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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 12:20:14 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were so 2025, and now it is time for you to post until the 2025 cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 12:21:46 AM
And the word of the day is: ALLEVIATE!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 12:41:40 AM
Wordle 1,638 5/6

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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 12:45:01 AM
Topic of the Day:  it turns out that I only read three books this year:  Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard and Me, and Annabelle & Thatch.  i loved them all. :)
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 12:46:15 AM
And now, comments on posts from yesterday:

Oh, my goodness, Rodzinski!  That definitely is "for cause"! :o

BK, it's great that the remedy for the cramping or muscle contractions that were driving you batty is a very easy fix!

Congrats to Keith's Wordle-in-3!

Thanks, Kevin, for the Wordle compliment!  And Congrats on your Wordle-in-2!  That's fantastic!

Loved the Everybody Loves Raymond clip, Laura!

;D
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 04:21:10 AM
Modern major miracle vibes for BK!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:22:59 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:28:21 AM
I slept well with one major exception, which I will tell you about in a moment. I knew Amazon Fresh, thanks to yesterday's student, was coming between 6:00 and 8:00, so I was out of bed abnd dressed by 5:30. For the second time this week, Amazon Fresh was very earlyl it arrived around 6:15, delivered by the poorest delivery person ever. The jerk literaly threw the five bags at me while I was trying to stand, hold a cane and get the delivery organized. I will have a real earful on my scorecard today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:31:13 AM
Last night, I turned off the light, listened to three frisky kitties create havoc, and just as I nodded off, I was awakened by a huge crash. I yelled, Okay! Who wants to die? There was no sound, not a peep, while I was thinking, what did they knock over? Is anyone hurt? So, I turned on the light.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:35:37 AM
The wrestling cats had knocked over the paper shredder. The lower half, the receptacle for the trash, had fallen over, and Annabelle was looting through the small pieces of paper since the top half, the shredder, had disconnected from the fall, and a small portion of trah had spilled onto the floor. So, I had to get out of bed, put the shredder back together, and go back to bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:37:15 AM
This morning, I must vacuum, clean up the mess left by the Amazon Fresh delivery, and contact the super: my radiator is ice cold and nothing I've done so far is heating up the apartment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:43:35 AM
TOD
My favorite book of 2025 was mine, primarily because I was getting to the point where I doubted it would be published.
Then, I'd say the next was BK's Richard and Me, a close tie with Vegas Can Be Murder.
After that, my friend Jack Viertel's The Glass Eel, a nice thriller set in rural Maine.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 05:10:09 AM
After that, my friend Jack Viertel's The Glass Eel, a nice thriller set in rural Maine.


Jack, of course, co-wrote that book with his son Josh Viertel.  They combined to have the name J.J. Viertel for their work together.


Also, a perfect occasion to mention the advice of CHESS' Florence in "Nobody's Side" about liars and fraudsters masquerading as friends:

"Never take a stranger's advice.
Never let a friend fool you twice."


Please, Larry, I beg of you to take great care in any dealings with that charlatan.  Recall how dismissively he behaved towards you before he realized with New Yorkers that you could be good for him financially.


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Post by: Laura on December 13, 2025, 05:22:57 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:22 AM
You mentioned the excellence of the Clara, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:33 AM
But how was the Giorgio?
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:51 AM
The PASSION-ate Nutcracker.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:59 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:22:05 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:22:19 AM
Does anyone have any SALAD?
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 06:28:19 AM
IIRC, SALAD was a proposed spin-off of DALLAS -

In SALAD, a group of wealthy Texans go digging for oil - and vinegar.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 06:28:20 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 06:28:56 AM
But how was the Giorgio?

We won’t mention the Fosca.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 06:29:12 AM
The PASSION-ate Nutcracker.

On ice.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 06:29:53 AM
Slept well. But the cough bothers me.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 06:33:28 AM
A holiday tradition - MAME ON ICE

Mitzi Gaynor on ice skates singing "We Need a Little Christmas" (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBBRJs6YCE4
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 06:34:14 AM
Slept well. But the cough bothers me.

Sending more get-better vibes.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 13, 2025, 06:46:01 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 13, 2025, 06:50:04 AM
As a member in good standing of the ACC (Annoying Cough Club), I drugged mine last night with the Tussin and the nighttime Nyquil, and had a solid sleep. I feel fine this morning, though still groggy. But it’s showtime, folks, and I must get myself into gear over the next several hours.
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Post by: Laura on December 13, 2025, 06:56:05 AM
I'm alternating between worrying that there won't be enough and that I'll be overloaded with leftover perishable greens.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:03:24 AM
According to the Sherman Bros. Facebook page, today is the birthday of Dick Van Dyke, John Davidson and Johnny Whitaker. Happy birthday to all.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:03:32 AM
Two!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:10:46 AM
According to the Sherman Bros. Facebook page, today is the birthday of Dick Van Dyke, John Davidson and Johnny Whitaker. Happy birthday to all.

Happy birthday to all of them!


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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:10:54 AM
And (I think) Dick Van Dyke is 100 today!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:11:20 AM
I should check that on google, though,
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:13:06 AM
Yes, Dick Van Dyke IS indeed 100 today.  Got three posts out of that, and three posts are better than one.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:18:04 AM
HAPPY 100th, DICK VAN DYKE!!!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:19:59 AM
Since the Prez has resurrected his "Kids can get 2 dolls instead of 30" concept from May -

Resurrecting the parody on that:
Have Yourself A Very Skimpy Christmas - bringing back the MAY 2025 version - PARODY- That "kids can get 2 dolls not 30" concept!
https://youtu.be/Wopk_8xFl0I
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:20:19 AM
The critic I most agree with, Nell Minow, gave Ella Mackey a three-star review and talked about how, despite its flaws, it has some moments of greatness. She then put it on her 10-best list. I think I will see it.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:24:54 AM
TOD 1:

I’ve read 180+ books this year. My favorites, not surprisingly, have been the classics, from Flaubert’s Sentimental Education to the 1,500-page Tale of Genji, said to be the first novel. I reread Joyce’s Ulysses and some Faulkner (Collected Stories and The Reivers). I also loved rereading several P.G. Wodehouse novels.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:43:44 AM
TOD 2:

Of new releases, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard and Me, and Annabelle and Thatch were all great. I wasn’t taken with a lot of the critical darlings. In fact the start of Flesh, the Man Booker prize, was so bad, I almost didn’t finish it. But it got better.

A few trusted writers came through: Fredrik Backman with My Friends, Wally Lamb with The River Is Waiting, and Han Kang with We Do Not Part.

There were two exceptional memoirs in addition to Richard and Me: Mother Mary Come to Me by Arundhati Roy and Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 07:50:26 AM
TOD 1A:

A few more classics that made me happy:

The Tale of Tales, by Giambattista Basile
Three Comrades, by Erich Maria Remarque
Epictitus: Discourses and Selected Writings
Gilgamesh
The Law and the Lady, by Wilkie Collins
Evalina, by Fanny Burney
Lord Jim, by Joseph Conrad
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 07:54:58 AM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 08:14:09 AM
~~~CONTINUED MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 08:17:59 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep.
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Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2025, 08:20:21 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Right on time, the snow has arrived.  We’re in for 4-6 inches.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:08:04 AM
From DR Singdaw,

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Some of my colleagues are still working. At one point today, there were over 2,000 calls in the queue - some waiting 3 hours

WOW!
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:10:06 AM
DR Georeg, nice skinny tree photo from last night. 
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:11:29 AM
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Post by: Laura on December 13, 2025, 09:11:42 AM
I did indeed get over 20 pounds of cucumbers.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:12:03 AM
And now, comments on posts from yesterday:

Oh, my goodness, Rodzinski!  That definitely is "for cause"! :o

BK, it's great that the remedy for the cramping or muscle contractions that were driving you batty is a very easy fix!

Congrats to Keith's Wordle-in-3!

Thanks, Kevin, for the Wordle compliment!  And Congrats on your Wordle-in-2!  That's fantastic!

Loved the Everybody Loves Raymond clip, Laura!

;D

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:13:28 AM
Slept well. But the cough bothers me.

Are you sleeping elevated?

Continued feel better vibes!
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:15:43 AM
A holiday tradition - MAME ON ICE

Mitzi Gaynor on ice skates singing "We Need a Little Christmas" (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBBRJs6YCE4

Interesting "skating" ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:16:40 AM
As a member in good standing of the ACC (Annoying Cough Club), I drugged mine last night with the Tussin and the nighttime Nyquil, and had a solid sleep. I feel fine this morning, though still groggy. But it’s showtime, folks, and I must get myself into gear over the next several hours.

Vibes you still feel fine for the show.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:16:54 AM
I'm alternating between worrying that there won't be enough and that I'll be overloaded with leftover perishable greens.

I can understand that.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:17:11 AM
I can't imagine there won't be enough.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:18:22 AM
According to the Sherman Bros. Facebook page, today is the birthday of Dick Van Dyke, John Davidson and Johnny Whitaker. Happy birthday to all.

100 years for Dick Van Dyke!
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 09:20:36 AM
TOD 1:

I’ve read 180+ books this year. My favorites, not surprisingly, have been the classics, from Flaubert’s Sentimental Education to the 1,500-page Tale of Genji, said to be the first novel. I reread Joyce’s Ulysses and some Faulkner (Collected Stories and The Reivers). I also loved rereading several P.G. Wodehouse novels.

You are way ahead of me in the number of reads, plus I have been reading easier books lately.  So far I have only read 133 books this year.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 13, 2025, 09:24:57 AM
The PBS American Masters featuring Mr. DVD was most entertaining last night.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 13, 2025, 09:26:02 AM
Oh my TOD.

Annabelle & Thatch, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard & Me, and DR FREDDIE's books!

We are quite the literary group around these here parts.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 13, 2025, 09:26:42 AM
Indiana and politics - I know DR RODZINSKI it was a most satisfying result.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 13, 2025, 09:32:15 AM
I read two BK books this year. Both on vacation because that’s the only time I can dig into a book the way I must. Directed By and Richard and Me.
I’ve only begun Annabelle. And I got halfway through Goldman’s The Season at some point.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 09:35:28 AM
Oh my TOD.

Annabelle & Thatch, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard & Me, and DR FREDDIE's books!

We are quite the literary group around these here parts.

Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 09:44:03 AM
Oh my TOD.

Annabelle & Thatch, Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard & Me, and DR FREDDIE's books!

We are quite the literary group around these here parts.

Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.


Just sent it - estimated arrival Wednesday, Dec. 17
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 09:55:41 AM
We've watched episode 4 of the gay hockey series HEATED RIVALRY - and it's good to see that the rollicking romance and heat of what had caused such a stir in episodes 1 and 2 are back, as opposed to the tastefulness of episode 3 (which some on the net had referred to as something of a bait and switch). 

Very interested to see if the next two weeks' episodes (episodes 5 and 6) bring together the two very different hockey player romance stories.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 13, 2025, 10:24:28 AM
Don’t forget another HHW literary luminary, JRand himself! Published in the venerable American Cemetery & Cremation magazine!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 10:25:49 AM
Don’t forget another HHW literary luminary, JRand himself! Published in the venerable American Cemetery & Cremation magazine!


Yes!  That's an excellent article!
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 10:38:00 AM
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Post by: Laura on December 13, 2025, 10:42:53 AM
Now they are saying 125 people.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 13, 2025, 10:48:28 AM
Oh, my. That's a lot of ASS for a salad.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 10:55:46 AM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!

Thank you for being a repeat customer!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 11:03:47 AM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!

Thank you for being a repeat customer!


Maybe some of the Guests to HHW (there are over 150 online right now, assuming they're not bots) will be looking for gift ideas! 
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Post by: MichaelG on December 13, 2025, 11:41:16 AM
We just got back from Dad's 101st birthday lunch! We tuckered him out yesterday so we said our goodbyes, and head home tomorrow morning.
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Post by: MichaelG on December 13, 2025, 11:42:39 AM
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 11:49:35 AM
Now they are saying 125 people.

I'm not surprised as he was young.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 11:51:02 AM
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.

This is wonderful.  Turning 101 is exciting, as I'm sure having you there to celebrate with him.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 11:53:04 AM
Thank you, Jrand!

If you don't have one already, I'll send you a copy of John G's book to stuff in your stocking, or anyone's stocking of your choosing - The book is not only enjoyable as reading material, it's also quite beautiful!  Added kudos to whomever designed it.


I agree with you, it is beautiful as well as an enjoyable read.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 12:02:08 PM
DR John G, I have your book, but it will most likely make my Best Books of 2026.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:29:16 PM
My favorite memoirs for the year:

Richard and Me: A Supercalifragilistic Friendship
It was a joy reading about this very special relationship.

Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks a beautiful memoir about dealing with the sudden death of her husband Tony Horwitz.
Separately and together they are both very interesting people.

Angels on the Clothesline: A Memoir by Ani Tuzman
Growing up in an area with a large Jewish population I was somewhat sheltered by anti-semitism.  This memoir by the child of Houlicost survivors living in a remote area where bigotry surrounds her.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:34:54 PM
TOD 2:

A few trusted writers came through: Fredrik Backman with My Friends, Wally Lamb with The River Is Waiting, and Han Kang with We Do Not Part.


I have My Friends on hold at my library.  I know I should read The River is Waiting, yet everytime I think about getting it I pass.  I did not love We Do Not Part like you did.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:38:37 PM
DR John, does it matter if I haven't read the first two books before reading Three Comrades?
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:41:09 PM
Favorite mysteries/thrillers:

Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:41:55 PM
Favorite dystopian:

All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:46:25 PM
Fiction:

A Sea of Unspoken Things

Tilt by Emma Pattee
About the BIG earthquake in Portland
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:48:06 PM
Historical fiction:

Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:48:48 PM
Those were just the books published this year.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 12:56:57 PM
From 2023, The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 01:02:21 PM
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 01:07:32 PM
Back from rehearsal - Cheryl did a great job finishing her number and I did detail work on scenes in act two and that went very well.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 01:33:32 PM
Back from rehearsal - Cheryl did a great job finishing her number and I did detail work on scenes in act two and that went very well.

Great rehearsal news!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 01:33:46 PM
PAGE FOUR!
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 01:33:50 PM
Now they are saying 125 people.

You'd better go out and buy some more cucumbers.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 01:34:32 PM
How special to have that chance for a celebration, DR MichaelG!
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 01:36:29 PM
What a great experience you gave your dad, MichaelG!
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 02:12:07 PM
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.

Sounds wonderful.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 02:12:41 PM
Gluten free chocolate pecan pie is made.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 02:13:18 PM
And I did dishes. Time for nap before the evening’s festivities
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 02:29:24 PM
Now they are saying 125 people.

You'd better go out and buy some more cucumbers.

;D
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 03:44:35 PM
Started a book today called Minor Black Figures by gay novelist Brandon Taylor. I hope it holds up, because the first quarter is like Edith Wharton’s best. The observations are brittle and apt, the social criticism is razor sharp, and the characters are all too human, which means they can’t end happily. Still, the ride is excellent so far.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 03:55:00 PM
I want to read books with happy endings ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 03:55:09 PM
Keith got Wordle in two.
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:08:06 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:08:34 PM
Keith got Wordle in two.


Wow!  Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:10:08 PM
TOD:  Richard and Me
          Annabelle & Thatch
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:10:51 PM
Wordle 1,638 5/6

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Good, DR George! 
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:11:10 PM
As for me,  Wordle: 6/6.  Whew!
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Post by: KevinH on December 13, 2025, 05:11:56 PM
Thanks for the comments re yesterday's Wordle, DRs Jane and George!
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 05:16:45 PM
Keith got Wordle in two.


Wow!  Congrats to Keith!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 05:17:02 PM
As for me,  Wordle: 6/6.  Whew!

Whew!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:37:41 PM
I slept well with one major exception, which I will tell you about in a moment. I knew Amazon Fresh, thanks to yesterday's student, was coming between 6:00 and 8:00, so I was out of bed abnd dressed by 5:30. For the second time this week, Amazon Fresh was very earlyl it arrived around 6:15, delivered by the poorest delivery person ever. The jerk literaly threw the five bags at me while I was trying to stand, hold a cane and get the delivery organized. I will have a real earful on my scorecard today.

How rude! >:(
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 05:38:57 PM
My brother in law Mike is really doing poorly. My sister, who never shares info, says the pacemaker is the only thing keeping him alive now. So, vibes and prayers appreciated.
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:39:32 PM
The PASSION-ate Nutcracker.

:))
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:40:47 PM
My brother in law Mike is really doing poorly. My sister, who never shares info, says the pacemaker is the only thing keeping him alive now. So, vibes and prayers appreciated.

Oh, no. :(

~~~Super Health Vibes for Mike!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:42:00 PM
IIRC, SALAD was a proposed spin-off of DALLAS -

In SALAD, a group of wealthy Texans go digging for oil - and vinegar.

;D
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:46:22 PM
According to the Sherman Bros. Facebook page, today is the birthday of Dick Van Dyke, John Davidson and Johnny Whitaker. Happy birthday to all.

Wow!  Who'da thunk it?? :D And Dick Van Dyke is 100 years old!!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:47:52 PM
Since the Prez has resurrected his "Kids can get 2 dolls instead of 30" concept from May -

Resurrecting the parody on that:
Have Yourself A Very Skimpy Christmas - bringing back the MAY 2025 version - PARODY- That "kids can get 2 dolls not 30" concept!
https://youtu.be/Wopk_8xFl0I


Very funny, Freddie!  ;D
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:50:01 PM
TOD:  this was a particularly notable year in books by HHW-ers:  BK's Vegas Can Be Murder (which this household gave a five-star review) and the beautiful, page-turning Richard and Me, John G's Hill Country Winery Getaways (which in addition to being a terrific read and reference book, also makes for a fine stocking stuffer for the holidays - we've bought 7 copies so far for wine-loving friends) and Larry's Annabelle and Thatch, which surpassed even my already-high expectations.

And much appreciation to fellow DRs for their support of my new book this summer!

I did purchase the e-book to John's Hill Country Winery Getaways, but I haven't read it yet. ::)

;D
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:50:50 PM
~~~CONTINUED MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:51:11 PM
Wordle 1,638 5/6

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Not bad at all.

Thanks, Jane.
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 05:52:15 PM
As a member in good standing of the ACC (Annoying Cough Club), I drugged mine last night with the Tussin and the nighttime Nyquil, and had a solid sleep. I feel fine this morning, though still groggy. But it’s showtime, folks, and I must get myself into gear over the next several hours.

Vibes you still feel fine for the show.

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: Laura on December 13, 2025, 05:57:32 PM
Prayers for your brother-in-law, John G.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2025, 06:05:54 PM
My brother in law Mike is really doing poorly. My sister, who never shares info, says the pacemaker is the only thing keeping him alive now. So, vibes and prayers appreciated.

Sending major vibes and prayers!
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 13, 2025, 06:12:55 PM
Sending vibes to John G’s brother in law.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 06:18:06 PM
My brother in law Mike is really doing poorly. My sister, who never shares info, says the pacemaker is the only thing keeping him alive now. So, vibes and prayers appreciated.


Sending vibes and prayers for Mike and your sister and the whole family.
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Post by: Freddie on December 13, 2025, 06:18:51 PM
Since the Prez has resurrected his "Kids can get 2 dolls instead of 30" concept from May -

Resurrecting the parody on that:
Have Yourself A Very Skimpy Christmas - bringing back the MAY 2025 version - PARODY- That "kids can get 2 dolls not 30" concept!
https://youtu.be/Wopk_8xFl0I


Very funny, Freddie!  ;D


Thanks, George!
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:15:58 PM
I am sorry to hear about your BIL, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:16:08 PM
Prayers offered.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:21:58 PM
NEWS FLASH: It is still cold here. I don't think we broke 0 today.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:22:08 PM
I did not go out.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:22:44 PM
Enjoyed the first half of the American Masters program on Dick VD.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:51:58 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 07:52:05 PM
And others.
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 07:54:19 PM
The photo-poster is broken again.
Your attachment couldn't be saved. This might happen because it took too long to upload or the file is bigger than the server will allow.

Please consult your server administrator for more information.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:00:55 PM
We just got back from Dad's 101st birthday lunch! We tuckered him out yesterday so we said our goodbyes, and head home tomorrow morning.

Wow!  Happy 101st Birthday to your dad, Michael!  He's older than Dick Van Dyke!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:01:49 PM
He surprised us yesterday by wanting dinner as well as lunch. He hasn't been up for dinner with us in years. And we went to the new aquarium in between, so he didn't get his usual nap.

That's wonderful...except the part about no nap. ::)

;D
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:03:07 PM
Now they are saying 125 people.

I think you're going to need a bigger boat bowl!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:04:12 PM
Back from rehearsal - Cheryl did a great job finishing her number and I did detail work on scenes in act two and that went very well.

Great rehearsal news!

Ditto!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:10:18 PM
Keith got Wordle in two.

That's fantastic, Jane!  Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:10:33 PM
Wordle 1,638 5/6

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Good, DR George! 

Thanks, Kevin!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:11:17 PM
As for me,  Wordle: 6/6.  Whew!

Whew is right!  But great job, Kevin!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:11:36 PM
Thanks for the comments re yesterday's Wordle, DRs Jane and George!

You're very welcome!
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:14:04 PM
NEWS FLASH: It is still cold here. I don't think we broke 0 today.

Yikes! :o
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:21:15 PM
Enjoyed the first half of the American Masters program on Dick VD.

I hope it's still on PBS.org (https://www.pbs.org/).
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Post by: George on December 13, 2025, 08:21:43 PM
It can be watched online here, at least until January 9th, 2026:

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/dick-van-dyke-documentary/37036/ (https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/dick-van-dyke-documentary/37036/)
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:17:15 PM
I’m exhausted.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:17:48 PM
I have taken the nighttime version of Robitussin.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:18:23 PM
We’re expecting a 20- to 30-degree temperature drop tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:18:50 PM
Time to ditch this page.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:19:33 PM
Got my picture taken with Santa. And everyone else.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:19:45 PM
Will post tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:19:52 PM
Six!
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:20:20 PM
Thank you, all, for the prayers and vibes for Mike.
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Post by: John G. on December 13, 2025, 09:20:33 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:01:43 PM
Photo thing is fixed.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:02:00 PM
Made Wacky Noodles for food - very good.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:02:08 PM
Did some organizing.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:02:24 PM
Watched a motion picture I didn't hate.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:02:43 PM
Hated a motion picture I didn't watch. Oh wait...
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:03:16 PM
Pills are taken. Accidentally took two Prednisone - not good, but hopefully it won't hurt me.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:04:20 PM
Two people in our cast are now sick - both were at rehearsal today not masked. Not good. Send excellent vibes and xylophones for this to stay far away from the likes of me and the rest of the cast.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:04:39 PM
Recording session is cast and booked for next Saturday at noon.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:05:10 PM
Someone's car alarm keeps going off.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:05:57 PM
Popping Sambucol. I was down to my last box so have some coming in the morning.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:06:32 PM
Page six?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:06:40 PM
What is it, fish?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:06:52 PM
Or another tasty dish?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:07:04 PM
Let's make a wish.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:07:11 PM
And eat a knish.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 13, 2025, 10:07:34 PM
Last year, BK, you championed Are You There God it’s Me Margaret. Is there a film from this year you feel similar about?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:07:36 PM
Or watch a movie with Lillian Gish.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:08:22 PM
Or squeeze something so it goes squish.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:09:23 PM
But let's not be nelly and swish.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:10:04 PM
Can you still say nelly?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:10:33 PM
Or has that word gone into the belly?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:10:51 PM
Is it considered smelly?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:11:08 PM
Is it seen on the telly?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:11:51 PM
Can you be nelly in a deli?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:12:14 PM
Or when you eat jelly?
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2025, 10:13:00 PM
What about the flop musical Kelly?
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:06:59 AM
We’re expecting a 20- to 30-degree temperature drop tomorrow.

Oh, my goodness! :o Hope you can stay warm, John!
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:09:32 AM
Got my picture taken with Santa. And everyone else.

Very cool!
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:09:50 AM
Oh, look!  It's Page Rupert!! :D
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:13:30 AM
Photo thing is fixed.

Whew!  And here's the Kelly CD:
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:14:31 AM
At one point I had this CD. 
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:14:41 AM
I still might, or it could've been one of the CDs that were stolen from my garage. :-\
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:15:11 AM
I have most of my CDs down here in my living room, so I'll go through and look.
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:16:20 AM
One of these days I'll go through and put them in alphabetical order...someday.
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:18:10 AM
Pills are taken. Accidentally took two Prednisone - not good, but hopefully it won't hurt me.

Yikes!  Hopefully, it won't!
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:19:37 AM
Two people in our cast are now sick - both were at rehearsal today not masked. Not good. Send excellent vibes and xylophones for this to stay far away from the likes of me and the rest of the cast.

Yikes! :o

~~~Stay Healthy Vibes for BK and the Rest of the Cast!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 12:20:49 AM
And:

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for the Sick Cast Members!!~~~
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:29:28 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:29:36 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:29:42 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:29:49 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:29:56 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:30:07 AM
They can therefore be read.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:30:16 AM
They cannot be red.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:30:44 AM
Or brown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:30:51 AM
But go get down.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:30:58 AM
Paint the town.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:31:49 AM
Have renown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:31:59 AM
Wear a gown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:32:07 AM
With a crown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:32:19 AM
Don't you frown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:32:54 AM
Or drown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:33:38 AM
Don't be a clown.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:34:35 AM
That's enough of THAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:34:44 AM
It's already old HAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:34:53 AM
And sounds too PAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:04 AM
Like me, too much FAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:13 AM
And tit for TAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:26 AM
Page eight is up at BAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:37 AM
That's not so FLAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:47 AM
We're not on the MAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:35:54 AM
Or feeling PAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:36:10 AM
You dirty RAT.
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Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:36:22 AM
That's where I SAT.