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Title: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 12:05:11 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the tenth month, namely October, and now it is time for you to post until the October cows come home.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 12:06:31 AM
And the word of the day is: ANTICIPATION!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 12:21:59 AM
Internet down - must be monthly maintenance night. Maybe not - just came back.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 12:22:51 AM
Go know.
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Post by: George on October 01, 2025, 12:47:12 AM
Wordle 1,565 4/6

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Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: George on October 01, 2025, 12:49:34 AM
From last night:

Congrats to Keith's Wordle score!

Thanks, Kevin for the Wordle Word of Encouragement!

And Congrats on your Wordle score, Kevin!

As for my first word guess, I use either "audio" and "adieu" because they each have four of the five vowels.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:00:41 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:03:11 AM
I slept rather well, but by the time the alarm rang, my legs were screaming to be stretched and forced to move.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:04:35 AM
Annabelle is still basking in her Gotcha Day celebrations. She had a lovely day, even if Stella and Thatch refused to kowtow to her.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:06:45 AM
This morning, I must deal with the HRA, since it's still a mess, no matter what the lady told me on Mopnday. I also need to call Access-a-Ride.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:08:16 AM
The project for the day is to deal with signing the remainder of the 25 books, which arrived yesterday, for my Facebook friend.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 04:15:07 AM
Helpful advice from Dr Matt:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2657237328106444
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 05:29:55 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 01, 2025, 05:32:44 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: John G. on October 01, 2025, 05:33:08 AM
Don’t want to stir. But I must.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 05:33:17 AM
Fittingly, today, October the First, is also literally our first day of all, weather-wise. High of 68 today, 65 tomorrow, and 70 on Friday. Saturday gets us back to a high of 80 which will be nice. Not that I mind the cooler days. The overnight lows are the real thing, though -- they just dropped from the mid-to-high 50s to... 40!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: John G. on October 01, 2025, 05:35:10 AM
BK, any fun dinosaur movies you would recommend? I didn’t care for the original Jurassic Park.
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Post by: John G. on October 01, 2025, 05:36:29 AM
Fittingly, today, October the First, is also literally our first day of all, weather-wise. High of 68 today, 65 tomorrow, and 70 on Friday. Saturday gets us back to a high of 80 which will be nice. Not that I mind the cooler days. The overnight lows are the real thing, though -- they just dropped from the mid-to-high 50s to... 40!

We’re in fall weather mode here too. Only 89 for a projected high today.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 05:37:51 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 05:37:57 AM
And others.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 05:38:18 AM
I have to beautify myself - presenting this morning.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 05:38:31 AM
Anyone got a trowel?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 06:01:26 AM
I went with friends to the original Jurassic Park at an okay but not exactly fabulous movie theeder in Torrance, CA. It was fine then, but it didn't convert me to being a dinosaur fanatic like it did the rest of the civilized world. Never went to the second, but I did see the weird third movie on a double feature at a (wait for it ----------> ) drive-in theeder.

I do, however, live with a REAL dinosaur fanatic - Kristi, especially - who has seen every such movie multiple times. I've seen a few of the later ones with her and Nathan at home, but for me it's background, I'm not really paying attention, I'm just along for the ride. I don't mind that now and then, and I can always retreat to my own Movie Room. But I do think they're as silly as all the other "today" franchises.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 06:33:03 AM
I watched the silent Lost World earlier this week on TCM. It was interesting.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 06:42:59 AM
I watched the silent Lost World earlier this week on TCM. It was interesting.

I have that on either DVD or Blu-ray, and have never watched it. I need to get into watching all the silents I have here, and then move on to others. I really do appreciate them more as time goes on. (I wasn't able to watch any of the TCM fest the other day.) Bedford Playhouse is showing Buster Keaton's The General with live piano accompaniment this coming Sunday afternoon, and I'll try to get there to support that.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 06:53:59 AM
Notes troweled. Spackled.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:54:50 AM
From last night:

Congrats to Keith's Wordle score!

Thanks, Kevin for the Wordle Word of Encouragement!

And Congrats on your Wordle score, Kevin!

As for my first word guess, I use either "audio" and "adieu" because they each have four of the five vowels.

Also from last night's posts:  It was fun seeing the final result of your plumbing work, George!  Hope the facilities last many many years!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:57:32 AM
I have to beautify myself - presenting this morning.


When I did the Zoom interview a couple of weeks back, I was tempted to look into the techniques used by Lucy in MAME; they were so nice and subtle.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 08:09:07 AM
Another phone call to HRA and another nice lady assured me that all was well. I did learn that the documents I had mailed in were finally downloaded on Sept. 26, eleven days after that were due, and around 26 days after Jen mailed them for me. Supposedly, my account is okay. I will know tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 08:19:08 AM
Another phone call to HRA and another nice lady assured me that all was well. I did learn that the documents I had mailed in were finally downloaded on Sept. 26, eleven days after that were due, and around 26 days after Jen mailed them for me. Supposedly, my account is okay. I will know tomorrow.


Vibes that the account is okay!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 08:19:20 AM
PAGE TWO
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 08:36:45 AM
Although Russian Roulette had some good oddball characterizations and interesting Vancouver footage (though it managed to make it look horribly grungy), it didn’t add up to much or make any sense.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:12:33 AM
DR George your toilets looks nice.  Are they both white or different colors?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:15:27 AM
DR George I'm sorry you missed out on the good casino gift.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 09:15:35 AM
I'm up, I'm up - probably six and a half hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 09:16:01 AM
Hopefully, my voice will be okay for this radio thing this morning.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:16:15 AM
Wordle 1,565 4/6

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Good.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 09:16:40 AM
And now a lunch has been added to the mix - at noon. Getting to the mail place and banking now becomes tricky, but we'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:17:59 AM
From last night:

Congrats to Keith's Wordle score!

As for my first word guess, I use either "audio" and "adieu" because they each have four of the five vowels.

Thank you.  I just shared your starter words with Keith.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:18:49 AM
Fittingly, today, October the First, is also literally our first day of all, weather-wise. High of 68 today, 65 tomorrow, and 70 on Friday. Saturday gets us back to a high of 80 which will be nice. Not that I mind the cooler days. The overnight lows are the real thing, though -- they just dropped from the mid-to-high 50s to... 40!

We’re in fall weather mode here too. Only 89 for a projected high today.

Enjoy your warm/cooler weather.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 09:19:09 AM
Hopefully, my voice will be okay for this radio thing this morning.


Vibes your voice holds up well!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 09:19:55 AM
Fittingly, today, October the First, is also literally our first day of all, weather-wise. High of 68 today, 65 tomorrow, and 70 on Friday. Saturday gets us back to a high of 80 which will be nice. Not that I mind the cooler days. The overnight lows are the real thing, though -- they just dropped from the mid-to-high 50s to... 40!

We’re in fall weather mode here too. Only 89 for a projected high today.

:)

Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:20:13 AM
Hopefully, my voice will be okay for this radio thing this morning.

Good vibes it is okay.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 09:21:03 AM
While I am glad I am seeing the rheumatologist today, I am also a bit nervous.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 09:22:38 AM
While I am glad I am seeing the rheumatologist today, I am also a bit nervous.

Hoping the rheumatologist visit works out well.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 10:48:58 AM
Jesus! I just saw part of dumbass JD Vance, who lies outrageously as the Fat Orange Slug. What a disgusting piece of crap this jerk is.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 10:49:27 AM
Nathan and Kristi are out of town and he had told me to eat whatever I wanted from a few things he'd left in the fridge and on the kitchen counter.

What he left on the kitchen counter was some chips, veggie sticks, and partial boxes of Drake's Fruit Pies - one apple, one cherry. He loves a lot of junk food. And who doesn't? But I didn't pay those any mind until last night when I needed a snack and had an apple one. This morning I had a cherry one.

DAMN IT TO HELL, THEY'RE DELICIOUS. I'M HOOKED.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 10:50:09 AM
Appt. vibes for DR JANE.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 10:50:58 AM
I watched a movie called Griffin In Summer about a 14 year old boy who is putting on a play he has written.

Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 10:51:31 AM
Vibes for MR BK for his podcast appearance.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 10:51:47 AM
Nice new thrones KING GEORGE.
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Post by: Laura on October 01, 2025, 11:14:46 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 11:19:50 AM
While I am glad I am seeing the rheumatologist today, I am also a bit nervous.

Hoping the rheumatologist visit works out well.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 11:20:23 AM
Nathan and Kristi are out of town and he had told me to eat whatever I wanted from a few things he'd left in the fridge and on the kitchen counter.

What he left on the kitchen counter was some chips, veggie sticks, and partial boxes of Drake's Fruit Pies - one apple, one cherry. He loves a lot of junk food. And who doesn't? But I didn't pay those any mind until last night when I needed a snack and had an apple one. This morning I had a cherry one.

DAMN IT TO HELL, THEY'RE DELICIOUS. I'M HOOKED.

;D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 11:20:38 AM
Appt. vibes for DR JANE.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 11:26:50 AM
Nathan and Kristi are out of town and he had told me to eat whatever I wanted from a few things he'd left in the fridge and on the kitchen counter.

What he left on the kitchen counter was some chips, veggie sticks, and partial boxes of Drake's Fruit Pies - one apple, one cherry. He loves a lot of junk food. And who doesn't? But I didn't pay those any mind until last night when I needed a snack and had an apple one. This morning I had a cherry one.

DAMN IT TO HELL, THEY'RE DELICIOUS. I'M HOOKED.


:)

Entenmann's Mini Apple Snack Pies are quite wonderful, too.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 11:28:07 AM
Jane Goodall has died.  She was an amazing woman.  It seems at 91 she was still working and was on a speaking tour.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 11:29:07 AM
I watched a movie called Griffin In Summer about a 14 year old boy who is putting on a play he has written.




Do you recommend the movie?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 11:29:47 AM
Jane Goodall has died.  She was an amazing woman.  It seems at 91 she was still working and was on a speaking tour.


:(


Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 11:30:37 AM
Since page 3 is so close, might as well get there.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 11:30:51 AM
PAGE THREE
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Laura on October 01, 2025, 11:37:31 AM
Nathan and Kristi are out of town and he had told me to eat whatever I wanted from a few things he'd left in the fridge and on the kitchen counter.

What he left on the kitchen counter was some chips, veggie sticks, and partial boxes of Drake's Fruit Pies - one apple, one cherry. He loves a lot of junk food. And who doesn't? But I didn't pay those any mind until last night when I needed a snack and had an apple one. This morning I had a cherry one.

DAMN IT TO HELL, THEY'RE DELICIOUS. I'M HOOKED.

My minister has a thing for those hand pies.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Laura on October 01, 2025, 11:38:23 AM
I hope your appointment goes well, Jane.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 11:52:46 AM
I hope your appointment goes well, Jane.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 11:59:16 AM
It's an anniversary day!

October 1st, 1987

The Whittier Narrows earthquake, which happened while I was in the shower getting ready for work. It made itself known by "flexing" the one-piece stall shower unit, whatever you call those things, while I was getting ready for work. And then I went to work in the very buildings (at Wilshire and Oxford) featured in the movie Earthquake where one of our file cabinets had partially tipped over. Ah, those were the days.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 12:18:57 PM
That must have been very strange to be in the shower during the quake.
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Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 12:19:24 PM
I fortunately missed that quake by a couple of days.
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Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 12:35:56 PM
It's an anniversary day!

October 1st, 1987

The Whittier Narrows earthquake, which happened while I was in the shower getting ready for work. It made itself known by "flexing" the one-piece stall shower unit, whatever you call those things, while I was getting ready for work. And then I went to work in the very buildings (at Wilshire and Oxford) featured in the movie Earthquake where one of our file cabinets had partially tipped over. Ah, those were the days.


Oh wow so glad you didn't get hurt!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2025, 01:01:38 PM
Another phone call to HRA and another nice lady assured me that all was well. I did learn that the documents I had mailed in were finally downloaded on Sept. 26, eleven days after that were due, and around 26 days after Jen mailed them for me. Supposedly, my account is okay. I will know tomorrow.


Vibes that the account is okay!

Thanks! I will have to see tomorrow if my HRA page has been updated.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 01:44:11 PM
That must have been very strange to be in the shower during the quake.

Or to be in the quake during a shower.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: George on October 01, 2025, 02:00:43 PM
Helpful advice from Dr Matt:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2657237328106444

Very funny! ;D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jrand75 on October 01, 2025, 02:24:23 PM
Here's the preview DDR FREDDIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqB0PrvUs0M
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: KevinH on October 01, 2025, 02:33:02 PM
Good afternoon!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: KevinH on October 01, 2025, 02:33:30 PM
Thanks, DRs George and Jane, re yesterday's Wordle score.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: KevinH on October 01, 2025, 02:34:14 PM
Thanks, DRs Jane, JohnG and George, for your Wordle openers.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: KevinH on October 01, 2025, 02:34:30 PM
Wordle 1,565 4/6

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Me too!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: KevinH on October 01, 2025, 02:38:40 PM
Friends and I saw "Damn Yankees" at Arena Stage (DC) this afternoon.  They had a matinee at noon, which is a great time as far as I'm concerned.  We all enjoyed it very much. It's been updated somewhat--the home team is the Baltimore Orioles, instead of the Washington Senators.   Applegate was played by Broadway fave Rob McClure, who was terrific as was the rest of the cast.
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Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 02:43:19 PM
Here's the preview DDR FREDDIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqB0PrvUs0M


That's quite interesting.  Is it a comedy?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:30:46 PM
Notes troweled. Spackled.

I see what you did there.       :)
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:31:37 PM
When I did the Zoom interview a couple of weeks back, I was tempted to look into the techniques used by Lucy in MAME; they were so nice and subtle.

 :)
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:32:19 PM
  Vibes that the account is okay!

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:35:33 PM
Thanks for the theatre repor, DR KevinH!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:35:54 PM
Don't hold hand pies whilst doing the hand jive.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:36:03 PM
That's my advice.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:36:49 PM
  We’re in fall weather mode here too. Only 89 for a projected high today. 
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:37:09 PM
Hope your appointment went OK, DR Jane.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:37:46 PM
Hope your radio thing went OK, BK.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:38:24 PM
DO NOT QUESTION THE SHARK HAT.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:38:47 PM
95% of the things I worry about don't happen.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:38:58 PM
So worrying works.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:39:51 PM
WALMART has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving this year, so that all the self-checkout people can be with their families.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:40:00 PM
PAGE FOUR
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:40:33 PM
I fear it is true. Present company excepted.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:41:19 PM
My, they really have made adjustments to The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:42:10 PM
Let's hear it for ROOT VEGETABLES!!!
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:42:37 PM
That could almost be DR Jrand75's brother.
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Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:43:08 PM
 :)
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 03:43:27 PM
What not to say in therapy.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:51:21 PM
Back from a non-stop morning and afternoon. Just finally catching my breath.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:51:35 PM
Prior to that, my breath was catching me.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:52:33 PM
My Minister Has a Thing for Those Hand Pies - that's the title of my next novel.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:55:52 PM
Podcast thing seemingly went very well. The guy who does it went on and on and on and on about how it works, the kinds of answers that won't bore people - twenty minutes of that. He asked at the beginning if I'd ever done radio interviews and I told him, yes, tons. I didn't need to hear any of what he said - I know how it works and what they're looking for. The interview itself lasted fifteen minutes, I hit all the pertinent points, I was occasionally amusing, and when we were done he said it went very well. I guess some authors, especially newer ones, really are not interesting, long-winded, and bore people. They don't air interviews like that, even if they do them.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:56:56 PM
He'll let me know when it's up - probably in a week. According to him, this podcast is VERY popular - hell, maybe I'll even sell a book or three.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:58:27 PM
As soon as I finished that, I went to the mail place and picked up two important envelopes, did banking, and got to the Capitol Grill right on time, meeting Doug and his daughter Haverty, who's in town to see dad's show and have some meetings. I had three appetizers.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 03:58:42 PM
Thanks, DRs George and Jane, re yesterday's Wordle score.

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 03:58:56 PM
Wordle 1,565 4/6

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Me too!

Good :)
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 03:58:59 PM
A bowl of clam chowder, a shrimp cocktail, and a small Caesar salad.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 03:59:48 PM
Friends and I saw "Damn Yankees" at Arena Stage (DC) this afternoon.  They had a matinee at noon, which is a great time as far as I'm concerned.  We all enjoyed it very much. It's been updated somewhat--the home team is the Baltimore Orioles, instead of the Washington Senators.   Applegate was played by Broadway fave Rob McClure, who was terrific as was the rest of the cast.

I like the team update :)  Glad you enjoyed the show.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:00:21 PM
Hope your appointment went OK, DR Jane.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:00:51 PM
So worrying works.

;D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 04:00:54 PM
Things I learned for next time: No Caesar (it was good but...), no shrimp cocktail (HUGE shrimp and way too filling), and a CUP of clam chowder will suffice and it's great chowder, but very rich. All that is under 800 calories, so that part's good, but I still feel like I'm going to explode. Next time, it'll be a cup of chowder and an entree.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 04:01:24 PM
Our waiter was funny and very attentive.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 04:01:49 PM
I think he thought I was cute in a daddy bear kind of way, if you get my drift.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 04:02:21 PM
Then I did one last bit of banking, came home, and had a Zoom with my set guy - starting to look very good.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 04:02:36 PM
And now, I must sit on my couch like so much fish.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:03:21 PM
Podcast thing seemingly went very well. The guy who does it went on and on and on and on about how it works, the kinds of answers that won't bore people - twenty minutes of that. He asked at the beginning if I'd ever done radio interviews and I told him, yes, tons. I didn't need to hear any of what he said - I know how it works and what they're looking for. The interview itself lasted fifteen minutes, I hit all the pertinent points, I was occasionally amusing, and when we were done he said it went very well. I guess some authors, especially newer ones, really are not interesting, long-winded, and bore people. They don't air interviews like that, even if they do them.

I'm glad it went well.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:03:37 PM
He'll let me know when it's up - probably in a week. According to him, this podcast is VERY popular - hell, maybe I'll even sell a book or three.

Vibes it sells books!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:10:40 PM
What a productive day, BK.  Good for you.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:10:56 PM
Just a few more.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:11:03 PM
One more.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:11:11 PM
PAGE FIVE
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:11:35 PM
So worrying works.


LOL!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:11:51 PM
Tonight is Kol Nidrei.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:12:03 PM
Tomorrow is the Day of Atonement.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 04:12:20 PM
And many of us have much to atone for.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:16:43 PM
He'll let me know when it's up - probably in a week. According to him, this podcast is VERY popular - hell, maybe I'll even sell a book or three.


Book sale vibes!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:22:03 PM
And many of us have much to atone for.


I'll be atoning for shilling for YouTube views on this Yom Kippur parody

For fasting on Yom Kippur:
"I Will Survive" parody  - "I'll be Inscribed"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTuhLayowQ


"I Will Survive" is extra-special (!) this year since Gloria Gaynor is a 2025 Kennedy Center honoree.


Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:34:46 PM
I'll be atoning for clicking on every new Nicole Kidman - Keith Urban revelation today, by refraining from clicking on those stories tomorrow

Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:35:07 PM
Or maybe that would be too tough, so I'll just refrain from clicking on those until noon tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 04:39:52 PM
Even Hugh Jackman's divorce didn't get detailed coverage like this.  Maybe because this one involves two big-name stars.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:42:34 PM
Tonight is Kol Nidrei.

I usually like to listen to it, however, I am a bit distracted tonight.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 04:42:52 PM
I'll be atoning for clicking on every new Nicole Kidman - Keith Urban revelation today, by refraining from clicking on those stories tomorrow



;D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 05:44:41 PM
Since Keith went to the rheumatologist with me he is just now doing Wordle.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 05:46:09 PM
I'm very glad he was with me.  I like the doctor, she speaks quickly though & I know I missed a few things she said.  We went in with a list of questions and comments, even giving her a copy as we went through them.  Fortunately she was fine with that, and was able to go through them quickly.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 05:49:22 PM
I atone daily. Sometimes a half tone - sometimes a while tone.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 05:49:32 PM
Yom Kippur.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 05:51:00 PM
More labs have been ordered, which I will do on Monday, and she is ordering an MRA with contrast.  Basically going into an MRI machine but looking at my blood vessels.

I told her that I do not want a biopsy in my head, especially with the risks of a false negative.  She said if I had a biopsy and it showed negative she would still treat me for Giant Cell Arteritis.  So I will pass on that.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 05:51:11 PM
When I was a kid we'd have to go to the Orthodox temple that my grandfather belonged to - I just wanted to go to the movie theater on the boardwalk and see whatever was playing, and sometimes I did. If not, I'd head downstairs to a kind of rec room and do shows down there for my own amusement. That is featured in Benjamin Kritzer.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 05:52:42 PM
Oh, and I am taking too much prednisone to get vaccinated for covid or the flu.  They simply won't work :(
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 05:53:04 PM
One step at a time.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 05:55:14 PM
More labs have been ordered, which I will do on Monday, and she is ordering an MRA with contrast.  Basically going into an MRI machine but looking at my blood vessels.



Starting sending the vibes for that MRI in advance.

Hoping it was a helpful visit with the doctor.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 05:56:52 PM
  Oh, and I am taking too much prednisone to get vaccinated for covid or the flu.  They simply won't work :(   

Oh, I am sorry, DR Jane. How soon can you get off the prednisone?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 06:00:26 PM
More labs have been ordered, which I will do on Monday, and she is ordering an MRA with contrast.  Basically going into an MRI machine but looking at my blood vessels.



Starting sending the vibes for that MRI in advance.

Hoping it was a helpful visit with the doctor.

MRA but thank you.

I now have a doctor so that is good.  It would have been upsetting if we didn't like her.  I liked most of what she said, and she explained why I can't get tests or meds that are used in the UK that I would prefer to have.  There might be future discussions about things I am hesitant to do.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 06:01:58 PM
  Oh, and I am taking too much prednisone to get vaccinated for covid or the flu.  They simply won't work :(   

Oh, I am sorry, DR Jane. How soon can you get off the prednisone?

Sigh, not sure.  It depends how well I respond, or react to reducing it.  I don't want to take a different medication that is supposed to help you get off the prednisone sooner. 

It could be years, or less, or never.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:04:15 PM
My primary care doctor told me that given that I'm diabetic, he's nearly 100% sure that if he gave a suggestion for me for Wegovy (or one of those drugs), Medicare would approve it and cover it.  I'm concerned about adding something like Wegovy because among my various medications and whatever I've been consuming, my A1C has stayed steady after a long period of having been as high as 8.5 and 7.8, and recently the A1C has been in an acceptable range (I think since I started using glimepiride) - and also, I hear those drugs like Wegovy can really back you up in terms of digestion, which can affect how you feel overall.

But it's good to know he's confident the Wegovy-type drugs are available on Medicare. It didn't seem that available when I was on pre-medicare insurance.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:06:07 PM
Someone on another site jokingly drew an analogy that the slow process of getting a musical to the stage is like a body on Wegovy.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:17:57 PM
This line on Facebook made me laugh:

My favorite kind of acetaminophen is Tylenol Rapid Release the Epstein Files
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 06:19:15 PM
My primary care doctor told me that given that I'm diabetic, he's nearly 100% sure that if he gave a suggestion for me for Wegovy (or one of those drugs), Medicare would approve it and cover it.  I'm concerned about adding something like Wegovy because among my various medications and whatever I've been consuming, my A1C has stayed steady after a long period of having been as high as 8.5 and 7.8, and recently the A1C has been in an acceptable range (I think since I started using glimepiride) - and also, I hear those drugs like Wegovy can really back you up in terms of digestion, which can affect how you feel overall.

But it's good to know he's confident the Wegovy-type drugs are available on Medicare. It didn't seem that available when I was on pre-medicare insurance.

Good luck making a decision.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 06:19:37 PM
This line on Facebook made me laugh:

My favorite kind of acetaminophen is Tylenol Rapid Release the Epstein Files

;D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2025, 06:20:37 PM
Keith also got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:26:05 PM
My primary care doctor told me that given that I'm diabetic, he's nearly 100% sure that if he gave a suggestion for me for Wegovy (or one of those drugs), Medicare would approve it and cover it.  I'm concerned about adding something like Wegovy because among my various medications and whatever I've been consuming, my A1C has stayed steady after a long period of having been as high as 8.5 and 7.8, and recently the A1C has been in an acceptable range (I think since I started using glimepiride) - and also, I hear those drugs like Wegovy can really back you up in terms of digestion, which can affect how you feel overall.

But it's good to know he's confident the Wegovy-type drugs are available on Medicare. It didn't seem that available when I was on pre-medicare insurance.

Good luck making a decision.


It was so interesting to know there are choices available on Medicare at 65 that I practically speaking didn't have just six months ago when I was still 64.

On the other hand, there's one drug I've been on for years that Fidelis and United Healthcare regular plans always covered completely that Medicare won't cover at all.  Luckily, that drug only costs about $13.99 a month, so I told CVS to just charge me the regular price.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:26:47 PM
PAGE SIX
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 06:27:14 PM
Nice page turn, DR Freddie.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 06:29:45 PM
Nice page turn, DR Freddie.


LOL!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 06:47:30 PM
Booked my bloodwork for next Thursday.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 06:59:03 PM
There is a lot going on medically here at HHW.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 07:09:46 PM
There is a lot going on medically here at HHW.


Plus, you work in the medical field.  :)

Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Freddie on October 01, 2025, 07:12:09 PM
Did anyone else, when given a key to a Medeco lock, ever get confused as to why their apartment or office had a medical lock?

That's Medeco lock, Miss Litella, not medical. :)
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 08:25:04 PM
Back from rehearsal. Next rehearsals are next Mon-Tues-Wed.  I'm FREEEEEEEEE!!!!

Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 08:27:16 PM
I could even stay up late tonight if I want to. I should watch something.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 08:28:25 PM
The funny thing, adults get to stay up as late as we want, but I just want to be in bed by 8:30pm.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 08:28:38 PM
Speaking of...
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 08:28:57 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2025, 08:29:03 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 08:29:57 PM
Whoa. It's Julie Andrews night on TCM. They're about 25 minutes into Victor/Victoria... to be followed by Torn Curtain... to be followed by Hawaii... which takes us till 6:30 a.m. ...
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 08:31:00 PM
Well, I don't need to watch things till 6:30 a.m., that's for damned sure. But I'll enjoy seeing/hearing some of this when I do go to bed and eventually pass out.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: ChasSmith on October 01, 2025, 08:31:43 PM
The funny thing, adults get to stay up as late as we want, but I just want to be in bed by 8:30pm.

This is true. WE are in charge now. If only we felt like taking advantage of it.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 01, 2025, 09:46:50 PM
For evening snack, ordered a small bowl of chili, which comes with a tiny salad and corn bread - from House of Pies. I kept waiting for it to arrive, dozed off for ten minutes, then decided to track it, as it was late in coming. Dasher had delivered it thirty minutes earlier - no text (they have to), no email saying it had arrived (they have to), no doorbell or knock (they have to) and ice cold food. I got the chili heated up so it was tolerable, but nothing would help the cornbread - mostly it all went in the trash. They weren't going to refund me, but in the end they did.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:25:43 PM
My Minister Has a Thing for Those Hand Pies - that's the title of my next novel.

I thought the same thing! Such a unique sentence.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:32:25 PM
Medivibes to Jane!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:33:01 PM
Mrs Rodz out of town for 2 nights in Minneapolis.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:38:19 PM
I tried I think it was John G’s method of sliced hot dogs filled with cheese then wrapped in a tortilla. For me it was Siete almond flour tortillas from Costco. Worked pretty well.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:42:58 PM
Everything depends on where you are in this circle that never begins. Nobody knows where the circle ends.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:45:26 PM
“Compared to someone who’s last, you’re sure to think you are fast.”

I actually, uh, came in last. So what now?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 01, 2025, 10:45:52 PM
Not Hal David’s best work.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:04:43 AM
No posts in all that time?
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:05:21 AM
Let me at least advance on the next page.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:06:07 AM
This after midnight.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:07:03 AM
I found a pristine copy of The Best of Sam Cooke from 1962 the other day. Was listening to that this evening.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:08:50 AM
Originally got a repress of that when I was about 12. Became obsessed with older music after hearing “Chain Gang” on the radio on a drive with my dad.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:09:05 AM
P7!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:09:20 AM
No George.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:09:48 AM
Boss must be working on notes or sleeping.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:10:15 AM
And now sleep shall come to me.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: Rodzinski on October 02, 2025, 12:10:35 AM
G’night!
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:12:55 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:13:02 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:13:08 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:13:15 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:13:26 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: bk on October 02, 2025, 12:13:43 AM
George is out galavanting again.
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: George on October 02, 2025, 12:14:15 AM
From last night:

Congrats to Keith's Wordle score!

Thanks, Kevin for the Wordle Word of Encouragement!

And Congrats on your Wordle score, Kevin!

As for my first word guess, I use either "audio" and "adieu" because they each have four of the five vowels.

Also from last night's posts:  It was fun seeing the final result of your plumbing work, George!  Hope the facilities last many many years!

Thanks, Freddie!  So do I! :D
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: George on October 02, 2025, 12:16:03 AM
George is out galavanting again.

Not tonight. 
Title: Re: THE TENTH MONTH
Post by: George on October 02, 2025, 12:16:28 AM
I got home after rehearsal and was going to ketchup on posts, but got distracted with FB vids, then zonked out. ::)