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Title: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 12:41:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know we've been invaded, and now it is time for you to post until the Vietnam cows come home.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 12:41:54 AM
And the word of the day is: ELOQUENCE!
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 01:00:20 AM
TOD:

Got a spare banh mi on you?
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 01:15:34 AM
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That was a total guess!
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Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 03:17:14 AM
Vibes for Mrs. Rodzinski!  What a terrible accident, but at least good that the person who caused it stuck around.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 03:32:36 AM
BK, great that you got rid if the thousands of bots!

So given that, are the 353 Guests who are viewing this board right now (6:30 a.m. Eastern time) legitimate people type Guests viewing various sections of HHW? 
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Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 04:06:09 AM
More vibes for a modern major miracle for BK!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 04:19:33 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 04:39:01 AM
I will not be around much because of this tendonitus. It's affecting my entire arm to my shoulder muscles, and once it gets reared up, all I can do is get off the computer and let everything relax.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 04:42:15 AM
While I was typing that last post, my neighbor Ann stopped by to check on me. This is the last week of school, and she's got evening events all week, then she's off to Boston for Father's Day, so she wanted to know if I needed anything before she's literally back ext week. Today is Jen's birthday; I'm glad she told me so I can send Jen an e-card today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 04:44:05 AM
DR Rodzinski, I am so happy that Mrs R is okay and everything - with the exception of her car - ended so well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 04:46:39 AM
DR John G, on the morning news, I saw a short interview with an author whose gastronomic ghost story was published recently.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:52:40 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:52:47 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:53:50 AM
So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Rodz, and so glad it wasn't any worse. {{{HUGS}}} and ~~~HEALING VIBES!!!~~~
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:54:13 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:54:44 AM
Well - looky what just arrived from the National Theatre!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:55:40 AM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:55:49 AM
(that's MMMM)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 04:59:08 AM
Vietnam bots? What will they think of next?
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 05:00:58 AM
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Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 05:04:16 AM
Congratulations on your 76,000 millstone, vixmom!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 05:04:18 AM
Vibes for Mrs. R, I am so glad d she is okay.  How shocking!
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 05:10:15 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR vixmom, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 05:10:41 AM
(sorry; you went too fast for me to capture the actual millstone)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 05:19:31 AM
Congrats to DR VIXMOM on her millstone.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 05:20:23 AM
Glad to hear that Mrs. Rodz is okay.....that could have been even more scary.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 05:21:17 AM
Tuesday.  I have finished a couple of hours of work on the website.....so I can relax today.

I will take a shower this afternoon to be ready for my 8:45 a.m. Cat Scan tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 05:27:32 AM
~~~CONTINUED VIBES OF EVERY SORT~~~ for you, DR Jrand74!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 05:27:46 AM
One more...
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 05:27:53 AM
PAGE TWO!!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:00:25 AM
Tuesday.  I have finished a couple of hours of work on the website.....so I can relax today.

I will take a shower this afternoon to be ready for my 8:45 a.m. Cat Scan tomorrow.

More medical vibes for you, Jrand!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 06:49:58 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 06:53:20 AM
BK -- I thought the German crime film you watched sounded kind of intriguing, but you didn't say what it was.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 06:56:21 AM
As for site wonkiness, from where I sit it's all over the map.

Just reading it earlier on the phone was very slow going, and a few times it wouldn't load at all. Checking it briefly on the iPad, it seemed normal. Now that I'm on the laptop, some things are fine and some (like getting the notes page to load) are slow.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 07:09:07 AM
We're continuing to have many consecutive days of rain here, some light, some quite heavy. The next two days are supposedly going to be sunny and warm, but we'll just see about that.

After that, probably rain again, and likely rain on Saturday which would make it the 13th Saturday in a row. I think I mis-stated that number before, but the 13th Saturday will be appropriate, seeing as how it will fall on the day after Friday the 13th (cue spooky theremin music).
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 07:24:56 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 07:25:57 AM
I found a passed out person at the park this morning. Hopefully passed out and not dead.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 07:26:17 AM
I notified a ranger and will let the pros take care of it.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 07:27:12 AM
That's the third "body" I've found. I think they were all intoxicated.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 07:27:35 AM
The last time I dealt with an intoxicated person, he pulled a gun on me.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 07:45:17 AM
ChasSmith - The Silence from 2010. Free on Prime.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 07:45:47 AM
I'm not up, I'm not up.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 08:02:52 AM
Slow to load this morning so far. Bots are battling back.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 08:03:00 AM
I'm glad Mrs. R is ok. How frightening!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 08:29:33 AM
OMG, by the time I was posting the above, I forget to say anything about Mrs. Rodz!

That is horrible, and I was so relieved to hear that she escaped with only the airbag bruising or whatever it did (we had a light case of airbag burn here once) and of course the shock of the accident happening at all. And thank gawd the guilty party didn't pull a hit and run like so many do these days.

There's nothing like being shaken up by something like that, because we are indeed shaken by those things even if we don't feel it at first. I hope she can take it easy for a few days in the comfort of home.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 08:36:14 AM
Yes, a big whew for the Mrs of Rodzinski!
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 08:36:30 AM
I'm not up, I'm not up.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 08:47:15 AM
Anybody who is due any vaccines better go get them right away. Be sure you are caught up on everything!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 08:54:25 AM
I had missed that Bradley Coooper has a Cheesesteak restaurant in Manhattan.

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/danny-and-coops


I've been very pleased with Jersey Mike's Philly Cheesesteak, but this might be worth a try at some point.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 08:58:47 AM
The New Yorker gave his cheesesteak a good review, too.

"Bradley Cooper Makes an Awfully Good Cheesesteak"
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-food-scene/danny-and-coops-bradley-cooper-makes-an-awfully-good-cheesesteak
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 09:03:27 AM
Thanks to DR singdaw and DR FREDDIE for the good wishes.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 09:03:40 AM
I would hate for a dead man to pull a gun on me!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 09:04:00 AM
Today my sister and her husband are going to mow my lawn.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 09:04:20 AM
I am kind of watching for the trash truck to make sure they don't forget me two weeks in a row.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 09:51:41 AM
Add my good wishes for you, Brother JRand!
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 09:52:08 AM
And thank you all for your warm thoughts for Mrs R.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 09:53:05 AM
Our insurance is pretty responsive so far but I wonder if we are also supposed to contact the other guy’s insurance or let ours handle everything.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 09:54:09 AM
Today my sister and her husband are going to mow my lawn.

How nice of them!
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 10:24:31 AM
Congrats, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 10:24:57 AM
Thanks, Elmore, for the book tip.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 10:25:06 AM
Three!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 10:37:18 AM
DR Rodzinski, I would ask your insurance agent that very question.

In a case like this one (especially because this was serious and your car will surely be totaled), I would think that you absolutely want your insurance to handle everything, including interacting with the other guy's insurance.

But I've gone straight to the other guy's insurance in "small" incidents when I specifically did NOT want to make a claim on my own, and that worked fine. I've done that twice successfully, leaving my policy "clean". First time it happened, I called my agent and they advised me to do just that because making a claim, even for a small amount and when it's not my fault, would still affect my record and my premiums -- which I find completely abominable, but that's how it works.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 10:48:40 AM
Thanks DR RODZINSKI.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 10:50:09 AM
To no one's surprise - except maybe his - the director of A Christmas Carol is pissing and moaning about the tickets sales of his show.

Several of us tried to tell him it was a dumb idea.....Now we are all suffering.......especially at the box office and in season ticket sales.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 10:50:16 AM
Underwater.
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 11:01:35 AM
  Several of us tried to tell him it was a dumb idea.....

Somehow, it's still all your fault.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 11:02:08 AM
DR Jrand74, maybe you got out while the getting was good.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2025, 11:12:09 AM
Ah yes, the famous Christmas In July programming.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 11:19:51 AM
Our insurance is pretty responsive so far but I wonder if we are also supposed to contact the other guy’s insurance or let ours handle everything.

When my DH was rear-ended a couple of years ago, the other guy's insurance contacted us.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 11:20:30 AM
Are you feeling any better today, JRand?
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 11:51:44 AM
 :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2025, 12:10:15 PM
There was a Castrecl thread about the Library of America's paperback edselected lyrics by Cole Porter, and that got me thinking about my old friend Robert Kimball, whom I haven't seen or spoken to in maybe ten years. I hope he is well.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:18:37 PM
DR Rodzinski I couldn't connect with HHW this morning and didn't see your scary post until now.  I read the following posts before commenting. 

I'm relieved Mrs Rodzinski walked away from that, and impressed that the driver stayed.  How does her body feel today?
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:21:15 PM
Rodzinski, at first I thought you had fortunately gotten the kids to school before she called.  Darn, but it is good you could simply keep your son with you since that is what he needed, and maybe it helped you a bit.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:22:48 PM
Also, thanks for the kind cop.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:23:56 PM
From Bruce:

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Whatever bot blocking they're doing isn't working. There are currently over 35,000 "GUESTS" here.

 :o
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:24:50 PM
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Congrats!
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:25:17 PM
And a belated congrats from last night to DR Kevin.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:27:37 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR vixmom, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!

Congrats!
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:28:35 PM
Tuesday.  I have finished a couple of hours of work on the website.....so I can relax today.

I will take a shower this afternoon to be ready for my 8:45 a.m. Cat Scan tomorrow.

Vibes you get in and out quickly and for good results!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:29:31 PM
I found a passed out person at the park this morning. Hopefully passed out and not dead.

Oh my.  That sounds a bit scary.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:29:49 PM
I notified a ranger and will let the pros take care of it.

Absolutely the thing to do.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:30:06 PM
That's the third "body" I've found. I think they were all intoxicated.

OH MY!
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:30:38 PM
The last time I dealt with an intoxicated person, he pulled a gun on me.

And I thought today was scary.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:31:35 PM
Anybody who is due any vaccines better go get them right away. Be sure you are caught up on everything!

I am due for my tetnus shot in August.  I will probably go early for it.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:31:52 PM
I would hate for a dead man to pull a gun on me!

;D
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:32:17 PM
Today my sister and her husband are going to mow my lawn.

That is nice of them. 
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:33:02 PM
Our insurance is pretty responsive so far but I wonder if we are also supposed to contact the other guy’s insurance or let ours handle everything.

You can double check with your insurance but my guess it, since they authorized the car rental, that they will take care of it.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:34:07 PM
To no one's surprise - except maybe his - the director of A Christmas Carol is pissing and moaning about the tickets sales of his show.

Several of us tried to tell him it was a dumb idea.....Now we are all suffering.......especially at the box office and in season ticket sales.

Sorry.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:34:28 PM
DR Jrand74, maybe you got out while the getting was good.

Yup :)
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:35:06 PM
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Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:36:10 PM
Our insurance is pretty responsive so far but I wonder if we are also supposed to contact the other guy’s insurance or let ours handle everything.

When my DH was rear-ended a couple of years ago, the other guy's insurance contacted us.

I had that once with the same situation.  Only my car was hurt and their agent was great.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 12:47:04 PM
I'm up, I'm up  - maybe five hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 12:52:47 PM
AFTERTASTE should be available for me to read soon.  It came in a couple of weeks ago when I had too many books checked out and I had to suspend my hold.
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Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 12:56:26 PM
To no one's surprise - except maybe his - the director of A Christmas Carol is pissing and moaning about the tickets sales of his show.

Several of us tried to tell him it was a dumb idea.....Now we are all suffering.......especially at the box office and in season ticket sales.

:(


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Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 01:16:53 PM
Thank you DR LAURA and DR JANE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2025, 01:17:47 PM
My yard looks great and my new neighbor across the street gave me a wave as I was bringing back my garbage can - that the company picked up today.
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 02:25:10 PM

Excellent :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 02:53:32 PM
  my new neighbor across the street gave me a wave as I was bringing back my garbage can

Was he wearing a shirt?        8)
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Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 02:53:50 PM
LUCKY #100!
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Post by: MichaelG on June 10, 2025, 03:27:28 PM
And one more rave review for Otello, published in one of the more popular opera blogs:

https://parterre.com/2025/06/03/venetian-blinding/
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 03:30:29 PM
Nice :)
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 03:30:38 PM
I will not be around much because of this tendonitus. It's affecting my entire arm to my shoulder muscles, and once it gets reared up, all I can do is get off the computer and let everything relax.

Hope you feel better quickly, Larry!!
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 03:31:03 PM
While I was typing that last post, my neighbor Ann stopped by to check on me. This is the last week of school, and she's got evening events all week, then she's off to Boston for Father's Day, so she wanted to know if I needed anything before she's literally back ext week. Today is Jen's birthday; I'm glad she told me so I can send Jen an e-card today.

A Very Happy Birthday to Jen!
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 03:31:14 PM
Wordle 1,452 5/6

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Same as Keith.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 03:32:02 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26425)

;D
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 03:32:55 PM
Well - looky what just arrived from the National Theatre!
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26427)

Very cool!  I want to get that!
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:00:21 PM
I just ordered it!  And a few other scripts. :)
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:01:30 PM
I wanted to get the UK updated version script of Next to Normal, but due to rights and restrictions, it could only be sold to people with UK addresses. :-\
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Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:02:16 PM
~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:03:10 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR vixmom, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!!
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26429)

DITTO, TWO!!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:04:39 PM
I will take a shower this afternoon to be ready for my 8:45 a.m. Cat Scan tomorrow.

~~~SUPER VIBES FOR JRAND!!~~~
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:05:14 PM
I found a passed out person at the park this morning. Hopefully passed out and not dead.

:o
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:05:33 PM
That's the third "body" I've found. I think they were all intoxicated.

Oh, my! :-\
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:05:50 PM
The last time I dealt with an intoxicated person, he pulled a gun on me.

Yikes!! :o
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:11:07 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26431)

As Cinderella's Prince says:

Worrying will do you no good.  If he's safe, then he's safe.  And if he's been crushed... well, there's nothing we can do about that, is there?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:11:41 PM
Wordle 1,452 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

That was a total guess!

Congrats!

Thanks, Jane!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:13:24 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UFyFD9dCL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Very cute!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:19:12 PM
And one more rave review for Otello, published in one of the more popular opera blogs:

https://parterre.com/2025/06/03/venetian-blinding/

That's fantastic,  Michael!  Congrats all around!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 04:21:21 PM
 
f i v e ! ! ! ! !
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 04:22:34 PM
Good afternoon.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 04:23:16 PM
Nothing in the news today about a dead body in the park. So I guess she was intoxicated.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 04:34:26 PM
Well - looky what just arrived from the National Theatre!


Very cool!  I want to get that!

:)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 04:35:44 PM
Nothing in the news today about a dead body in the park. So I guess she was intoxicated.

That's good though still sad.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2025, 05:00:38 PM
It's getting too hot to be lying in the sun on a hot boulder. I'm sure they called paramedics.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 05:09:32 PM
A rewarding day at Ross. Plus, a senior discount.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 05:11:25 PM
And one more rave review for Otello, published in one of the more popular opera blogs:

https://parterre.com/2025/06/03/venetian-blinding/


That's great, MichaelG!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 05:16:52 PM
And one more rave review for Otello, published in one of the more popular opera blogs:

https://parterre.com/2025/06/03/venetian-blinding/

Can’t buy praise like that. Congratulations.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 05:35:56 PM
It's getting too hot to be lying in the sun on a hot boulder. I'm sure they called paramedics.

I expect so.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 05:36:32 PM
A rewarding day at Ross. Plus, a senior discount.

Nice shirts.  I especially like the front and the back ones.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 05:38:29 PM
A rewarding day at Ross. Plus, a senior discount.
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26433)

Very nice shirts, John!  Color me jealous! ;D
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 05:38:39 PM
I think I need to take a trip to the local Rosses...there are at least two in the area. :)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 05:50:50 PM
A rewarding day at Ross. Plus, a senior discount.

Very nice shirts, John!  Color me jealous! ;D

You need to vacation in Hawaii and go to Ross.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 05:51:20 PM
I think I need to take a trip to the local Rosses...there are at least two in the area. :)

LOL, I saw this after I posted.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 06:24:22 PM
I just finished futzing and finessing over forty pages.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 06:25:00 PM
Thankfully, that's done and I can move on, but right now I literally cannot see straight so I'm taking a break.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:25:15 PM
Nice :)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:26:02 PM
Tomorrow is going to be very hectic here.  Our new bathroom is basically completed and the new carpeting will be installed. 
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 06:26:43 PM
I had a bacon cheeseburger for food from Islands. I haven't ordered from there in years because they would always muck up the order - and - today was no exception. They forgot the fries. I called them and they really could not care less, It's really a shame.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:26:51 PM
We have already begun clearing out the dresser that needs to go back in the bedroom, plus the closet in our guest room as it is getting matching carpeting.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 06:27:10 PM
And I'm tired.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:27:26 PM
First thing in the morning I will be washing our bedding to put back on our bed once it has been returned to our bedroom.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:27:50 PM
I had a bacon cheeseburger for food from Islands. I haven't ordered from there in years because they would always muck up the order - and - today was no exception. They forgot the fries. I called them and they really could not care less, It's really a shame.

That's too bad.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 06:33:00 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:35:55 PM
I had a bacon cheeseburger for food from Islands. I haven't ordered from there in years because they would always muck up the order - and - today was no exception. They forgot the fries. I called them and they really could not care less, It's really a shame.

Did they give you a refund for the fries?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:36:43 PM
:)

Good one!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:37:23 PM
Page Six seems close
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:37:39 PM
Might as well get there
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:37:59 PM
Just one more
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:38:12 PM
Page Six!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:38:59 PM
Good job.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2025, 06:39:15 PM
Hopefully I will be back tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 06:43:11 PM
Well done, DR Freddie.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 06:43:25 PM
With aplomb, even.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 06:43:37 PM
This aplomb is too ripe.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:46:13 PM
Good job.


:)


Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 06:46:51 PM
This aplomb is too ripe.


Ha!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:07:08 PM
Scurvy: when life doesn't give you lemons.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:08:16 PM
Today I discovered that the hydraulics in my office chair had slowly over time lowered my seat. I adjusted it up a full four inches and now I have a new outlook on life!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:08:51 PM
The new toilets arrived today. Well, the bowls did. But not the tanks. Sigh.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Freddie on June 10, 2025, 07:27:39 PM
The new toilets arrived today. Well, the bowls did. But not the tanks. Sigh.

Mazeltov on your (partial) new arrivals!

Will there be a bidet?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:31:02 PM
Alas, no. No room. I know they make bidets that glom onto or otherwise amend regular seats. Perhaps something to explore.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:31:26 PM
For the full spa experience, dontcha know.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:31:47 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 07:31:56 PM
Tired. But stirring from a nap.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2025, 07:32:02 PM
And good luck others.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 07:32:28 PM
I think I caught a cold. But it seems to be leaving.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 07:32:57 PM
Sleep tight, Singdaw.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 08:02:15 PM
The new toilets arrived today. Well, the bowls did. But not the tanks. Sigh.

Tanks a lot!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:44:07 PM
Thankfully, that's done and I can move on, but right now I literally cannot see straight so I'm taking a break.

You do whatcha gotta do, BK!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:44:45 PM
I had a bacon cheeseburger for food from Islands. I haven't ordered from there in years because they would always muck up the order - and - today was no exception. They forgot the fries. I called them and they really could not care less, It's really a shame.

How rude! >:(
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:45:29 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7989.0;attach=26435)

;D
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:46:31 PM
Today I discovered that the hydraulics in my office chair had slowly over time lowered my seat. I adjusted it up a full four inches and now I have a new outlook on life!

Hopefully, it stays at the new (but really original) height!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:47:30 PM
For the full spa experience, dontcha know.

TMI, I know, but I have never experienced a bidet. ::)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 08:48:25 PM
I think I caught a cold. But it seems to be leaving.

~~~Quick Cold-Leaving Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2025, 09:33:41 PM
Tuesday is officially over on the east coast, but I still have a little bit to post Tuesday news!

Truth is, I have none...other than I hate FedEx's local driver who, in stormy weather, left a box beside my garage door, exposed to the elements, rather than putting it out of harm's way on my front porch which is protected from the elements.  I guess it wasn't convenient for him, but the box held an expensive book that, fortunately, escaped ruin.  The box it was shipped in was soaked through and fell apart while I was opening it.

We have had nothing BUT troubles with Fed Ex hereabouts for several months.  Trouble is, the longtime delivery guy was an older man who died six months ago.  We never had problems with him. Many folks, including me, have had their packages left at addresses not even remotely similar to the addresses on the packages.

The best thing about living here, however, is that local folks genuinely care about mail getting to the right place, and most of us have had our packages brought to us by the folks who got them in error.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2025, 09:34:52 PM
For the full spa experience, dontcha know.

TMI, I know, but I have never experienced a bidet. ::)

I lived in Italy for nine-and-a-half years.  All my apartments had bidets in them.  Most Americans loved to do strange things, like putting plants in them.  I always used mine for a foot wash.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2025, 09:36:39 PM
Today I discovered that the hydraulics in my office chair had slowly over time lowered my seat. I adjusted it up a full four inches and now I have a new outlook on life!

Having someone remove the seat from your chair would also give you a new outlook on life!

:)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 09:41:30 PM
Laura how scary about the gun carrying passed out person.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 09:42:08 PM
Thank you for the millstone mention I hadn't noticed
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 09:42:20 PM
Rupert?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2025, 09:42:29 PM
Is that you?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: Rodzinski on June 10, 2025, 09:53:59 PM
Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 10:45:53 PM
Howdy, Rupert!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2025, 10:56:22 PM
Somebody, please write my intro for me.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 11:27:12 PM
Dozed off for two hours, then did research making notes that will enable me to now write non-stop for probably ten pages, three of which I've now done.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 11:27:26 PM
Time  to write some damn notes.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 11:27:44 PM
Had a salami sandwich for evening food and some peanuts.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 11:28:05 PM
I'll try to write another four pages before bed.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 10, 2025, 11:28:40 PM
That way, I can send Muse Margaret about fifty pages. I'll definitely pass page 100 tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 11:42:11 PM
For the full spa experience, dontcha know.

TMI, I know, but I have never experienced a bidet. ::)

I lived in Italy for nine-and-a-half years.  All my apartments had bidets in them.  Most Americans loved to do strange things, like putting plants in them.  I always used mine for a foot wash.

O...kay. ::)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 10, 2025, 11:42:34 PM
;)
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:20:29 AM
New notes are up
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:20:41 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:20:49 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:20:59 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:21:08 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:21:20 AM
I really did.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:21:32 AM
Truly.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:21:48 AM
Duly.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:21:58 AM
Anthony Newley.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:22:24 AM
Wu-Li.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:22:50 AM
Stoolie.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:23:29 AM
Unruly.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:23:55 AM
Are we ever getting off this damn page?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:24:06 AM
Apparently not.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:24:15 AM
This page fills me with rage.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:24:38 AM
I find the rage had to gauge.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:25:15 AM
GET ME THE HELL OFF THIS PAGE!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 11, 2025, 12:25:19 AM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:25:29 AM
See?
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: bk on June 11, 2025, 12:25:47 AM
We dood it.
Title: Re: THE ATTACK OF THE VIETNAM BOTS
Post by: George on June 11, 2025, 12:26:33 AM
I got an e-mail that I was going to post about, but I'll wait until tomorrow's day of posts. :)