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Title: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 24, 2024, 02:11:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had stories but weren't really that short, and now it is time for you to post until the short cows come home.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 24, 2024, 02:12:19 AM
And the word of the day is: EBULLIENT!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 04:45:30 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:51:11 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:51:55 AM
Stairs. What could possibly go wrong?
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:52:31 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:53:13 AM
.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:53:37 AM
Who decides these things?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 04:54:08 AM
This is a rather bleak weekend and following week. I am overdrawn, and, unless the IRS refund or NY Public Library comes through, the overdraft will only worsen with bank charges until June 3, when my pension lands in my bank account. I won't see any money from the work I'm currently doing for several more weeks, but I'm grateful for the work.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:54:12 AM
WELCOME HOME, DR John G.!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:55:08 AM
Is DR George still awake? Or did he forget to log out?
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:55:41 AM
I know I've done that plenty of times.       ???
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 04:57:58 AM
DR George, that Continental Baths video of Midler was shot by my friend Vito Russo. I never saw Midler and Manilow at the Continental Baths - I was never in the Continental Baths! - but I did see them and the staggering Harlettes in Cincinnati's Music Hall in November 1973, before they played the Palace in NYC.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 04:58:46 AM
WELCOME HOME, DR John G.!!!!!!

Ditto!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 05:03:32 AM
Happiest of HHW Birthday greetings for our very own dear DR Jeanne!!!!!!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 05:05:33 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 05:06:06 AM
A very Happy Birthday to our one and only DR Jeanne!
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 05:11:18 AM
Happy birthday to Jeanne
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 05:11:42 AM
I have got a terrible cough
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 05:12:30 AM
But one must soldier on
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 05:12:40 AM
Wordle then work
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 05:15:49 AM
Wordle 1,070 3/6

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Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 05:20:31 AM
Another crazy dream. These past two weeks have seen a resurgence in the frequency and "quality" (if you will) of my crazy dreams.

Some 30 years ago, I assiduously wrote down my dreams for at least a couple of years. I still have those dream journals, and the couple of times I've actually flipped one open to some random page and read a couple of entries, I didn't recognize some of the dreams at all. Even with the written description. Talk about being ephemeral. The epic ones, yes, always. They seem to stick around forever, or at least come back rapidly with the written reminder.

Anyhoo, that was just for a few years, and I long ago stopped writing them down except for the descriptions of a few that I've posted here over the years. I really should dump those journals -- except that I'd want to give them a quick read-through first. Something tells me it'll be harder than I think to let them go. Maybe I'll scan or tear out the pages with the few I'd really want to keep. That would get rid of a lot of bulk.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 05:21:27 AM
Cough Be Gone vibes for vixmom!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 05:27:47 AM
Well, we've had our bout of heat and humidity, and the day of storms that follow that, and the local weather guy said today is going to be one of those perfect days, weather-wise. The kind you get single days of several times a year and you wish that could be the climate year-round.

I'll take some advantage of it by resuming my work with the weed whacker, and we'll see where I go from there.

It simply couldn't be more perfect for Memorial Day Weekend. The sad thing is that Saturday and Sunday will be a little less good, and Memorial Day itself has already been forecast to be cooler and rainy! That is sadly typical of many Memorial Days. Those are either perfect or they're cool and wet. Of course things could change (a little?) betwixt now and then. We shall see.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 05:54:08 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 05:54:30 AM
Happy birthday, Jeanne! Hope it’s a great one.
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 05:54:48 AM
Thank you, all, for the vibes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 05:57:07 AM
OMG! How could I forget?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Happy Birthday Felicitations to our DR Jeanne  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 05:57:54 AM
I loved many of the answers to yesterday’s TOD. I think of the names mentioned, Blossom Dearie would be at the top of my list. Others include Elvis, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Alfred Drake and Ethel Merman.
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 05:58:13 AM
Two!
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:19:53 AM
Stairs. What could possibly go wrong?


OMG!
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:20:47 AM
Welcome home to John G! 

So sorry to hear about your awful flight experience in the middle seat!
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:21:07 AM
Happy birthday to dear Jeanne!
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:21:38 AM
George, so glad to hear this show was so successful!
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:25:52 AM
I have got a terrible cough


Feel better, vixmom!
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 07:15:26 AM
Vibes for Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 07:15:45 AM
J.B. is home.
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Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 07:16:31 AM
TOD:

Something by Hitchcock
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 07:21:22 AM
Happy Birthday DR JEANNE!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 07:21:37 AM
$$ vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 07:21:59 AM
After reading the notes, I now want to go back and read the book.

But I have another book to read first.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 07:22:25 AM
Congrats to MR BK & Nudie for making the list!

That was a nice article.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 07:23:07 AM
Glad to hear that DR JOHN G is home.....the flight from hell sounds like torture.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 07:38:29 AM
Best wishes, Jeanne!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 07:40:06 AM
Friday, Friday!

I'm not sure I like it that it's Friday, but what choices do I have?

I have a 1 p.m. stemwave therapy appointment, after which I shall drive to Taco Bell and treat myself to some taco supremes and a Baja Blast.

Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 07:40:51 AM
I am aghast that June starts next week.

I am not agog or agape about it...simply aghast.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 07:47:50 AM
Friday, Friday!

I'm not sure I like it that it's Friday, but what choices do I have?

I have a 1 p.m. stemwave therapy appointment, after which I shall drive to Taco Bell and treat myself to some taco supremes and a Baja Blast.




Sounds like a great plan!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 08:10:30 AM
Congrats to MR BK & Nudie for making the list!

That was a nice article.

Sure was!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 08:14:33 AM
Friday, Friday!

I'm not sure I like it that it's Friday, but what choices do I have?

I have a 1 p.m. stemwave therapy appointment, after which I shall drive to Taco Bell and treat myself to some taco supremes and a Baja Blast.




Sounds like a great plan!


Agree!  Food is always a good idea.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 09:44:36 AM
Well, it WAS very comfortable here... low 80s, very low humidity, a slight breeze...

Then I did some "housework" and everything changed. Now it feels a little too warm, a little too humid, and now I'm not even thinking about starting the outdoors work. I'll plan that for tomorrow morning. It's always best to get started on it early, anyway. Afternoons suck, doing that kind of thing.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 09:49:50 AM
I also have to go out for cat food, but that can wait till tomorrow, too, when I'll be out doing a little bit of other shopping.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 09:51:09 AM
That big sucking sound you're hearing is DR ChasSmith doing yard work in the afternoon.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 09:51:38 AM
As opposed to Arthur in the afternoon.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 09:51:47 AM
Afternoon of a faun?
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 09:51:53 AM
Oh dear.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:26:32 AM
~~~CONTINUED HEALTH VIBES~~~ for DR vixmom!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:27:06 AM
~~~CONTINUED HOUSEHUNTING VIBES~~~ for our birthday gal, DR Jeanne!!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:28:05 AM
We are close.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:28:12 AM
VERY close.
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:28:19 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:28:32 AM
Celebrating J.B.!
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Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 10:28:58 AM
The bird with the beak-
It's old home week!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 10:39:09 AM
You called?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 10:40:39 AM
Okay, now I've vacuumed. And it made the day even warmer, still.

I've gotta quit doing this, or before you know it the weather people will be all over my ASS.

Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 10:41:25 AM
Just one tiny (and easier) bit more to do, though, and I'll be done with my labours.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jrand74 on May 24, 2024, 10:49:40 AM
Brittany from St. Francis Hospital called me at 7 a.m. and said that they needed help at OB/GYN and could I come in.

I told her I could come in, but I was not sure how much help I could be.  I gave her my name which is when she realized she was talking to the wrong person......

I could have told her that to begin with.....
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 11:35:06 AM
That's very nice of you, DR (or is it Dr.?) Jrand73.

You tried to be helpful, tactfully but politely, and really, that's all anyone can ask of us.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 11:37:21 AM
And if you'd gone in, you could THEN confess that you didn't know nothin' about birthin' babies.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 11:47:09 AM
Welome home DR John.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 11:59:26 AM
From John:

Quote
The seat stuffing seems to have been MIA. And being the last row, I could not recline the seat.

I can't think of a worse location.  Do you plan to complain about the lack of seat stuffing?
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:04:36 PM
The photo of Healty Burgers reminds me of a new little restaurant and is now on the other side of the parking lot of our Planet Fitness.  It is called Bless Your Heart Burgers.  I don't know what part of their food will bless a heart-lol.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:06:14 PM
.

I must let my brother know that it is his special day.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:16:29 PM
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Nice.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:16:55 PM
DR Vixmom I am sorry about your cough.  Be sure to sleep elevated and feel better soon.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:18:06 PM
Well, we've had our bout of heat and humidity, and the day of storms that follow that, and the local weather guy said today is going to be one of those perfect days, weather-wise. The kind you get single days of several times a year and you wish that could be the climate year-round.

I'll take some advantage of it by resuming my work with the weed whacker, and we'll see where I go from there.

It simply couldn't be more perfect for Memorial Day Weekend. The sad thing is that Saturday and Sunday will be a little less good, and Memorial Day itself has already been forecast to be cooler and rainy! That is sadly typical of many Memorial Days. Those are either perfect or they're cool and wet. Of course things could change (a little?) betwixt now and then. We shall see.

Enjoy your perfect weekend.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:21:47 PM
DR Jeanne, wishing you a feel good day.
(https://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/349175-Glittering-Gold-Birthday-Cupcake-Gif.gif)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:22:17 PM
J.B. is home.

Yay!
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 12:23:48 PM
Brittany from St. Francis Hospital called me at 7 a.m. and said that they needed help at OB/GYN and could I come in.

I told her I could come in, but I was not sure how much help I could be.  I gave her my name which is when she realized she was talking to the wrong person......

I could have told her that to begin with.....

:))
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:29:16 PM
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Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:29:41 PM
And a Very Happy Birthday to DR Jeanne!! :D
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 12:29:56 PM
You called?


:)


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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:31:36 PM
Stairs. What could possibly go wrong?

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7607.0;attach=22068)

Why, nothing...nothing at all. ::)

;)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:32:24 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7607.0;attach=22070)

;D
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 24, 2024, 12:35:46 PM
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:44:26 PM
Is DR George still awake? Or did he forget to log out?

I totally zonked out with my computer still on. ::)

;)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:45:00 PM
DR George, that Continental Baths video of Midler was shot by my friend Vito Russo. I never saw Midler and Manilow at the Continental Baths - I was never in the Continental Baths! - but I did see them and the staggering Harlettes in Cincinnati's Music Hall in November 1973, before they played the Palace in NYC.

That's really cool!
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:45:22 PM
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Very nice, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:47:48 PM
George, so glad to hear this show was so successful!

Thanks, Freddie!  And we still have this weekend to go.  There may be some walk-up business. :)
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:48:28 PM
$$ vibes for DR ELMORE.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:51:05 PM
 
f o u r ! ! ! !
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:51:18 PM
Brittany from St. Francis Hospital called me at 7 a.m. and said that they needed help at OB/GYN and could I come in.

I told her I could come in, but I was not sure how much help I could be.  I gave her my name which is when she realized she was talking to the wrong person......

I could have told her that to begin with.....

;D
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:53:03 PM
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:o
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:53:10 PM
:))
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Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 12:53:40 PM
Personally, I prefer my caffeine cold and carbonated.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 01:11:18 PM
I was relieved not to be sick this morning and made it for my appointment to my wonderful endocrinologist.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 01:12:16 PM
Because of traffic to Portland I always allow plenty of time.  I didn't have much traffic going and suspect the reduced traffic was due to the holiday weekend.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 01:12:54 PM
I still had traffic coming home though it wasn't too bad.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 01:21:38 PM
DR Jrand73, you were a very naughty boy on the phone.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 01:23:37 PM
Joshie brought m,e an Irish medley - Galway Bay; Believe me, if all those endearing young charms; I'll take you home again, Kathleen; and some rollicky tune - and bore away the song from The Streets of New York.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 01:24:03 PM
He says there may be one more. Oy!
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Post by: bk on May 24, 2024, 01:55:28 PM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of good sleep.
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Post by: bk on May 24, 2024, 01:57:58 PM
Ordered my tri-salad from Art's - thanks to a 55% off from Uber, it's five bucks cheaper than if I drove there and ate there or even picked it up myself. Actually, if I ate it there, we'd have to add a drink so it is, in fact, ten bucks cheaper. And the deal is for two meals so I can order something tomorrow, too, from somewhere else.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ginny on May 24, 2024, 02:00:50 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  Richard and I now both have head colds, but at least my throat isn’t sore anymore.  Everything’s a trade-off.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ginny on May 24, 2024, 02:04:43 PM
DR George, that Continental Baths video of Midler was shot by my friend Vito Russo. I never saw Midler and Manilow at the Continental Baths - I was never in the Continental Baths! - but I did see them and the staggering Harlettes in Cincinnati's Music Hall in November 1973, before they played the Palace in NYC.

I saw that show twice in Michigan - at Detroit’s Masonic Auditorium in 1972 and Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium in 1973.  Bette made a really lewd comment about Hill’s pipe organ.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 24, 2024, 02:10:19 PM
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Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 02:12:08 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  Richard and I now both have head colds, but at least my throat isn’t sore anymore.  Everything’s a trade-off.


Feel better soon, Ginny and Richard!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
I was sent home from work
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 02:42:31 PM
I was sent home from work


Are you feeling sick?
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:44:48 PM
I have a deep cough
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:44:59 PM
They sent me home at 11.

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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:45:21 PM
I came home took some Alka Seltzer plus cough and cold medicine
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:45:40 PM
Vixdad made me hot tea with lemon and honey
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Post by: vixmom on May 24, 2024, 02:45:56 PM
And then I fell asleep for about 5 hours
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Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 02:54:14 PM
Are you feeling better now than you did this morning?
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Post by: Ginny on May 24, 2024, 02:58:00 PM
DR Vixmom, Richard and I send you our best. 
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Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:00:04 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:02:31 PM
Thanks to all who sent me birthday wishes — bk, Sing, Elmore, Chas, Vixmom, George, Jane, John G, Fred,  Jrand, Ron, and anyone I missed.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:04:47 PM
Today was my first day out after being sick. I went to acupuncture and Trader Joe’s, then to the local taco shop. Glad to be home. 🏡 I’m still weak, just no symptoms.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:06:08 PM
Vibes of health to Vixmom, Vixdad, Ginny and Richard, and anyone else ailing.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:08:51 PM
Vixmom, I can recommend Boiron’s Chestal with Honey. Make sure you buy the one with honey, no sucrose. I know many people who have been greatly helped by it.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:17:52 PM
Glad John G made it home safely. Sorry it was such an uncomfortable journey.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 24, 2024, 04:18:46 PM
Vibes to all for a good weekend.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:33:00 PM
Friday afternoon greetings!  Richard and I now both have head colds, but at least my throat isn’t sore anymore.  Everything’s a trade-off.

Feel better vibes for both of you.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:33:54 PM
I was sent home from work

Somehow I am not surprised.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:35:06 PM
Today was my first day out after being sick. I went to acupuncture and Trader Joe’s, then to the local taco shop. Glad to be home. 🏡 I’m still weak, just no symptoms.

I hope you feel better after having acupuncture, and got yourself a treat at Trader Joe's.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:36:34 PM
We just watched an interview with George Conway and had a good laugh over the sign he put up between Mara-a-Lago and the golf course.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:36:46 PM
(https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best/mpx/2704722219/2024_05/1716511358971_n_hayes_conway_240523_1920x1080-7mzdpu.jpg)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:41:38 PM
And if you'd gone in, you could THEN confess that you didn't know nothin' about birthin' babies.

 ;D
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:47:23 PM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for all DRs feeling poorly....
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:47:46 PM
I looked at all the auction lots for the Sondheim estate sale.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:47:56 PM
There are some things I'd love to get.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:50:07 PM
There are a very small number of items that are valued at the low end of $100-$200. I'm sure bidding will push them past what I'd be willing to pay or could afford.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:51:32 PM
There's nothing very personal. I'm sure those items were doled out to friends and family. Lots of books, games, and puzzles.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:51:45 PM
A few gold and platinum record awards.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:52:16 PM
I could list each item, one per post, and that might rack up quite a few pages here.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:52:52 PM
We're starting off the Holiday Weekend here with grey, ominous skies.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 04:53:53 PM
I am planning to make some batches of jello, as my DH is now about to go through his colonoscopy prep. So no cookouts for us are on the agenda this weekend.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 04:59:21 PM
I could list each item, one per post, and that might rack up quite a few pages here.


There's an idea!  :)


Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 04:59:21 PM
I am planning to make some batches of jello, as my DH is now about to go through his colonoscopy prep. So no cookouts for us are on the agenda this weekend.

Good prep and test vibes!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 05:00:37 PM
I am planning to make some batches of jello, as my DH is now about to go through his colonoscopy prep. So no cookouts for us are on the agenda this weekend.


Prep and test vibes for your DH!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 05:56:00 PM
Thanks, DR Jane and DR Freddie!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 05:56:17 PM
Boy, it's been a week. My ASS is dragging.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 05:56:30 PM
As DR ChasSmith might say.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 05:56:37 PM
And has said.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:26:10 PM
A book has arrived in San Antonio. A thing o’ beauty.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:26:41 PM
Went grocery shopping. Joy, oh joy.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:27:23 PM
We’re having a heat wave, as Irving said.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:27:48 PM
And I am feeling like I can’t can’t.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:28:12 PM
Onward!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:28:24 PM
Six!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:29:21 PM
Started the new Stephen King, You Like It Darker. It’s a collection of short stories.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 06:29:43 PM
I have enjoyed the few three.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Jane on May 24, 2024, 06:34:54 PM
'night
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:44:38 PM
And I am feeling like I can’t can’t.


LOL!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 06:44:40 PM
These people are disgusting. Please sign this petition.
https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/latest-news/relative-kills-dogs-mississippi/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=every_action&ms=weekly_newsletter_05_24_2024&utm_campaign=weekly_newsletter_05_24_2024&sourceid=1112166&emci=f7908543-ad18-ef11-86d0-6045bdd9e096&emdi=47e014db-ff19-ef11-86d0-6045bdd9e096&ceid=11383337

Signed. :(
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Freddie on May 24, 2024, 06:45:23 PM
'night


Good night, Jane
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 06:59:04 PM
A lion made from driftwood.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 06:59:32 PM
Pretty creative.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 07:03:09 PM
Besides lacking the skill to do this, I lack the patience.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 07:04:28 PM
And here are some impatiens.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: singdaw on May 24, 2024, 07:05:28 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 07:20:41 PM
I have enjoyed the few three.

Which three are the "few three"??
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 24, 2024, 07:21:54 PM
The day has been mostly pleasant, mainly unremarkable and mildly restful.

A Friday of three M's. 

Ah, well...
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 08:32:43 PM
I have enjoyed the few three.

Which three are the "few three"??

The first three.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 08:33:19 PM
Watching Saboteur. Really enjoying it.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: John G. on May 24, 2024, 08:44:37 PM
Peeping Tom is on Kanopy.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:11:02 PM
(https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best/mpx/2704722219/2024_05/1716511358971_n_hayes_conway_240523_1920x1080-7mzdpu.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:11:21 PM
I'm home. :)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:11:43 PM
We had a good show tonight.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:12:21 PM
There were only 25 people in the audience, but they enjoyed it...a few people stood up at the end.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:38:19 PM
After the show, I went shopping at Fred Meyer.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:39:13 PM
Their having a sale on Coke and Pepsi products where the 12-packs are normally (now ::) ) $9.99, but if you buy two 12-packs, you can get three 12-packs for free!
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:39:41 PM
That's a pretty darned good deal, even when their normal price was less than the new "normal" price of $9.99.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:40:07 PM
That works out to $4 a 12-pack...definitely worth it. :)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:50:15 PM
Tomorrow, my sister is planning on having a garage sale.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:55:06 PM
HOWEVER, after putting up some tarps to hide what she doesn't want to sell and clothes-pinning one end to the garage door track, someone accidentally pushed the button to close the garage door with the clothes pin in the way and it adversely affected the garage door path! :o
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:56:03 PM
AND the big spring that allows the door to be manually raised and lowered if there's a power outage or something like that...actually broke.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 24, 2024, 11:57:00 PM
So, we'll see tomorrow morning (at 7:00 a.m. :P ), if we can all lift the door without that spring, otherwise, she'll have to cancel the garage sale.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:00:29 AM
Her ex-mother-in-law lives next door and is also having a garage sale, so we can move some stuff to her place, but we'd have to carry any stuff through the house, so we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:02:39 AM
PAGE SEVEN BROKEN GARAGE DOOR SPRING DANCE!! ::)

(https://abetterdoorco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1600x1200-1.jpg.webp)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:02:55 AM
(This isn't my sister's actual garage door spring, just a random image from Goggle.)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:03:18 AM
But that's what it looks like.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:03:29 AM
:-\
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:06:55 AM
Anyway, after the show, I drove through Burger King (a.k.a. BK ;) ), and got one of their new Philly Melts.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:07:04 AM
It was kind of bland, but not bad.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:07:41 AM
Here's an official Burger King image:

(https://cdn.sanity.io/images/czqk28jt/prod_bk_us/c5d161510216a1cf674b03c48ed07c3785ab6192-1333x1333.png)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:09:57 AM
They also have a new Chicken Philly Royal Crispy Wrap that I'd like to try.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:10:45 AM
Here's a picture of that:

(https://cdn.sanity.io/images/czqk28jt/prod_bk_us/cab3be8a7e3835bf8a5eb7926b6fece95408e1ff-1333x1333.png)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:29:37 AM
Well, I hate to do it (no, I really do!), but I need to go to bed now.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:29:58 AM
I have to get up early and go to my sister's house by 7:00.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:30:32 AM
If we're able to get the garage door up, the sale can go on as planned.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:31:06 AM
But if we can't, then we'll see what we can do.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: George on May 25, 2024, 12:31:23 AM
Good night, and have a pleasant tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:09 AM
George went to bed.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:15 AM
But I'm here.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:21 AM
As you can see.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:41 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:48 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:47:55 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:02 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:08 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:22 AM
They're in English.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:30 AM
And they can be read.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:41 AM
They really can.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:48:56 AM
I don't trust Burger King, even though we share initials.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:49:49 AM
I also share initials with Boris Karloff, Billie King, Benjamin Kritzer, and many others.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:49:55 AM
I just do.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:50:02 AM
Oh well.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:50:15 AM
I suppose that's all she wrote.
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:50:24 AM
Is there gaslighting going on?
Title: Re: SHORT STORIES
Post by: bk on May 25, 2024, 12:50:29 AM
See?