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Title: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 12:23:56 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of fifty years ago today, and now it is time for you to post until the fifty years ago today cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 12:24:31 AM
And the word of the day is: PLETHORA!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 01:04:46 AM
Wordle 1,416 5/6

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Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 01:10:30 AM
Thanks, BK, for the Happy Birthday in the notes! :D
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 01:11:20 AM
And what a coinkydink!  I turned nine years old on the day you started filming TFNM!
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Post by: Freddie on May 05, 2025, 03:06:23 AM
Happy birthday wishes and happiness to DR George!
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Post by: Freddie on May 05, 2025, 03:07:12 AM
Happy 50th anniversary of the start of filming for The First Nudie Musical!
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 03:24:47 AM
Guess I'll go to bed.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 03:25:21 AM
I knew it was coming any minute and it came right after I posted the notes - the ubiquitous computer freeze.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 04:03:32 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 04:03:40 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 04:04:22 AM
HAPPIEST OF HHW BIRTHDAYS to our very own dear DR George!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 04:06:34 AM
Adjustable glasses frames. Who knew?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 04:19:20 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 04:22:57 AM
Happy 50th Anniversary to our BK! I didn't see the film then. I saw it five years later at the old Stmphony Space revival house on West 95th Street. I went with Thom Heinrichs, my best friend at the time, a co-worker at The Drama Book Shop. We saw it around 7:00, and I had such a good time I went back the same night to see the last showing.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 04:24:51 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Felicitations to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 04:27:27 AM
I have a FaceTime session with my student today at 2:00, so before then, I need to look over his score some more and mark it up. I will write more about it tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 04:36:07 AM
My neighbor Ann has turned me onto this new cranberry soft drink, and it's terribly addictive. I want more! Sadly, Amazon Fresh is not yet carrying it.
https://capecoddry.com
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 04:53:05 AM
I would drink that!
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 05:16:06 AM
Looking forward to Next to Normal on PBS this Friday.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 05:49:06 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 05:49:23 AM
Stunt cock!
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 06:08:15 AM
A fun read about Dashiell Hammett’s WWII service in Alaska.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2025/05/04/how-did-a-famous-hard-boiled-crime-author-end-up-stationed-on-adak-during-world-war-ii/
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 06:08:33 AM
Happy birthday, George!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 05, 2025, 06:10:20 AM
Notes firsted. Nudied.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 05, 2025, 06:13:06 AM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2025, 06:22:52 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2025, 06:23:19 AM
Notes firsted. Nudied.

I'm a bit relieved that that didn't say what I first thought it said.    8)
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2025, 06:23:55 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR GEORGE !!!!!!
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Post by: Freddie on May 05, 2025, 06:24:59 AM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D


That's so much fun, even for people who aren't George!
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2025, 06:27:46 AM
After all this time, I can't say for certain where I first went to see TFNM. For a while I maintained it was the Mann Westwood, but this morning I see it as more the Fox in Hollywood. Quite possibly, I went to both.

But I really would like to know one thing. Where in the HELL did fifty years go?
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Rodzinski on May 05, 2025, 06:34:25 AM
I first saw First Nudie Musical on Showtime when it was about a 12-year-old movie.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 06:36:51 AM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D

Explosive!
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Freddie on May 05, 2025, 06:49:10 AM
I first saw The First Nudie Musical on its first night at the 68th Street Playhouse. 

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Post by: Freddie on May 05, 2025, 06:53:53 AM
The 68th Street Playhouse isn't there any more, though.

https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1201

"Opened in 1914. The 68th Street Playhouse was remodelled in 1933 to the plans of architect Eugene DeRosa. A former Upper Eastside institution, the 68th Street Playhouse, which showed a steady stream of indie and foreign films during its run, closed on July 17, 1997 after a dispute between the property’s landlord and City Cinemas, a Manhattan-based exhibitor.

The theatre was converted into a location for the clothing store chain ‘The Children’s Place’. This has since closed and in 2023 it had become a retail store for Blue Mercury. There is also a dance studio in upstairs space."
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2025, 07:14:38 AM
Further in the case of Mancini v. Goodwin:  Mancini wins, with a couple of qualifiers:

The first is probably Hitchcock's own decision, and that's to use NO music at all in the magnificent backwards tracking shot. Just let the deadly silence build the suspense until we get down to the open door and the sounds of the street begin to fade in, proving that no sounds from upstairs would possibly be heard. That scene is pure Hitchcock genius just the way it is.

The other is the sudden flashback moment of Rusk figuring out what happened with the tie pin. What Mancini wrote is fine, but I've always loved Goodwin's brass pyramid over those shots. That entire montage and musical buildup taking us back to the "chase" music is wonderful. It gives the audience just the jolt it needs ... and the volume is suddenly good (see below). Which brings me to:

The recorded sound of the Goodwin. From my very first viewing I was distracted by the generally low volume level of the score (with the exceptions of the main title and the brass moment above), and by the distant recorded sound itself. It's a generality, but the orchestra in typical American soundtracks is "in the room" and an integrated part of the scene, while the orchestra in many European soundtracks -- however perfect the music itself is -- sounds like they're playing in the hall next door, and that we're "hearing a recording" laid on the film. In FRENZY, Goodwin's slow waltz and the more rhythmic suspense themes all sound like they were recorded in the middle of an empty ballroom. But then think of PSYCHO, and how that string orchestra is right there, practically on the screen and driving the scene. And even that one brass moment I love in FRENZY that's at the proper volume nevertheless has an artificial-sounding acoustic that I just don't like.

Anyhoo, the Mancini score is classic and classy, and I think the movie would have been better served by it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2025, 07:30:25 AM
Happy Birthday DR GEORGE!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2025, 07:30:36 AM
Nice video!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2025, 07:46:53 AM
My review has been submitted.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 08:08:21 AM
DR George,

(https://www.ellingtonandfrench.com/cdn/shop/products/HB87.jpg?v=1681593184)
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Michael on May 05, 2025, 08:15:50 AM
Happy birthday to George.
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Post by: Michael on May 05, 2025, 08:18:08 AM
The other day I was going through my magazines etc and came across the press book for The First Nudie Musical. I also have movie posters as well.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2025, 09:06:12 AM
Very nice DR MICHAEL.

I was introduced to THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL in a book by Danny Peary.....50 Great Movies or something like that.  And a couple of years later I found a used copy of the VHS at a video/record store that I snapped up.

I laughed from beginning to end.....and then later was introduced to HHW by a former DR.....and I have been here ever since.

"Scales................"
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Post by: MichaelG on May 05, 2025, 09:08:18 AM
Happy birthday DR George!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2025, 09:09:45 AM
I guess what I loved most was MR BK sitting in the chair and scraping it along the floor.....that's crazy I know.....but I understood it.....I recognized the genius of it.....and I knew a kindred spirit when I saw it......

Bravo, MR BK!  Long may it wave.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: MichaelG on May 05, 2025, 09:18:16 AM
"Well, I didn't give it to you."
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 09:24:24 AM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D

LOL, that's great.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 09:24:45 AM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D

Explosive!

;D
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 09:37:33 AM
After all this time, I can't say for certain where I first went to see TFNM. For a while I maintained it was the Mann Westwood, but this morning I see it as more the Fox in Hollywood. Quite possibly, I went to both.


Bruce needs to remind me where I saw it.  He invited us to attend a showing and we went with our friend Ricky. I remember Bruce's ex was sitting in the row in front of us.  She was busy chatting with people and we did have a chance to say hello.  In fact I don't remember if we could get close to Bruce after the movie to talk to him.
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2025, 10:44:28 AM
Good afternoon!
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2025, 10:44:46 AM
Happy Birthday to DR George!
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2025, 10:45:09 AM
Wordle: 6/6.  Didn't think I would get it today!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 11:02:05 AM
I thought the "Hillbilly from Kentucky" was JD Vance.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 11:14:47 AM
I think I first heard on Nudie Musical on the Mike Douglas Show.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 11:15:11 AM
Waiting for my dental appointment.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 12:32:14 PM
From DR MichaelG:

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Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 12:33:53 PM
From Bruce:

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Jane, yes I added a 1 because that's the correct address - five numbers, not four.

It is amazing how many does I saw the address without the extra one.  I trust that you are correct.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 12:37:20 PM
From DR George:

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That guy is Hawk of Hawk's Podcasts.  I don't know his real name.  But in that video, he never says that he's a hillbilly from Kentucky.  In one of the comments for that video short, a person calls themselves that, but Hawk doesn't.

Thanks.  I saw it flash on the screen someplace and thought he was referencing himself.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 12:38:23 PM
George, your new glasses are nice, but then so are your old ones. 
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 12:39:16 PM
From George:


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What's cool is that the back arms of the new frames are adjustable:

Very Cool.  Are they comfortable?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2025, 01:12:42 PM
Great session with my student Joe. He may recommend me to someone, a trombonist.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 01:56:41 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 01:56:59 PM
Jane, you would have seen it at the Mann's in Westwood on Gayley.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 01:57:27 PM
Interestingly, I don't think I ever saw it at the Fox - don't know why, really.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 02:26:22 PM
Jane, you would have seen it at the Mann's in Westwood on Gayley.

Thank you.  I tend to forget, only the location, not attending and having a good time, and enjoying the movie.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 02:27:07 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:41:02 PM
From yesterday:  thanks, Jeanne, for the early birthday wishes yesterday!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:45:39 PM
Happy birthday wishes and happiness to DR George!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:46:28 PM
HAPPIEST OF HHW BIRTHDAYS to our very own dear DR George!!!
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7953.0;attach=26143)

Thanks, Singdaw!
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:46:46 PM
Adjustable glasses frames. Who knew?

I know, right?? ;)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:47:20 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Felicitations to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Larry!!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:54:51 PM
Looking forward to Next to Normal on PBS this Friday.

I'm hoping my sister's boyfriend can record it for me!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 02:55:19 PM
Stunt cock!

Ditto!! ;D
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 03:36:11 PM
Stunt cock!

Ditto!! ;D
looks good on the resume
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 03:49:38 PM
James won the Pulitzer. Makes me happy.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: MichaelG on May 05, 2025, 03:52:10 PM
From DR MichaelG:

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Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 05, 2025, 03:52:56 PM
Very nice DR MICHAEL.

I was introduced to THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL in a book by Danny Peary.....50 Great Movies or something like that.  And a couple of years later I found a used copy of the VHS at a video/record store that I snapped up.

I laughed from beginning to end.....and then later was introduced to HHW by a former DR.....and I have been here ever since.

"Scales................"


Cult Movies by Danny Peary. Great book all around and he must’ve talked to BK because he knew the score regarding Paramount and their chicken-shizzle behavior.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 04:00:25 PM
Visitor is late, so that will be rushed. Then I shall be on my way to have a dining adventure.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 04:06:04 PM
Visitor is late, so that will be rushed. Then I shall be on my way to have a dining adventure.

Hope it’s a pleasant one.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 04:06:57 PM
I just pulled an apple from the fridge. It’s larger than a grapefruit.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 04:07:32 PM
It’s an Envy apple. And it’s excellent. But it is huge.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 04:42:31 PM
James won the Pulitzer. Makes me happy.

Funny, you are happy and I won't even read it.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 04:43:25 PM
From DR MichaelG:

Quote
Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.

Keith will appreciate that you said this.  Did you have walnuts on your pizza?
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 04:44:02 PM
I just pulled an apple from the fridge. It’s larger than a grapefruit.

Wow!  What kind of apple is it?  I see you answered my question.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:02:15 PM
A fun read about Dashiell Hammett’s WWII service in Alaska.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2025/05/04/how-did-a-famous-hard-boiled-crime-author-end-up-stationed-on-adak-during-world-war-ii/

That's quite interesting.  Thanks for the link, John.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:03:05 PM
Happy birthday, George!

Thanks, again, John!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:06:17 PM
Happy Birthday to the magnificent George.
Enjoy this gentle birthday ditty.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBZDjT4l6Q&pp=ygUaaGFwcHkgYmlydGhkYXkgZ2VvcmdlIHNvbmc%3D

Thanks, Rodzinski! ;D
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:06:36 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR GEORGE !!!!!!

Thanks, ChasSmith!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:08:14 PM
Happy Birthday DR GEORGE!

Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:08:32 PM
DR George,

(https://www.ellingtonandfrench.com/cdn/shop/products/HB87.jpg?v=1681593184)

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:08:55 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:09:08 PM
Happy birthday to George.

Thanks, Michael!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:09:45 PM
Happy birthday DR George!

Thanks, MichaelG!
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:10:20 PM
I guess what I loved most was MR BK sitting in the chair and scraping it along the floor.....that's crazy I know.....but I understood it.....I recognized the genius of it.....and I knew a kindred spirit when I saw it......

Bravo, MR BK!  Long may it wave.

I laughed out loud at that, too! :))
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:10:47 PM
Happy Birthday to DR George!

Thanks, Kevin!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:12:38 PM
George, your new glasses are nice, but then so are your old ones. 

Thanks, Jane.  I like my old frames, but I needed new lenses, and I always get new frames every couple of years...just because. :)
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:13:25 PM
From George:


Quote
What's cool is that the back arms of the new frames are adjustable:

Very Cool.  Are they comfortable?

They are quite comfortable.  I really like them.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:13:48 PM
Great session with my student Joe. He may recommend me to someone, a trombonist.
then.

That's great, Larry!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:14:10 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:14:52 PM
Stunt cock!

Ditto!! ;D
looks good on the resume

Exactly. ;)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:15:06 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:15:30 PM
I just pulled an apple from the fridge. It’s larger than a grapefruit.

:o
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:16:26 PM
It’s an Envy apple. And it’s excellent. But it is huge.

Wow!  I've seen and had some pretty big apples, but they've tended to not have much flavor. :-\
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 05, 2025, 05:17:05 PM
From DR MichaelG:

Quote
Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.

Keith will appreciate that you said this.  Did you have walnuts on your pizza?

I've never had walnuts, but I love cashews on pizza.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 05:20:36 PM
A fun read about Dashiell Hammett’s WWII service in Alaska.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2025/05/04/how-did-a-famous-hard-boiled-crime-author-end-up-stationed-on-adak-during-world-war-ii/

That's quite interesting.  Thanks for the link, John.

Yes, thank you.  I just finished reading it.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 05:21:56 PM
From George:


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What's cool is that the back arms of the new frames are adjustable:

Very Cool.  Are they comfortable?

They are quite comfortable.  I really like them.

Excellent.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 05:22:10 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 05:22:46 PM
From DR MichaelG:

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Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.

Keith will appreciate that you said this.  Did you have walnuts on your pizza?

I've never had walnuts, but I love cashews on pizza.

Cashews could work.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2025, 05:23:17 PM
I really only like walnuts plain or mixed with raisins.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 05:43:03 PM
Watching Revenge. It’s fun. Even not live/“live”.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 06:45:41 PM
My invitation to the Met Gala was apparently lost in the mail.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 06:45:58 PM
And I had the most fabulous frock all laid out.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 06:48:07 PM
 :)
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 06:49:48 PM
Ego Nwodim spelled backwards is Midown Oge.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 06:50:09 PM
Seems more pronounceable.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:05:30 PM
I wonder how many Envy apples it would take to make a pie.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:07:47 PM
I wonder how many Envy apples it would take to make a pie.

Tell me when you find out.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:08:40 PM
Enjoying photos from the Met Gala, but … where’s Singdaw?
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:09:17 PM
Watching Tonight’s the Night. Highly enjoyable.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:16:17 PM
I have a great idea for a new television series. It's El Chapo, teaching the other prisoners to clap rhythmically.

I would call it El Clapo.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:21:24 PM
I made white chocolate raspberry scones for DR George's birthday.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:21:37 PM
But I think I was supposed to save him some.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:21:43 PM
Oops!
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:22:03 PM
Well, at least we made it to page five.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:28:32 PM
The scones look great.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:32:51 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 05, 2025, 07:32:58 PM
And others.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:48:25 PM
Vote for me.

https://favchef.com/2025/john-griffin-2
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 07:48:38 PM
Thank you.
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Post by: MichaelG on May 05, 2025, 07:51:25 PM
From DR MichaelG:

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Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.

Keith will appreciate that you said this.  Did you have walnuts on your pizza?

No, I didn't really enjoy nuts much until we moved to California. Now we make a great linguine with walnuts and colatura, and a fine sauteed chicken and walnuts.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 08:06:56 PM
New John Williams box set sounds wondrous.

https://theseconddisc.com/2025/05/05/john-williams-anthology-box-star-wars-recordings-vinyl/
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 08:09:53 PM
Back from a fine meal at the Smokehouse with Marshall Harvey.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 08:10:16 PM
I feel like I'm going to explode.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 08:10:42 PM
Must sit on my couch for a bit.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:22:14 PM
Thunderstorms are rolling around out there.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:22:35 PM
It rained most of the day.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:23:02 PM
Temperatures were in the low 70s.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:23:27 PM
Very uncommon for this time of year.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:23:55 PM
The yard was mowed on Saturday.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:24:23 PM
It looks like it grew three inches today.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:24:49 PM
A third plumbago is now in bloom.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:25:18 PM
The purple sage has begun blooming.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:25:40 PM
So is the crape myrtle.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:26:14 PM
Even the hydrangeas are producing tiny blossoms.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:27:06 PM
I have to be at the dentist at 9 am for two tiny cavities.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:27:33 PM
So I need to get to bed.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:27:52 PM
But not before a page turn.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:28:07 PM
Which is due shortly.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:28:37 PM
Time for a turn.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:28:45 PM
In one …
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:28:51 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2025, 09:29:03 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 10:02:59 PM
Dozed off - getting a bit tired of that stuff.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 10:03:12 PM
There must be something that can be done.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 10:03:26 PM
Still full from dinner - don't know why, really.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 10:03:42 PM
That's the only food I've had all day.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 10:03:59 PM
Have to be up early tomorrow due to she of the Evil Eye.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2025, 11:05:44 PM
Jrand's review is up on Amazon - please read and then click "Helpful" underneath it.
Title: Re: IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:06:10 AM
From DR MichaelG:

Quote
Which pizza place in Cambridge? Most of my old favorites from the area are alas lone gone, especially those with what I considered a Boston-style pie with emphasis on the tomato sauce. Though Regina's is still in the North End as far as I know.

Bel Canto's.

Wow, that's a blast from the past! They were good indeed.

Keith will appreciate that you said this.  Did you have walnuts on your pizza?

I've never had walnuts, but I love cashews on pizza.

Cashews could work.

Cashews DO work on pizza! :D
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:06:37 AM
I really only like walnuts plain or mixed with raisins.

Plain is good, but I LOVE walnuts in chocolate chip cookies! ;D
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:08:19 AM
I'm not one to just eat raisins.  When I was a kid, my parents would get Raisin Bran cereal, and I would pick out all the raisins (before I added any milk) and put them back into the cereal box.  I really liked just the bran flakes.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:08:24 AM
Walnuts were never my favorite.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:08:47 AM
Cashews, peanuts, and almonds I love.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:08:59 AM
My invitation to the Met Gala was apparently lost in the mail.

How rude! >:(
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:09:08 AM
I think that's about it, nut-wise.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:09:19 AM
And I had the most fabulous frock all laid out.

That's too bad. :-\
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:09:25 AM
But aren't we all a little nuts?
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:09:42 AM
Stuck in a rut.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:09:49 AM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:09:57 AM
Ridic.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:10:04 AM
New notes are written.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:10:17 AM
You cannot escape them.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:10:31 AM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7953.0;attach=26144)

Cute! ;D
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:10:46 AM
I may start a new book next week.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:10:57 AM
Ego Nwodim spelled backwards is Midown Oge.

Good to know.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:11:05 AM
I may start a new book next week.

Cool!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:11:18 AM
Are you thinking another fiction, or will this be non-fiction?
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:11:40 AM
I'll try to get to bed by twelve-thirty.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:11:48 AM
I have a great idea for a new television series. It's El Chapo, teaching the other prisoners to clap rhythmically.

I would call it El Clapo.

:))
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:11:53 AM
More likely it will be one.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:12:23 AM
I made white chocolate raspberry scones for DR George's birthday.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7953.0;attach=26145)

Yummy!  So...when can I expect it to be delivered??
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:13:20 AM
PAGE RUPERT WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SCONES DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:13:44 AM
But I think I was supposed to save him some.

WHAT??  YOU DIDN'T?? :'(
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:14:39 AM
Oops!

I hope that it was delicious.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2025, 12:18:16 AM
Vote for me.

https://favchef.com/2025/john-griffin-2

I voted!  Good luck, John!
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:22:36 AM
Finally.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:22:43 AM
About time.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:22:51 AM
Right?
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:23:00 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:23:07 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:23:13 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:23:19 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on May 06, 2025, 12:23:25 AM
I wrote them.