Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on December 02, 2025, 12:15:35 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the tale has been told, and now it is time for you to post until the ridiculous cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: PALLIDIAN!
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To continue from last night:
So, I cash in the $47, keep the $40 and just play with $7 on another slot machine, and SOMEHOW within just a few minutes, I end up with this win!
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$83 on a play of 88¢! Who'da thunk it??
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But then I keep playing and I win more than I lose, so I keep going. Eventually, I quit because I just didn't want to lose, so I left the casino with this:
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Amazeballs! :D
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Today, I have a dermatologist appointment in the late morning, and nothing else scheduled for the rest of the day.
But first, sleep. 8)
Have a good day, all!
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But then I keep playing and I win more than I lose, so I keep going. Eventually, I quit because I just didn't want to lose, so I left the casino with this:
Very nice!!!
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Following up on yesterday, a little Kay Starr Christmas music
Kay Starr "(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfzK-pXE5-A
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Jrand, that was most excellent medical news in last night's posts!
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So sad to hear about the poor customer service you got at that bank, BK.
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Good morning, all!
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It's Dec. 2, I paid all I could from yesterday's pension deposit and I have $29.00 to feed myself and the cats for the next 15 days until my Social Security lands. I did not sleep well last night.
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Speaking of pension deposits, BK, why are you putting up with this antiquated system? Call SAG pension and get put on direct deposit. It will make your life so much easier.
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I have no idea when I will hear from Jen today, but I'm still in shock that my printer, which worked fine a week ago, is now dead. I'm still hoping for a Come-to-Jesus miracle since I have no idea when/if I'll be doing work for Encores! and, since I only have $29 to my name, I cannot afford the $200 for a new printer.
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I am feeling quite depressed over the whole situation this morning.
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This morning, on my Facebook Memories, a post about the late great DR TCB turned up. I still miss him.
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This morning, on my Facebook Memories, a post about the late great DR TCB turned up. I still miss him.
Missing TCB also. :(
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Good morning, friends.
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And others.
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Good medical news from DR Jrand75.
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Congratulations on your first sub gig on Wednesday, DR John G.!!!
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66666!
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Congratulations on your winnings, DR George!
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But you are keeping us in great suspense...
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Good morning, all.
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Did you find out where the water shutoff is located?
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Good morning, all.
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66666!
Congrats, you overachieving devil, you.
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I was supposed to be at school rehearsals an hour ago. BUT... they first delayed their opening three hours due to snow forecast, and now they've cancelled the entire day, which includes the concert tonight. So everything will be happening tomorrow which was the snow date.
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And that's all fine with me, but I really REALLY do not want any accumulation of snow here that I need to go out and clear.
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It's snowing now, though, damn it. Damn it to HELL and back.
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I was part of the Wells Fargo garbage in which the bank just issued credit cards to bank customers without my having applied for it. I hate crap like that.
They had my mortgage and were decent about that. Why abuse it?
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Direct deposit is the way to go.
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And most banks waive checking account fees if you have a regular direct deposit.
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I've had a bath: no falls, no injuries. Ya might as well live.
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Getting inundated with "Giving Tuesday" email.
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66666!
Congratulations, singdaw, on a milestone that only comes once in an HHW posting lifetime.
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I was part of the Wells Fargo garbage in which the bank just issued credit cards to bank customers without my having applied for it. I hate crap like that.
They had my mortgage and were decent about that. Why abuse it?
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I saw Goody singdaw with the Devil!
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Thanks DR FREDDIE & DR singdaw - yes good news!
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I am horrified by the experience MR BK had.....I had a similar experience with a CASHIER'S CHECK that my bank refused to cash.
Of course the people who made the decision stayed in their offices and kept sending the lowly teller out to be the.....teller....of the bad news.
I finally just said - do you think I wrote this check myself? Do you think I'm trying to steal money? "Uh.....no.....uh."
I finally just took the check back and drove all the way over to the issuing bank and cashed the check there.
MR BK you don't end up in a YOU Tube video.
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Good morning.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHpbnbmaME&list=RDlDHpbnbmaME&start_radio=1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHpbnbmaME&list=RDlDHpbnbmaME&start_radio=1
Thanks for that Randy Rainbow link, Laura!
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From DR Singdaw,
I rub the perfume inserts from the waiting room magazines on my wrists.
This reminds me of all the calls to magazines to get them to stop sending me perfume samples. I had to cancel most magazines as only a few offered scent free options.
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DR John, congratulations on your first substitute position. Vibes it goes great!
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From DR Jrand,
I did get a message from my doctor today that told me he was pleased with the improvement in my PT number and no other actions needs to be taken right now.
GREAT!
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George, congrats on your $7 win.
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George, do you now know how to shut the water off at the rental house?
Edit, I see Singdaw already asked this question before I did.
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Good.
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$83 on a play of 88¢! Who'da thunk it??
Wow! :)
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But then I keep playing and I win more than I lose, so I keep going. Eventually, I quit because I just didn't want to lose, so I left the casino with this:
You more than doubled your money, and had fun doing it :)
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66666!
Congrats!
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Congrats DR GEORGE.
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Yu should have bought a powerball ticket on the way home.
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Thanks DR LAURA.
It would be funnier if it weren't sadly so true.
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Well I went out to shovel 4" of snow off my sidewalk and driveway.
It was hard work. I was a bit more than halfway done. A car pulled up in front of the neighbro's house [I just made up a new word] and delivered his lunch.
She was getting back in her car and hollered over "You want me to finish that for you, honey?"
I said: "Thanks...but you're working."
She came over and said that's okay - I'll just go on pause for a few minutes.
She came over and finished the job in about six minutes. I gave her $6 which she didn't want to take but I made her. Then she gave me her phone number and said to call her if I needed anything else done. Her name is Sheila.
So that was a wonderful happenstance today on Fairlane Drive
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DR John, congratulations on your first substitute position. Vibes it goes great!
Ditto! More congratulations and more vibes!
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Well I went out to shovel 4" of snow off my sidewalk and driveway.
It was hard work. I was a bit more than halfway done. A car pulled up in front of the neighbro's house [I just made up a new word] and delivered his lunch.
She was getting back in her car and hollered over "You want me to finish that for you, honey?"
I said: "Thanks...but you're working."
She came over and said that's okay - I'll just go on pause for a few minutes.
She came over and finished the job in about six minutes. I gave her $6 which she didn't want to take but I made her. Then she gave me her phone number and said to call her if I needed anything else done. Her name is Sheila.
So that was a wonderful happenstance today on Fairlane Drive
That's a lovely story!
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PAGE THREE!
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Tuesday afternoon greetings! We got up to about 4” of snow - perfect for starting to deck the halls.
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Well I went out to shovel 4" of snow off my sidewalk and driveway.
It was hard work. I was a bit more than halfway done. A car pulled up in front of the neighbro's house [I just made up a new word] and delivered his lunch.
She was getting back in her car and hollered over "You want me to finish that for you, honey?"
I said: "Thanks...but you're working."
She came over and said that's okay - I'll just go on pause for a few minutes.
She came over and finished the job in about six minutes. I gave her $6 which she didn't want to take but I made her. Then she gave me her phone number and said to call her if I needed anything else done. Her name is Sheila.
So that was a wonderful happenstance today on Fairlane Drive
Wow, I think you should call her from now on.
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We have morning appointments to get our teeth cleaned. The plan was to skip a check with the doctor today, however, I guess I need to talk with him about what I am dealing with as it is affecting my jaw, and can cause issues with me teeth.
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I'm baking cookies for an event I am hosting this evening. And great disappointments are many.
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The first time I've seen a video of the full song sung by Lea Michele in the show
CHESS - Nobody’s Side (Lea Michele)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d0Gt1queVA
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First good bit of news today: I will be getting some Money from the first month of book sales. Jen did not have a power cable that would work for the HP printer, but she found one on Amazon, so I've ordered one. If it hopefully is the problem, then I'm spared the cost of a new printer, when/if I can afford one.
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DR John, congratulations on your first substitute position. Vibes it goes great!
Ditto! More congratulations and more vibes!
Ditto!
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Shelia, the Angel of Fairlane Drive!
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First good bit of news today: I will be getting some Money from the first month of book sales. Jen did not have a power cable that would work for the HP printer, but she found one on Amazon, so I've ordered one. If it hopefully is the problem, then I'm spared the cost of a new printer, when/if I can afford one.
Nice that there's some good news!
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I'm up, I'm up - another five hours of sleep day - maybe it was five and a half. I've been up since seven-forty-five.
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Did the banking thing. Food is on its way - pastrami from Daughter's Deli thanks to a 50% off coupon.
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Apparently, food is NOT on its way. Order placed at 10:20, it went through and took me to the delivery map. And yet, I just checked on it and it never went through nor was I charged for it. So, placed it again and now it's an hour wait.
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Hope your new printer cable does the trick DR ELMORE.
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DR JANE I have added the new contact info in my phone.
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The half day has turned into a full day. The middle school students are all taking tests. But they just cannot keep quiet.
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This post is being typed by a broken man.
I just shovel-scraped and snow-blew the driveway of an inch and a half or more of heavy wet snow. It's an unholy mess, but it's at least passable. I fear for the leftover mess freezing overnight, but there's not a damned thing I can do about it. I'm only sorry that two (2) of us have to drive out over it at seven in the ayem tomorrow.
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But I am heartened to hear of DR Elmore's good news, and I hope the new cable works.
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I'm baking cookies for an event I am hosting this evening. And great disappointments are many.
Oh no.
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DR JANE I have added the new contact info in my phone.
I hope she works out as a helper for you.
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The half day has turned into a full day. The middle school students are all taking tests. But they just cannot keep quiet.
Oh my.
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This post is being typed by a broken man.
I just shovel-scraped and snow-blew the driveway of an inch and a half or more of heavy wet snow. It's an unholy mess, but it's at least passable. I fear for the leftover mess freezing overnight, but there's not a damned thing I can do about it. I'm only sorry that two (2) of us have to drive out over it at seven in the ayem tomorrow.
Safe driving vibes tomorrow!
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The half day has turned into a full day. The middle school students are all taking tests. But they just cannot keep quiet.
Are you paid by the hour, at least?
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Hope your new printer cable does the trick DR ELMORE.
I used the printer a week ago Monday. On Wednesday I asked Jen to come by and help me with my heavy all-purpose/computer table. It's been sliding about the floor and I needed some help stabilizing it. So, she came over on Friday and helped me push it back against the filing cabinets. At one point it stuck and she gave it a really hard into the filing cabinets. I think that slam might have damaged the printer's power cable, since yesterday, no matter where Jen plugged the printer into the two power strips under the table, the printer would not turn on. So. we'll see how it goes when Amazon delivers ithe new one on Thursday/
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But then I keep playing and I win more than I lose, so I keep going. Eventually, I quit because I just didn't want to lose, so I left the casino with this:
Very nice!!!
Thanks, Freddie!
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Following up on yesterday, a little Kay Starr Christmas music
Kay Starr "(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfzK-pXE5-A
Very cool!
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Jrand, that was most excellent medical news in last night's posts!
Ditto!!
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So sad to hear about the poor customer service you got at that bank, BK.
Ditto! >:(
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This morning, on my Facebook Memories, a post about the late great DR TCB turned up. I still miss him.
:'(
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66666!
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Congrats, Singdaw! And what a Page Four Dance!! ;D
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Congratulations on your winnings, DR George!
Thanks, Singdaw! Now, I just need to deposit it into my checking account. :)
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But you are keeping us in great suspense...
Did you find out where the water shutoff is located?
Yes! The city's water guy showed up and turned it off. He also said that the shut-off valve that we found the other night WAS for the neighbor. ::)
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BUT, he also said that it's illegal for anyone other than city employees to shut off the water, so, we'll always have to call to have that done. :o
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Cookie vibes for DR LAURA.
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I was part of the Wells Fargo garbage in which the bank just issued credit cards to bank customers without my having applied for it. I hate crap like that.
They had my mortgage and were decent about that. Why abuse it?
Oh, my goodness! Hopefully, things like that never happen again!
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Happy that MR BK got the bank straightened out.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHpbnbmaME&list=RDlDHpbnbmaME&start_radio=1
Love it!! :D
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DR John, congratulations on your first substitute position. Vibes it goes great!
~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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George, congrats on your $7 win.
Thanks, Jane! That set everything in motion. ;D
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Gratuitous Post #100!!
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George, do you now know how to shut the water off at the rental house?
Edit, I see Singdaw already asked this question before I did.
Yes, I do: make a call.
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Good.
Thanks, Jane.
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$83 on a play of 88¢! Who'da thunk it??
Wow! :)
I know, right??
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But then I keep playing and I win more than I lose, so I keep going. Eventually, I quit because I just didn't want to lose, so I left the casino with this:
You more than doubled your money, and had fun doing it :)
Definitely!
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Congrats DR GEORGE.
Thanks, Jrand!
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Yu should have bought a powerball ticket on the way home.
Darn! I should have!
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Well I went out to shovel 4" of snow off my sidewalk and driveway.
It was hard work. I was a bit more than halfway done. A car pulled up in front of the neighbro's house [I just made up a new word] and delivered his lunch.
She was getting back in her car and hollered over "You want me to finish that for you, honey?"
I said: "Thanks...but you're working."
She came over and said that's okay - I'll just go on pause for a few minutes.
She came over and finished the job in about six minutes. I gave her $6 which she didn't want to take but I made her. Then she gave me her phone number and said to call her if I needed anything else done. Her name is Sheila.
So that was a wonderful happenstance today on Fairlane Drive
Wow...that was quite nice if her.
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We have morning appointments to get our teeth cleaned. The plan was to skip a check with the doctor today, however, I guess I need to talk with him about what I am dealing with as it is affecting my jaw, and can cause issues with me teeth.
~~~Teeth and Jaw Vibes for Jane!!~~~
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The first time I've seen a video of the full song sung by Lea Michele in the show
CHESS - Nobody’s Side (Lea Michele)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d0Gt1queVA
Thanks for the link, Freddie.
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First good bit of news today: I will be getting some Money from the first month of book sales. Jen did not have a power cable that would work for the HP printer, but she found one on Amazon, so I've ordered one. If it hopefully is the problem, then I'm spared the cost of a new printer, when/if I can afford one.
Congrats on the book money, Larry! And good luck with the power cable!!
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Apparently, food is NOT on its way. Order placed at 10:20, it went through and took me to the delivery map. And yet, I just checked on it and it never went through nor was I charged for it. So, placed it again and now it's an hour wait.
Oh, my! That's too bad that it never went through. :P
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
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I have just finished half of a Spicy Monterey sub sandwich from Quiznos, and I'll take the other half home for later.
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I now need to get some keys made, then I'll check the rental to make sure that the dishwasher worked (I forgot to check it last night).
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Then home for the rest of the foreseeable future. ;D
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That’s crazy that you can’t shut your own water off. What if there’s an emergency leak or something?
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
If I eat something when I take medications, it's helped to avoid gastrointestinal side effects when they're mentioned; maybe it's something to ask a pharmacist about.
Plus, it's pretty much always nice to eat something. :)
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I survived middle school.
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Page turn!
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Five!
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I survived middle school.
Is there life after middle school?
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The half day has turned into a full day. The middle school students are all taking tests. But they just cannot keep quiet.
Are you paid by the hour, at least?
I’m paid by the day, I think.
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The half day has turned into a full day. The middle school students are all taking tests. But they just cannot keep quiet.
Are you paid by the hour, at least?
I’m paid by the day, I think.
So it may be the same whether it's a half day or a full day?
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Decking the halls is going much faster and more smoothly than last year. Then, the decorations were all packed according to where they’d been used in our old house. Now, it’s all packed to coordinate with this house and I took pictures in January when I put it all away. Today I’ve accomplished what took me at least a week to get done last year.
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One student was marked down as having been suspended. Rumor has it he was dealing.
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And I don’t mean cards.
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Decking the halls is going much faster and more smoothly than last year. Then, the decorations were all packed according to where they’d been used in our old house. Now, it’s all packed to coordinate with this house and I took pictures in January when I put it all away. Today I’ve accomplished what took me at least a week to get done last year.
That sounds terrifically organized!
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And I don’t mean cards.
Is the school environment safe?
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Good DR GINNY.
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SURVIVAL vibes for DR CHAS SMITH.
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Congrats to HHW's own Mr. Chips!
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And I don’t mean cards.
Is the school environment safe?
Yes.
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But you are keeping us in great suspense...
Did you find out where the water shutoff is located?
Yes! The city's water guy showed up and turned it off. He also said that the shut-off valve that we found the other night WAS for the neighbor. ::)
Did you let the neighbor know?
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BUT, he also said that it's illegal for anyone other than city employees to shut off the water, so, we'll always have to call to have that done. :o
What! The house is flooding and you need to call the city to turn off the water-ummm I hope not. Did you see where it is so you can do it in the future if needed?
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George, do you now know how to shut the water off at the rental house?
Edit, I see Singdaw already asked this question before I did.
Yes, I do: make a call.
;D
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Good.
Thanks, Jane.
You are welcome.
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We have morning appointments to get our teeth cleaned. The plan was to skip a check with the doctor today, however, I guess I need to talk with him about what I am dealing with as it is affecting my jaw, and can cause issues with me teeth.
~~~Teeth and Jaw Vibes for Jane!!~~~
Thank you. I survived the dentist and my jaw doesn't seem any worse. Hopefully I won't feel differently tomorrow.
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My dentists website says he treats TMJ. I ended up passing on a him checking me today since I found out all he would do is refer me to a TMJ specialists.
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
Good luck that is works well without the side effects.
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That’s crazy that you can’t shut your own water off. What if there’s an emergency leak or something?
Or that there aren't individual shut off valves inside for different areas in the house.
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
If I eat something when I take medications, it's helped to avoid gastrointestinal side effects when they're mentioned; maybe it's something to ask a pharmacist about.
Plus, it's pretty much always nice to eat something. :)
Food often helps.
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I survived middle school.
Yay!
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Decking the halls is going much faster and more smoothly than last year. Then, the decorations were all packed according to where they’d been used in our old house. Now, it’s all packed to coordinate with this house and I took pictures in January when I put it all away. Today I’ve accomplished what took me at least a week to get done last year.
What a wonderful reduction in time needed to do this.
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One student was marked down as having been suspended. Rumor has it he was dealing.
:(
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Decking the halls is going much faster and more smoothly than last year. Then, the decorations were all packed according to where they’d been used in our old house. Now, it’s all packed to coordinate with this house and I took pictures in January when I put it all away. Today I’ve accomplished what took me at least a week to get done last year.
That sounds terrifically organized!
I know, far more organized than I am.
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Hope your new printer cable does the trick DR ELMORE.
DITTO!
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I survived middle school.
Glad to hear it! For me, the first time was bad enough.
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Keith got Wordle in three.
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One more! I will leave the page turn to DR Jane.
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SIX!
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Wells Fargo, all because I liked the look of their checks.
We wanted to surprise Craig with his first credit card for his 18th birthday. It was only for $1,000 to help him establish credit and as a learning experience. Of course we would be co-signers.
Even though we had just purchased a home with them, for some reason there was an error on our credit rating for a late small amount payment.
We argued and argued with the manager. If they didn't care about the home loan, why care about this when we would be able to fix the error.
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We stormed out of there, went down the street to BofA and spoke to the manager there. The credit card was approved within half an hour, plus we transferred all of our money from Wells Fargo to BofA.
Not only that, they rushed the card to us the next day for Craig's birthday.
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He really liked his gift.
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Or, and we also got the credit rating issue corrected as it was not our fault.
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We have a long time friend. If she gives us a check to cash it is the oddest thing, we can't cash it. It can only be deposited and we have to wait for it to clear. I asked her once and she had no idea why there is a restriction on the check. We know she has the money. It has to be an error but if this only happens to us I'm not bothering her about it ;D
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Watching The Barretts of Wimpole Street. What an ugly backdrop for a romance. I love the musical, but the character of Moulton-Barrett is truly vile, and Charles Laughton plays him perfectly.
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SIX!
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Love this!
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For me, Chase Bank became a real misery for my individual accounts, but have been terrific for my business account for the LLC. Go figure!
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Thanks for the Randy Rainbow link, DR Laura! :)
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I'm writing Spider Ma'am.
It's about a middle-aged woman who gets bitten by a radioactive spider, but keeps it to herself, because, really, who needs it?
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I like the sounds of that, Singdaw.
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:)
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Meanwhile, I am watching the home porn of Nancy Myers that is The Holiday. I somehow missed this one. It’s okay. Eli Wallach steals the picture.
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DR John G., is your next novella The Middle-Schoolers That Wouldn't Shut Up?
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Not quite the same experience as proctoring the Bar Exam, eh?
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Black Friday.
Cyber Monday.
Giving Tuesday.
I don't think my email inbox can take any more.
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I'm writing Spider Ma'am.
It's about a middle-aged woman who gets bitten by a radioactive spider, but keeps it to herself, because, really, who needs it?
Sounds promising!
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Not quite the same experience as proctoring the Bar Exam, eh?
If you're assigned the task of monitoring when people taking the exam go to the bathroom, would that make you a John Proctor?
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Black Friday.
Cyber Monday.
Giving Tuesday.
I don't think my email inbox can take any more.
I don't want to even begin to think about what "Ass Wednesday" might be.
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I wondered this on castrecl and got no reaction whatsoever, so I might as well say it here (about the upcoming Broadway DEATH OF A SALESMAN produced by Scott Rudin and starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf)
Is it possible that people like Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf have always been treated so well by Mr. Rudin in the past, that they just think the claims by the "little people" are overblown?
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I don't want to even begin to think about what "Ass Wednesday" might be.
I don't know, either, but I'm sure DR ChasSmith could fill us in.
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would that make you a John Proctor?
;D
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Rufus Sewell is such a sleazeball in The Holiday.
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:)
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Good night, friends.
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And others.
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Oh, heck.
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I can hang on for a few more...
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Howdy, Rupert!
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Good night, all.
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Back from a somewhat frustrating rehearsal - before we took the week off the one thing I asked of the cast was to review things every day for an hour so when we came back we'd be in good shape - not one of them did so and so people didn't remember blocking, had written it down wrong, because I don't have a proper assistant writing stuff down, just one of the cast members who gets about half of it down, I was constantly having to remember what we did and get it back to where it was.
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And once again, no assistant tonight. So, not only am I trying to assemble the show, block the scene shifts, fix blocking, and be on my feet, I'm having to sit and be the guy who plays the tracks - it's too much, I've been asking for this ONE thing for three MONTHS and I'm sick of it. Doug is in Florida, I was promised someone would be there tonight, and he's received a rather strong note from me just now and I told him to be VERY careful about how he responds because I'm at the point where I'll just cancel all rehearsals until they figure it out OR I'll just hire someone and they can pay that person. This company has over 125 members. It is the most entitled company I've ever seen - they don't want to do this, can't do that, won't, won't, won't. They are not supportive of each other, some don't even come see the shows. But they let them stay because they need their dues. I'm just sick of it and I cannot do my job properly when I have to get everything set up myself, get it put away myself, operate it myself AND be the focused director or the show.
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Not to mention actually working with the actors to get the performances where they need to be.
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That’s crazy that you can’t shut your own water off. What if there’s an emergency leak or something?
The house can have a shut-off valve inside, like the video that Jrand posted (thanks, Jrand!), but I haven't found one inside that house yet. We might need to have one installed so that it'd be easier all around.
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
If I eat something when I take medications, it's helped to avoid gastrointestinal side effects when they're mentioned; maybe it's something to ask a pharmacist about.
Plus, it's pretty much always nice to eat something. :)
I was told that this medication could soften my stool, and that when some people (a Gypsy reference ;) ) first start to take it, they can "get a little gassy." :-\
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Decking the halls is going much faster and more smoothly than last year. Then, the decorations were all packed according to where they’d been used in our old house. Now, it’s all packed to coordinate with this house and I took pictures in January when I put it all away. Today I’ve accomplished what took me at least a week to get done last year.
That's great, Ginny!
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And what a coinkydink! Shelly just pulled out a lot of her Christmas decorations tonight:
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Obviously, nothing's been set up, yet.
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One student was marked down as having been suspended. Rumor has it he was dealing.
Oh, my goodness! :o
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But you are keeping us in great suspense...
Did you find out where the water shutoff is located?
Yes! The city's water guy showed up and turned it off. He also said that the shut-off valve that we found the other night WAS for the neighbor. ::)
Did you let the neighbor know?
It wasn't off for very long. When I saw that the water wasn't slowing down in mom's rental house, I turned the valve back to where it originally was, so they probably never knew that anything happened. The city water guy said that it was set back to where it was supposed to be. Whew!
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BUT, he also said that it's illegal for anyone other than city employees to shut off the water, so, we'll always have to call to have that done. :o
What! The house is flooding and you need to call the city to turn off the water-ummm I hope not. Did you see where it is so you can do it in the future if needed?
I did, but as I just posted, we probably should have a shut-off valve installed in the house to avoid the issue.
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Well, my dermatology appointment went pretty well. They gave me samples of a new medication to try. There may be some gastrointestinal side effects ::) but we'll see.
Good luck that is works well without the side effects.
Thanks, Jane!
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In general, I've been fairly fortunate to not really have any adverse side effects from most medications. If I have, I think they've not lasted very long. I know I've never had to stop any medication because of side effects.
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That’s crazy that you can’t shut your own water off. What if there’s an emergency leak or something?
Or that there aren't individual shut off valves inside for different areas in the house.
There might be. I just don't know.
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My mom bought it from the original owner who had it built in the 1980s, so it might be a bit wonky by today's standards.
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Keith got Wordle in three.
Congrats to Keith!
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Or, and we also got the credit rating issue corrected as it was not our fault.
That's great!
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Gratuitous Post #200!!
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I'm writing Spider Ma'am.
It's about a middle-aged woman who gets bitten by a radioactive spider, but keeps it to herself, because, really, who needs it?
:))
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:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8164.0;attach=28006)
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Black Friday.
Cyber Monday.
Giving Tuesday.
I don't think my email inbox can take any more.
I don't want to even begin to think about what "Ass Wednesday" might be.
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:D
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:)
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8164.0;attach=28008)
That is just too cute! ;D
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Back from a somewhat frustrating rehearsal - before we took the week off the one thing I asked of the cast was to review things every day for an hour so when we came back we'd be in good shape - not one of them did so and so people didn't remember blocking, had written it down wrong, because I don't have a proper assistant writing stuff down, just one of the cast members who gets about half of it down, I was constantly having to remember what we did and get it back to where it was.
Oh, my goodness. That's just not right.
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And once again, no assistant tonight. So, not only am I trying to assemble the show, block the scene shifts, fix blocking, and be on my feet, I'm having to sit and be the guy who plays the tracks - it's too much, I've been asking for this ONE thing for three MONTHS and I'm sick of it. Doug is in Florida, I was promised someone would be there tonight, and he's received a rather strong note from me just now and I told him to be VERY careful about how he responds because I'm at the point where I'll just cancel all rehearsals until they figure it out OR I'll just hire someone and they can pay that person. This company has over 125 members. It is the most entitled company I've ever seen - they don't want to do this, can't do that, won't, won't, won't. They are not supportive of each other, some don't even come see the shows. But they let them stay because they need their dues. I'm just sick of it and I cannot do my job properly when I have to get everything set up myself, get it put away myself, operate it myself AND be the focused director or the show.
How rude! >:(
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Hopefully Doug treats this situation with the respectful urgency that it demands!
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Goodbye to today's sweet Page Rupert! ;)
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And say hello to the PAGE EIGHT FIGURE EIGHT DANCE ALONG DANCE!!
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gdobZGn7Nmg/sddefault.jpg)
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;D
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And now, for something completely different:
Where is the comma in "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman" supposed to go? (https://youtube.com/shorts/Q5xEA4Ih0aM)
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New notes are up.
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Up are new notes.
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I've seen them.
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I've read them.
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I wrote them.
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Better late than never.
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They're far too clever.
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You won't want to sever.
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Or pull the lever.
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Not that you'd endeavor.