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Title: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 12:04:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were cautiously optimistic, and now it is time for you to post until the optimistic cows come home.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 12:06:17 AM
And the word of the day is: ROSEATE!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 12:10:30 AM
It wasn't until after I ordered both laserdiscs from eBay that I found that the 67-minute Nimoy release of Titanica is available on DVD, but I haven't been able to find any copies of the 95-minute Smith version on DVD at all.  Too late.  I like that they're both available on laserdisc...and I'm very glad that I have a working laserdisc player!

Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 12:18:15 AM
Wordle 1,473 6/6

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Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 03:36:30 AM
Important envelope vibes for BK!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 03:37:07 AM
Rodzinski, hoping you're OK after cutting your foot!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 03:40:26 AM
Congratulations, BK, on your record-setting new posting millstone!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 03:53:14 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 03:56:15 AM
I had a completely lousy night of sleep. Faithful Thatch stayed with me all night, but it took me forever to finally fet to sleep. I had a dream that I was beginning a recording project with Judy Kaye and Rebecca Luker. I remember nothing more about it now.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 03:58:04 AM
DR Rodzinski, I do hope your health not been threatened.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 03:58:40 AM
DR singdaw, how are things going at the convention?
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 04:00:08 AM
I need to help my neighbor Ann this morning, but I plan to have an easy day. Yesterday was quite exhausting and my legs need a rest.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:14:05 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:14:12 AM
And others.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:14:41 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, BK, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:15:20 AM
~~~IMPORTANT ENVELOPE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!!!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:15:46 AM
I am very glad everything worked out well for you yesterday, DR elmore3003.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:16:40 AM
The convention is going well so far - many connections with colleagues being reinforced. No security issues so far.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 04:17:30 AM
Rodzinski, hoping you're OK after cutting your foot!

DITTO!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Rodzinski on July 01, 2025, 04:25:08 AM
Notes sequestered. Festered.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Rodzinski on July 01, 2025, 04:26:01 AM
Thanks fellas. I’m sure it’s not a big deal for my big toe.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:11:41 AM
The number of people who confuse "to" and "too" is amazing two me.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 05:19:06 AM
The number of people who confuse "to" and "too" is amazing two me.


LOL!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 05:19:48 AM
Thanks fellas. I’m sure it’s not a big deal for my big toe.

Good to hear that!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 05:29:10 AM
Congrats to MR BK on his new historic millstone.

And Important Envelope vibes as well!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 05:29:50 AM
Glad to hear that the digit incident is not causing additional trouble for DR RODZINSKI.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 05:34:57 AM
Today my brother and I are attending a memorial service for our former neighbor Randy.

When we moved into this house, Randy and Jeanne had lived in the house across the street for about five years. They had two school age children.

Oldest son Brian grew up and started attending Indiana University. He worked part time as a bouncer in a club in Bloomington. One night there was an altercation and when Brian went to help the doorman, the crazy guy causing trouble shot him and he died.

It was very hard on Randy and Jeanne and they eventually divorced. Jeanne remarried and she and her new husband still live across the street. Her new husband has a son who has some problems and has spent some time in jail. At one point he was appointed a lawyer by the court.....and it was the crazy shooter who had "studied law" in jail and become an attorney. It was quite an ordeal.

So we shall see what we shall see.....
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:48:29 AM
Wow, DR Jrand74. Peyton Place has nothing on your neighborhood!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:49:11 AM
Hope that BK and DR Jrand74 continue to recover apace.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 05:53:02 AM
That's so terrible, Jrand. 

Had the shooter, the one who became an attorney, been given a very short sentence relative to his crime?
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 05:57:49 AM
Peyton Place has nothing on your neighborhood!


My own brother and his wife had a classic play written about them. Their real story even had to be toned down from the real-life horrors that they are. Have you ever heard of a play called MACBETH? 
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 05:58:46 AM
Welcome, 5 Guests!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 06:00:43 AM
And 231 Guests visiting the overall HHW site, this early on a Tuesday morning!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 06:21:29 AM
In 1985, when I was working on  Cole Porter's show JUBILEE, we were trying to find recordings of the beautiful June Knight, one of the stars of the 1935 Broadway production. We knew she danced, and she sang "Just One of Those Things" and "Begin the Beguine." I wanted to hear her to set the keys for the reconstruction, but we could find nothing. Well, she did make the film Broadway Melody of 1936, I learned years later, and she had a spectacular number with Robert Taylor and Nick Long Jr., "Ive Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" and it's really wonderful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--TknoLdZE
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:31:06 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:33:33 AM
Had a dream of taking someone through my favorite bookstore. My legs began having neurological problems as we got higher and higher into the store. I kept saying I would deal with it later.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:34:01 AM
The bookstore part is a recurring dream.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:34:29 AM
In 1985, when I was working on  Cole Porter's show JUBILEE, we were trying to find recordings of the beautiful June Knight, one of the stars of the 1935 Broadway production. We knew she danced, and she sang "Just One of Those Things" and "Begin the Beguine." I wanted to hear her to set the keys for the reconstruction, but we could find nothing. Well, she did make the film Broadway Melody of 1936, I learned years later, and she had a spectacular number with Robert Taylor and Nick Long Jr., "Ive Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" and it's really wonderful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--TknoLdZE

Love this number.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 06:56:12 AM
DR FREDDIE yes many of us thought that was the case.

The shot was so close Brian lost his shoes when it hit him.....very sad.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 06:56:35 AM
Nice video DR ELMORE.....and I liked DR JOHN G's video from last night as well.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 09:08:48 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep. I guess that was enough and I know I'll doze off later.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 09:09:17 AM
In an hour or so, I'll go to the mail place and then do banking.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Freddie on July 01, 2025, 09:30:55 AM
Have you confirmed the important envelopes are there?
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: ChasSmith on July 01, 2025, 10:01:43 AM
Good ... afternoon, all.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: ChasSmith on July 01, 2025, 10:02:08 AM
Been very very busy this morning, and I must continue being busy.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: ChasSmith on July 01, 2025, 10:03:10 AM
I, too, have to take a run out to the bank and grab something to eat to hold me over till after rehearsal tonight.

We're meeting a little early, and as of now, we're to play inside the building this time because of the weather forecast calling for rain pretty much all evening.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:38:10 AM
Back from picking up two important envelopes and banking. No waiting at either bank.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:51:24 AM
From DR Rodzinski:

Quote
Took a bus from hotel to Papeete downtown. It was more fun than I thought. Nice markets and shoppes. Ate a quiche. Walked around. Caught the bus back, then I went for a couple mile walk back to a cemetery I’d seen. Was stupid to not take water or money. But found another historic cemetery on the way. Took some nice photos then made it back in the midday heat. Rehydrated and jumped in the pool.

Water & money would have been a good idea.  Otherwise, it sounds like a nice day.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:52:06 AM
DR Rodzinski, tell me you are up to date on your tenus booster.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:54:23 AM
Bruce, congrats on the new plateau!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:55:22 AM
Wordle 1,473 6/6

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Whew!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:56:06 AM
The convention is going well so far - many connections with colleagues being reinforced. No security issues so far.

Good to hear.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:56:33 AM
Thanks fellas. I’m sure it’s not a big deal for my big toe.

Probably not. 
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:56:44 AM
The number of people who confuse "to" and "too" is amazing two me.

;D
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 10:58:58 AM
Today my brother and I are attending a memorial service for our former neighbor Randy.

When we moved into this house, Randy and Jeanne had lived in the house across the street for about five years. They had two school age children.

Oldest son Brian grew up and started attending Indiana University. He worked part time as a bouncer in a club in Bloomington. One night there was an altercation and when Brian went to help the doorman, the crazy guy causing trouble shot him and he died.

It was very hard on Randy and Jeanne and they eventually divorced. Jeanne remarried and she and her new husband still live across the street. Her new husband has a son who has some problems and has spent some time in jail. At one point he was appointed a lawyer by the court.....and it was the crazy shooter who had "studied law" in jail and become an attorney. It was quite an ordeal.

So we shall see what we shall see.....

What a sad, sad story.  I hope the problem child is now doing ok.  My condolences on the loss of your neighbor/friend.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 11:00:13 AM
DR FREDDIE yes many of us thought that was the case.

The shot was so close Brian lost his shoes when it hit him.....very sad.

:(
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:10:11 AM
Important envelope vibes for BK!

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:10:27 AM
Rodzinski, hoping you're OK after cutting your foot!

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:10:51 AM
Congratulations, BK, on your record-setting new posting millstone!

Ditto!!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:11:29 AM
The number of people who confuse "to" and "too" is amazing two me.

;D
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:12:46 AM
PAGE THREE DANCE!!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:17:19 AM
I'm feeling better today, although the cough remains - no coughing jags - but it's there and the gunk is still in my chest a bit. I think by tomorrow I'll be fine.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:17:35 AM
It was nice to take a drive.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:17:43 AM
Thinking about food.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:19:06 AM
Today my brother and I are attending a memorial service for our former neighbor Randy.

When we moved into this house, Randy and Jeanne had lived in the house across the street for about five years. They had two school age children.

Oldest son Brian grew up and started attending Indiana University. He worked part time as a bouncer in a club in Bloomington. One night there was an altercation and when Brian went to help the doorman, the crazy guy causing trouble shot him and he died.

It was very hard on Randy and Jeanne and they eventually divorced. Jeanne remarried and she and her new husband still live across the street. Her new husband has a son who has some problems and has spent some time in jail. At one point he was appointed a lawyer by the court.....and it was the crazy shooter who had "studied law" in jail and become an attorney. It was quite an ordeal.

So we shall see what we shall see.....

Oh, my goodness!  How could he have been allowed to be a lawyer for someone who was related (even just by marriage) to a guy HE shot??  Isn't that a gross conflict of interest?? >:(

Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:20:45 AM
In 1985, when I was working on  Cole Porter's show JUBILEE, we were trying to find recordings of the beautiful June Knight, one of the stars of the 1935 Broadway production. We knew she danced, and she sang "Just One of Those Things" and "Begin the Beguine." I wanted to hear her to set the keys for the reconstruction, but we could find nothing. Well, she did make the film Broadway Melody of 1936, I learned years later, and she had a spectacular number with Robert Taylor and Nick Long Jr., "Ive Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" and it's really wonderful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--TknoLdZE

Very nice, Larry.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 11:24:24 AM
Wordle 1,473 6/6

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Whew!

Yup!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 11:38:37 AM
I am sipping apple juice after sipping water all morning.  This is the easy part of the prep.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 11:43:57 AM
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 11:50:38 AM
It’s been a day.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:59:38 AM
Got some interesting news. Nothing to talk about, though.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: ChasSmith on July 01, 2025, 12:01:02 PM
Back from the errands.

And may I just say...? It is one hot sticky mofo out there.

Yesterday was glorious. It was like a sunny but very-low-humidity California day.

Today?

HELL. 

I am SO glad we're rehearsing inside this evening. There's even an air-conditioner!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: ChasSmith on July 01, 2025, 12:01:22 PM
And now, back to work. Got a couple of hours before I have to leave.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Rodzinski on July 01, 2025, 12:01:50 PM
Enjoyed Directed By very much. I remember when Deceit was BK’s current project, so it took me back to my early HHW days.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 02:30:35 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 02:35:21 PM
DR John G, I got your email. Thanks for the news!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 02:39:56 PM
Poor Ann has been to the posrt office four times for me this week. I needed to send a copy of the galleys to Modern Cat magazine in Vancouver. I've had it wrapped and ready to go for over a week, but she and Jen were sickl all last week. I askeds Jen if she knew whether or not I needed a customs form for the book and she said she didn't think so.

So, on Friday Ann took it to the post office, and the line was so long, she decided to take it to the post officer by the school where she teaches yesterday. She got to the counter and needed a customs form (envelopes, no; packages, yes), so she breought it home and told me she would bring it to me this morning to fill out.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 02:42:13 PM
She didn't stop by this mornming, so I called her. She said she filled it out herself. Then, an hour ago, she stopped by. The customs form needed my signature. I asked, if you filled it out, why didn't you sign it? She said, when the postal clerk asked her if she were Larry Moore, she said no and they threw her out. So, I signed the form and she's gone back.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: elmore3003 on July 01, 2025, 02:42:54 PM
She and Jen leave for vacation tomorrow, and I will take care of their mail.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 02:50:43 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.

Good for Keith!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Rodzinski on July 01, 2025, 02:52:43 PM
What a blessing good neighbors are.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 02:55:39 PM
Had pasta for food.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 02:56:34 PM
Unfortunately, several coughing jags today - I think it's all the gunk that's breaking up - how much gunk can one person have?
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 03:10:21 PM
Keith got Wordle in five.

Good for Keith!

Thanks.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:52:12 PM
Just in from an hour of garden work that nearly did me in. I’m completely wet with sweat.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:53:06 PM
I did plant a new olive tree and started on some overdue weeding. Everything exploded while I was gone.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:53:33 PM
But the plumeria will bloom in a day or two.
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:54:21 PM
I need to fertilize stuff.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:54:40 PM
And we need to ditch this page!
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:54:46 PM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 03:55:01 PM
Four!
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Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 04:42:09 PM
A friend of mine just sent this link:

https://boosterpet.com/blog/fireworks-and-fur-babies-the-ultimate-guide-to-keeping-dogs-and-cats-stress-free-this-july-4th (https://boosterpet.com/blog/fireworks-and-fur-babies-the-ultimate-guide-to-keeping-dogs-and-cats-stress-free-this-july-4th)
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:18:46 PM
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!
Title: Re: IT'S JULY AND I AM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC
Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:26:43 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:27:06 PM
Wordle:  3/6
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Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:27:57 PM
DR Jane--I landed at National Airport (aka "Reagan") yesterday.
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Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:28:41 PM
Congrats on your milestone, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:30:29 PM
Thanks for the Wordle congrats yesterday, DR Jane.
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Post by: KevinH on July 01, 2025, 05:31:07 PM
Thank you for the "welcome home," DR JohnG.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 05:43:58 PM
Watching a forgotten John Waters called Desperate Living. It’s occasionally fun, but the shock value has worn off over the years.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 05:46:22 PM
dr elmore I blame DR JOSE.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 05:46:58 PM
dr elmore I blame DR JOSE.
I concur.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 01, 2025, 05:47:23 PM
Most interesting....I talked to the daughter today.....the mom was behind me in line and seemed to be persona non grata....most distressing....
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:52:49 PM
This plumaria is too ripe!
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:53:14 PM
Oh the plumaria and the plumbago must be friends!
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:54:00 PM
Thank heavens for your neighbors, DR elmore3003.
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:55:26 PM
 :)
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Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 05:55:46 PM
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

Nice.
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Post by: Jane on July 01, 2025, 05:56:00 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Very good!
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 05:56:11 PM
My idea of housework is giving the room a sweeping glance.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:04:42 PM
Oh the plumaria and the plumbago must be friends!

Indeed. Okie may want to rewrite that lyric.
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Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 06:29:03 PM
Wordle:  3/6

Congrats, Kevin!
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Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 06:30:02 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8010.0;attach=26668)

;D
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Post by: George on July 01, 2025, 06:30:28 PM
My idea of housework is giving the room a sweeping glance.

:))
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 06:42:34 PM
Will no one rid us of this infernal page?
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:46:14 PM
No, sir. No one.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:46:28 PM
But posts might help.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:46:45 PM
Only a few left.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:47:00 PM
Then what have you got?
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:47:10 PM
Page turn!
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 06:47:17 PM
Five!
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 07:26:15 PM
I feel that today was a little back step, wellness-wise, but at least the coughing has stopped. Hopefully, the rest of the crud will break up and finally be gone because in addition to pulling every muscle in my stomach a few days ago, today's few jags pulled every muscle on the right side of my neck.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 07:31:52 PM
Watched a new documentary called My Mom - about Jayne Mansfield, made by Mariska Hargitay. Very moving and surprising. Also doesn't overstay its welcome. More in the notes, but it's free on HBO Max.
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 07:34:37 PM
Plot twist!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 07:34:47 PM
I blame Jose, too.
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 07:34:59 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on July 01, 2025, 07:35:05 PM
And others.
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Post by: John G. on July 01, 2025, 09:41:46 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:14:05 PM
Page FIVE???
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:14:15 PM
Barely???
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:14:38 PM
Watched a movie, too.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:14:56 PM
Something called Drop.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:23:14 PM
The globs of goo that I'm expectorating are repulsive and endless. And if this cough continues, I will have no voice tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:23:24 PM
Got the second book blurb.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:23:34 PM
Third coming Friday.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:23:49 PM
Trying to figure out one other person.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:34:45 PM
Well, this is ridic.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:35:29 PM
I am disgusting right now.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 10:35:49 PM
If I were still married, this would be cause for divorce.
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Post by: Rodzinski on July 01, 2025, 11:06:10 PM
Where all the peeps at?
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:20:30 PM
Exactly!
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:20:40 PM
Where have the people gone?
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:20:57 PM
Glad you enjoyed the book, Rodzinski.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:21:22 PM
Won't someone rid me of this meddlesome page?
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:21:35 PM
It's so irritatingly irritating.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:22:05 PM
Hello, out there.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:22:30 PM
And where the HELL is George?
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:23:13 PM
Probably out again, eating cucumber sandwiches with herbal tea.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:23:32 PM
Not very sporting.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:24:03 PM
Give me a break already with this damn page - someone is playing head games here.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:24:21 PM
I mean, we should be on page eight already.
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:24:27 PM
See?
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Post by: bk on July 01, 2025, 11:24:39 PM
Now, get me off this damn page.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:01:05 AM
Got the second book blurb.
Third coming Friday.

Very good news, BK!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:01:31 AM
I think it's time for George to get a proper spanking.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:01:45 AM
Oh, finally!
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:02:05 AM
And where the HELL is George?

I has arrived!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:02:14 AM
When did you become a night owl, eating grapes with seeds?
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:02:42 AM
Today, I received the second of the two laseredisc versions of the IMAX documentary, Titanica.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:02:53 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:01 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:12 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:19 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:03:23 AM
When did you become a night owl, eating grapes with seeds?

I eschew grapes with seeds...I muchly prefer seedless grapes.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:27 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:45 AM
I'll let George finish his story before changing the topic.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2025, 12:03:54 AM
And go, man, go.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:04:02 AM
Here are my two laserdiscs together:
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:05:02 AM
Here's the description on the back of the 95-minute version:
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:05:49 AM
And here's the tracklist:
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:06:55 AM
Here's the description of the 65-minute version (which I just realized today is a Miramax release...the original version was not):
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:07:28 AM
And here's the tracklist for that one:
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:09:22 AM
And (finally) here's the modification notice of the movie format on the 67-minute version:
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:10:18 AM
That was my evening tonight.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:10:40 AM
I haven't watched either version yet, but eventually, I will.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:11:24 AM
Since laserdiscs aren't copy-protected (at least, I've never come across one that was), I can make DVD copies of them.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:12:44 AM
They won't, of course, be hi-def, but they'll be on a format that others can play...unless they no longer have a DVD or Blue-ray player...but that's on them ;)
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:13:00 AM
And now...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:13:13 AM
...since we're so close...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:13:27 AM
...it's time to roll over to...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:13:51 AM
RUPERT'S PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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Post by: George on July 02, 2025, 12:13:58 AM
Whew!