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Title: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 12:34:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had some think Pink ('s), and now it is time for you to post until the pink cows come home.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 12:36:24 AM
And the word of the day is: SEASONED!
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Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:40:57 AM
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Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 03:43:16 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 03:45:36 AM
I had a major brain fart this morning: I kept reading the posts and thinking, this sounds familiar. When I got to the post about Rupert the dancing cat, I realized I had read the posts yesterday morning. I am now caught up. Oy!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 03:48:46 AM
When I picked up the mail yesterday morning, there was a disturbing one that needs immediate action this morning, so I expect to be tied up in a bureaucratic telephone call most of the morning.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 03:51:31 AM
Hot dogs! I have posted in the past about the amazing hot dogs from the Liberty Restaurant in Middleton, Ohio. They were the stuff dreams are made of.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:02:48 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:02:56 AM
And others.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:08:27 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:08:53 AM
Enjoyed BK's reminiscences about hot dogs.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:09:14 AM
I think my favorite was the Nathan's in the food court at the Danbury Mall.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:09:31 AM
Yes, yellow mustard and onions.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:09:41 AM
No catsup, please.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:10:11 AM
Nathan's had great fries, too.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:10:23 AM
Now I'm hungry.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:20:08 AM
I think my favorite was the Nathan's in the food court at the Danbury Mall.

Same here! I had fallen in love, so to speak, with Nathan's and their hot dogs at Coney Island, and while we still had the Nathan's in the mall, I'd go there and have the same thing I had at the beach:  chili dog with onions. I believe I didn't even bother with cheese, the hot dogs themselves and their chili were so damned perfect. You didn't have the salt air and atmosphere and all, but that hot dog and - yes, fries, too - were absolutely recognizable as being the same.

I'm sorry to say the one in the mall left years ago. I can count (let me think...) at least half a dozen places that were my favorites in the Danbury food court as I originally knew it, that are now no longer. They've redesigned the place somewhat a couple of times over the years, but that doesn't excuse the fact that we lost places I liked. They could have gotten rid of others instead! :)  A most notable loss a few years ago was Danbury's one and only Panda Express, and that still burns my ASS.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:34:30 AM
I know I've done the hot dog posts before. I'd love to go through mine and pull out what I've written before, and give a good update, but I have no desire to spend the hour or two or even longer that it would take to search through my posts. I think I summarized the different "styles" of hot dogs and where I've had some of my favorites of each.

To begin with BK's story, though:  I, who lived in L.A. for 17 years, never had a Pink's hot dog. There was another famous place, too, what was it? Tail o' the Pup! Never had one of theirs, either. But I should explain:  I grew up eating and liking hot dogs like everyone else, but by the time I'd been through school and was living on my own, I kind of didn't bother with them. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers, and then Mexican fast food, had become what I loved, and I just never looked back at hot dogs, even to try famous ones like Pink's. I'm thinking I might have had one at Tommy's or Carney's with the spicy hot chili and all, but even there the focus was burgers.

To come back around to DR singdaw's post, I think Nathan's at Coney Island in the 1990s or thereabouts was my re-entry into the world of hot dogs. I began to want to try them in different places, and I eventually began making it a regular thing to have good ones in the house for throwing on the grill outside.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:42:01 AM
I left out an important interim period. I ignored hot dogs in L.A., but thanks to my one year in the 'burbs of Chicago in the mid-1980s, I quickly learned about the Chicago hot dog and fell absolutely in love with them. On moving back to California, I initially stayed with friends in the Long Beach area, and a place whose name will eventually come to me had just opened up right there in the heart of Long Beach, and they specialized in completely authentic Chicago hot dogs. I was able to introduce my friends to them, and they immediately loved them.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Laura on September 29, 2025, 05:42:33 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Laura on September 29, 2025, 05:44:45 AM
TOD: My DH is from Chicago, so we used to go to a Chicago Hot Dog place here in town. We haven't recently, since being old ruined our blood test results.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:58:26 AM
As I think about it now, I still don't get hot dogs when I'm out, for the most part. The Costco one for $1.50 with "soda" is still fun to have once in a while, but two things have diminished it:  they changed from Coke (my lifelong favorite) to Pepsi, and they stopped having onions in addition to relish, mustard, and ketchup. I keep meaning to complain about that, but I'm sure that no matter their reason, the complaint will be meaningless to them. But I should still do it, in person and online. Right? Right.

As for what I have on them:  Well, the Chicago dog is unique with all of its additives and I won't go into that again. At Nathan's, chili became a favorite item (and when I was eating out a lot, a favorite meal was a chili, cheese and onion omelet - these work perfectly together with the eggs just like with hot dogs). I'm a typical snob when it comes to putting ketchup on hot dogs, but I tried one with it last year and enjoyed it, just as an occasional alternative. I've learned it's possible to return to liking *some* childhood things, certainly without liking them all.

You know what? I'm at a loss to list the various ways I like them. LOTS of ways. Just give me a good brand (I definitely like those with a natural casing, but the brand's flavors are even more important - Nathan's and Sabrett are a couple of favorites), have a good mustard handy, onions (raw, not cooked like the soupy NYC street hot dogs), and we'll go from there. I find I need cheese on hot dogs less than I used to. But not all melted and goopy. When I do have it, I think a finely-grated cheddar like you get on Cincinnati chili is the way to go. But..... there are so many combinations of things that are wonderful that I'll just look forward to reading other people's favorites, and then stealing the ideas.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 05:59:55 AM
DR Laura, I hear ya, re blood tests and such. I'm definitely a bit more moderate in my habits these days, even though I haven't been ordered to be. And I'll continue to get better at that.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 06:00:47 AM
With that, I believe I have given the class enough reading material for a while.

I yield the floor to the next Gentleman or Lady.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:08:28 AM
When I picked up the mail yesterday morning, there was a disturbing one that needs immediate action this morning, so I expect to be tied up in a bureaucratic telephone call most of the morning.

Vibes for an easy resolution!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:23:33 AM
TOD:  Besides the ones already mentioned, Nedick's hot dogs with their orange drink were a real favorite. 

Franks in a blanket are a favorite, especially when they show up at cocktail parties.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:24:42 AM
Wikipedia tells me Nedick's as I knew it closed in 1981.

Someone tried to resurrect the brand in the 2000's, but I never tried those.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jrand75 on September 29, 2025, 06:26:02 AM
HA! We always had a hot dog at the drug store soda fountain. The dogs were stuck on one of those spike sticks that went around and around.

Usually with just mustard.

As I got older I would have them with chili sauce. And my mom would make them in the sauce and let them be in the pan for quite awhile.

I still like to broil my Oscar Mayer dogs in the over and add shredded cheese.

No catsup - but for a change up I now and then add a dollop of Duke's.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 06:39:33 AM
I said I like to grill them at home, but if I'm doing it indoors I'll broil them. Or I'll put the oven on "bake" and they still get nicely cooked on an ungreased baking pan. I haven't cooked them on the stovetop in years.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 06:50:18 AM
I think DR John G. and DR Jane should have one of these; don't you?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 06:54:00 AM
PAGE TWO!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 06:57:22 AM
A quick digression for BK:

I need a tuna pasta salad recipe that's easy and tasty, and based on its popularity I am quite sure yours fills the bill. Do you mind posting it? I'm fairly certain you've done so, as with so many other things, but I've never copied that one down for whatever reason. Thanking you in advance...
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 06:58:44 AM
When I picked up the mail yesterday morning, there was a disturbing one that needs immediate action this morning, so I expect to be tied up in a bureaucratic telephone call most of the morning.

Vibes for an easy resolution!

Thank you. I'm on the New York HRA (Human Resources Administration) program for help with utilities, food, and Medicaid. I had to be recertified byan application and submission of documents running from birth certificate and Social Security card to proof of SS and pension payments, bank statement, and rent receipt. I re-application was accepted in late July, and I had until Sept. 30 to submit my copies of documents. So, yesterday there was a piece of mail from HRA telling me that I was turned down for HRA assistance because I had not submitted my documents by Sept. 15 - not Sept. 30!  So, I needed to speak to an agent ASAP.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 07:02:34 AM
Jen had mailed te socuments for me in the first week of September, which meant they had either been lost in the mail or they were sitting on some agent's desk waiting to be entered into the system. So, I looked online at my HRA account, which said nothing about the account being dead, then around 7:45 I started calling the HRA phone number.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 07:06:37 AM
Finally, at 8:00 the number allowed me to wait to speak with an agent. I waited 35 minutes and then I was asked if I wanted to leave my number for an agent to call me back. I did that and began kitty cleanup. Around 9:15 I got a return call. The lady was great, and she told me they had everything and I should be okay. I hope so, but I won't be certain until Oct. 1 when the new term begins.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 07:09:07 AM
Finally, at 8:00 the number allowed me to wait to speak with an agent. I waited 35 minutes and then I was asked if I wanted to leave my number for an agent to call me back. I did that and began kitty cleanup. Around 9:15 I got a return call. The lady was great, and she told me they had everything and I should be okay. I hope so, but I won't be certain until Oct. 1 when the new term begins.


That sounds very promising, though!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 07:10:04 AM
Thank Goddesses!

Nothing more infuriating than a piece of critical information being DIFFERENT in two communications from the same place. And of course it becomes YOUR problem to resolve.

Sounds good, though, DR Elmore. Whew.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 08:02:29 AM
Yikes! All’s well that hopefully ends well.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 08:03:52 AM
I grew up in a house that knew no other way than Oscar-Meyers boiled in a pot.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 08:04:35 AM
Probably my favorite hot dogs now are your average NYC street cart dogs.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 08:05:32 AM
I did get to try Tony Packo’s in Toledo a couple times, made famous by Jamie Farr.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 08:09:05 AM
I think DR John G. and DR Jane should have one of these; don't you?

But my name's not Linda
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 08:09:16 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 08:10:39 AM
I did get to try Tony Packo’s in Toledo a couple times, made famous by Jamie Farr.


I had to google to be reminded about that, but wow, a treasure trove of information !


MASH and Tony Packo's
In a famous line from a 1976 episode, Klinger declared, "If you are ever in Toledo, Ohio, on the Hungarian side of town, Tony Packo's got the greatest Hungarian hot dogs".
The fictional MASH* unit also ordered sausage casings from Packo's to use in a blood-filtering machine.
A grateful soldier from Toledo sent Klinger a shipment of Packo's hot dogs as a thank-you gift, a moment also highlighted in the show.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 08:12:13 AM
San Antonio has a local favorite, the crispy dog. Take a hotdog, slice it almost in half lengthwise, stuff it with cheese. Wrap in in a corn tortilla and then pan fry until crispy. Serve with yellow mustard. A local joint has upped the ante by using Alauski beef hotdogs. Mighty fine.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 08:13:32 AM
I also love New York street and ballpark dogs, Chicago dogs, corn dogs, Cincinnati chili dogs, Costco dogs, you name it.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:13:42 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep so far. May try for two more, but I have to write a little note to the Group Rep actors to rustle up some excitement about the play we're doing.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:14:32 AM
I'm a broiler of hot dogs. In fact, I've never boiled one, but I have used the frying pan but just don't like the way they come out.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 08:15:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep so far. May try for two more, but I have to write a little note to the Group Rep actors to rustle up some excitement about the play we're doing.

Excitement among the actors, or excitement to sell tickets, or something else?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:16:07 AM
For me, it's chili, cheese, and onions, mustard and onions, and red cabbage and cheese - red cabbage meaning the kind you get in a jar. I've had others, but those have usually been one-offs.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:17:03 AM
I, too, have never had Tail o' the Pup - funnily, I think Uber Eats has that for delivery and I've been tempted.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:19:03 AM
As to a chili, cheese, and onion omelet, Jerry's had the best ever and boy do I miss it. No beans in their chili - everywhere I've tried it recently - beans. NO DAMN BEANS. That said, I haven't tried it at House of Pies and I should - no BEANS there. Yes, that sounds pretty good to me, but I'd only do it IN the restaurant, not delivery.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:19:30 AM
I occasionally buy Nathan's at Gelson's but they just don't taste the same at home.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:20:24 AM
Jerry's also did a great chili, cheese, and onion hot dog - NO BEANS - I got that quite often, too.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 08:20:57 AM
I also love New York street and ballpark dogs, Chicago dogs, corn dogs, Cincinnati chili dogs, Costco dogs, you name it.

New York street hot dogs are wonderful, the best since the Liberty in Middletown closed!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:20:58 AM
Carney's, if you GO there, isn't bad but I've never found it great - their burgers are, however.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:22:10 AM
There were a couple of Valley jernts that always looked good, but they're long gone now. The Wiener Factor really knew how to make a hot dog. I think the car food idiots call it "snap".
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 08:22:47 AM
I just watched the most wonderful documentary about Room 8, the cat who for sixteen years never missed a day of school at Elysian Heights Elementary in Los Angeles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHjuMEztzow
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 08:24:57 AM
I also love New York street and ballpark dogs, Chicago dogs, corn dogs, Cincinnati chili dogs, Costco dogs, you name it.

New York street hot dogs are wonderful, the best since the Liberty in Middletown closed!

I like the street cart ones, but I don't much care for what they call "onions" there, meaning the cooked onions in that sauce. (You can buy a jar of it in stores, btw, Kristi especially likes it.) So I know now to order them in one of my many "my ways".
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 08:26:01 AM
I, too, have never had Tail o' the Pup - funnily, I think Uber Eats has that for delivery and I've been tempted.

Well, now that you've done Pink's, you HAVE to. And we'll need a full report.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:36:42 AM
All right, for Charles and anyone else who is interested. The tuna pasta salad could not be easier to make. As follows.

Cook one pound of large elbow pasta - I usually just get Anthony's - it works perfectly and it's cheap. Once cooked, drain in a strainer. Then rinse with cold water, colder the better, so you get all the heat out of the pasta and it feels room temperature or a bit colder. Put that in your serving bowl.

Add the tuna - I use Bumble Bee Prime solid white albacore in water - do NOT use tuna in oil. Nyet. Open the can and with a fork, flake the tuna as you add it to the pasta - don't just dump it in there. Once that's in, use your largest mixing spoon - shouldn't look like a spoon - you know, those big thing you'd serve with. I'm sure they have a name but it's eluding me at the moment. Anyway, once the tuna is mixed in you can chop a red onion. I use less than half a medium size red onion - must be red and you must chop it finely - they should look like tiny bits of red onion - if it's too thickly chopped it overwhelms everything.

Once chopped, dump it in an again, mix it all in with the tuna and pasta so that it's evenly mixed. Then add two to three tablespoons of Best Foods mayo (or Hellman's) - NOT ANY OTHER KIND. Mix that in thoroughly. Add a liberal amount of salt and pepper and mix that in. Cover the top with aluminum foil and put in the refrigerator. I find it best to do all that the night before you're going to eat it.

Then, the next day, when you're ready to serve and eat, add at least two more tablespoons of mayo - may need three, but start with two - the mayo from the night before will have been absorbed. Mix that in thoroughly and serve away. You can salt to taste when you're eating and it does need some salt. That's it. Simple as pie. I usually eat half throughout that first day, then half the next day - if you do the same, simply add two more tablespoons of mayo the second day and mix in thoroughly and eat away.

Now I feel like making it today. IF you want to eat it the same day you make it, which I've done every now and then - instead of putting it in the refrigerator, I put the serving bowl in the freezer for about fifteen minutes. That chills it pretty good. Then I serve.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:38:15 AM
Excitement for the actors - it's like pulling teeth there to get people to audition, especially when the rehearsals take place during the holiday season, but I've solved that problem and I want them to know that.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 08:45:10 AM
Sounds wonderful.

Just one can of tuna? And you don't need to drain the water it's packed in?

Do you mean a slotted spoon? (My standard favorite mixing tool for many things.)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 08:49:53 AM
Excitement for the actors - it's like pulling teeth there to get people to audition, especially when the rehearsals take place during the holiday season, but I've solved that problem and I want them to know that.

That's interesting.

Hope your email works!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 08:54:57 AM
Fortunately, we had NO AUDITIONS for this holiday show, since everyone's done it and likes to keep doing it and they leave their calendars clear for it every other year. A luxury. As are the rehearsals. There's nothing else quite like it.

Other than this one, though, everything is indeed like pulling teeth.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 09:01:52 AM
Congratulations to DR Laura.
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Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 09:02:44 AM
DR Singdaw, thank you for sharing the nice photo of your dear aunt.  I am very sorry she has Alzheimer's.
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Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 09:08:11 AM
Bruce, thank you for letting me know where you saw the news.
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Post by: Laura on September 29, 2025, 09:17:00 AM
That's a nice simple tuna pasta salad. The only thing I'd add is chopped celery and maybe celery salt. I like simple chicken and tuna salad.
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Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 09:18:40 AM
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Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 09:27:06 AM
I think DR John G. and DR Jane should have one of these; don't you?

Those are cute :)
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Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 09:34:26 AM
I think DR John G. and DR Jane should have one of these; don't you?

Those are cute :)

“Is your names Miss Linda?” To quote Holiday Inn
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 10:32:21 AM
Look what has just arrived in Tumwater! :D
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Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 10:33:17 AM
I'll listen to it on my way to and home from tonight's J&H rehearsal. :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on September 29, 2025, 10:43:58 AM
I haven't ordered one yet, and I just now noticed that it says Super Audio CD. What attributes are taking advantage of that? Multi-channel sound?

Edit:  Or maybe that's what Super Audio CD always means.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 11:00:27 AM
I just watched the most wonderful documentary about Room 8, the cat who for sixteen years never missed a day of school at Elysian Heights Elementary in Los Angeles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHjuMEztzow

Thanks for this. I shall write about it in a pet cemetery theme issue I’m doing in January.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 11:04:29 AM
There were the Gray’s Papaya hot dog places in NYC. “Better than a filet mignon.” That always got me, brilliant ad line. But the dogs always underwhelmed.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:17:22 AM
I had a major brain fart this morning: I kept reading the posts and thinking, this sounds familiar. When I got to the post about Rupert the dancing cat, I realized I had read the posts yesterday morning. I am now caught up. Oy!

Welcome to the posts of the present, Larry! 
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:17:59 AM
When I picked up the mail yesterday morning, there was a disturbing one that needs immediate action this morning, so I expect to be tied up in a bureaucratic telephone call most of the morning.

Good luck with it all, Larry! :-\
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:18:59 AM
No catsup, please.

Of course not! :o It's ketchup! ;)
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Post by: Jrand75 on September 29, 2025, 11:20:41 AM
Silent movie day on TCM/
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Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:27:24 AM
As I think about it now, I still don't get hot dogs when I'm out, for the most part. The Costco one for $1.50 with "soda" is still fun to have once in a while, but two things have diminished it:  they changed from Coke (my lifelong favorite) to Pepsi, and they stopped having onions in addition to relish, mustard, and ketchup. I keep meaning to complain about that, but I'm sure that no matter their reason, the complaint will be meaningless to them. But I should still do it, in person and online. Right? Right.

<SNIP>

I really like the Costco dogs, although they used to have (I think) Hebrew National, now it's the Kirkland brand (which I still quite enjoy), but I did prefer the Polish dogs, which are no longer available in their deli.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:29:14 AM
And although I do prefer diet Pepsi, the mix isn't as good as the flavor from the cans.  And both the local Costcos have little cups of raw onions, so those are available around here. :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:31:01 AM
I haven't had too many "exotic" dogs, but I remember getting a footlong dog at the Key arena during a Seattle Storm women's basketball game that had a unique combination of toppings that I thought was pretty good...but I can't remember what they were.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:34:32 AM
Well, my handyman has been here for about an hour and, so far, things are going well.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:36:18 AM
I think DR John G. and DR Jane should have one of these; don't you?
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8100.0;attach=27560)

That's weird...how can Linda have read 12 books AND 32 books?? :o
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Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:36:26 AM
;)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 11:37:18 AM
George, you've got a Millstone Alert.  Could be any time now.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:37:23 AM
When I picked up the mail yesterday morning, there was a disturbing one that needs immediate action this morning, so I expect to be tied up in a bureaucratic telephone call most of the morning.

Vibes for an easy resolution!

Thank you. I'm on the New York HRA (Human Resources Administration) program for help with utilities, food, and Medicaid. I had to be recertified byan application and submission of documents running from birth certificate and Social Security card to proof of SS and pension payments, bank statement, and rent receipt. I re-application was accepted in late July, and I had until Sept. 30 to submit my copies of documents. So, yesterday there was a piece of mail from HRA telling me that I was turned down for HRA assistance because I had not submitted my documents by Sept. 15 - not Sept. 30!  So, I needed to speak to an agent ASAP.

NOOOOOOO!!!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:37:50 AM
George, you've got a Millstone Alert.  Could be any time now.

Thanks for the heads-up, Freddie!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:38:43 AM
Finally, at 8:00 the number allowed me to wait to speak with an agent. I waited 35 minutes and then I was asked if I wanted to leave my number for an agent to call me back. I did that and began kitty cleanup. Around 9:15 I got a return call. The lady was great, and she told me they had everything and I should be okay. I hope so, but I won't be certain until Oct. 1 when the new term begins.


That sounds very promising, though!

Agreed!  There's still hope!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 11:40:32 AM
San Antonio has a local favorite, the crispy dog. Take a hotdog, slice it almost in half lengthwise, stuff it with cheese. Wrap in in a corn tortilla and then pan fry until crispy. Serve with yellow mustard. A local joint has upped the ante by using Alauski beef hotdogs. Mighty fine.

That crispy dog sounds really good.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: elmore3003 on September 29, 2025, 11:53:50 AM
Our pathetic excuse for a president is on the air patting hgimself on the back - "no president has been better to Israel than Donald Trump" he just told us - following his meeting with another POS, Netanyahu. God, please, please shut that monotone whine up for good or teach the fool how to read a teleprompter.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 11:57:49 AM
Well, my handyman has been here for about an hour and, so far, things are going well.

Great.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 12:17:14 PM
I'm up again. Three more hours of nice sleep.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 12:17:34 PM
I'll eat something, then figure out the rest o' the day.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:28:16 PM
I just watched the most wonderful documentary about Room 8, the cat who for sixteen years never missed a day of school at Elysian Heights Elementary in Los Angeles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHjuMEztzow
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8100.0;attach=27561)

Very cool.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 12:30:02 PM
Born in my birth year, passed away as I graduated LACC.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:30:55 PM
Wordle 1,563 4/6

⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜
⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Very good.

Thanks, Jane.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:36:10 PM
I haven't ordered one yet, and I just now noticed that it says Super Audio CD. What attributes are taking advantage of that? Multi-channel sound?

Edit:  Or maybe that's what Super Audio CD always means.


ChasSmith (and anyone else interested), here's the Wikipedia page on SACD discs:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Audio_CD (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Audio_CD)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:36:20 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:36:40 PM
Oh, and guess what...we're on Page Four! ;D
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 12:40:36 PM
Silent movie day on TCM/

Quite a few years ago when I still had cable and TCM, they did a month of Mack Sennett shorts on the four Thursdays.  I recorded all four nights (about five hours each night) and I burned DVDs of the whole series.

Just had to share. :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jrand75 on September 29, 2025, 02:01:24 PM
I made a penne in pink sauce with sausage.

Turned out pretty well. I'm sure not as good as MR  BK's.

But it's okay...good for two or three days.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 02:08:45 PM
Keith is struggling with Wordle today.  I hope he gets it.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 02:18:24 PM
I had a late lunch with friends for a belated birthday. Italian. Linguine in a mushroom and garlic sauce. Very satisfying.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 02:19:27 PM
Friends and a good lunch, very nice.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 02:53:51 PM
Must go deposit a little check I got - I can probably buy a Happy Meal once it's credited. :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 02:54:58 PM
This is the big pill day. All have been taken except for pills two and three, and frankly I may have done pill two - I can't remember if I did pill one or not. Doesn't matter, though. If I do four instead of three that's perfectly fine.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 02:58:33 PM
This is the big pill day. All have been taken except for pills two and three, and frankly I may have done pill two - I can't remember if I did pill one or not. Doesn't matter, though. If I do four instead of three that's perfectly fine.

Is the big pill day because you have added an extra pill to your meds or because you alternating days that you take certain pills?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 02:59:28 PM
Having seen Keith's third Wordle line I never expected him to get it in four, yet that is what he did :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:09:24 PM
I have my book discussion group meeting at 4:00 today. 
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:09:36 PM

We read Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 03:09:43 PM
Having seen Keith's third Wordle line I never expected him to get it in four, yet that is what he did :)

Ooo...I wonder what his third guess was.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:09:45 PM
I am expecting an interesting discussion for this one. 
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:10:20 PM
Having seen Keith's third Wordle line I never expected him to get it in four, yet that is what he did :)

Ooo...I wonder what his third guess was.

I only saw the results of it and don't know.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:11:23 PM
I don't think he had one green box filled.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 03:13:50 PM
I don't think he had one green box filled.

Wow.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 03:13:50 PM
Thanks for writing out the recipe, BK.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 03:14:21 PM
Sometimes, inspiration just hits you.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 03:14:47 PM
  But my name's not Linda

If you were Barbra Streisand, you could say, "My name is Belinda!"
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 03:14:54 PM
PAGE FIVE
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:19:02 PM
Sometimes, inspiration just hits you.

:)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:19:24 PM
He took a long time between line three and four-lol
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 03:41:33 PM
Keith only had two yellows in line three.  Fortunately they were good letters, plus all the other letters he knew wouldn't work greatly helped.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 03:43:03 PM
I have enjoyed all of this hot dog talk.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 03:43:30 PM
Watching Room 8 right now.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:12:06 PM
TOD: My favorite hot dogs as a kid were at Howard Johnson's with the nice buttered roll, or the Ball Park Franks at Tiger Stadium. Ball Park Franks cooked at home were OK but just not as good.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:13:12 PM
As I got older my Dad introduced me to Detroit style Coney Islands. These are hot dogs served with Greek-style chili, onions, and mustard.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jrand75 on September 29, 2025, 04:16:22 PM
Oh DR MICHAELG that sounds very good.

I don't think I've ever had Greek style chili.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:17:15 PM
There are two classics next door to each other: American and Lafayette. We were a Lafayette household, so this month was my first time trying American.

(https://scontent-sjc6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/548269991_10239837884592138_4264246606592755389_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f727a1&_nc_ohc=QxrCnyHfxQoQ7kNvwGTpH91&_nc_oc=Adl22fM9CeXmNUOlz7zauv8otKwQXJuK1HSvll1jfhrlcRNtDbb_ezS1VNcpCfyv89s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc6-1.xx&_nc_gid=m7ClyICIS3DOUoC_c1QkgQ&oh=00_AfaZ1c26FT7F4_gNZ_qAmxidHqnp0nQfOhDKZpjA0MW62w&oe=68E0EF92)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:18:15 PM
I can see why my Dad liked Lafayette better. It's a smaller, funkier, place, and the hot dog isn't quite as salty. The chili is also looser at Lafayette than at American.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:19:04 PM
I very much enjoyed the Coney at American. I'm planning to get back to Detroit next spring, so I'll have to try Lafayette then and see how it matches my memories.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:19:41 PM
But even the Coney chains in the Detroit area are good, including the one at the airport.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 04:20:09 PM
Oh DR MICHAELG that sounds very good.

I don't think I've ever had Greek style chili.

I've never heard of Greek-style chili.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:20:43 PM
DR Jrand75 and DR George, my understanding is that you get similar style chili in Cincinnati, though I haven't tried it there to double-check.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:22:16 PM
It's less spicy than Texas-style chili, and probably has a light dose of Greek meat spices like cinnamon. It's a perfect complement to the hot dog, where a spicier chili would overwhelm it.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:23:28 PM
Detroit-style Coneys are another food you rarely see outside of Detroit. I did see it in Duluth once and it was pretty good. A high school friend of mine in the Phoenix area says there's a good one near him run by some fellow Detroit expats.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 04:23:39 PM
It's less spicy than Texas-style chili, and probably has a light dose of Greek meat spices like cinnamon. It's a perfect complement to the hot dog, where a spicier chili would overwhelm it.

Thanks for the info, Michael.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 04:24:03 PM
And now, since I'm so close...
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 04:24:19 PM
151000!!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:25:12 PM
Congratulations, DR George!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 04:26:24 PM
Thanks, again, Michael! ;D
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:27:17 PM
Hey, looks like photo uploading is working again, as is that Facebook photo linking trick. So here's the Motown museum:

(https://scontent-sjc6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/554096031_10239940439115937_210876583063846778_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f727a1&_nc_ohc=ZLk89-9mNzcQ7kNvwEixK0_&_nc_oc=AdlrOr4ZdT4Wjaba9Hbvlp4nHD65D4DJsCLnsEJe8-1J8eWO90mX3A6ch-gjQ4Ws8lI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc6-1.xx&_nc_gid=gpnK_vl-TxuuNxeSgMtSVg&oh=00_Afalj0pIik4wecXEBlZ9T4gGB5l-DbJU4m3snNUsw6W5Jw&oe=68E0D1E3)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 04:27:56 PM
And here's Motown Studio A - holy ground:

(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/554451011_10239940438755928_5685947544658794679_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f727a1&_nc_ohc=VpbJY1fzlW0Q7kNvwG10yLA&_nc_oc=Adm8BqKHSk4tZdBEOhFdBLTjRRTpMHIDYFWPlxn3KuVchR7F7OENx5_nyIPkp9qPSwo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&_nc_gid=RAa_P521M3vBoZwIy0Fj8Q&oh=00_AfZ8PpDmfub50ls6f1Lx1Hiev926sftKG4vnb4IXZuWkUg&oe=68E0FBDF)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 04:32:00 PM
151000!!


Conratulations, George, on your brand new near-record Millstone!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 04:32:57 PM
MichaelG, thanks for those Motown museum photos!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 04:35:54 PM
Congrats George!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 04:39:11 PM
Unfortunately my facebook friend Tovah Feldshuh has gone off the deep end in her defense of Israel, offering praise to Charlie Kirk as a “clear figure of free speech…”  Yikes.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 04:44:55 PM
Unfortunately my facebook friend Tovah Feldshuh has gone off the deep end in her defense of Israel, offering praise to Charlie Kirk as a “clear figure of free speech…”  Yikes.



:(


Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 04:59:56 PM
I have seen similar posts from some Jewish acquaintances. I don't get it.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:00:04 PM
PAGE SIX
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:00:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR George, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:01:11 PM
 :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:01:31 PM
And this one...
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:03:07 PM
That "My Girl" sheet music is hilarious. Pretty sure the studio musicians weren't reading off those charts!    :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:21:33 PM
Just one question: why can there be NO BEANS?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:22:03 PM
Is there ever a situation where BEANS are acceptable in chili?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 05:22:14 PM
Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:22:38 PM
151000!!


Conratulations, George, on your brand new near-record Millstone!

Thanks, Freddie!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:22:56 PM
Congrats George!

Thanks, Rodzinski!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:23:17 PM
Unfortunately my facebook friend Tovah Feldshuh has gone off the deep end in her defense of Israel, offering praise to Charlie Kirk as a “clear figure of free speech…”  Yikes.

:o
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:23:33 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, DR George, on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament!!!

Thanks, Singdaw!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:24:22 PM
:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8100.0;attach=27569)

;D
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:24:53 PM
And this one...
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8100.0;attach=27570)

True...very true!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: George on September 29, 2025, 05:25:52 PM
And now, I'm off to rehearsal.

Be back later!

Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 05:36:31 PM
151000!!

Congratulations!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 05:38:53 PM
DR MichaelG I enjoyed your photos, especially the Motown ones.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 05:42:08 PM
We did indeed have a very interesting book discussion.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: MichaelG on September 29, 2025, 05:47:05 PM
That "My Girl" sheet music is hilarious. Pretty sure the studio musicians weren't reading off those charts!    :)

No, no, those were for us, the museum visitors! They taught us some Temptations dance moves and then had us sing with the music, hence the educational-style notation. It was great fun.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:53:08 PM
:)

Someone handed me a loaf of olive bread today. Tummy very happy
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:54:22 PM
Is there ever a situation where BEANS are acceptable in chili?

Outside of Texas — and all human understanding.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:55:16 PM
Oh DR MICHAELG that sounds very good.

I don't think I've ever had Greek style chili.

Cincinnati chili is Greek-style chili.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:56:36 PM
Congratulations, George!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:58:15 PM
Back to Haywire. It is surprising in that it seems anti action and yet it was on network television back in 1980.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 05:59:47 PM
This is banned books week. I have started Dear Martin. I can guess why it’s banned, and if I am right, it’s just preposterous.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:00:20 PM
I may have to have a fourth slice.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:00:29 PM
With jam.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:00:43 PM
Let’s ditch this page.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:00:53 PM
Page turn!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:01:10 PM
Seven!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:01:10 PM
That "My Girl" sheet music is hilarious. Pretty sure the studio musicians weren't reading off those charts!    :)

No, no, those were for us, the museum visitors! They taught us some Temptations dance moves and then had us sing with the music, hence the educational-style notation. It was great fun.

It sounds like fun :)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:01:31 PM
:)

Someone handed me a loaf of olive bread today. Tummy very happy

:)
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:05:58 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:06:18 PM
Congrats to DR Laura on your milestone!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:06:32 PM
Congrats to DR George on your milestone!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:06:51 PM
Wordle 1,563 4/6

⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜
⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩


Great, DR George!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:09:04 PM
Having seen Keith's third Wordle line I never expected him to get it in four, yet that is what he did :)


Great!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: KevinH on September 29, 2025, 06:09:58 PM
I actually got Wordle in 3 today.  I had one yellow letter in the first word and two green letters in the second.  It really was a guess.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:13:16 PM
Having seen Keith's third Wordle line I never expected him to get it in four, yet that is what he did :)


Great!

Thank you.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:13:31 PM
I actually got Wordle in 3 today.  I had one yellow letter in the first word and two green letters in the second.  It really was a guess.

Congratulations!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:16:32 PM
I ate dinner before leaving for my book group.  Now I am very hungry and looking forward to a big bowl of popcorn.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Jane on September 29, 2025, 06:16:38 PM
'night
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:29:08 PM
And now, I'm off to rehearsal.

Br back later!


Have a great rehearsal, George!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:31:14 PM
'night

Good night, Jane
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:33:13 PM
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban splitting up seems to be getting an unusually large amount of press coverage.

I guess that's maybe because it's such a surprise?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:33:41 PM
Or a slow celebrity news day?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:48:29 PM
Haywire begs the question: Was Hart Bochner ever good? I remember him in Rich and Famous, and it wasn’t his best role.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:52:24 PM
Here he’s awful.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: Freddie on September 29, 2025, 06:53:47 PM
Haywire begs the question: Was Hart Bochner ever good? I remember him in Rich and Famous, and it wasn’t his best role.


Didn't he stand out in a good way in a smallish role in BREAKING AWAY?  That was the first time I was aware of his name.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:54:30 PM
Breaking Away and Die Hard were good.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 06:54:49 PM
Gratuitous post 201!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:34:50 PM
So let me get this straight...
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:35:11 PM
There's a hot dog restaurant named Pink's
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:35:24 PM
And a pop singer named Pink
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:35:36 PM
How will I ever tell them apart?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:35:56 PM
And are we on the verge of a new page?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:36:05 PM
I think we are.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:36:17 PM
It's inevitable.
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 07:36:24 PM
Does either resemble a panther?
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:36:28 PM
PAGE EIGHT!
Title: Re: PINK'S
Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 07:36:42 PM
Eight!
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Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 07:37:01 PM
Jinx!
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Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 07:37:25 PM
Back to Brokenwood.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:37:29 PM
I would like to sample Texas chili and Greek-style chili side by side.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:37:59 PM
You know, for research purposes.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:38:17 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on September 29, 2025, 07:38:30 PM
And others.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:07:58 PM
Forgot I had a work session for the play to routine the act two songs. We got them all done. I do have some issues still with the last three or four songs before the finale - they are all holdovers from the very first reading we ever did and they're just not tunes I like, and the lyrics seem to just be saying the same stuff we've already heard. He loves them, though, so my job is to try and make them work with staging so they feel fresh. If that doesn't work, then I may try to get a couple of them either cut or changed to not so cliched tunes.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:08:36 PM
Ooh, look at that 666 in that last post's number. That's the devil's work.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:10:19 PM
I'm exhausted from the work session, but I was tired prior to it. I lasted about ten minutes into the new Jurassic Park movie and fell asleep until five minutes before the work session. I don't much care for the movie at this point, but I'll go back and give it another try. Everyone said it was the best since the original, but it's not because it doesn't have any of those characters and the characters it does have aren't interesting.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:10:36 PM
I have to watch a thriller this evening.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:10:48 PM
Nice to be on page eight.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:11:33 PM
Finished half the tuna pasta salad. It's good, but I think I have to let a little more time go by as I ate two batches in a row just a few weeks ago.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:11:50 PM
Also, it's just better when it sits overnight. It just is.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 08:12:01 PM
And I don't care who knows it.
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Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 09:44:27 PM
All the best with the staging, BK.
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Post by: John G. on September 29, 2025, 09:44:40 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 10:04:15 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 10:04:40 PM
Will write some damn notes damn soon so I can get to bed after I post.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 10:04:53 PM
That is the plan.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 10:54:08 PM
Jane, Monday is the big pill day because in addition to what I do daily, I do my weekly pill, which is eight little pills.
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Post by: Rodzinski on September 29, 2025, 11:14:40 PM
Hart Bochner, no. Never good, no.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:51:04 PM
He almost singlehandedly ruins Die Hard. Terrible. His dad wasn't bad.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:51:25 PM
New notes are written.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:51:43 PM
We've been on this page for quite some time.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:51:50 PM
QUITE.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:51:56 PM
Right?
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:04 PM
Let's put up a fight.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:12 PM
We can ignite.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:20 PM
Take flight.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:31 PM
The future's bright.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:40 PM
Don't be uptight.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:52:53 PM
Let's use all our might.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:53:08 PM
Reach the highest height.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:53:22 PM
Higher than a kite.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:53:35 PM
Even tonight.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:58:22 PM
Still, page nine is lovely.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:58:36 PM
Lovely is nine.
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Post by: bk on September 29, 2025, 11:58:52 PM
Like vintage whine.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:00:25 AM
Gratuitous Post #250!! ;D
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:01:01 AM
151000!!

Congratulations!

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:01:51 AM
Congratulations, George!

Thanks, John!
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:04 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:12 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:05:17 AM
Well, I was just about to post a picture of my newly installed toilet, but I got this message:

Your attachment couldn't be saved. This might happen because it took too long to upload or the file is bigger than the server will allow.

Please consult your server administrator for more information.


:o
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:19 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:27 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:33 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on September 30, 2025, 12:05:51 AM
And so, you can read them.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:05:55 AM
Congrats to DR George on your milestone!

Thanks, Kevin!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:06:16 AM
Wordle 1,563 4/6

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Great, DR George!

Thanks, again!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:06:39 AM
I actually got Wordle in 3 today.  I had one yellow letter in the first word and two green letters in the second.  It really was a guess.

Congrats to you, Kevin!
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:07:17 AM
And now, I'm off to rehearsal.

Br back later!


Have a great rehearsal, George!

Thanks, Freddie!  It all went quite well.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2025, 12:07:35 AM
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban splitting up seems to be getting an unusually large amount of press coverage.

I guess that's maybe because it's such a surprise?

I hadn't heard!