packages, got a chicken Caesar salad to go from Stanley's, picked it up, came home and ate it, and now it's back to writing for the next couple of hours.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 05:50:13 PM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.

You have me beat...I don't have any of them. :-\

I thought you had Cinderella.

I do have Cinderella, but I haven't listened to Donald's episode yet, so I didn't know that he talked about more than 10.  And I don't have any of the recordings that are shown on the page with the episode. :-\

It was one of his honorable mentions.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 05:51:37 PM
I am really enjoying Heat and Dust this time. Greta Scacchi and Julie Christie are both wonderful.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 05:53:25 PM
I Googled Julie Christie earlier. Was surprised to read that she's basically given up acting and is doing charity work. Then I read she's almost 80 and I find that hard to believe.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 06:02:39 PM
I just read that pannettone in Italy is considered, by some, the equivalent of fruit cake in America. The one time I tried pannettone, I kinda liked it.

And you're not a fan of fruit cake?

I love fruitcake, especially dark English fruitcake with a marzipan topping.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 06:02:57 PM
Listening to Donald's show. I realize I only have one CD in his top 15. Odd year of recordings to match an odd year.

You have me beat...I don't have any of them. :-\

I thought you had Cinderella.

I do have Cinderella, but I haven't listened to Donald's episode yet, so I didn't know that he talked about more than 10.  And I don't have any of the recordings that are shown on the page with the episode. :-\

It was one of his honorable mentions.

Ah.  I do like Cinderella, though.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 06:04:02 PM
I Googled Julie Christie earlier. Was surprised to read that she's basically given up acting and is doing charity work. Then I read she's almost 80 and I find that hard to believe.

Thanks for the update on her.  She was wonderful in everything.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 06:19:38 PM
Only a few hundred posts to go to 555.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: singdaw on January 02, 2022, 06:19:49 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2022, 06:24:12 PM
'night
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 06:33:31 PM
I should not have done it. But after a conversation with a friend earlier, I decided to put on Blue, the first of the Tricoleur trilogy. I haven't watched these movies in ages and can remember nothing of them, except I loved them.

Now I can't stop watching it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2022, 07:20:48 PM
Eight pages so far and time for a little break, after which I'll try to do another eight - that would be a good day's writing, for sure.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 07:33:56 PM
I forgot to tak my blood pressure last night, and I guess it really screwed me up.


This should have said that I forgot to take my blood pressure medicine last night.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 07:34:19 PM
That makes a lot more sense.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 07:36:01 PM
One of the gifts I got for Christmas was the original London cast of Cabaret with Judi Dench. The notes are a reprint from the original album. In it, it says that Joe Masteroff had written a musical called The Warm Peninsula. Is that a mistake? I know he wrote a play called that, but I've never heard of it as a musical. Not that it matter much ...
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:36:13 PM
Wow. No posts in a while.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:36:30 PM
I tried to read a little.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:36:45 PM
But I am feeling antsy today.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:37:02 PM
One more post …
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:37:14 PM
Six!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2022, 08:37:25 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 09:00:33 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  I slept until after 9am, which is very late for me.  When Richard got up, we had a nice Dutch baby and bacon breakfast.  I'm now showered and dressed, puttering in my Momcave with the Bengals game on in the background.


You had a "Dutch baby and bacon breakfast"?  I'm sure that's more innocent that it seems on face value?

 :D

A Dutch baby is an eggy popover-type pancake that you bake in a cast iron skillet.  It was delicious.

I am intrigued.  I'll be it was delicious!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 02, 2022, 09:00:56 PM
Good night, all.

Good night.  Sleep tight.  Don't let the bed bugs bite.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 09:39:22 PM
DR Ginny the descriptions for the two are a bit different (see below).  I think an apple filling on the Dutch Baby would be good.

"The Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend.

 the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze."


Either sounds great!


I would prefer the second one without the sautéed apples, or the pancake.

Just the cinnamon sugar? ;D


No.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 11:21:25 PM
I guess it is lucky we are already on page six.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 11:21:48 PM
Two hours without posts.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2022, 11:34:36 PM
Two hours without posts.

It happens. ::)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2022, 11:38:18 PM
Well, good night.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2022, 12:01:44 AM
Good night, Tom.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:04:22 AM
And what has George been doing all night long?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:04:36 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:04:43 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:04:51 AM
The new notes are new.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:04:59 AM
The old notes are old.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:05:14 AM
Listening to Bill Evans and I don't care who knows it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:05:26 AM
You heard it here.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:05:37 AM
Yes, you did.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:05:45 AM
Don't say you didn't.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 03, 2022, 12:05:51 AM
Do not.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2022, 12:08:00 AM
And what has George been doing all night long?

Burning DVDs/Blu-rays for people.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2022, 12:08:20 AM
It can be very time consuming...easy to do, but it takes time.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2022, 12:08:37 AM
And I still have a lot to do.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2022, 12:09:19 AM
Of course, I don't have to do it now, but I was hoping that it would've taken less time.