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Title: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 12:16:29 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were breaking and bombshell and alert, and now it is time for you to post until the November cows come home.
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Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 12:17:22 AM
And the word of the day is: SAMHAIN!
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Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 12:18:09 AM
Welcome fifty-eight GUESTS! Come on in, the water's fine.
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Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 12:19:32 AM
October was our biggest posting month of the year, thus far. Can we beat it in November? We CAN!
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Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 12:20:26 AM
Page views were just under one million, slightly down from other moments, but they're fluid and will go up as people go back and read the topics they missed. That happens all the time.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:40:46 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:43:19 AM
As usually happens, I winterize my bed and the day after the temperatures go up. I tossed about from 8:30 to 11:00 as I tried to get sleep, only the bed was too warm. I finally fell asleepv somertime between 11 and midnight. Then I had a horrendous nightmare in which I was on one of the cews for a production of Camelot.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:45:28 AM
I had gone across the street to a bank to make a deposit and get soem cash for one of the actors. A totally incompetent clerk kept delaying things. I finally made the deposit but realized later I had forgotten the actor's request. As I left the bank, someone on the show started yelling at me that I was late and the musical had been running for fifteen minutes.

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Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:48:42 AM
Even worse, the acor playing Arthur was sick, and the actor playing Lancelot was doing the role. I had to go on as Lancelot. So, against my protests, I was dressed in the hunky costume for Lancelot while I kept trying to get the glorious baritone of "C'est Moi" into my reedy voice.I couldn't remember the lyrics, I did not know how the fat hell I would get through the dialoguie or "If Ever I Would Leave You.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:50:43 AM
On top of that, instead of being a muscular 6-foot tall romantic lead, I was a 5'10" chubby mess in a hunky actor's costume. Just before the cue came for "C'est Moi" arrivewd I walked offstage yelling "Give them back their money! IU'm not doing this." And I woke.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:53:13 AM
I began orchestrating the song for the West end concert yesterday, and I will continue today.

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Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:53:29 AM
Tomorerow, when I see my optometrist, I will have Access-a-Ride take me to City Center, where I wll give Joshie the score for the Interlude to be scanned.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:53:57 AM
DR Jrennifer, welcome back! Where have you been?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 03:54:42 AM
DR vixmom, thanks for keeping an eye on Mr Orr. I'm happy to hear his surgery went well.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 05:00:08 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 05:00:57 AM
Glad you had the Camelot dream and not me. C’est toi!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 05:01:39 AM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 05:03:33 AM
Laura, we are supposed to have the same policy with retiring or departing ministers, but we merely made the retiring minister a pastor emeritus, so he could stay nearby.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:05:01 AM
Good morning
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:07:36 AM
John and Laura We have the same policy here. 

Our former Pastor moved away for a couple of years but since retired and moved back to town.

He is now a “regular” member of the congregation.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:08:41 AM
TCB, yes Bill now lives alone as his husband, Joe, passed away earlier this year.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:10:47 AM
Just spoke with his nurse in recovery.  They do not yet have a room for him, he has also tested positive for flu so they need to give him a single room.

They don’t allow visiting in the recovery area, but she will call me as soon as he is put in a room
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:13:20 AM
Ironically, Bill having the flu actually turned out to be a good thing.

In the ER, instead of being in a crowded, noisy,  curtained area he was in a private room with a glass door that kept out outside sounds, with his own TV and control over his lighting preferences
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:13:42 AM
So that’s the silver lining  so far of this dark cloud
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:14:11 AM
Time to Wordle then waddle to  work
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 05:18:41 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 05:22:30 AM
Wordle 500 4/6

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⬜🟩🟩🟩⬜
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Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 05:29:23 AM
I, too, am glad I didn't have DR Elmore's dream, though I did have a Camelot dream years ago that was quite enchanting.

Mine was only marginally better. I was piano-conducting a dress rehearsal where I couldn't see the singer (as was the case during parts of Carrie), and I was trying to get it in my head exactly what this 8- or 16-bar tag, or ride out, to a song consisted of, how many measures there were, who was singing what, what exactly the melodic line was, and how do we transition to it. The lead singer was the Arsenic and Old Lace Cary Grant, backed by a men's chorus. I eventually realized that the ensemble ending of the song wasn't originally a part of it, and wasn't called for, so things would be easier when those bars were lopped off. The irritating thing was the repetition of the dream, which I was more than happy to wake from.

Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 05:43:06 AM
Everything is finished now except for the basement trip. Then I'll work on my orchestration before it's time for our soaps. After that I need to sort the latest catfood arrival and put it away.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 05:47:07 AM
For me, yesterday felt like a Tuesday because of our Sunday evening rehearsal which felt like a Monday. Today now feels like a Monday because of last night being Halloween and feeling a little bit like a weekend night.

So here's the extent of our Halloween:

We never get trick-or-treaters, and this wasn't the year for a partay, so we had made absolutely no plans. And because of my shows, my own Halloween activities had been nil. So on a whim, Nathan brought home a pumpkin and he and Kristi carved it and set a candle inside. We set the pumpkin on the fireplace hearth, had a few other candles going, and we watched the 1970 Roger Corman film version of The Dunwich Horror which they had never seen. We were all fans of Dean Stockwell who died this past year, and it was interesting to see Sandra Dee, Sam Jaffe, and Ed Begley (Sr.) doing this thing. Like most Corman films, it had its moments, both good and schlocky, and it was exactly what we wanted.

We followed that up with a few random episodes of One Step Beyond from the one legitimate DVD of the first season released by CBS (every other release having been bootlegs of varying quality). It's such an oddly interesting show, and the episodes we picked happened to be among the better ones.

And that was that. And now it's November, which I can hardly believe. I'd rather not believe it, but apparently the evidence is all around me.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 05:53:05 AM
There was some rain last night which, as far as I knew, was totally unexpected. So now everything's wet and I can't get out there and blow leaves or do much of anything else. Which is fine. That waits till tomorrow, when I must start in on a few solid weeks of outdoor work and get this place cleaned up. Today I must work on music prep for tonight, and do a little housework indoors.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 05:56:29 AM
More coffee!

And some toast. I picked up a loaf of Rustik Oven Italian bread, a new one for them, that I want to try.
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Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:26:36 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:30:32 AM
It's going to be in the 70s here the next few days. Wild!
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Post by: KevinH on November 01, 2022, 06:30:48 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on November 01, 2022, 06:31:02 AM
Vibes for WFO
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Post by: KevinH on November 01, 2022, 06:31:11 AM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 07:03:33 AM
Wordle 3, Phoodle 5
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 07:05:42 AM
More recovery vibes for Bill. Strange story about the flu.

I wonder if his breathing with that affected his being under anesthesia during the surgery.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 07:33:00 AM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 07:35:08 AM
TCB, yes Bill now lives alone as his husband, Joe, passed away earlier this year.

:(
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 08:02:52 AM
Well things are moving along.

I think we have all had our own CAMELOT nightmares.....I played Mordred once......that may have been the audience's nightmare.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 08:07:44 AM
DR CHAS SMITH next time you are in the mood for one of those films - I highly recommend THE SHUTTERED ROOM with Carol Lynley & Gig Young & Flora Robson and Oliver Reed in the TIGHTEST pair of jeans ever seen on film.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Zo0lcByNg
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 08:10:00 AM
I saw a few slasher movies.....

A NightMare on Elm Street 1 & 2.

and a few more.....I shall look forward to some lists from other Dear Readers.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 08:13:49 AM
DR CHAS SMITH next time you are in the mood for one of those films - I highly recommend THE SHUTTERED ROOM with Carol Lynley & Gig Young & Flora Robson and Oliver Reed in the TIGHTEST pair of jeans ever seen on film.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Zo0lcByNg

I do have that one on some DVD or other, and it's another that I need to introduce to Kristi and Nathan since we've been on a bit of a Lovecraft kick these past couple of years. So many of the adaptations are fair to middling (not that there are that many of them, even now), but that certainly is another that's not to be missed.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 08:23:47 AM
I recognized the Dunwich director's name, Daniel Haller, but couldn't remember why. He directed another of Corman's Lovecraft adaptations, Die, Monster, Die! (with Karloff - based on "The Color Out of Space"), a childhood favorite of mine.

I think I'd always wanted to see The Shuttered Room back in the day, but it never happened. My viewing of it on DVD might have been my first time.

Of course there is also Corman's The Haunted Palace, the Poe-titled Lovecraft story. That's a favorite, too, in part due to Ronald Stein's score.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 08:28:37 AM
EAR WORM ALERT

What is this tune???
It's only one of the most famous melodies in the world.......
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 01, 2022, 08:43:59 AM
EAR WORM ALERT

What is this tune???
It's only one of the most famous melodies in the world.......


Isn't that Gounod's entrance aria for Juliet in his opera "Romeo and Juliet?"
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 08:51:48 AM
  Lovecraft

Where's craft?
-Mme. Armfeldt
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Post by: Laura on November 01, 2022, 08:54:04 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on November 01, 2022, 08:54:59 AM
TOD: I watched Creature From the Black Lagoon when I was a kid. It scared me for quite some time. I learned young not to watch scary movies.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:08:23 AM
I liked Reanimator back in the day. More recently, I saw the original and the remake of Suspira. The colors in the Suspira films were gorgeous. Jessica Harper in the original was her true neurotic brilliant self. 
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:10:04 AM
In Evil Dead 2, I loved the artificial nature of it. Blood was buckets of paint. As I recall it was sometimes blue or white. Funny.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 10:07:14 AM
Years ago, my backdoor neighbor had three ginger cats who loved coming into my yard. They loved their petting and a little extra food. To me, they were Thomas Stearns, Tiktok and Dizzy. And they came over for a couple of years.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 10:08:45 AM
Two nights ago, another sweet ginger appeared, wanting petting and eating a little. She came back last night for more of the same. I hope she’s going to be a regular.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 10:09:34 AM
I went looking for her later, but instead of seeing a beautiful cat, I saw a possum. Strange.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 10:12:24 AM
I do like more of the Argento films than I was thinking of earlier.
And those color spectaculars, e.g. Suspiria, are indeed ... spectacular.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:17:44 AM
DR John I am sorry I missed your Phoodle in one yesterday.  Congratulations.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 01, 2022, 10:18:31 AM
I tried a couple of Lucio Fulci's films, and didn't like those. Too much slashing and gore for me, with seemingly no other purpose than being slash- and gore-fests. That's why I say no more giallos for me, other than those early-mid Argentos.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:19:58 AM
Yes DR George, good news I am still negative.



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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:20:15 AM
It is very stressful though.  We might not decide until Friday if I am going alone, both of us go, or we both stay home.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:33:09 AM
From George:

Quote
Oh!  Even though I just ordered some a few minutes ago, I guess I can get some more tomorrow, too!

Please let me know if that works and I will also order more.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:34:25 AM
DR George I was the only one wearing a mask at my book discussion group.  I guess they figured my N94 mask was sufficient, and they knew I was negative.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:37:03 AM
From Bruce:
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The fellow who lives in the back house brought me some peanut butter covered Trader Joe's popcorn. It's pretty damn tasty.

I am not going to tell Keith about this.  He would want some. 
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:38:32 AM
DR John, vibes you get the job teaching food writing!

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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:40:46 AM
From DR Laura:

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We made a quick trip to our former pastor's house, who lives about a mile away. He and his wife hadn't seen my grandson since he retired.

Former pastors are not allowed to be in contact with church members for a period of time. This gives the new pastor time to get established and the congregation adjusts to going to the new pastor for their needs. Mrs. Former Pastor in particular misses the children.

That's nice you could go visit.  It seems hard not having contact, something that wouldn't be possible in a small town.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:41:33 AM
DR TCB I wish I had known you were writing a musical of Giant before my discussion last night.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:43:56 AM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

I thought it begins next year.  Are you still having issues with it?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:44:20 AM
Laura, we are supposed to have the same policy with retiring or departing ministers, but we merely made the retiring minister a pastor emeritus, so he could stay nearby.

I like that.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:45:57 AM
Just spoke with his nurse in recovery.  They do not yet have a room for him, he has also tested positive for flu so they need to give him a single room.

They don’t allow visiting in the recovery area, but she will call me as soon as he is put in a room

It sounds like he picked up the flu in the hospital :( 

Does he have his phone and charger?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:46:13 AM
Ironically, Bill having the flu actually turned out to be a good thing.

In the ER, instead of being in a crowded, noisy,  curtained area he was in a private room with a glass door that kept out outside sounds, with his own TV and control over his lighting preferences

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:47:33 AM
DR Chas your Halloween sounds nice.  I wore a mask while we watched tv and sat far away from Keith.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:48:14 AM
I did enjoy the earlier part of the evening at my discussion, and someone had Halloween candy for us :)
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:49:37 AM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 10:51:27 AM
TOD: I watched Creature From the Black Lagoon when I was a kid. It scared me for quite some time. I learned young not to watch scary movies.

I did not watch scary movies until Keith insisted.  The first movie we watched together was The Blob and I was a mess.  To my surprise I loved it, as he knew I would.
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Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 11:01:35 AM
Just spoke with his nurse in recovery.  They do not yet have a room for him, he has also tested positive for flu so they need to give him a single room.

They don’t allow visiting in the recovery area, but she will call me as soon as he is put in a room

It sounds like he picked up the flu in the hospital :( 

Does he have his phone and charger?


No, he tested positive for flu when he was brought in, but he doesn't have and symptoms except an occassional cough.

He tested negative for covid though
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Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 11:03:21 AM
I have all his stuff at the moment because there was nowhere to leave it.

I arranged for him to have a "house phone" which does not receive calls but which allows him to make calls.

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Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 11:04:28 AM
We just spoke  for about 15 minures.  He's finally been given some actual food.

He hasnt had any since Thursday day
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 11:22:04 AM
We just spoke  for about 15 minures.  He's finally been given some actual food.

He hasnt had any since Thursday day

Wow.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 11:22:29 AM
Don’t rain on my Thanksgiving parade.

https://deadline.com/2022/11/lea-michele-funny-girl-macys-thanksgiving-parade-1235160179/
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Post by: bk on November 01, 2022, 11:24:25 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep, no issues.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 11:29:23 AM
Julie Powell, who wrote Julie & Julia, has died.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 11:42:58 AM
Just spoke with his nurse in recovery.  They do not yet have a room for him, he has also tested positive for flu so they need to give him a single room.

They don’t allow visiting in the recovery area, but she will call me as soon as he is put in a room

It sounds like he picked up the flu in the hospital :( 

Does he have his phone and charger?


No, he tested positive for flu when he was brought in, but he doesn't have and symptoms except an occassional cough.

He tested negative for covid though


I am glad he doesn't have typical flu symptoms and it got him a private room.  Yay for the negative covid results.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 11:43:19 AM
We just spoke  for about 15 minures.  He's finally been given some actual food.

He hasnt had any since Thursday day

Poor guy.
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 11:43:56 AM
DR Vixmom is Bill in much pain? 
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Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 11:46:49 AM
I have voted and will celebrate with a walk since it isn't raining.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:03:12 PM
TOD: I watched Creature From the Black Lagoon when I was a kid. It scared me for quite some time. I learned young not to watch scary movies.

The movie that scared me when I was a kid was Beware! The Blob.  I couldn't watch more than probably the first 15 minutes or so.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:05:22 PM
Yes DR George, good news I am still negative.



Very good news.  I just out that my friend pug is positive again.  She had a VERY bad time of it last time...and it lasted a long time.  Hopefully, it won't, this time!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 12:07:55 PM
I loved the original Blob with Steve McQueen. And the remake with Shawnee Smith had some good laughs, as I recall.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 12:08:05 PM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 12:08:12 PM
Four!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:08:23 PM
From George:

Quote
Oh!  Even though I just ordered some a few minutes ago, I guess I can get some more tomorrow, too!

Please let me know if that works and I will also order more.

Hmm...I got a message:

The address you have provided has already been used to place the maximum number of orders this month.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:08:31 PM
Maybe since I placed the order yesterday, it didn't go through until today, and that would be the order for this month.  Just a guess, though. :-\
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:10:23 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

I thought it begins next year.  Are you still having issues with it?

Me, or John?  I just don't like the app. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?

https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/ (https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/)
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 12:14:05 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?

https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/ (https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/)

Did not work for Bexar County, Texas.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 01:10:18 PM
The San Antonio Public Library does.  Are you part of their library?:

https://sanantonio.overdrive.com/ (https://sanantonio.overdrive.com/)
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 01:12:49 PM
It’s going away soon. But thank you.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 01:13:06 PM
Not feeling great.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 01:13:16 PM
Gratuitous post 99!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 01:14:23 PM
AARRGGHH!  I accidentally deleted a post. >:( Anyway, I found THIS (https://bexarbibliotech.org/) site for Bexar County, but they don't use OverDrive.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:16:10 PM
Yes DR George, good news I am still negative.



Very good news.  I just out that my friend pug is positive again.  She had a VERY bad time of it last time...and it lasted a long time.  Hopefully, it won't, this time!

Good vibes it will be easier this time.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:16:29 PM
I loved the original Blob with Steve McQueen. And the remake with Shawnee Smith had some good laughs, as I recall.

We never watched the remake.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:17:52 PM
From George:

Quote
Oh!  Even though I just ordered some a few minutes ago, I guess I can get some more tomorrow, too!

Please let me know if that works and I will also order more.

Hmm...I got a message:

The address you have provided has already been used to place the maximum number of orders this month.

Thanks.  I will try and remember to see what happens later in the month and see if I get the same message.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 01:17:55 PM
But on a happier note (F-natural):

Supreme Court declines to block subpoena of Lindsey Graham in Georgia election probe (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna53859).

Influential Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham sought to avoid testifying over 2020 presidential election interference allegations.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 01:18:03 PM
;D
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:18:27 PM
Maybe since I placed the order yesterday, it didn't go through until today, and that would be the order for this month.  Just a guess, though. :-\

My guess as well.  I did order earlier in the day than you did.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:19:15 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

I thought it begins next year.  Are you still having issues with it?

Me, or John?  I just don't like the app. ;)

I thought maybe you checked it occasionally.  Do you get feedback at work?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:20:55 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?

https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/ (https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/)

Thanks.  The same as where I am linking to right now.  I thought that link was switching to Libby.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:22:25 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?

https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/ (https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/)

Did not work for Bexar County, Texas.

I fear that is what will happen once my libraries make the switch.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:22:45 PM
Not feeling great.

Sorry.  I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 01:23:40 PM
But on a happier note (F-natural):

Supreme Court declines to block subpoena of Lindsey Graham in Georgia election probe (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna53859).

Influential Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham sought to avoid testifying over 2020 presidential election interference allegations.

Yay.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Laura on November 01, 2022, 02:07:22 PM
Glad to hear that Bill is on the mend. I wondered if they gave him anything to eat, since they knew he was going to be having surgery.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Laura on November 01, 2022, 02:08:35 PM
In anticipation of my blood donation on Thursday, I am enjoying one of my favorite foods: liver and onions and bacon. I haven't had it in years.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:21:41 PM
So, spy reports have it that Putin is suffering from Parkinson’s and pancreatic cancer. All the more reason for him to start a nuclear war.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:23:20 PM
In anticipation of my blood donation on Thursday, I am enjoying one of my favorite foods: liver and onions and bacon. I haven't had it in years.

One of Mom’s favorites. But Dad hated it, so she made us suffer through it whenever he was on the road. I grew to like it on an occasional basis.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:30:43 PM
I go away for a few hours and DR GEORGE is attempting to corner the Covid Test market in the Northwest.....
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:31:51 PM
DR CHAS SMITH - Daniel Haller is mainly known for being an Art Director/Production Designer on many Corman epics......but he does direct now and then.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:33:25 PM
My friend of many decades and co-defendant in many Theeder shenanigans - Vickie - lost her husband on Sunday....so there will be a viewing to attend later this week.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:33:57 PM
Lots of moving about today and getting things done - although that doesn't include raking or mulching the leaves.....
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:34:57 PM
I cannot find a site that tells me if Luka Garza has been called up from the G Team to play with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight - so I guess I shall tune in to the beginning and see if I can find him on the bench or on the court during the warm up.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:35:23 PM
Five!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on November 01, 2022, 02:35:33 PM
Page Five.

Sometimes, until I see her in a movie again, I forget how pretty Carol Lynley was.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:36:00 PM
Were you friends with Vickie’s husband, JRand?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:36:40 PM
Anywsys, my sympathies for your friend.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:37:03 PM
Page Five.

Sometimes, until I see her in a movie again, I forget how pretty Carol Lynley was.

Yes, she was.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 02:40:01 PM
When is the lottery? Is it at $1 billion yet?
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 02:50:35 PM
In anticipation of my blood donation on Thursday, I am enjoying one of my favorite foods: liver and onions and bacon. I haven't had it in years.

One of Mom’s favorites. But Dad hated it, so she made us suffer through it whenever he was on the road. I grew to like it on an occasional basis.

I loved liver and onions.  Of course I don't eat it anymore.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 02:50:52 PM
I go away for a few hours and DR GEORGE is attempting to corner the Covid Test market in the Northwest.....

;D
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 02:52:19 PM
So, spy reports have it that Putin is suffering from Parkinson’s and pancreatic cancer. All the more reason for him to start a nuclear war.

Sigh.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 02:52:42 PM
My friend of many decades and co-defendant in many Theeder shenanigans - Vickie - lost her husband on Sunday....so there will be a viewing to attend later this week.

I am sorry.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 03:01:47 PM
Page Five.

Sometimes, until I see her in a movie again, I forget how pretty Carol Lynley was.

I always thought there was something special about her.  Years ago I saw her on a talk show where a guest was saying she was too fat. His opinion was that women should be model thin.  I had been thinking how great she looked and his comments were shocking.  She handled him well and didn't let him bother her.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 03:23:30 PM
Julie Powell, who wrote Julie & Julia, has died.

:(
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:48:02 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

I thought it begins next year.  Are you still having issues with it?

Me, or John?  I just don't like the app. ;)

I thought maybe you checked it occasionally.  Do you get feedback at work?

No, I'm out of that loop.  I'm sure the selector who deals with downloadables gets feedback, but I don't know what she can do about unpopular changes.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:49:01 PM
George, we only have Libby anymore. No more Overdrive.

There is that, but you can still go online to your library's OverDrive site.  For instance, mine is:

https://timberland.overdrive.com/ (https://timberland.overdrive.com/)

I much prefer that to the Libby app.

Do you have the link for Pierce?

https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/ (https://piercecounty.overdrive.com/)

Thanks.  The same as where I am linking to right now.  I thought that link was switching to Libby.

I hope not!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:49:57 PM
So, spy reports have it that Putin is suffering from Parkinson’s and pancreatic cancer. All the more reason for him to start a nuclear war.

:o Let's hope he doesn't want to take the world out with him!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:50:24 PM
In anticipation of my blood donation on Thursday, I am enjoying one of my favorite foods: liver and onions and bacon. I haven't had it in years.

One of Mom’s favorites. But Dad hated it, so she made us suffer through it whenever he was on the road. I grew to like it on an occasional basis.

NEVER!! :P
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:50:43 PM
I go away for a few hours and DR GEORGE is attempting to corner the Covid Test market in the Northwest.....

I do what I can. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 03:51:20 PM
My friend of many decades and co-defendant in many Theeder shenanigans - Vickie - lost her husband on Sunday....so there will be a viewing to attend later this week.

My condolences to your friend. :(
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Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 04:43:07 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 04:46:43 PM
I haven't been feeling too well and have no end of medical appointments on my calendar, leaving me very little energy. I was sorry to miss John G's trip, but Elmore's surgery was on my mind and I'm glad to see he got through it. I'm sorry to hear that Keith is ill and the trip is in limbo.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 04:48:52 PM
Hi Jeanne, it is good to see you.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 04:50:02 PM
I find medical appointments exhausting and try to scatter them, which of course cannot always be done.  I hope things ease up and you can rest.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 04:50:43 PM
Thank you about Keith.  He seems better right now and I am feeling more hopeful we will be able to go.  Either way, I have decided I will be going.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 04:54:52 PM
Hi, Jane and thanks. I often find medical appointments exhausting, too. I don't mind going to acupuncture because it's so easy -- short drive, no parking issues, no bureaucracy -- and because I feel better right away. But the rest I wish I could do without.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 04:56:34 PM
Recovery vibes for WFO. I, too, am glad he will have his own room.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
DR George, Amazon delivered the state covid tests today  :o
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 05:02:11 PM
Since there are two of us I requested two kits.  I thought that would be a total of four tests. 
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 05:02:30 PM
The kits are big, with 5 tests per box. 
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 05:02:44 PM
In the annoyance department, would you believe that the two credit cards that I use the most -- and extensively -- were both compromised in one week? I've been several hours updating numerous accounts online. Some, of course, cannot be done online and you have to do it over the phone. IF you can get through to someone. I'd like to see a study done of how much business is lost due to those so-annoying phone trees and poor customer service. I guess that's my gripe du jour.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jeanne on November 01, 2022, 05:02:59 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 05:08:37 PM
In the annoyance department, would you believe that the two credit cards that I use the most -- and extensively -- were both compromised in one week? I've been several hours updating numerous accounts online. Some, of course, cannot be done online and you have to do it over the phone. IF you can get through to someone. I'd like to see a study done of how much business is lost due to those so-annoying phone trees and poor customer service. I guess that's my gripe du jour.


Like you don't have enough to deal with  >:(
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:12:09 PM
I haven't been feeling too well and have no end of medical appointments on my calendar, leaving me very little energy. I was sorry to miss John G's trip, but Elmore's surgery was on my mind and I'm glad to see he got through it. I'm sorry to hear that Keith is ill and the trip is in limbo.

Sorry you haven’t been feeling well. It’s good to see you.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:13:37 PM
Sorry about your credit cards, too.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:17:03 PM
DR George, Amazon delivered the state covid tests today  :o

That was quick!  I wonder when I'll get mine.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 06:17:43 PM
It said three to five days.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:19:36 PM
In about 10 minutes, I'm going to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts to take the new (updated) usher training because the Center got remodeled and I'll finally get to see the results! 
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:19:45 PM
Some people (a Gypsy reference ;) ) went through the training last week, but I was in a show.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:20:10 PM
The kits are big, with 5 tests per box. 

That's what I got last time.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:21:25 PM
In the annoyance department, would you believe that the two credit cards that I use the most -- and extensively -- were both compromised in one week? I've been several hours updating numerous accounts online. Some, of course, cannot be done online and you have to do it over the phone. IF you can get through to someone. I'd like to see a study done of how much business is lost due to those so-annoying phone trees and poor customer service. I guess that's my gripe du jour.


NOOOOOO!! >:(
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 06:23:33 PM
Well, it's time to get out of my car and get to the Center!  Afterward, my friend Margo (who's also taking tonight's training) and will go out to get something to eat...somewhere to be determined.

Until later!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: Jane on November 01, 2022, 06:38:04 PM
'night
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:38:37 PM
Good to see both DR Jeanne and DR Jennifer around these parts.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:38:57 PM
So sorry to hear about your friend's loss, DR Jrand72.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:39:37 PM
I don't have a lot to say today, but thanks to other DRs for taking us to page six.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:39:46 PM
And beyond!
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:39:58 PM
Perhaps.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: singdaw on November 01, 2022, 06:40:10 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:50:47 PM
The library has some treasures waiting for me today. One was Willie and Bobbie Nelson singing gospel and hymns. Another was Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting Beethoven’s nine symphonies, which includes a supposedly newly discovered contrabassoon part for the ninth.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:52:07 PM
There’s also a Charles Mingus set and the complete symphonies of Brahms.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:53:06 PM
As for movies, there’s a Brad Pitt double feature of The Lost City and Bullet Train.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 06:53:56 PM
I still need to finish this Avengers set first.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 07:14:31 PM
Patti LuPone live stream happening.

https://www.playbill.com/article/patti-lupones-songs-from-a-hat-will-be-live-streamed-from-54-below
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 07:17:45 PM
The Avengers episode I’m watching now, The Hour That Never Was, is the first episode of the show I ever saw. In one hour, I became a diehard fan for life.
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:20:45 PM
I didn’t get to see Bill today because he still hadn’t been placed in a 4oom and they don’t allow guests in recovery
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:21:30 PM
But the receptionist in the lobby brought his glasses and his cell phone to him
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:22:05 PM
He called me around 8 to say that he had finally been given a room
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:23:18 PM
He had been given dinner and said he was pretty comfortable and they had already begun having him stand ( with a wAlker)
Title: Re: BREAKING BOMBSHELL NEWS ALERT: IT IS NOVEMBER
Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:23:45 PM
So the next step I guess will be a rehab
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Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:26:14 PM
John G. No one has won the powerball yesterday, the next drawing is tomorrow @nd the j@ckpot currently stands at 1.20 billion
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Post by: vixmom on November 01, 2022, 07:26:41 PM
I could get some pretty nice teeth with that money
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 01, 2022, 07:27:44 PM
And the word of the day is: SAMHAIN!

What the samhain?  Where did October go?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 01, 2022, 07:28:46 PM
John G. No one has won the powerball yesterday, the next drawing is tomorrow @nd the j@ckpot currently stands at 1.20 billion

Mine!  All mine!
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:02:22 PM
I hope it goes to you, Ron.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:02:36 PM
Or to you, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:02:49 PM
Or to any one of us.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:03:17 PM
I would need to buy a ticket in order to stand a chance.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:03:38 PM
But it’s nice to dream.
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Post by: John G. on November 01, 2022, 09:03:48 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:14:28 PM
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:15:49 PM
Well, it's time to get out of my car and get to the Center!  Afterward, my friend Margo (who's also taking tonight's training) and will go out to get something to eat...somewhere to be determined.

Until later!

Well, the newly remodeled Center looks pretty darned spiffy!  :D
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:19:34 PM
We got a tour of the downstairs lobby and main theater orchestra level, and the Black Box (the small second theater space next to the main stage) lobby.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:20:19 PM
We were also given a three-page "onesheet" ::) of the updated rules and policies to take with us and read.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:20:56 PM
They also had paper sign-up sheets for events happening this very weekend!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:21:34 PM
I signed up for a couple of things, and for something next week.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:23:38 PM
I didn't sign up for everything that was available because I'm taking the updated concessions training tomorrow night, and will sign up for some concessions shifts in addition to ushering.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:27:34 PM
After the training, Margo and I walked over to McMenamins Spar Café and we each had the Cheeseburger Slider Trios.  Yummy!!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:28:03 PM
We chatted and caught up and had a nice time.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:29:50 PM
After we said our goodbyes, I did a little shopping at Fred Meyer, but when I got out to my car, there was some kind of medical emergency situation in the parking lot and my car was kind of blocked by the police vehicle!  :o
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:31:20 PM
Fortunately, it wasn't any kind of violent situation, but I was actually able to get my car out of the parking space without having to ask the police to move their car.
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:31:44 PM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:31:58 PM
Then I came home. :)
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:35:42 PM
I didn’t get to see Bill today because he still hadn’t been placed in a 4oom and they don’t allow guests in recovery

But you're not a guest...you're Vixmom!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:36:15 PM
He called me around 8 to say that he had finally been given a room

Whew!!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 10:36:39 PM
John G. No one has won the powerball yesterday, the next drawing is tomorrow @nd the j@ckpot currently stands at 1.20 billion

:o I just can't imagine!
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Post by: George on November 01, 2022, 11:59:14 PM
So, last week, I ordered for the library, the movie version of Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:00:14 AM
I realized that I didn't have it, so I ordered the Blu-ray version (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ0OO8O).
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:01:52 AM
One of the Amazon recommendations was a documentary about the making of the movie musical called Superstars: The Documentary (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQJMFYB).
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2022, 12:03:54 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:03:57 AM
The original version of the documentary from 2015 was only about 52 minutes, but this Blu-ray release (and there's a DVD available, too) expands the running time to 93 minutes.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2022, 12:04:02 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2022, 12:04:13 AM
Up is page eight.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:04:16 AM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2022, 12:04:19 AM
And new notes.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:04:44 AM
Here's the description from Amazon's listing:

From producers of Jesus Christ Superstar, "Superstars", a feature length documentary about the making of the original "Jesus Christ Superstar" theatrical movie. This 90 minute documentary features making of footage and original "on set" interviews with cast members and Norman Jewison. In 1972, director Jewison took a group of young actors, singers, and dancers to war-torn Israel to shoot the film adaptation of the hit rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar." This is their story - in their own words. The production team is putting together a new expanded digital cut of the original documentary "Superstars." The original 2015, 52 min feature is being expanded to 90 min with an additional chapter of the film cast reunion in New York City and unseen footage of one the cast members, Barry Dennen, who played "Pontius Pilate" talking about his experiences before and after filming in Israel.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:05:23 AM
I have an empty 2-disc Blu-ray case, so I put the two Blu-ray discs together and have the movie WITH the documentary in one case!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2022, 12:05:53 AM
Pretty cool, huh? ;D