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Title: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 12:46:53 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were insured, and now it is time for you to post until the insured cows come home.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 12:50:35 AM
And the word of the day is: CELEBRIOUSLY!
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 12:58:59 AM
Link coming momentarily - I got it, but he has to fix one thing, resend, and make it live.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 01:00:21 AM
Topic of the Day:  I have Farmers, and I've heard nothing about requiring six months up front!  I have both my house and car insurance with them, so together I get a deal that is better than each individually.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 01:17:26 AM
The link, the link! Order away:

http://kritzerland.com/kritzer_world.htm
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 02:13:30 AM
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Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 03:20:22 AM
Notes insured. Ensured.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 03:48:24 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 03:50:30 AM
I had a strange dream I don't honestly remember, but it had something to do with Kurt Weill's Tango-Ballade from The Threepenny Opera.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 03:53:28 AM
This morning, I must wash in a heavy dose of Clorox those spotted towels I had used to mop the floor during the AC leaks. Then around noon, my friend Jason is coming by to help me with my new computer.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:36:49 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 04:37:10 AM
Good Thursday, gentle folk.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:37:36 AM
I finally took a Theraflu (nighttime) last night before bed, and had the best night of sleep I've had for a week.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:38:15 AM
No runny nose, so I was able to use my CPAP without incident.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 04:40:49 AM
I slept enormously well last night, fully using my CPAP for the first time in nearly a year all through the night and being loath to remove it when I awakened.

It's strange to me how fully oblivious we all are at the ability to breathe clearly and without issue.

It's not until the odd cold or flu that one realizes the precariousness of clogged sinuses.

I cannot say just how much those nasal polyps have shrunk, but I am freely breathing through both nostrils daily.  And that is a joy unto itself.

And my sense of taste and smell continues to improve.  Food actually TASTES like food for a change.

And, yes...the refrigerator smells fresh and clean and new now that some very old stuff has been removed from it.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 04:42:26 AM
I have a mid-day doctor's appointment in Aiken, so I have that to look forward to.

Well, not that exactly.  It's the availability of The Fresh Market and Sam's Club that tickles me.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 04:44:50 AM
I truly don't know from insurance providers who can save me the most money.  I have been insured by State Farm all my adult life.

My mom used State Farm for home and cars, and I simply jumped in and did the same when I left Oakland to come here.

I have been told that USAA is truly outstanding, and kinfolk say I should swtich over.

If USAA had a field office nearby, I might consider it.  But State Farm is firmly entrenched in this County and has a sterling reputation.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 04:46:11 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 04:46:20 AM
Singdaw:  How funny it is that we were posting at about the same time and talking about CPAP sleep.

Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:48:09 AM
Glad you had a good night, also, DR Ron Pulliam, and that things continue to improve for you.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:50:33 AM
We've had our car and renter's insurance through GEICO for many years, and are happy with them. They also allow the installment payment plan. If you take an online defensive driving course once every five years, they apply an additional discount.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 04:53:45 AM
When I informed them that I was working from home and no longer commuting, we got a further discount. Less mileage, less risk, I suppose.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:04:37 AM
A heartwarming holiday tale that I am sure will make DR vixmom want to rush to get tickets.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:06:02 AM
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:07:13 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:14:39 AM
"I'd like a cold one, please."
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 05:20:50 AM
Good morning, I’m very tired but very happy after an excellent day and night yesterday
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 05:21:14 AM
I have ordered KritzerWorld
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 05:22:32 AM
We’ve been using Geico for home and car insurance for more than 30 years.

We’ve been very happy with them.
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 05:22:51 AM
I must wordle and work
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 05:23:57 AM
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Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 06:10:59 AM
Theater Camp is now available for streaming on Hulu.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Laura on September 21, 2023, 07:44:41 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2023, 07:50:39 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2023, 08:08:27 AM
The insurance game is such a scam, and I think I’m nearing the time for another change only five years since the last one. I’ve been told by many people that you have to assume you’re going to change insurance companies every several years to keep your premiums reasonable.

I was with Farmers in California. When I moved here they had no presence in this area so I went with Allstate. That was okay for years until I had to make a small claim on the house, and the rate increases came like gangbusters. On a personal recommendation I changed to another company and that was a godsend … until after about three years, and with no claims at all, here come the increases.

It absolutely has to be related to age in the case of auto insurance. But they find additional ways to bump you up as well. When anyone you live with has an incident or makes a claim - on their own insurance, mind you - they find that because of the common address and raise you again. Why? They assume that at some point you’ll be driving each other’s cars. And so it goes.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 08:34:25 AM
I also have State Farm insurance on my cars.

My PT Cruiser is 19 years old and the Smart Car is 9 years old, so I don't have collision insurance on either.....

I pay every six months and it is very reasonable.....a little over $200 for the PT and about $160 for the Smart Car.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 08:35:17 AM
Book ordered.....or did I already say that?
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 08:47:18 AM
The laundry is finished, and I am waiting for my friend Jason to arrive and teach me things about my new computer.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 08:53:01 AM
We won't be staying in this hotel again.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 09:14:23 AM
DR Jane, did you try filing a PayPal dispute?        ;)
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2023, 09:56:08 AM
So what do you think just popped up in my email? It went directly to spam, but I keep an eye on that so I saw it.

We have a StateFarm surprise for You, Claim now
Congratulations! You have been selected.........
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 10:31:41 AM
I have had State Farm for more that 40 years. I can’t get a policy that’s cheaper
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 11:15:16 AM
I'm having that same salad I had yesterday - it was very good and very light.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 12:06:29 PM
All you fine hustle dancers out there, did you remember today is one of the highest hold days of the year: the 21st night of September!
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2023, 12:40:05 PM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on September 21, 2023, 12:40:20 PM
Wordle:  2/6
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 12:47:39 PM
Page 2? Well, this is certainly a curious state of affairs!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 12:51:15 PM
DO THE HUSTLE!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:55:46 PM
Slow news day at HHW.

There's going to be HTP -and I don't mean Hot Toilet Paper.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:56:12 PM
I don't think DR JANE is happy with her accommodations.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:56:22 PM
Not at all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:56:43 PM
I liked dancing The Hustle and it was pretty easy to teach.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:57:10 PM
It is almost 4 p.m. here and I am hearing a lot of sirens.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:57:34 PM
I hope DR ELMORE is learning a lot about his new computer.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 12:57:46 PM
There Three.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 01:11:56 PM
There there, as my mom used to say.
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 21, 2023, 01:14:28 PM
There. There now. 

   -- as Marnie was wont to say.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 01:14:32 PM
We use Progressive which is fine. But there’s a new law in British Columbia that is concerning. I’m in Canada at least part of every day. Even if a Canadian driver is at fault in an accident, US insurance cannot collect from them, nor can I or my insurance company sue them.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Matthew on September 21, 2023, 01:16:42 PM
Good Afternoon - I continue to walk around in a haze today as we all have pretty much found out about the cause to death of my aforementioned friend of mine yesterday.  I'm not surprised, but saddened nonetheless.

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Post by: Matthew on September 21, 2023, 01:16:56 PM
And I ordered the new book!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 01:57:23 PM
Sorry, DR Matthew.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 01:57:37 PM
About your friend, not about the new book.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 01:57:45 PM
Just to clarify.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 01:57:59 PM
 :)
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 02:00:52 PM
What a joy to be back at work.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 02:00:59 PM
/s
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 02:01:18 PM
In case you needed to be told that.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 21, 2023, 03:04:20 PM
I hope DR ELMORE is learning a lot about his new computer.

Sadly, I did not. We need cable adapters.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:17:05 PM
All you fine hustle dancers out there, did you remember today is one of the highest hold days of the year: the 21st night of September!

I still love the song by Earth, Wind & Fire! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=p1AGBUA7j1f1h9VH&v=Gs069dndIYk)  How could you not?? ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:17:08 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:17:59 PM
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, Matthew. Definitely too young.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:18:39 PM
We use Progressive which is fine. But there’s a new law in British Columbia that is concerning. I’m in Canada at least part of every day. Even if a Canadian driver is at fault in an accident, US insurance cannot collect from them, nor can I or my insurance company sue them.

Yikes!  What does this mean for you?  You certainly aren't the only people in this situation. :-\
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:19:27 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7361.0;attach=18948)

:))
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:20:45 PM
BTW, Matthew, I like your new avatar, but am puzzled at the position of the fingers of your right hand. Is this some sort of code?  ;)  I think that every time I see it.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:21:07 PM
I hope DR ELMORE is learning a lot about his new computer.

Sadly, I did not. We need cable adapters.


Well...that's something that you learned. ::)

;)
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:21:25 PM
Hello, George.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:21:59 PM
Hello, Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:28:22 PM
A few years ago car insurance took a big jump up in California. I don’t recall why, but all the insurance companies raised their prices.

I currently pay $800+ every 6 months for a 2011 Audi A3 hatchback. I think that’s very high for such an old car, but I shopped around a few years ago, then moved to Traveler’s because they were cheaper than most. I drive very little and have high deductibles.

I am envious of Jrand’s low bills.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:30:42 PM
Elmore, cable adapters should be an easy problem to solve. I imagine Amazon would have them.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:33:11 PM
We won't be staying in this hotel again.

Sorry to hear you aren’t happy with it.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:38:31 PM
I slept enormously well last night, fully using my CPAP for the first time in nearly a year all through the night and being loath to remove it when I awakened.

It's strange to me how fully oblivious we all are at the ability to breathe clearly and without issue.

It's not until the odd cold or flu that one realizes the precariousness of clogged sinuses.

I cannot say just how much those nasal polyps have shrunk, but I am freely breathing through both nostrils daily.  And that is a joy unto itself.

And my sense of taste and smell continues to improve.  Food actually TASTES like food for a change.

And, yes...the refrigerator smells fresh and clean and new now that some very old stuff has been removed from it.

Glad to hear you are feeling better, Ron. Hadn’t you lost hearing in one ear, too? Or am I misremembering? Hope the improved sinuses continue.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:40:48 PM
I truly don't know from insurance providers who can save me the most money.  I have been insured by State Farm all my adult life.

My mom used State Farm for home and cars, and I simply jumped in and did the same when I left Oakland to come here.

I have been told that USAA is truly outstanding, and kinfolk say I should swtich over.

If USAA had a field office nearby, I might consider it.  But State Farm is firmly entrenched in this County and has a sterling reputation.

I’ve known several people who have had USAA and all spoke highly of it. Why do you need an office? Everything can easily be done online these days.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:55:41 PM
I went to the hairdresser today. I always stop at the bagel bakery first for bagels for hairdresser Richard and myself. Today Richard was telling me about a client he dislikes. He doesn’t need to work, but he loves doing hair, so he only takes clients he likes. Another hairdresser there, C., doesn’t like this client, either. They were both making up stories to avoid doing her hair. Another hairdresser, who used to work for Richard, is back in town. They’ve hired her to help out and, I suppose, take the undesirable clients. It was quite funny hearing their side of things.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:57:47 PM
As usual, I stopped at my favorite food store on the way home. They had the out-of-this-world strawberry mousse today. Yum!
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Post by: Jeanne on September 21, 2023, 04:58:18 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:58:29 PM
A few years ago car insurance took a big jump up in California. I don’t recall why, but all the insurance companies raised their prices.

I currently pay $800+ every 6 months for a 2011 Audi A3 hatchback. I think that’s very high for such an old car, but I shopped around a few years ago, then moved to Traveler’s because they were cheaper than most. I drive very little and have high deductibles.

I am envious of Jrand’s low bills.

I had almost nothing for my 24-year old Ford Escort, but I now have a 15-month old Subaru Impreza that I'm still paying on.  I need full insurance for now.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 04:58:44 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:09:26 PM
Have you had your new car for over a year already, DR George! It doesn't seem possible!
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:10:09 PM
Sorry to have missed DR Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:10:26 PM
I was working overtime.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:10:46 PM
But now I'm done.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 05:11:36 PM
I like the overtime pay, but I hate working it because they make you quantify everything you do during that block of time.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 05:23:01 PM
I didn't have the salad because the cancelled the order - so I tried to order again and it wouldn't allow me to put the salad in the cart - apparently they were out of it. Ridiculous. So, rather than what I wanted I had the mac-and-cheese from Marmalade Cafe, and it wasn't up to its usual standards and I'm feeling a bit nauseous now and wish I didn't have to attend the opening night.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 05:23:07 PM
But I must.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 05:23:35 PM
Now, let's knock it off with the lethargy and get some posts going, what do you say?
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 05:23:57 PM
Even book orders are a little slower than usual, although one person did buy four copies.
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Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 06:28:01 PM
Have you had your new car for over a year already, DR George! It doesn't seem possible!

June 15, 2022...the day before my mom's birthday.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: George on September 21, 2023, 06:30:57 PM
I'm at the Washington Center:

Shazam: The Magic Show (https://www.washingtoncenter.org/event/shazam-the-magic-show-2/)
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 06:53:54 PM
Still feeling pretty lousy.
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Post by: singdaw on September 21, 2023, 06:54:07 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:08:07 PM
I truly don't know from insurance providers who can save me the most money.  I have been insured by State Farm all my adult life.

My mom used State Farm for home and cars, and I simply jumped in and did the same when I left Oakland to come here.

I have been told that USAA is truly outstanding, and kinfolk say I should swtich over.

If USAA had a field office nearby, I might consider it.  But State Farm is firmly entrenched in this County and has a sterling reputation.

Overall and through the years we have been pleased with State Farm.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:09:07 PM
"I'd like a cold one, please."

💜
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:09:34 PM
Wordle 824 3/6

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Nice.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:10:27 PM
DR Jane, did you try filing a PayPal dispute?        ;)

:))
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:10:41 PM
We changed rooms.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:11:02 PM
I still can't use the wifi.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:13:31 PM
The AC isn't rattling and shouldn't keep Keith awake tonight.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:13:48 PM
The dresser drawers work properly.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:14:25 PM
I can't remember everything else that was wrong with the other room.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:16:04 PM
Finding someone at the desk is a challenge.
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Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:17:18 PM
I don't think DR JANE is happy with her accommodations.

LOL, at least we used points for our stay here.
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:19:05 PM
We use Progressive which is fine. But there’s a new law in British Columbia that is concerning. I’m in Canada at least part of every day. Even if a Canadian driver is at fault in an accident, US insurance cannot collect from them, nor can I or my insurance company sue them.

 :o :o :o

Is there something you can do to protect yourself?

Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:20:45 PM
Good Afternoon - I continue to walk around in a haze today as we all have pretty much found out about the cause to death of my aforementioned friend of mine yesterday.  I'm not surprised, but saddened nonetheless.



:(
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Jane on September 21, 2023, 07:22:57 PM
I went to the hairdresser today. I always stop at the bagel bakery first for bagels for hairdresser Richard and myself. Today Richard was telling me about a client he dislikes. He doesn’t need to work, but he loves doing hair, so he only takes clients he likes. Another hairdresser there, C., doesn’t like this client, either. They were both making up stories to avoid doing her hair. Another hairdresser, who used to work for Richard, is back in town. They’ve hired her to help out and, I suppose, take the undesirable clients. It was quite funny hearing their side of things.

 ;D
Title: Re: THE INSURANCE GAME
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 07:27:01 PM
I was watching QVC last night -- In the Kitchen With David.

They had Blackstone griddles, and the lady doing the (so-called) "presentation" was named Betty.  David referenced her throughout as "Blackstone Betty."

I got the distinct impression from the sales pitch that QVC was clearing its warehouse of the particular model being sold.  Betty (Blackstone Betty, that is) was slapping stuff onto the grill, left and right.  It was the most gosh-awful combination of foods imaginable, from my point of view.  The griddle was covered...every square inch loaded down with stuff I wouldn't feed my worst enemy.  She called something "Tachos"...which seemed to be an assemblage of soft taco shells, overcooked hashbrowns, very dry looking eggs and some bacon that looked a bit ripe.

Added to that, her hair seemed to have been recently abandoned by a family of crows.

I made some appropriate comments to the In The Kitchen With David live feed on Facebook.  Nothing personal against Blackstone Better other than to say I'd seen more interesting foods at street fairs in the bins.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 07:28:43 PM
And that-uh, as they say, is that-uh!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 07:30:53 PM
I did make my appointment, and all is well.

I did get to Sam's Club.  The motorized carts were all missing except for one dead one.  I took a push cart and slowly maneuvered around.  Got a lot of goodish things.  Spent more than $2.89, I can tell you.

Once home and unloaded, I sat down and promptly napped for about 90 minutes.

I do wish I filled my evening with quality something or other, but it just ain't so.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 21, 2023, 07:31:22 PM
It is no 10:32 p.m., and I am more than ready for bed.

Ta-ta!
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 07:47:48 PM
We use Progressive which is fine. But there’s a new law in British Columbia that is concerning. I’m in Canada at least part of every day. Even if a Canadian driver is at fault in an accident, US insurance cannot collect from them, nor can I or my insurance company sue them.

Yikes!  What does this mean for you?  You certainly aren't the only people in this situation. :-\

Means if I get in an accident while in Canada, I’m screwed, unless we have very comprehensive insurance.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 07:51:01 PM
Page 5 at nigh 8 of the clock, Pacific. Un-right!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 08:05:38 PM
As usual, I stopped at my favorite food store on the way home. They had the out-of-this-world strawberry mousse today. Yum!

Me want
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 08:07:42 PM
Watching a documentary with a long-winded title: Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 08:08:15 PM
So far it’s pretty good.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 08:08:55 PM
Makes me want to see the movie again.
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:12:42 PM
One picture from last night
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:13:35 PM
I had a lot of fun with my friends and watching the band
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:14:04 PM
But I didn’t get home until 2:15 and had to be up at 7
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:15:09 PM
With a full day of walking around Brooklyn and dancing at the show all night, then more walking  around
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:15:58 PM
Me feets and me knees have been reminding me that I’m not quite as young as I once was
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:43:43 PM
And I cannot keep my eyes open so until tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on September 21, 2023, 08:43:51 PM
Adieu
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 08:57:42 PM
Fun picture DR VIXMOM.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 08:57:52 PM
Condolences to DR MATTHEW.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 21, 2023, 08:58:42 PM
Well we had 99 intrepid souls in the theeder tonight.

Performances were good.....audience was quiet.....but nobody left at intermission and los of good comments as they headed out.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:05:42 PM
Good news, JRand.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:06:03 PM
Everybody’s talking at me
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:06:20 PM
Can’t hear a word they’re saying
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:06:35 PM
Only the echoes of my mind.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:06:57 PM
That was a great song.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:07:22 PM
I think I only like Nilsson’s original.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:07:46 PM
Definitely don’t like Neil Diamond’s version.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:08:02 PM
Anybody like any covers of it?
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:08:22 PM
Let’s get off this page.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:08:30 PM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:08:36 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:08:47 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: John G. on September 21, 2023, 09:09:11 PM
Skipping over the ocean like a stone.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:15:17 PM
Nilsson’s was a cover of Fred Neil’s original. I like Fred’s original but Nilsson’s version is transcendent.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:17:15 PM
I recently found a copy of Fred Neil’s 1966 LP from which it comes. Good record.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:18:52 PM
I’ve been enjoying lately Bob “Elusive Butterfly” Lind’s albums as well.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:24:38 PM
Nilsson’s Everybody’s Talkin’ and his biggest hit, Without You, were written by other people.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:27:18 PM
And don’t even get me started on Jerry Jeff Walker
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:27:43 PM
Or Danny O’Keefe
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:28:58 PM
Or Vince Martin’s “If the Jasmine Don’t Get You, the Bay Breeze Will”
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:29:51 PM
Jimmie Spheeris
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:30:10 PM
Gary Stewart
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:30:27 PM
Eric Andersen
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:31:17 PM
Murray McLauchlan’s “Down by the Henry Moore”
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:31:52 PM
Random singer songwriters with folkie backgrounds, mostly.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:33:09 PM
Lightfoot, of course
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:34:43 PM
Gordon Lightfoot, that is
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:36:41 PM
As opposed to Terra Lightfoot, a lovely current female singer unrelated to Gord.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:39:00 PM
I’m just riffing here on some stuff I’ve been listening to lately.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:39:32 PM
With the self-defeating goal of getting us to page 7
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:40:16 PM
Vapid post #170
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:40:55 PM
Intellectually hefty post #171
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:41:27 PM
Terry Fox week at the kids school commenced with the Terry Fox Run
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:42:14 PM
Terry being the Canadian hero who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:42:37 PM
Even running after he had a leg amputated.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:43:00 PM
A national hero to people of all ages.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:44:26 PM
The extrajudicial killing of a Sikh-Canadian citizen by Indian operatives in Surrey (about 20 miles from here) is pretty alarming.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:46:03 PM
But nothing was done when the Saudis hacked that American journalist up, so what will be done in this case?
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:47:03 PM
Oops, went heavy there for a bit.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:47:40 PM
Back to our regularly scheduled programming…
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:47:58 PM
7, Girls, 7
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 21, 2023, 09:49:15 PM
That’s when MTI licenses a “Junior” version of the Kander-Ebb classic.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 10:57:49 PM
I do not care for page seven.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 10:58:00 PM
So, let's get off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 10:59:05 PM
Opening night for the one-acts went very well. Our actress who's been struggling with lines because of Covid fog came alive and did a great job and that made everything else have the energy the show needs.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 10:59:11 PM
Partay was fun.
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Post by: bk on September 21, 2023, 10:59:21 PM
Having some chicken noodle soup now.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:22:02 AM
We were down - don't know how long.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:22:13 AM
And George is where exactly?
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:22:22 AM
We're not having the sleep excuse.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:22:40 AM
We're not having the stuffing the face with free tacos excuse.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:22:57 AM
We will take into consideration that the site was down, of course.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:23:12 AM
But he will STILL be held accountable.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:23:29 AM
I'm still writing the notes, so hopefully he'll show up and make with the posts.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 12:23:41 AM
Or there will be hell toupee.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:31:27 AM
We're back!!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:31:45 AM
We were down - don't know how long.

Quite a while!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:33:00 AM
I would've been here sooner, but it wasn't my fault...this time. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:33:40 AM
The Shazam magic show for which I worked concessions was essentially an out-of-town tryout.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:34:42 AM
It's a new show for the magician, whose grandfather was also a magician, so it's been in his family for a long time.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:35:18 AM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:35:50 AM
They actually have another performance here tomorrow night.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:37:25 AM
They filmed the show and will film tomorrow's performance.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:37:55 AM
I was told that they'll take the videos and pay attention to the audiences' reactions and make any necessary changes before they tour for real next year.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:39:33 AM
For the act one finale, they have an actual llama on stage!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:40:44 AM
And I didn't stay for the second act (it was a little slow, so they'll need to work on that), but I'd heard that they use a real horse for the big show finale!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:43:47 AM
After I left the theater after the intermission was over, I walked to my car and looked down the alley to see the back of the theater.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:44:47 AM
It's a bit hard to make out, but here's the horse waiting for its entrance!
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:45:15 AM
:D
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:45:30 AM
And now that we're so close...
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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:48:30 AM
PAGE EIGHT RUNNING HORSE DANCE!!

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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:49:39 AM
(https://assets.wfcdn.com/im/80357045/resize-h700-p1-w700%5Ecompr-r85/3231/32317277/Running+Horse+Wall+D%C3%A9cor.jpg)

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Post by: George on September 22, 2023, 12:50:43 AM
This image is, of course, not related to the horse in Shazam: The Magic Show.

;D
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 01:25:07 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 01:25:14 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 01:25:21 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 01:25:28 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on September 22, 2023, 01:25:34 AM
I wrote them.