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Title: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 12:05:11 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were the real deal, and now it is time for you to post until the real deal cows come home.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 12:06:16 AM
And the word of the day is: POISED!
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Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 12:51:01 AM
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Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2025, 03:43:03 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2025, 03:52:40 AM
I slept very well yesterday, but last night was a whole different megillah. I was restless, Thatch was restless, andI think I spent more time trying to get settled than I did sleeping. I don't have much to do tday, so maybe I'll nap later.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2025, 03:54:58 AM
I need to call Access-a-Ride and book a trip for later in the week, and I still need to call my HMO about seeing a new podiatrist. Those are my principalgoals this morning.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2025, 04:04:08 AM
I also need to drag out the Dustbuster and clean up a lot of kibble.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 04:41:40 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 04:53:52 AM
I'd probably had sub sandwiches before, but the one that was my first REAL deal, the one that made my brain light up and smile on the first bite, was a real Italian hoagie in a place where they're actually called that, the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia.

In April 1983 we opened an office there and I was working in it for a week. The building we were in had a small eat-in/take-out deli, and the food there was the real thing. I still remember the taste sensation of that hoagie, and that memory is my reference whenever I have anything of the sort.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 04:59:17 AM
That St. Regis postcard is a find. Whenever I see a postcard of Pacific Ocean Park that includes anything of the surrounding neighborhood, I always wonder if that building is any of the ones visible. What a treasure.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 05:07:08 AM
I'm now thinking I kept the little menu from that deli in King of Prussia. In fact, I'm quite sure of it. It's the second time in a week that a post here has prompted my saying that. The other one was the place in L.A. Farmer's Market called Kokomo.

These items are in a protective plastic bin that holds one last batch of miscellaneous paper that has to be sorted and filed. That stuff has sat here far too long, and I will get to it soon.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: elmore3003 on November 03, 2025, 05:07:57 AM
In the Middletown-Dayton Ohio area there is a pizza chain, Cassano's. I have never seen a pizza like theirs anywhere else, but I reall loved them. My memory is that my family started buying their pizza, sandwiches, and other items around 1964.
My first sub was purchased at one of the many Cassano's restaurants in Middletown.
https://www.cassanos.com
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 05:11:13 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 05:11:19 AM
And others.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 05:18:40 AM
I really WANT that sandwich.        :)
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 05:19:02 AM
Great eBay finds, BK!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 05:19:31 AM
That original Harvey is gorgeous.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 05:39:46 AM
So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".

Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 05:45:26 AM
What with the tree removal, the well pump, the terlet, the washer, and the laundry room and closet floors, it's not a great time around here financially, never mind the stress factor itself. It's time for a breather, and I hope the coming months will be kinder and gentler.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 06:11:58 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 07:13:26 AM
What great notes! With photos!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 07:14:20 AM
I am glad everyone in the show has the goods.

My ignorance is showing, I know, what are "plunks"?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 07:14:54 AM
Subway....but now we have a couple of WAWAs in the area and their subs are very good.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 07:19:14 AM
We have always had a top load washer. Because of how the water and other connections are arranged - the washer is on the right and the dryer is on the left.

We had a separate laundry room, but when we remodeled the kitchen, we took out the wall between the utility room and the bathroom to make it bigger.....and closed off the entrance from the kitchen.  This confused our poor doggie for several days. She kept trying to get to where the door used to be to get to the backyard.

Our laundry pair doesn't match either. The interesting thing is while you are sitting in contemplation you can see your reflection in the glass door of the dryer.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 07:20:37 AM
Yes DR CHAS SMITH lots of angst, but at least it isn't happening with temps below zero and a foot of snow on the ground.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 07:24:20 AM
I am glad everyone in the show has the goods.

My ignorance is showing, I know, what are "plunks"?

Piano tracks for each actor, with their notes "plunked" out for learning the melody or harmony at home. When I make them, I play that part louder than whatever accompaniment I'm including. Some people create the tracks in software, and have the person's notes "played" on another instrument such as clarinet, for contrast.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 07:30:25 AM
Wait, I used software the last time I did that.

I recorded my accompaniment to a metronome click (not heard on the recording), then recorded my "loud" melody to the same click for syncing, then I lined up and joined the two tracks in the free program Audacity. I adjusted the loud/soft contrast as needed, and exported the results to mp3's to send to the singers.

Process was a bit cumbersome, but I liked the results.

Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 07:50:51 AM
The first subs I had as a youngster would have been at home, because there was a place nearby that had fresh Italian bread every day, and that's what we usually used for sandwiches of all and any sort.

These days, I really enjoy Jersey Mike's.  When I worked across the street from a Subway in the 2010s, that particular Subway was really well-kept and made a really good sandwich.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 07:53:18 AM
If it's not pushing the definition of "sub" - I'm very fond of the sub-shaped BK (Burger King) Original Chicken sandwich, especially when it's hot and fresh.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 07:54:29 AM
It might be a good thing to get to page 2 before 11 a.m. Eastern.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 07:54:44 AM
PAGE TWO!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Laura on November 03, 2025, 08:17:02 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 08:52:41 AM
Bruce, yes the matchbook from Stat's makes me happy.  I also like the ashtray from Kelbo's, another favorite place.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 08:54:57 AM
I've never really been a fan of sub sandwiches.  I only really eat them when there isn't another option.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 08:55:09 AM
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Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 08:58:41 AM
So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".


Oh my.  Good news on the toilet repair. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 09:01:09 AM
I did not know that about front loading washers.  I've just never liked the design or wanted one. 

Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 09:01:23 AM
When we moved here we needed to buy a new washer and dryer.  Our laundry room came with a nice counter top for foalding clothes with room to put a front loading washer and dryer underneath.

Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 09:01:29 AM
I insisted on removing that counter top so I could have a top loading washer.  Keith wasn't pleased, but then he doesn't do the laundry so it was my call. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 09:02:17 AM
DR Chas I hope you are pleased with the repairs and with your new washing machine.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 09:02:43 AM
What with the tree removal, the well pump, the terlet, the washer, and the laundry room and closet floors, it's not a great time around here financially, never mind the stress factor itself. It's time for a breather, and I hope the coming months will be kinder and gentler.

Vibes this will be the last of these extra expenses.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 09:43:18 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe six and a half hours of sleep - was up a couple of times during the evening. I'll leave for banking in thirty minutes.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 10:18:52 AM
Ah.....thanks DR CHAS SMITH.

I have just never heard them called that....learning a new word is always fun.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 10:19:30 AM
Nice Harvey Schmidt illustration.....I wish I was rich.

I wonder if MR BK takes EBT?

Oh.....uh......never mind.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 10:37:27 AM
I did not know that about front loading washers.  I've just never liked the design or wanted one.

When I was replacing the machines in 2013, I was convinced that front loaders were the way to go, for efficiency and for the heavier loads such as comforters they can easily handle. Those things are indeed true, but they also come with a higher price and with that shorter life expectancy for whatever reason. They also come with rubber door gaskets that are prone to mold if you don't wipe them down after use and if you don't leave the door open the rest of the time to keep it aired out. So, the glamorous front-loading life was nice while we had it, but we're ready to go back.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 11:40:44 AM
I ushered for a one-hour student performance of Black Violin. The kids really loved it. I was supposed to usher for their full performance tonight but cancelled because I have to be at work way too early tomorrow. Glad I did. While I appreciated their skill and professionalism, I had had enough after an hour.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 11:41:47 AM
I am now enjoying a guacamole chicken salad with a real, Mexican Fresca (made with sugar).
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 11:43:56 AM
I think Subway was the first sub I had. The last time I ate at Subway, which will be the last time I eat at Subway, I got so violently ill off an Eyetalian.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 11:45:06 AM
I prefer Mom and Pop sandwich places to chains. Better bread. A better approach to the meats, cheeses and veggies inside.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 11:47:40 AM
I did not know that about front loading washers.  I've just never liked the design or wanted one.

When I was replacing the machines in 2013, I was convinced that front loaders were the way to go, for efficiency and for the heavier loads such as comforters they can easily handle. Those things are indeed true, but they also come with a higher price and with that shorter life expectancy for whatever reason. They also come with rubber door gaskets that are prone to mold if you don't wipe them down after use and if you don't leave the door open the rest of the time to keep it aired out. So, the glamorous front-loading life was nice while we had it, but we're ready to go back.

When they first came out my aunt had one and wasn't happy with it.  Her reaction convinced my I didn't want want, which I didn't anyway as they they seemed like they would bother my back.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 11:49:07 AM
I ushered for a one-hour student performance of Black Violin. The kids really loved it. I was supposed to usher for their full performance tonight but cancelled because I have to be at work way too early tomorrow. Glad I did. While I appreciated their skill and professionalism, I had had enough after an hour.

I had to look up Black Violin.  Now I know where the name comes from ;D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 12:16:56 PM
Back from easy, quick banking, buying some bagels, and I'm about to eat two tuna sandwiches on bagels.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 12:51:00 PM
I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time :)  I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 12:57:44 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 01:07:32 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

I had fun working behind the scenes with Diane Ladd in 2011, when she was doing a reading of the musical LAST OF THE BAD GIRLS, at the Actors Studio, a show which she co-wrote with Harriet Schock.   Connie Stevens was co-starring in the reading with Diane.

We stayed in touch for a while after the reading, in part because a producer I'd invited to the reading had started being actively interested in helping Diane and Harriet develop the musical.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 01:10:20 PM
I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time :)  I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 


Great that the injection was easier this time!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:30:47 PM
Well, it's official:  I have a cold. :P I felt something coming on over the last couple of days. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:31:12 PM
I woke up with a bit of a sore throat yesterday, but fortunately, I was able to get through yesterday's matinee without any trouble.  Today, it's definitely a sore throat and congestion and achey. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:31:23 PM
On my way home last night, I bought a 2-pack Covid test and it was negative.  WHEW!  I'll check again tomorrow just to be sure.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:31:50 PM
At least, the show is over and I don't have to deal with that midway during a run!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:36:20 PM
So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".



That's too bad about your washer, ChasSmith.  Not to brag, but I bought my top-loader washer and dryer 19 years ago (last month!) and they're still going strong. :D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 01:38:10 PM
PAGE THREE WASHER AND DRYER DANCE!!

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Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 01:58:04 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

I had fun working behind the scenes with Diane Ladd in 2011, when she was doing a reading of the musical LAST OF THE BAD GIRLS, at the Actors Studio, a show which she co-wrote with Harriet Schock.   Connie Stevens was co-starring in the reading with Diane.

We stayed in touch for a while after the reading, in part because a producer I'd invited to the reading had started being actively interested in helping Diane and Harriet develop the musical.

I enjoyed reading about your experience with Diane Ladd.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 01:58:27 PM
I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time :)  I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 


Great that the injection was easier this time!

I was relieved ;D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 01:58:47 PM
Well, it's official:  I have a cold. :P I felt something coming on over the last couple of days. 

Vibes it is only a cold.  Feel better quickly.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 01:59:40 PM
I woke up with a bit of a sore throat yesterday, but fortunately, I was able to get through yesterday's matinee without any trouble.  Today, it's definitely a sore throat and congestion and achey. 

It is good you went home after the show and not out for dinner.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 02:00:03 PM
On my way home last night, I bought a 2-pack Covid test and it was negative.  WHEW!  I'll check again tomorrow just to be sure.

Or maybe wait an extra day to re-check.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 02:00:24 PM
At least, the show is over and I don't have to deal with that midway during a run!

Yes.  Now you can stay home and rest.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 02:01:04 PM
So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".



That's too bad about your washer, ChasSmith.  Not to brag, but I bought my top-loader washer and dryer 19 years ago (last month!) and they're still going strong. :D

You are lucky they are still good.  I don't think machines last as long as they used to.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 02:01:56 PM
PAGE THREE WASHER AND DRYER DANCE!!


Good dance choice.  Do these look like your machines?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 02:08:19 PM
Good news DR JANE.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 02:09:43 PM
Happy to read good things about Diane Ladd from DR JOHN G....because I only know her from her insipid and annoying film performances.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 02:18:12 PM
Good news DR JANE.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: MichaelG on November 03, 2025, 02:37:34 PM
TOD Part 2: My first sub was at some long-gone place on Woodward in Royal Oak called "Super Sub Shops." I didn't remember the name, but Google was my friend here.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: MichaelG on November 03, 2025, 02:41:48 PM
My favorites include meatball parmesan, a Philly-style roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, and a sub with good turkey - our local place does an oven-roasted turkey which is yummy. Also Italian-style if it has good salami and good sharp provolone or other tasty cheese. The Dry Creek General Store makes an excellent version.

For the cold subs, please, oil and vinegar for dressing, not mayo!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 02:48:37 PM
YES!!!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: ChasSmith on November 03, 2025, 02:50:26 PM
I love other subs/hoagies/grinders/cheesesteaks, believe me. I just got caught up in the Italian hoagies and stopped there.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:00:31 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:04:55 PM
I think the first time I heard of a "sub"-type sandwich was when my parents bought some Hoagie rolls when we lived in Colorado.  I remember liking them, but didn't encounter "sub sandwich"-type restaurants until we moved here to Washington.  I'm sure that Subway was the first, and for a long time, the only restaurant chain.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:07:32 PM
The first subs I had as a youngster would have been at home, because there was a place nearby that had fresh Italian bread every day, and that's what we usually used for sandwiches of all and any sort.

These days, I really enjoy Jersey Mike's.  When I worked across the street from a Subway in the 2010s, that particular Subway was really well-kept and made a really good sandwich.

I like Jersey Mike's, Quiznos, and the-no-longer-in-the-area Blimpies.  I've had Jimmy John's, but they support the current administration, so screw them. :P
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:07:48 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:08:11 PM
TOD Part 2: My first sub was at some long-gone place on Woodward in Royal Oak called "Super Sub Shops." I didn't remember the name, but Google was my friend here.

There was a candy store in Royal Oak that I loved.  My favorite candy there were chocolate covered dried strawberries.  For a long time after we moved I would have them shipped to me. 
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:09:13 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!

Thank you.  He had way too many options when he did his forth try and got very lucky he picked the correct word.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:13:15 PM
If it's not pushing the definition of "sub" - I'm very fond of the sub-shaped BK (Burger King) Original Chicken sandwich, especially when it's hot and fresh.

I like those, too...especially with barbecue sauce.  But here you have to ask for the bbq sauce when you pick up the food.  DON'T ask them to add it.  It costs 25¢, but if you ask for the bbq sauce like ketchup, it's free.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:13:41 PM
Wordle 1,598 4/6

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Very good.

Thanks, Jane!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:15:30 PM
Nice Harvey Schmidt illustration.....I wish I was rich.

I wonder if MR BK takes EBT?

Oh.....uh......never mind.

;D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:15:59 PM
TMJ, GCA, I don't know which condition is causing my jaw pain.  TMJ, painful but not serious, GCA, possibly serious.  It could be combination of both.

I am only mentioning this as I am trying to eat a soft food diet to help my jaw heal.  I really need to know considering it effects how much prednisone I need to take.  Prednisone won't help my TMJ.

The pain is not terrible or debilitating.  I don't want to make it sound worse than it is ;D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:16:15 PM
Wordle 1,598 4/6

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Very good.

Thanks, Jane!

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:18:24 PM
I think Subway was the first sub I had. The last time I ate at Subway, which will be the last time I eat at Subway, I got so violently ill off an Eyetalian.

Oh, my goodness! :o
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:21:10 PM
I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time :)  I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 

That's great, Jane!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:22:12 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:22:45 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

Oh, no. :( But, wow!  Almost 90!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:23:08 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

I had fun working behind the scenes with Diane Ladd in 2011, when she was doing a reading of the musical LAST OF THE BAD GIRLS, at the Actors Studio, a show which she co-wrote with Harriet Schock.   Connie Stevens was co-starring in the reading with Diane.

We stayed in touch for a while after the reading, in part because a producer I'd invited to the reading had started being actively interested in helping Diane and Harriet develop the musical.

Very cool, Freddie.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:23:08 PM
FOUR!

(https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/autumn-picture-pumpkins-flowers-wallpaper-background-tower-four-pumpkins-393817344.jpg)
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 03:23:35 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:24:19 PM
I had to edit the first page four photo as it was way too big ;D
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:24:33 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four!

I noticed ;)
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 03:25:01 PM
Diane Ladd passed away today :(

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

Oh, no. :( But, wow!  Almost 90!

Yes, not bad.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jrand75 on November 03, 2025, 03:25:57 PM
Oh dear the end may be near.

I had to use the pliers to turn on the dishwasher.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 03:32:49 PM
Tuna sandwiches were good and filling.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 03:32:59 PM
I am filled and good.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 03:33:08 PM
Just resting.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 03:33:43 PM
Dozed off for a tiny bit.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 04:04:29 PM
Oh dear the end may be near.

I had to use the pliers to turn on the dishwasher.

Oh no!  Can you simply replace a knob?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 04:05:34 PM
Tuna sandwiches were good and filling.

Sometimes I order a tuna sandwich out, except relish or pickles in the tuna happens too often for my taste.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 04:15:28 PM
I would never allow relish or pickles in my tuna.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 04:15:41 PM
Harvey Schmidt has been taken.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 04:30:56 PM
I would never allow relish or pickles in my tuna.

Do you always remember to ask before ordering it?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 04:31:08 PM
Harvey Schmidt has been taken.

Good.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 03, 2025, 05:37:04 PM
Harvey Schmidt has been taken.

Nice.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 05:46:36 PM
Vibes for George.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Freddie on November 03, 2025, 05:50:26 PM
I woke up with a bit of a sore throat yesterday, but fortunately, I was able to get through yesterday's matinee without any trouble.  Today, it's definitely a sore throat and congestion and achey. 


Vibes you feel better soon!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 05:51:03 PM
I never order tuna out. I make it my way and it's the only way I like it.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 05:51:53 PM
This was heavy pill day - the usual three pills throughout the day, the usual other two once a day pills, and then the eight tiny pills.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 05:57:33 PM
I never order tuna out. I make it my way and it's the only way I like it.

I used to do that.  I don't make it anymore.  I usually go with egg salad instead.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 05:57:57 PM
This was heavy pill day - the usual three pills throughout the day, the usual other two once a day pills, and then the eight tiny pills.

That is a lot of pills.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:09:27 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:09:44 PM
Vibes for DR George
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:10:26 PM
Thanks for the Wordle words yesterday, DRs George and Jane!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:10:57 PM
Wordle 1,598 4/6

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Great, DR George!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:15:37 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.


Great for Keith!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: KevinH on November 03, 2025, 06:16:52 PM
It's a day for Wordle in 4.  That's what I got too.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 06:40:23 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.


Great for Keith!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Jane on November 03, 2025, 06:40:33 PM
It's a day for Wordle in 4.  That's what I got too.

Excellent :)
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 06:55:30 PM
Happy to read good things about Diane Ladd from DR JOHN G....because I only know her from her insipid and annoying film performances.

That was Freddie, not me, JRand.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 06:56:29 PM
Had a nice Costco visit tonight. But Christmas is in full swing.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 07:25:26 PM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for DR George!!!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 07:26:14 PM
Sorry to hear about your problem$, DR ChasSmith.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 07:37:35 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: singdaw on November 03, 2025, 07:37:41 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 08:21:36 PM
The eight pill pills are really tiny - I can take four at a time.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 08:22:23 PM
Was trying to watch the rest of Tenebrae but stopped. Want to find the uncut thing because this ten minute shorter version is too confusing.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 08:34:43 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: John G. on November 03, 2025, 08:35:07 PM
4:45 am comes too early.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 08:56:35 PM
Page five.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:32:55 PM
No posts in two and a half hours.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:33:05 PM
In what universe is THAT okay?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:33:22 PM
Especially when we're stuck in the muck of page five?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:33:32 PM
Stuck in the muck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:33:40 PM
Like guck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:33:50 PM
We need some damn pluck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:34:13 PM
Or some crispy duck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:34:38 PM
Or some damn luck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:34:46 PM
Or a truck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:34:55 PM
Let's not suck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:35:07 PM
But right now this is one big yuck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:35:18 PM
Nip and tuck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:40:48 PM
Let not be a schmuck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:41:50 PM
Or be a Canuck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:42:10 PM
Or stage struck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:42:27 PM
Or upchuck.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:42:59 PM
Just in time.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:43:09 PM
Where the HELL is George?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:43:16 PM
Gone with the wind.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:43:23 PM
Absent.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:43:33 PM
Nowhere to be found.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:43:43 PM
Lost in space.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:44:05 PM
Far, far away.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:44:11 PM
Not here.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:44:20 PM
Not among us.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:44:36 PM
Perhaps he is in the black lagoon with the creature.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:44:44 PM
I can only check in to–

Zzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:44:46 PM
Unseemly.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:45:06 PM
At least Rodzinski dropped in.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:45:18 PM
George has not dropped in.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:45:29 PM
Perhaps he's taken an acid trip.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:45:30 PM
And dropped out.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:45:41 PM
But with love!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:45:42 PM
Or is eating some Post Toasties.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:46:14 PM
Perhaps he's eating a cheeseburger.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:46:26 PM
Or apple pan dowdy.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:46:40 PM
Or fried clams.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:46:48 PM
Or a gyro.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:47:00 PM
Who the HELL knows.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:47:10 PM
Only the Shadow knows.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:47:10 PM
Oh I had a Q for BK.

Did you see the ‘70s A Star is Born in surround sound?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:47:46 PM
And he ain't talkin'.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:48:22 PM
If it was in surround sound in its initial engagement at the Chinese, yes. Let me quickly check.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:50:31 PM
So, yes, it was shown in 70mm Dolby surround at the Chinese and the Village.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:51:54 PM
Phil Ramone stated, “One of the things I’m most proud of is that A Star Is Born was the first magnetic Dolby surround sound film, and that it premiered in true surround sound in fifteen theaters. The late dialogue mixer Buzz Knudson and I personally tested the print and equalized the first five theaters so they would sound like the mixing theater at Todd-AO.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:52:24 PM
Listening to Korngold's Sinfonietta - beautiful piece.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:52:42 PM
At least we got here.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:52:50 PM
Rather than stayed there.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:53:03 PM
Who wants to stay there when we can be here?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:53:46 PM
If George would show up, we might even get off this damn page. But nooooo.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:54:17 PM
I'll try to be in bed by one-thirty. Trying to digest the cheeseburger from earlier.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:54:24 PM
One must, you know.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 03, 2025, 11:54:35 PM
Digesting is very important.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: Rodzinski on November 03, 2025, 11:57:19 PM
Eater’s Digest
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:00:35 AM
Have you noticed George isn't here?
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:00:43 AM
The invisible man.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:01:02 AM
Gone girl.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:01:22 AM
The disappearance of George.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:01:49 AM
George takes a hike.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:01:55 AM
On a bike.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:02:07 AM
Me no like.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:02:35 AM
Let's call him Mike.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:02:46 AM
And feed him pike.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:16 AM
Oh well, nothing to be done about it.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:28 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:35 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:42 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:50 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:03:57 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:04:18 AM
Vibes for George.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:04:35 AM
I woke up with a bit of a sore throat yesterday, but fortunately, I was able to get through yesterday's matinee without any trouble.  Today, it's definitely a sore throat and congestion and achey. 


Vibes you feel better soon!

Thanks, Freddie!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: bk on November 04, 2025, 12:05:00 AM
Oh, look who finally shows up.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:05:01 AM
Vibes for DR George

Thanks, Kevin!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:05:28 AM
Oh, look who finally shows up.

I was napping.  Couldn't keep my eyes open.
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:05:55 AM
Wordle 1,598 4/6

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Great, DR George!

Thanks, again, Kevin!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:06:09 AM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE REAL DEAL
Post by: George on November 04, 2025, 12:06:55 AM
It's a day for Wordle in 4.  That's what I got too.

That's great, Kevin!