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Title: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 12:16:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written on the wall, and now it is time for you to post until the off the wall cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 12:18:32 AM
And the word of the day is: BEATIFIC!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 01:05:09 AM
Wordle 1,527 3/6

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Another 3-fer!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 01:06:23 AM
From yesterday:

Congrats to Keith for his Wordle 3-fer!!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 01:07:00 AM
Also from yesterday:

I love this, Singdaw! ;D

(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8063.0;attach=27210)
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 02:50:18 AM
George asked about my cousin's traveling from The Bronx to go to synagogue every Saturday in Manhattan: How far does she travel?  Does it take very long? 

It's quicker than so many people's commuting from the outer boroughs to their jobs in Manhattan.  The Express Bus, once on the bus, takes about 20-25 minutes to go from Throggs Neck to Manhattan on the East Side, then she has a pleasant (if the weather is cooperative) walk from the bus stop to the synagogue on the Upper West Side. 
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 02:52:15 AM
She says there are no synagogues close by in The Bronx, and most times of the year, the services she goes to are just Saturday morning.

From the synagogue in the West 80's to us on West 43rd, it's a pretty normal subway ride.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 03:14:03 AM
This song from the "Writing on the Wall" album by Bucks Fizz feels like it referred (years in advance) to today's Notes.
"I Hear Talk"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dZnWPYXd_s

"And still I can’t believe what’s going round
I don’t believe you’d ever let me down

I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall"

And later (in the bridge) references "Chinese whispers circulate"
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 03:20:31 AM
There was some amazing hair going on in videos in the 1980s!
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 03:22:04 AM
This part of the lyric now seems prescient about the internet:

If you don't want a headline, better use your head,
'Cause I heard someone say something you said."
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 04:22:08 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 04:22:39 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 04:22:51 AM
Wow, that took a while to post.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 04:45:53 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: Laura on August 24, 2025, 04:47:58 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on August 24, 2025, 04:49:08 AM
Today we are going to see "Let the Good Times Roll."
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 04:55:16 AM
I slept in. Annabelle and Thatch loved the extra cuddles. I wish Stella would join us, but that baby prefers to march to another drum.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 04:56:46 AM
Today we are going to see "Let the Good Times Roll."

Have fun! If you see my friend Jack Viertel, tell him hello. I hoper the show's good.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 04:57:47 AM
After I take the trash to the basement, I have no plans for the day. I hope that means I can take it easy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 04:59:24 AM
BK, I'm sorry to hear about Genghis Cohen. I remember a wonderful dinner there after we opened The Brain from Planet X.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 05:04:27 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 05:06:55 AM
BK, I'm sorry to hear about Genghis Cohen. I remember a wonderful dinner there after we opened The Brain from Planet X.

It is sad when favorite places go downhill. We have invested so much time and love on them.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 05:12:36 AM
Today we are going to see "Let the Good Times Roll."

Have fun! If you see my friend Jack Viertel, tell him hello. I hoper the show's good.


I wish the show well, too, but again, I say this as someone who's always cared deeply about you, Larry - be very careful in trusting that friendship with Jack.  Recall your relationship with him before "New Yorkers" - I truly believe from experience that if he ever decides you're not of use to him, the friendship will no longer be trustworthy.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 05:21:19 AM
I wish I had another hour of sleep. Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand75 on August 24, 2025, 05:26:23 AM
Sunday.
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Post by: Donald on August 24, 2025, 07:44:57 AM
Happy Sunday to one and all!  On the Broadway Radio Show, talented singer & songwriter D.C. Anderson returns to play his 12 Favorite Show Tunes. Tune in for a fun collection of songs from Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, and more!

https://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/

Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: ChasSmith on August 24, 2025, 08:40:36 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 24, 2025, 08:41:11 AM
Sunday.

Have to agree.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 24, 2025, 08:43:44 AM
I’ve never seen The Daydreamer.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 10:13:45 AM
I suppose I'm up.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 10:13:57 AM
Four and a half hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 10:14:06 AM
Up at eight.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 10:14:15 AM
Really irritating.
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 10:15:11 AM
Did some proofing and frankly I'm ready to just give up with this proofing. From eight to now, ten, I did four pages. That is just NUTS. We'll see how far I get today.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:33:32 AM
From DR Laura:

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That's more than I saw all day.

I thought you needed to see some butterflies, even if they weren't real ;)
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:36:12 AM
I have not grown tired of watching the planes take off and land, but then our windows insulate most of the sound.  We can hear the military jets but that is it. 
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:39:14 AM
From Bruce:

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They're looking for a new location - where they are now is just for delivery and takeout - but the issues began at the restaurant - my last three visits there were all disappointing for every single dish.

That's a shame.  I guess you need to take a break from there and try them again once they have settled into their new location.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:43:00 AM
From George:

Oh, my goodness! :o

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I’ve just had the craziest job interview of my life

Oh my.  The women was impressive.  Maybe that video will get her a good interview.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:44:19 AM
Wordle 1,527 3/6

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Another 3-fer!

Great :)
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:44:28 AM
From yesterday:

Congrats to Keith for his Wordle 3-fer!!

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:44:55 AM
Also from yesterday:

I love this, Singdaw! ;D

(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8063.0;attach=27210)

Same here.  This is my kind of cat, as in I love the coloring and markings.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 10:46:02 AM
BK, I'm sorry to hear about Genghis Cohen. I remember a wonderful dinner there after we opened The Brain from Planet X.

It is sad when favorite places go downhill. We have invested so much time and love on them.

Or when they close.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 11:56:46 AM
Did some proofing and frankly I'm ready to just give up with this proofing. From eight to now, ten, I did four pages. That is just NUTS. We'll see how far I get today.

My mother used to say, No good deed goes unpunished.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 12:14:04 PM
BK, is a package that says it's on its way from Amy E. the book from Kritzerland?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 24, 2025, 12:25:21 PM
 ;)
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Post by: bk on August 24, 2025, 01:24:21 PM
BK, is a package that says it's on its way from Amy E. the book from Kritzerland?

Yep.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 01:25:11 PM
Yea, or Nay?
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 01:29:50 PM
I hadn't realized that a regular letter through the post office went up to 78 cents not that long ago. 

Those rolls of "Forever" stamps are looking like they were a good buy.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 01:30:15 PM
BK, is a package that says it's on its way from Amy E. the book from Kritzerland?

Yep.

Great!

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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 01:57:51 PM
Made a millionaire pie. It’s in the freezer chilling down.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 01:58:23 PM
Starting s movie called The Karamazovs.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 01:58:56 PM
Instead of the brothers, this version has sisters.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 01:59:26 PM
It’s short. And I may not get through it.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 02:00:42 PM
Compressing 900 pages into an 86-minute film, with way too much exposition, might not work as well as the director thought.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 02:11:04 PM
It was only supposed to get up to 90 today. It’s 95 and could be climbing.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 02:11:23 PM
I’m displeased.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 02:32:51 PM
Made a millionaire pie. It’s in the freezer chilling down.

I had to look that up.  It sounds like a good summer pie.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 02:33:13 PM
Instead of the brothers, this version has sisters.

OK ;D
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 02:34:30 PM
It was only supposed to get up to 90 today. It’s 95 and could be climbing.

Groan.  Our expected high is 93, however, it is currently only 87.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 02:35:28 PM
Our walk, mostly in the shade, was comfortable even without a breeze.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 03:13:51 PM
Keith got Wordle in three :)
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Post by: Jrand75 on August 24, 2025, 03:15:26 PM
DR singdaw that's a nay from me.

I don't even understand how that is supposed to work.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 04:39:13 PM
Nay from me as I prefer the center pieces of brownies.
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Post by: Laura on August 24, 2025, 05:15:47 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on August 24, 2025, 05:16:23 PM
I enjoyed Let the Good Times Roll. It was short on plot, but it showcases New Orleans and the culture very well.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:00:15 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed the show.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:12:15 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:12:49 PM
I’ve tried to get back here many times, but so much gets in the way.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:15:15 PM
Mucho kudos to all who have published recently!

BK, of course, Elmore, John G, Freddie: to all of you, well done!

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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:18:19 PM
I’m pleased to see Annabelle and Thatch now in print after hearing about their (and Stella’s) antics for so many years. Jeremy Clayton’s illustrations are perfect! I’ve ordered a copy for myself and am thinking about others as gifts.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:19:56 PM
Hugs for John G. Losing someone is always hard. It seems to get harder as we get older, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:21:48 PM
Oh, and Elmore, is there a way to obtain a signed copy? Maybe a signed bookplate that could be sent through the mail, then glued in?
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:24:36 PM
Hi DR Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:25:38 PM
I’m curious as to what happens at a cremation conference. DR Rodz, can you spill the beans?

No free samples, I imagine.  😉
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:26:26 PM
Hi, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:28:25 PM
I’m curious as to what happens at a cremation conference. DR Rodz, can you spill the beans?

No free samples, I imagine.  😉

;D
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:31:15 PM
DR Jeanne, if you are playing catch-up you might notice that I finally am trying those plugs for my eyes.  So far I am not screaming to get them removed ;)

I'm actually kind of getting used to them though, as usual, my right eye is more sensitive.  Time will tell if they work.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 06:36:39 PM
Mucho kudos to all who have published recently!

BK, of course, Elmore, John G, Freddie: to all of you, well done!



Thank you, Jeanne!
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:37:24 PM
Keith's popping corn so I had better go.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:37:45 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s hiked up the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:37:46 PM
'night
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Post by: Jane on August 24, 2025, 06:38:40 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s raked the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.

Before I leave....GOOD LUCK MAKING THIS WORK!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:38:49 PM
Punctal plug vibes to Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:40:22 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s raked the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.

Before I leave....GOOD LUCK MAKING THIS WORK!

Thanks.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 06:41:21 PM
~~~ULTIMATE-STRENGTH CONDO VIBES~~~ for DR Jeanne!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 06:41:45 PM
Los Angeles, 1971
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 06:43:18 PM
Jane, have you watched any of the series HOSTAGE, about the female British Prime Minister and the female French President.   We got hooked on it, and saw all five episodes in one night. 

It's only a total of about 3-1/2 hours, though; 5 episodes 40-45 minutes each - not much longer than a long movie.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:44:06 PM
Has anyone been watching Ludwig on BritBox or Amazon Prime? I love, love, love ❤️ this show! An unlikely detective. I love it when geeks triumph.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 06:45:26 PM
'night

Good night, Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:45:37 PM
~~~ULTIMATE-STRENGTH CONDO VIBES~~~ for DR Jeanne!!!!!

Thank you!
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 06:46:06 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s hiked up the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.

Vibes it all works out.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:46:13 PM
Los Angeles, 1971

Nice photo, Sing.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:47:23 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s hiked up the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.

Vibes it all works out.

Thanks, Freddie.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:48:40 PM
BTW, Bruce and I have the same neurologist! I haven’t seen him yet, though.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 06:48:54 PM
Los Angeles, 1971

Is that your family?

Great photo!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:51:00 PM
Must decide on dinner. It won’t be Genghis Cohen.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 24, 2025, 06:51:52 PM
Vibes to all.

And a good week ahead.

TTFN.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:03:09 PM
I’m home from dancing.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:03:21 PM
Eating some leftovers.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:03:38 PM
The millionaire pie was delicious.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:03:55 PM
But only with pineapple and pecans.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:04:49 PM
The maraschino cherries were too sweet.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:05:47 PM
The coconut might be okay missed in, but I had it as an optional topping. It didn’t integrate well.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 07:05:57 PM
Millstone alert - John G, you're getting close to an impressive 103,000!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:06:22 PM
Easy pie. I can see why people have made it all these years.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:06:49 PM
If I can blather for 19 more posts, Freddie.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:07:24 PM
And I can blather.
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Post by: Freddie on August 24, 2025, 07:07:52 PM
If I can blather for 19 more posts, Freddie.


:)

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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:07:57 PM
It’ll also help get us off this page.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:08:10 PM
So here goes.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:08:24 PM
Up on your toes.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:08:58 PM
As Larry Hart knows.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:09:38 PM
In his musical shows.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:09:56 PM
Poetry, not prose.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:10:09 PM
Anything Goes.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:10:24 PM
I suppose
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:11:16 PM
Shall I propose?
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:11:32 PM
Or dance on my nose?
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:11:44 PM
  Is that your family? 

'Tis, indeed.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:11:48 PM
Wear support hose?
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:11:58 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:12:24 PM
Slogging through the rest of The Karamazovs.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:12:48 PM
When 86 minutes feels longer than 900 pages.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:13:17 PM
A burglar broke into our house last night.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:13:35 PM
I’m worn out.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:13:43 PM
I didn't shoot him; I just focused the red laser dot on his forehead.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:13:50 PM
A burglar broke into our house last night.

Yikes!
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:13:53 PM
Our 3 cats did the rest.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:14:33 PM
Good kitties.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:14:37 PM
I guess I should have done that all in one post.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:14:59 PM
103,000!
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:15:36 PM
There is a documentary on Netflix about DEVO.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:17:00 PM
I don't know anything about DEVO.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:17:33 PM
Congratulations, DR John G., on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:18:32 PM
What do you call a Medieval spy?
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:18:45 PM
Sir Veillance.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:22:47 PM
I don't know anything about DEVO.

Whip it!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:23:08 PM
And thank you for capturing my milestone.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:23:22 PM
Sir Veillance.

Love it.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:27:04 PM
You are welcome, kind sir.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:27:44 PM
Liza Minnelli has a memoir coming out next spring?
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:39:32 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on August 24, 2025, 07:39:38 PM
And others.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:54:34 PM
Sorry to miss you, Jeanne. Hope you’re doing well.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:55:53 PM
Now watching a melodrama from the early days of sound, The Sin of Madelon Claudet.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:56:24 PM
Helen Hayes won her first Oscar for it.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 07:58:20 PM
It’s got a good cast. A very young Robert Young, Lewis Stone, Alan Hale and more.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:02:32 PM
Are we ready to move on?
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:02:45 PM
Only two posts.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:02:54 PM
Onward!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:03:06 PM
Six!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:03:47 PM
George asked about my cousin's traveling from The Bronx to go to synagogue every Saturday in Manhattan: How far does she travel?  Does it take very long? 

It's quicker than so many people's commuting from the outer boroughs to their jobs in Manhattan.  The Express Bus, once on the bus, takes about 20-25 minutes to go from Throggs Neck to Manhattan on the East Side, then she has a pleasant (if the weather is cooperative) walk from the bus stop to the synagogue on the Upper West Side. 

That's not bad at all.  Thanks for the info, Freddie.
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:04:02 PM
Hi, John!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:07:25 PM
This song from the "Writing on the Wall" album by Bucks Fizz feels like it referred (years in advance) to today's Notes.
"I Hear Talk"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dZnWPYXd_s

"And still I can’t believe what’s going round
I don’t believe you’d ever let me down

I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall"

And later (in the bridge) references "Chinese whispers circulate"

Interesting.
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:08:28 PM
Today we are going to see "Let the Good Times Roll."

Hope you enjoyed it, Laura!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:10:25 PM
Did some proofing and frankly I'm ready to just give up with this proofing. From eight to now, ten, I did four pages. That is just NUTS. We'll see how far I get today.

Yikes! :o
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:11:49 PM
From George:

Oh, my goodness! :o

Quote
I’ve just had the craziest job interview of my life

Oh my.  The women was impressive.  Maybe that video will get her a good interview.

Or a new career as a "content creator."
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:12:25 PM
Wordle 1,527 3/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
⬜🟨🟩🟨⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Another 3-fer!

Great :)

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:13:53 PM
;)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8064.0;attach=27212)

:))
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:14:20 PM
I want that on a t-shirt!  ;D
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:16:15 PM
Yea, or Nay?
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8064.0;attach=27214)

Heck, yeah! :D
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:17:38 PM
Made a millionaire pie. It’s in the freezer chilling down.

Ooo...I hope you posted pictures. :)
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:17:45 PM
I guess I'll find out soon enough.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:18:04 PM
Hi, John!

Hi, George!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:18:19 PM
It was only supposed to get up to 90 today. It’s 95 and could be climbing.

Oh, my! :o
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:19:16 PM
Keith got Wordle in three :)

That's great!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:20:10 PM
Nay from me as I prefer the center pieces of brownies.

My niece does, too.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:20:12 PM
Millionaire Pie!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:20:41 PM
By the slice:

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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:21:21 PM
I enjoyed Let the Good Times Roll. It was short on plot, but it showcases New Orleans and the culture very well.

Very good news!
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:22:33 PM
I’m fading.
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Post by: John G. on August 24, 2025, 08:22:55 PM
Will finish the movie in the morning.
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:22:56 PM
By the slice:

(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8064.0;attach=27222)

I wanna eat that!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:24:04 PM
Hello, everyone.


Hello, Jeanne!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:26:23 PM
The condo saga continues. In our last episode we were at a stalemate. The seller refused to pay buyer’s commission, about $13k, and I wasn’t about to pay it on top on an already high sales price.

Then the tenants gave notice. Suddenly, the seller wanted to sell. He’s now willing to pay buyer’s commission, but he’s hiked up the sales price by $5k. Gawd!

I requested a second walk-through, which happened last Thursday. Quite helpful. I didn’t spot anything that could give me leverage on pricing, but we learned that what we thought was a built-out in the bedroom and which I’d planned to demolish isn’t a build-out at all. It’s cement and structural. I have a couple ideas on how to handle it, though.

I’m trying to make this work.

~~~Continued Condo Vibes for Jeanne!!~~~
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:28:08 PM
Los Angeles, 1971
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8064.0;attach=27216)

Very nice, Singdaw!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:31:29 PM
A burglar broke into our house last night.
I didn't shoot him; I just focused the red laser dot on his forehead.
Our 3 cats did the rest.

:))
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:32:21 PM
Congratulations, DR John G., on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8064.0;attach=27218)

DITTO!!  Congrats, John!!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:33:13 PM
What do you call a Medieval spy?
Sir Veillance.

;D
Title: Re: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL
Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:33:29 PM
I don't know anything about DEVO.

Whip it!

Whip it good!
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Post by: George on August 24, 2025, 08:41:09 PM
PAGE RUPERT'S PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:15:31 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:15:38 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:15:46 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:15:53 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:15:59 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on August 25, 2025, 12:16:07 AM
I sparkled.