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Title: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 12:19:06 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the surprise and the early bird, and now it is time for you to post until the early cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 12:20:00 AM
And the word of the day is: ZHUZH!
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 12:24:47 AM
Last night, I was just about to post what I had at Red Robin:  I got the (new? returned?) Madlove Burger, which is "fully re-loaded with pepper jack, melty Swiss, cheddar-and-parmesan crisps, sweet jalapeño relish, candied bacon, freshly-smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion."  Here's the HUGE picture:

(https://olo-images-live.imgix.net/d5/d5164a7eeff6416289231e43b067be66.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=60&cs=tinysrgb&w=1725&h=975&fit=fill&fm=png32&bg=transparent&s=a60fce22dc4afecf8e3a0dd11b789584)
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 12:27:16 AM
I didn't realize that there were avocados on it, otherwise I probably would've gotten it without them, but I was able to get most of them off, and I really did like it.  If I get it again when I'm with someone and they like avocados, I'll get them on the side for them.  Either way, it was free because I have their rewards card and it was my free annual birthday burger. ;D
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 12:29:11 AM
The other new specialty burger that I'd like to try is their Lava Queso burger:  "Watch your cravings erupt before your eyes as this burger with chipotle aioli, caramelized onion and grilled poblano gets smothered tableside with our rich, cheesy Queso Fundido, house-made with spicy chorizo and fresh-chopped poblano." 

Here's a picture of that:

(https://olo-images-live.imgix.net/a2/a2295fab161d495aa212b5038332e5c1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=60&cs=tinysrgb&w=1725&h=975&fit=fill&fm=png32&bg=transparent&s=f733d7714e80fb22f1b3e26c0483ffcf)
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 12:33:34 AM
Tomorrow, the family is getting together for Mother's Day because on Sunday, I have a matinee, and my sister and her boyfriend have an afternoon meeting of PFLAG Ollympia (https://pflag-olympia.org/) since they're both on the board.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 12:35:41 AM
Well, I hate to do it (no, I really do!) but I must restart my computer so that I may receive the most current updates.  I usually just put my computer to sleep, so I have to restart it when I need to. 

Here I go!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 02:10:47 AM
Notes sliced. Diced.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 02:11:21 AM
George never came back. Hope his computer is OK.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 02:13:04 AM
Supposed to be able to see the northern lights here tonight, but I can’t see jack. The lights from Vancouver in the distance may be impeding my view.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:44:13 AM
Wow! Look at those burgers!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:44:24 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:44:47 AM
~~~BACK VIBES~~~ for DR John G.!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:45:11 AM
~~~RECOVERY VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:52:22 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:52:47 AM
Who decides these things?
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 03:53:19 AM
We were supposed to be able to see the Northern Lights here last night, but I didn't stay awake long enough to find out if that was true.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:02:20 AM
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with capybaras.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:02:48 AM
I'd pitch that.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:03:01 AM
And have done.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:13:37 AM
 :)
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Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:31:27 AM

“Has anyone been in touch with DR Iris?”

It seems to be quite a while since she's been here.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:33:25 AM
Thank you, Freddie, for thinking of me.

I have been in poor health.

Think of you all, and hope that life is treating you well. 🌻
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Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:36:21 AM
Loved the photo of Dr. Jane with the cute dog.

Captioned it “Toto, too”? 😊
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:36:41 AM
Nice to see you, DR DR Iris.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 04:37:09 AM
~~~HEALTH IMPROVEMENT VIBES~~~ for you!!!!
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Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:38:20 AM
Hope everyone who was able to see the Northern Lights last night had clear skies.

Spectacular photos from Ireland, Scotland, the UK, even parts of the U.S.

Have never seen anything like it.
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Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:39:27 AM
Thank you, Singdaw.
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Post by: DR Iris on May 11, 2024, 04:41:05 AM
Wishing all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day tomorrow.

🌹 🌻 🌺 🌸 🌷 💐 ❤️
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 04:58:10 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 04:59:42 AM
OMG! DR Iris! It is so damned good to see you. I'm so sorry to hear about your bad health but I'm so happy to see you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:00:42 AM
Page 2 Dance!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:03:54 AM
Five years ago today was a Saturday, and I attended a New York City Animal Care Center adoption event. I wanted a dog although I did worry how Annabelle and Thatch would like that. The adoption event was on Amsterdam, halfway up the block between 82nd and 83rd Streets, next to my current barber, at a long-gone pet supplies store.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:05:31 AM
There was only one dog at the event, a beautiful dog who smelled A & T on my clothes and did not particularly like cats. Also, he weighed over 50 lbs, and that's far too big for my apartment. So, I went into the trailer to look at the cats.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:09:48 AM
I discovered a 3-month-old black and white tuxedo kitten named Pinot Noir. She was adorable, and I decided to adopt her instead. As soon as I got her home, I went online and changed her name to Stella. This was her photo on the NYC Animal Care and Control adoption site.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:11:07 AM
Happy Gotcha Day, Stella!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:12:14 AM
DR JohnG, sounds like you are having a wonderful time. How are you feeling?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:12:48 AM
BK, that is fantastic news about your Social Security! I am so happy for you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 05:13:09 AM
And that's enough of me for now!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 05:30:55 AM
Happy Gotcha Day to Stella!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:44:51 AM
Last night, I was just about to post what I had at Red Robin:  I got the (new? returned?) Madlove Burger, which is "fully re-loaded with pepper jack, melty Swiss, cheddar-and-parmesan crisps, sweet jalapeño relish, candied bacon, freshly-smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion."  Here's the HUGE picture:

(https://olo-images-live.imgix.net/d5/d5164a7eeff6416289231e43b067be66.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=60&cs=tinysrgb&w=1725&h=975&fit=fill&fm=png32&bg=transparent&s=a60fce22dc4afecf8e3a0dd11b789584)


That looks quite tasty!
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:48:06 AM
The other new specialty burger that I'd like to try is their Lava Queso burger:  "Watch your cravings erupt before your eyes as this burger with chipotle aioli, caramelized onion and grilled poblano gets smothered tableside with our rich, cheesy Queso Fundido, house-made with spicy chorizo and fresh-chopped poblano." 

Here's a picture of that:

(https://olo-images-live.imgix.net/a2/a2295fab161d495aa212b5038332e5c1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=60&cs=tinysrgb&w=1725&h=975&fit=fill&fm=png32&bg=transparent&s=f733d7714e80fb22f1b3e26c0483ffcf)

That also seems delicious.

"Watch your cravings erupt before your eyes" combined with the photo sounds (and looks) not-so-vaguely euphemistic -  I wonder if that was their intent in phrasing it that way?
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:49:05 AM
Tomorrow, the family is getting together for Mother's Day because on Sunday, I have a matinee, and my sister and her boyfriend have an afternoon meeting of PFLAG Ollympia (https://pflag-olympia.org/) since they're both on the board.

So glad all worked out well for your opening night performance, George!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:49:55 AM
~~~BACK VIBES~~~ for DR John G.!!!!!!

Sending more back vibes for John G!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:50:38 AM
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with capybaras.


Very cute photo!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:51:47 AM
Thank you, Freddie, for thinking of me.

I have been in poor health.

Think of you all, and hope that life is treating you well. 🌻


Sending health vibes. 

Thank you for checking in!  You are greatly missed. 
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:52:45 AM
Page 2 Dance!


That's adorable!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 11, 2024, 05:53:07 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:54:01 AM
I discovered a 3-month-old black and white tuxedo kitten named Pinot Noir. She was adorable, and I decided to adopt her instead. As soon as I got her home, I went online and changed her name to Stella. This was her photo on the NYC Animal Care and Control adoption site.

Happy anniversary day to you and Stella!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 11, 2024, 05:54:52 AM
Happy 5th Anniversary Gotcha Day, DR Elmore and Stellaaaah!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:55:02 AM
Happy Gotcha Day to Stella!


Same from here in midtown Manhattan!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:57:04 AM
Congrats again to BK on that Social Security coming through so quickly!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:57:25 AM
A wonderful thing about direct deposit
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:57:46 AM
And on of the really valuable things about the internet
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:58:29 AM
Even with all the bad things going on with the net by abusers, there are many really good things
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 05:59:33 AM
Being able to check so easily when payments like Social Security hit your account sounds to be a really good thing
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 11, 2024, 05:59:36 AM
The aurora was incredible last night, and apparently seen as far south as Florida which is practically unheard of. We're surrounded by trees, but I could totally appreciate how light the sky was, and the green and pink/purple tints were wonderful. And in spite of the sky being light, you could see stars and planets galore. A rare night.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 06:01:56 AM
.

"National Twilight Zone Day" sounds like it has potential to be fun!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 06:04:01 AM
Manhattan Transfer Twilight Zone dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr0a75CvWYg



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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 06:05:22 AM
"Unpretentious" and "girl from Memphis" is one of those near rhymes that somehow seems to work!

At least in that song and Manhattan Transfer performance



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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 06:05:47 AM
Page Three!
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:24:54 AM
I hadn’t heard about the northern lights and I wasin Manhattan until after midnight.

I guess I didn’t look up when I got home
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:26:06 AM
Awaiting delivery of our new stove
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:27:07 AM
The glass top cracked in the old one
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:27:30 AM
Guess I’ll wordle while waiting
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:42:35 AM
Wordle 1,057 4/6

🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜
⬜🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟨🟩🟨🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 06:54:57 AM
Connections
Puzzle #335
🟦🟦🟦🟦
🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟪🟪🟪🟪
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 06:58:44 AM
I hadn’t heard about the northern lights and I wasin Manhattan until after midnight.

I guess I didn’t look up when I got home


You get so much done!  Most impressive!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:30:40 AM
I am procrastinating working on something I really need to get done.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:34:49 AM
How to Avoid Mixing Your Metaphors

It's not rocket surgery.
First, get all your ducks on the same page.
After all, you can't make an omelette
without breaking stride.

Be sure to watch what you write
with a fine-tuned comb.
Check and re-check until the cows turn blue.
It's as easy as falling off a piece of cake.

Don't worry about opening up
a whole hill of beans:
you can burn that bridge when you come to it,
if you follow where I'm coming from.

Concentrate! Keep your door closed
and your enemies closer.
Finally, don't take the moral high horse:
if the metaphor fits, walk a mile in it.


Brian Bilston
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 07:41:01 AM
better health vibes for DR IRIS.  Nice to see her name!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:41:25 AM
 :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 07:41:26 AM
I hope DR JANE feels better today and got to sample the samples at the distillery.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 07:42:03 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his lump sum.

It's the least they could do since they really owe you 5 YEARS of payments......the VERY least.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 07:42:49 AM
DR GEORGE's burger photos made me hungry.....and it's too early for lunch.

Second night vibes for DR GEORGE & Co.  Tech is hard!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 07:46:53 AM
TOD:

The Blob
Do You Know The Way to San Jose?
Turkey Lurkey Time

...to start with.....
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 07:48:25 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his lump sum.

It's the least they could do since they really owe you 5 YEARS of payments......the VERY least.


That feels like the right way to look at what's going on.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 07:51:01 AM
It doesn't seem fair, somehow, though I'm sure they're the rules.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 07:56:33 AM
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with capybaras.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7594.0;attach=21928)

That's so cute! ;D
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 07:57:19 AM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7594.0;attach=21930)

So is this!
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 07:58:04 AM
~~~HEALTH IMPROVEMENT VIBES~~~ for you!!!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: MichaelG on May 11, 2024, 08:56:18 AM
TOD: So many possibilities, but I'll start with:

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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 09:34:49 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep - would like a bit more and may just go back to bed.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 11, 2024, 09:35:19 AM
The historic Dumpster Project of 2024 continues apace.

We have it here till Tuesday and are slowly but surely making amends with the universe for our years of silly accumulation.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:46:22 AM
OK. Buckled down and got the urgent task accomplished.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:46:34 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:47:10 AM
Salvation A page turn is close by.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:47:29 AM
It's only a few little posts away.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:47:42 AM
Just a few.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:47:49 AM
Little.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 09:47:56 AM
PAGE FOUR
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 10:15:26 AM
DR Iris!! What a joy and delight to see you here. Hope your health improves soon.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:18:58 AM
Good evening, all..
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:19:21 AM
The day has been a busy one.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:19:45 AM
But first, mega vibes for DR Iris.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:20:07 AM
Happy Gotcha Day, DC Stella!
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:21:52 AM
TOD

Turkey Lurkey Time
Promises, Promises
Whoever You Are
The Look of Love
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:22:43 AM
We went driving around the island today. 
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:23:21 AM
It was largely overcast with some rain,some sun.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:23:54 AM
Finally saw my first cats, but I haven't seen any at the resort yet.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:24:06 AM
Gratuitous post 100!
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:24:45 AM
We happened upon a taverna for lunch. the food was excellent.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:27:39 AM
We had smoked pork in a honey-sesame sauce, a Greek salad with the freshest tomatoes, saganaki (a phyllo-covered slab of cheese), baked feta with vegetables and chicken in a sweet pepper-yogurt sauce.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:29:21 AM
For dessert, our hostess gave us two sweets she'd made, one was a frozen chocolate -covered pretzel treat, the other mille-feuille. Yum!
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:30:21 AM
She also shared some of her homemade raki, kind of the local vodka. Very strong, but welcome.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 10:30:21 AM
We had smoked pork in a honey-sesame sauce, a Greek salad with the freshest tomatoes, saganaki (a phyllo-covered slab of cheese), baked feta with vegetables and chicken in a sweet pepper-yogurt sauce.

Sounds great!

But what did you have for the entree?
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:30:55 AM
We had smoked pork in a honey-sesame sauce, a Greek salad with the freshest tomatoes, saganaki (a phyllo-covered slab of cheese), baked feta with vegetables and chicken in a sweet pepper-yogurt sauce.

Sounds great!

But what did you have for the entree?

We shared the plates, like meze or tapas.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:31:39 AM
We came back, and I am trying to rest my back. 
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:31:53 AM
I may soak later.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:35:44 AM
Finishing up Waiting to Be Arrested at Night: A Uyghur Poet's Memoir of China's Genocide. It's really hard hitting and sad.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 10:44:30 AM
For dessert, our hostess gave us two sweets she'd made, one was a frozen chocolate -covered pretzel treat, the other mille-feuille. Yum!

Yum is right! 

The whole meal sounds incredible!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 11, 2024, 10:52:50 AM
TOD
I'll Never Fall in Love again
Knowing When to Leave
Promises Promises
Do You Know the Way to San Jose
Message to Michael
Always something There
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 10:59:22 AM
Do we need a musical version of Twelve Angry Men? We're getting one.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:20:30 AM
This was on castrecl. It's fascinating. Adele Astaire's screen test. She sings.

https://www.eastman.org/george-eastman-museum-unveil-rare-screen-test-adele-astaire
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:21:33 AM
I recently read a novel about Adele. She's a delight. Her reading is different. But I like it.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:22:16 AM
The intro, however, is way too long and the woman seems far too nervous.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:22:54 AM
Do we need a musical version of Twelve Angry Men? We're getting one.



Has it started performances yet?
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:23:22 AM
Can we get to five alive?
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:24:07 AM
Do we need a musical version of Twelve Angry Men? We're getting one.



Has it started performances yet?

It's going to be staged in my old home town of Sarasota. 
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:24:17 AM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:24:24 AM
Five!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:27:21 AM
This is on Playbill. 
https://playbill.com/production/twelve-angry-men-a-new-musical-regional-asolo-repertory-theatre-2024

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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:28:15 AM
If it's a success, maybe there will also be an all-female version, or a gender-neutral version?
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:29:02 AM
Although "12 Angry Women" sounds like a different kind of show (or movie)
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:29:56 AM
John, are you traveling with a tour group?
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:35:26 AM
I recently read a novel about Adele. She's a delight. Her reading is different. But I like it.


Since Adele Astaire is being talked about, maybe I could do a bait-and-switch and reboot my old Adele parody of "Rolling in the Deep."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZSedG1eNE


I mean, it's now Broadway-related, since Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" is a Broadway song now anyway, a big number in "Moulin Rouge."
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:36:20 AM
Anything to jumpstart views on Youtube.  Dignity, always dignity.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 11:47:47 AM
Until (or is it unless) you go viral, YouTube is a world of Groveling for Views.  :)

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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:56:55 AM
Thank you George.  So far the vibes are working.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:57:21 AM
I did walk around carrying a barf bag all day.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:57:41 AM
I wasn't the only sick person.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:59:08 AM

“Has anyone been in touch with DR Iris?”

It seems to be quite a while since she's been here.

;D

It has been too long.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:59:57 AM
Thank you, Freddie, for thinking of me.

I have been in poor health.

Think of you all, and hope that life is treating you well. 🌻

I'm sorry you haven't been well and hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:00:22 PM
Loved the photo of Dr. Jane with the cute dog.

Captioned it “Toto, too”? 😊

Thanks.  He was very friendly.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:01:19 PM
Hope everyone who was able to see the Northern Lights last night had clear skies.

Spectacular photos from Ireland, Scotland, the UK, even parts of the U.S.

Have never seen anything like it.

It seems if we had been home we would have seen them.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:01:57 PM
Wishing all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day tomorrow.

🌹 🌻 🌺 🌸 🌷 💐 ❤️

Thank you.  Wishing  the same to you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:13:22 PM
The aurora was incredible last night, and apparently seen as far south as Florida which is practically unheard of. We're surrounded by trees, but I could totally appreciate how light the sky was, and the green and pink/purple tints were wonderful. And in spite of the sky being light, you could see stars and planets galore. A rare night.

Lucky you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:13:54 PM
I hadn’t heard about the northern lights and I wasin Manhattan until after midnight.

I guess I didn’t look up when I got home

Sorry.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:15:10 PM
We didn't know about the lights.  At midnight I began my bathroom adventure and would likely have missed it anyway.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:15:29 PM
I'm still rather sick.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:18:17 PM
I hope DR JANE feels better today and got to sample the samples at the distillery.

No.  I barely got through the tour.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 12:19:15 PM
I'm still rather sick.

Sending feel-better-soon vibes!

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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 12:19:38 PM
We went driving around the island today. 

Lovely.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 12:39:34 PM
John, are you traveling with a tour group?

No, but there are four of us. Just not all in the same units.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 12:40:19 PM
We have a sporty little Audi for all those hairpins.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:05:07 PM
We have a sporty little Audi for all those hairpins.

Fun.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:05:24 PM
I'm still rather sick.

Sending feel-better-soon vibes!



Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:06:09 PM
I finally are something around 6:30.  I hope I keep it down tonight.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:06:58 PM
Having a migraine on top of whatever I have isn't helping.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:08:15 PM
Most of all I hope Keith stays well or he will have to fly home feeling like this.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:08:28 PM
Six!
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 01:09:20 PM
'night
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 01:27:18 PM
I finally are something around 6:30.  I hope I keep it down tonight.

Then some keep-the-food-down vibes, too!
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 01:27:45 PM
Goodnight, Jane
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 01:33:58 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 01:34:13 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Freddie on May 11, 2024, 01:39:56 PM
Good night, John
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 03:35:00 PM
Feel better vibes for DR JANE & DR KEITH.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 11, 2024, 03:36:15 PM
Nice links.....Adele Astaire is interesting.....and of course Edith Atwater later co-starred with Joan Crawford in Strait-Jacket.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 04:20:01 PM
Went to Gelson's and got food. Ribs - very small half-rack - really tiny. And a baked potato for later. And some shrimp cocktail shrimp that I already ate.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 04:21:44 PM
Wrote more commentary - should finish tonight or tomorrow. Sadly, the commentary I'd done for the last Kritzerland Bacharach show was screwed up so I can't cut and paste anything.
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Post by: KevinH on May 11, 2024, 05:09:51 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on May 11, 2024, 05:10:36 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Iris.
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Post by: KevinH on May 11, 2024, 05:11:21 PM
Happy Gotcha Day to DR elmore and Stella!
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Post by: KevinH on May 11, 2024, 05:11:39 PM
Wordle:  4/6
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Post by: KevinH on May 11, 2024, 05:12:09 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane
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Post by: Laura on May 11, 2024, 07:36:35 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Laura on May 11, 2024, 07:36:57 PM
Happy Gotcha Day to Elmore and Stella.
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Post by: Laura on May 11, 2024, 07:37:21 PM
Feel better vibes to John, Iris, and Jane!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:52:16 PM
Yes, indeed...

~~~BETTER HEALTH VIBES~~~ for DR Jane, DR DR Iris, and DR John G.!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:53:13 PM
I think I missed today's Notes.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:53:23 PM
I had better go remedy that.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:56:24 PM
We had lovely spring-like weather here today.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:56:36 PM
The lilacs are still blooming.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:56:55 PM
I think we can get to page seven.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:04 PM
By hook or by crook.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:10 PM
Word by word.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:20 PM
Sentence by sentence.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:28 PM
Post by post.
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:35 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:43 PM
PAGE SEVEN
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Post by: singdaw on May 11, 2024, 07:57:52 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 11, 2024, 08:03:52 PM
I hope someone didn't already post this and I missed it, but

RIP - Roger Corman, 98
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 08:09:58 PM
Good to see dear reader Iris and I hope she'll be with us more and more.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 08:10:23 PM
Roger Corman - what a long and productive life.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 08:17:56 PM
Do we need a musical version of Twelve Angry Men? We're getting one.

What?? :o
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 08:25:04 PM
This was on castrecl. It's fascinating. Adele Astaire's screen test. She sings.

https://www.eastman.org/george-eastman-museum-unveil-rare-screen-test-adele-astaire

That's really cool!
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 08:35:51 PM
I recently read a novel about Adele. She's a delight. Her reading is different. But I like it.


Since Adele Astaire is being talked about, maybe I could do a bait-and-switch and reboot my old Adele parody of "Rolling in the Deep."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZSedG1eNE


I mean, it's now Broadway-related, since Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" is a Broadway song now anyway, a big number in "Moulin Rouge."

That's great, Freddie! :D
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 08:36:41 PM
Thank you George.  So far the vibes are working.

Yay!!
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 08:39:00 PM
Congratulations to BK on the healthy deposit
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Post by: vixmom on May 11, 2024, 08:39:35 PM
Happy Gotcha Day yo Elmore and Stella
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 09:09:30 PM
I'm still rather sick.

~~~Continued Feel Better Vibes!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 09:10:20 PM
Most of all I hope Keith stays well or he will have to fly home feeling like this.

Oh, no. :P
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 09:16:08 PM
I hope someone didn't already post this and I missed it, but

RIP - Roger Corman, 98

Oh, no.  But 98 years...who'da thunk it?
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 09:16:52 PM
Happy Gotcha Day to Stella and Larry!! ;D
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 09:25:09 PM
Wordle 1,057 4/6

🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜
🟨🟩🟨⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2024, 10:59:03 PM
Someone once asked me, "What page do you not care for out of all the pages?" I replied, "Page seven."
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:06:15 PM
Roger Corman. One of the greats. A real patron of talent.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:06:57 PM
Roger Corman would have given page 7 a chance to direct.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:21:10 PM
Watching Ball of Fire this morning. I have seen this before and didn’t care for it. I’m loving it today.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:22:20 PM
Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper are even better here than in Meet John Doe.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:22:48 PM
And the seven dwarfs are all a hoot.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:24:09 PM
I finally are something around 6:30.  I hope I keep it down tonight.

Then some keep-the-food-down vibes, too!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:24:24 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:24:40 PM
Feel better vibes for DR JANE & DR KEITH.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:25:07 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Iris.

Ditto!
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:25:22 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Jane

Thank you.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:25:26 PM
BK, have you ever heard Richard Sherman’s “Smash Flops” Lp he did with Milton Larsen? Featuring “When the Hindenburg Lands Today” and “Congratulations Tom Dewey” and other musical disasters.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:25:43 PM
Feel better vibes to John, Iris, and Jane!

Thank you.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:25:51 PM
It’s interesting to see Gene Krupa’s band is integrated. Not common on film back then.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:25:58 PM
Yes, indeed...

~~~BETTER HEALTH VIBES~~~ for DR Jane, DR DR Iris, and DR John G.!!!!!!

Thanks.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:26:12 PM
Tummy vibes, Jane!
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:26:16 PM
Eight!
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:26:30 PM
Tummy vibes, Jane!

Thanks.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:26:48 PM
Eight!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:27:10 PM
What’s the Danny Kaye remake of Ball of Fire? Love that one.
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:27:17 PM
I'm still rather sick.

~~~Continued Feel Better Vibes!!~~~

Thank you.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:28:06 PM
Looking out for any Northern Lights action tonight.. 
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Post by: Jane on May 11, 2024, 11:28:36 PM
I slept on and am better but everything still hurts especially my back and head.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:29:15 PM
The great Steve Cochran is in that remake. Always enjoy him in films.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:31:34 PM
Also Virginia Mayo. Another delight.
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:42:25 PM
Is it A Song Is Born?
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Post by: John G. on May 11, 2024, 11:42:54 PM
Haven’t seen it yet.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:45:16 PM
Indeed, A Song is Born!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:45:43 PM
Benny Goodman in an acting role.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 11, 2024, 11:46:18 PM
He is less wooden than Steve Allen as Benny Goodman.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 11:54:01 PM
He is less wooden than Steve Allen as Benny Goodman.

That's funny! ;D
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 11:54:58 PM
Today, the family had lunch to celebrate Mother's Day because too many things are happening tomorrow.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 11:58:19 PM
We had spaghetti, and garlic bread, and some vegetables, and for dessert, German obstkuchen made by the local Wagner's European Bakery and Cafe (https://wagnersoly.com/).
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Post by: George on May 11, 2024, 11:59:52 PM
And here it is (before being cut and served)
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:00:27 AM
It was quite delish!
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:00:48 AM
Rodzinski, yes I've heard the Smash Flops and we even performed several of them at last year's Kritzerland show for his birthday. They've just published a songbook of them.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:01:11 AM
George is here.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:01:17 AM
With cake.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:01:24 AM
But  no burrito.
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:01:33 AM
After eating, we played Phase 10.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:02:01 AM
But No Burrito - that's the title of my next novel.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:02:14 AM
Phase ten.
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:02:25 AM
My friend Shelly joined us for dining and cards, and she won the game!
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:02:25 AM
How about PAGE ten?
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:02:34 AM
But nooooo...
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:02:44 AM
But page nine is fine.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:03:01 AM
It really is.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:03:17 AM
My internet is being a little slow right now.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:03:24 AM
Irritating.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:03:25 AM
How about PAGE ten?

Well, at least, here's Page Nine!
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:03:57 AM
As soon as I post the notes, I'll shower and then get to bed.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:04:32 AM
I really will.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:04:33 AM
After dropping Shelly off at her place, I hied myself to the theater at the mall and we hour first Saturday night performance.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:05:17 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:05:20 AM
Our stage manager Kris wasn't there, so Marko, who did the sound design ran the computer for the sound/video/slides.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:05:24 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:05:34 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:05:41 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:05:47 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:06:06 AM
Why wasn't the stage manager there.
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:06:13 AM
We both made some goobers ::) but we got through the show without the audience suspecting a thing...or maybe not much. ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:06:26 AM
Inquiring minds want to know.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:06:43 AM
Where was the damn stage manager?
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:07:00 AM
The Mystery of the Missing Stage Manager.
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:07:06 AM
Why wasn't the stage manager there.

She had a previous scheduled thing (I know not what) and this was known and scheduled.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:07:23 AM
I guess it will remain a mystery.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:07:37 AM
I guess it will remain a mystery.

I'm sure it shall. :-\
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:07:47 AM
Stage managers are not allowed to have previously scheduled things.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:07:55 AM
That's just how it is.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:08:15 AM
 I don't know.
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:08:21 AM
Don't ask me.
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:08:25 AM
Stage managers are not allowed to have previously scheduled things.

You'd think, but Kris is a great stage manager, and has worked with TAO for many years, so it's all good. :)
Title: Re: THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE SURPRISE
Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:08:35 AM
What?
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:09:00 AM
Oh really? Was she the stage manager for The Brain from Planet X?
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Post by: bk on May 12, 2024, 12:09:38 AM
All right then.
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Post by: George on May 12, 2024, 12:09:38 AM
Oh really? Was she the stage manager for The Brain from Planet X?

I don't think so...or at least, I don't remember.  But I don't think so.