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Title: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:37:18 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the back half of 2025, and now it is time for you to post until the back half of the cows come home.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 12:38:11 AM: And the word of the day is: SEMPITERNAL!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 01:35:48 AM: Wordle 1,639 5/6

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Man, I hate it when there are several words with only a one letter difference. :P
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 01:37:45 AM: ~~~Continued Modern Major Miracle Vibes for BK!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 01:38:21 AM: And Happy Birthday to (former) DR Tomovoz!
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Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:25:23 AM: Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:25:29 AM: And others.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:26:16 AM: ~~~CONTINUED MULTIPLE MODERN MAJOR MIRACLE VIBES~~~ for the likes o' BK!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:26:57 AM: ~~~ULTIMATE-STRENGTH HEALTH VIBES~~~ for BK and Company!!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:27:23 AM: The residents of Salzburg must get so tired of this.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:28:24 AM: You don't have to spend a lot of money on a Nativity set. This one is quite ap-PEAL-ing. But it may not last the full 12 days of Christmas.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 04:44:28 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 04:45:07 AM: Need to get ready for church. We play bells at both services today.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:00:41 AM: Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 05:15:03 AM: Happy Erev Hannukah for those who celebrate!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:17:05 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:28:24 AM
You don't have to spend a lot of money on a Nativity set. This one is quite ap-PEAL-ing. But it may not last the full 12 days of Christmas.

That's a lot of fun!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:17:34 AM: Health vibes for the cast of BK's show!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:18:16 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 05:15:03 AM
Happy Erev Hannukah for those who celebrate!!

Thank you!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:18:17 AM: Earlier in the week, when trhe chill became unbearable, I opened the radiator gauge. No heat, and I've had no heat for most of the week. So, yesterday morning, I finally called the building maintenance and reported the problem. Around 4:30 yesterday, a very nce repairman showed up, checked my radiator and advised me that the problem was not in my radiator but an issue in the basement, which could not be repaired until Monday. So, last night the temperature dropped around 6:00 or so to a level I found mpossible to live with, and by 6:30 I decided to go to bed. The cats and I bundled up for a long winter's night with two bathroom breaks. The alarm rang at 6:00 this morning, and we've been taking our time to get here.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:18:51 AM: And happy Erev Hannukah from us, too!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:21:07 AM: Today would have been my dad's 104th birthday. I miss him.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:24:51 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 05:15:03 AM
Happy Erev Hannukah for those who celebrate!!
Ditto!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 05:25:59 AM: Mel Torme recorded one of my favorite Christmas albums. Here’s his swinging version of Good King Wenceslas.

https://youtu.be/eCt_C7XCMKg?si=4TZLVSqknxdz9GmN
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:27:18 AM: Doug Fullington has sent me the mp3 and digitized copy of te ballet's prelude, which I must proofread today.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 05:32:02 AM: Quote from: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:18:51 AM
And happy Erev Hannukah from us, too!

And from me too.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:39:30 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:21:07 AM
Today would have been my dad's 104th birthday. I miss him.

Hugs to Larry.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:42:16 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 05:25:59 AM
Mel Torme recorded one of my favorite Christmas albums. Here’s his swinging version of Good King Wenceslas.

https://youtu.be/eCt_C7XCMKg?si=4TZLVSqknxdz9GmN

I don't remember hearing that before. That's really wonderful!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:43:43 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:27:18 AM
Doug Fullington has sent me the mp3 and digitized copy of te ballet's prelude, which I must proofread today.

Vibes this leads to more for the ballet in 2026!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 06:09:06 AM: Guess it's too late to reach page 2 before 9 a.m. (Eastern)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 06:09:16 AM: But maybe it'll be almost as good to reach page 2 before 9:05 a.m. (Eastern)
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Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 06:09:27 AM: PAGE TWO!
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Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:44:50 AM: Good morning.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:45:29 AM: So far I've chopped 3 pounds of red cabbage, 4 pounds of bell peppers, a pound of red onions.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:45:54 AM: Eight of my 25 pounds of salad ready to go!
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Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:46:38 AM: I'll slice the cucumbers before putting them in the salad. I have 8 pounds in the ice chest.
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Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:47:04 AM: I'll grate carrots just before putting them in the salad. Another 2 pounds.
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Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:49:37 AM: And 5 pounds of cherry tomatoes.
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Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 07:06:55 AM: 1.5 pounds of broccoli.

My DH stood by like some kind of vegetarian to snap up the stalks I didn't put in.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 07:13:33 AM: I can tell everyone is enthralled with my Salad Tale.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:19:43 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:20:38 AM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 07:13:33 AM
I can tell everyone is enthralled with me Salad Tale.

Don't stop!!! Don't stop!!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:21:21 AM: I hope we'll get to see some pictures of the finished product.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:23:00 AM: We've got at least two inches of snow here. I'll have to get out there soon and see how well I can clear the path for getting out to my matinee.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:23:41 AM: It's supposed to stop soon, but not soon enough for me.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Ginny on December 14, 2025, 07:43:11 AM: Sunday morning greetings! We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground and when I got up the temperature was 2 with a “feels like” of -10 🥶
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:00:50 AM: We have a temp of 1 degree with a feels like -6 degrees here. Our low today is expected to be -6.......today and tomorrow.

And of course the 6-8" of snow from yesterday.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:01:04 AM: Thanks DR FREDDIE I shall watch for it!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:02:32 AM: Yesterday as soon as I turned the board to page three - I was struck by something.....

Just very sick and unable to do anything except walk slowly around the house from here to there.

A bit better this morning but I shall probably stay abed most of the day.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:04:00 AM: I had forgotten the magic drain potion that I found on the inner web.

But I found it again and used it on the kitchen sink. VOY LA!

One egg white - no yolk - and four or five tablespoons of dishwashing liquid.....clear drain.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Donald on December 14, 2025, 08:08:34 AM: Happy Sunday! On the Broadway Radio Show, I welcome back talented songstress and all-around delightful person Ann Kittredge to chat about her brand new holiday album "You Sleigh Me." As always with Ann, it's a fun, irreverent conversation and you'll hear several selections from her new release!

https://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:13:03 AM: Dennis the Smart Car is not happy about the weather.

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Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Ginny on December 14, 2025, 08:14:18 AM: Feel better vibes for DR JRand!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:23:11 AM: I'm happy to report that Annabelle & Thatch now has twenty-three 5-star Amazon reviews, which I find rather exciting!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:24:42 AM: DR Jrand75, I didn't realize you were feeling poorly, so I'm wishing you a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:27:24 AM: DR ChasSmith, I've taken the recyclables and trash to the basement. As the elevator opened at one on my way to the postboxes, I noticed that we had snow. It's no longer snowing here, so I hope your snowfall has now ended.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 08:40:12 AM: These look easy and good:

https://www.rachelcooks.com/sugar-free-cinnamon-roasted-almonds/#wprm-recipe-container-32179
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 08:40:22 AM: No yolk. No joke?
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Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 08:40:45 AM: The salad saga is sumptuous, Laura.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 08:41:32 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:23:11 AM
I'm happy to report that Annabelle & Thatch now has twenty-three 5-star Amazon reviews, which I find rather exciting!
Super. Congratulations!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 08:45:33 AM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:02:32 AM
Yesterday as soon as I turned the board to page three - I was struck by something.....

Just very sick and unable to do anything except walk slowly around the house from here to there.

A bit better this morning but I shall probably stay abed most of the day.

Sending major feel-better vibes, Jrand. Hope resting a bit more will help!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 08:46:23 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:23:11 AM
I'm happy to report that Annabelle & Thatch now has twenty-three 5-star Amazon reviews, which I find rather exciting!

That's great, Larry!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 09:57:21 AM: I'm up, I'm up - maybe six hours of sleep - maybe a bit more - but I could use another two so back to bed I go.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 10:07:40 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:21:21 AM
I hope we'll get to see some pictures of the finished product.

DR Laura will have to use panoramic mode.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 10:10:09 AM: Intriguing drain solution, DR Jrand75
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 10:10:42 AM: ~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for you, DR Jrand75!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 10:11:40 AM: This morning at church the DH's choir presented a "sermon in song." The best part was not having to listen to a proper sermon.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 11:31:33 AM: Just watched a film, “Locke,” the film that takes place in Tom Hardy’s car with him talking on the phone, managing some crises.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 11:47:28 AM: Is the whole film set in the car?
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Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:11:33 PM: George, thank for the congrats to Keith last night.
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Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:21:32 PM: STAY WELL VIBES FOR BRUCE AND THE REST OF THE CAST!
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Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:21:43 PM: Bruce, were you wearing a mask?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 12:22:13 PM: Quote from: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 11:47:28 AM
Is the whole film set in the car?

Yes. All in the car, driving down an English motorway at night.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:22:48 PM: Quote from: George on December 14, 2025, 01:35:48 AM
Wordle 1,639 5/6

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🟨⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
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Man, I hate it when there are several words with only a one letter difference. :P

That's tough. Good job getting it in five.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 12:23:04 PM: Up from a nap. Feel a little better.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 12:23:27 PM: Have a lot to dance tonight.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:34:08 PM: Quote from: George on December 14, 2025, 01:38:21 AM
And Happy Birthday to (former) DR Tomovoz!

(https://media.tenor.com/8jFX22hw6b4AAAAM/happy-birthday-birthday.gif)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:34:42 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 05:15:03 AM
Happy Erev Hannukah for those who celebrate!!

Thank you.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:35:40 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:45:29 AM
So far I've chopped 3 pounds of red cabbage, 4 pounds of bell peppers, a pound of red onions.

Wow!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:36:07 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 06:45:54 AM
Eight of my 25 pounds of salad ready to go!

;D I do not envy you.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:36:26 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 07:06:55 AM
1.5 pounds of broccoli.

My DH stood by like some kind of vegetarian to snap up the stalks I didn't put in.

LOL :)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:36:46 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 07:13:33 AM
I can tell everyone is enthralled with my Salad Tale.

I am, and am glad I am not the one making this salad.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:37:16 PM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:02:32 AM
Yesterday as soon as I turned the board to page three - I was struck by something.....

Just very sick and unable to do anything except walk slowly around the house from here to there.

A bit better this morning but I shall probably stay abed most of the day.

:(
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:37:49 PM: FEEL BETTER QUICKLY VIBES FOR DR JRAND!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:43:54 PM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:04:00 AM
I had forgotten the magic drain potion that I found on the inner web.

But I found it again and used it on the kitchen sink. VOY LA!

One egg white - no yolk - and four or five tablespoons of dishwashing liquid.....clear drain.

YAY!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:44:27 PM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:13:03 AM
Dennis the Smart Car is not happy about the weather.

He does not look happy.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:45:07 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 08:40:12 AM
These look easy and good:

https://www.rachelcooks.com/sugar-free-cinnamon-roasted-almonds/#wprm-recipe-container-32179

Those look good.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:45:53 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 12:23:04 PM
Up from a nap. Feel a little better.

Good. Continued feel better vibes!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:32:20 PM: I can’t get past the headlines about the shootings in Australia. Just too horrific to think about.
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Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:49:46 PM: I am also up from a nap.
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Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:50:08 PM: ~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for DR John G.!!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:50:18 PM: PAGE FOUR
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:51:23 PM: Alibris has the new book on Sondheim and puzzles on sale, though postage eats up most of the savings.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM: Moses.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:22 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes

His toes are roses
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:38 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes

His toes are roses
But Moses
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:50 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes

His toes are roses
But Moses
Supposes
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:55:02 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes

His toes are roses
But Moses
Supposes
Erroneously
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 02:27:11 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.

:)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 02:42:16 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:32:20 PM
I can’t get past the headlines about the shootings in Australia. Just too horrific to think about.

I haven't read the full details, only about the hero who took the gun from one of the shooters.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 03:23:35 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 10:07:40 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:21:21 AM
I hope we'll get to see some pictures of the finished product.

DR Laura will have to use panoramic mode.

What we need is video of DR Laura driving the forklift and depositing the B.A. Salad on the church’s loading dock.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 03:32:36 PM: :))
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 03:32:49 PM: Keith got Wordle in three.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 03:43:26 PM: Thanks everyone. I am feeling a bit better after a day of rest.

It is now 3 degrees with a real feel of 5 degrees.

Tomorrow we will get up to a balmy temp of 28 degrees.....so I may do some shoveling.

Maybe Sheila will drive by.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 03:44:09 PM: DR ELMORE there will soon be another 5 STAR review of A/T.

I know what I want to say, but I'm figuring out the words.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 04:53:03 PM: DR Jrand, I'm glad you are feeling a bit better. Vibes you are feeling completely better by tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:07:58 PM: Never got back to bed.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:08:29 PM: Jane, no, no one was wearing masks because no one admitted to being sick until AFTER rehearsal.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:10:20 PM: Had a coupon and got some orange chicken and tried their sesame chicken. Orange chicken was fine, sesame was garbage, which is where it's currently residing. But since I last ordered from this jernt, which was four days ago, everything has changed, packaging-wise and portion-wise and why? I called to find out - new management. What a shame.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:13:14 PM: Watched a low-budget movie from 1957 starring James Best and Mala Powers. Interesting movie, poorly directed, score by Ernest Gold. But two great location shots - one at 2712 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, a jernt called Pickle Pete's, which was quite popular back then and which I'm shocked I don't recall ever seeing on our many drives to see the grandparents. This jernt was located just east by one block from what became, in the mid-1960s, the Morgan Theater, where I directed a couple of shows in 1974.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:13:31 PM: And this jernt was still there at that time, I think.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:14:27 PM: The other location was 4610 Beverly Glen, home of Casa de Cadillac, a Sherman Oaks landmark, then called Yeakel Cadillac.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:22:35 PM: Good evening.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:24:15 PM: Well, out of the three BIG ASS salads, they ate half of one.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:26:19 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:24:15 PM
Well, out of the three BIG ASS salads, they ate half of one.

Does that make it half-ASS?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:26:46 PM: Perhaps the local senior center will be able to accept the unopened bags of baby lettuces.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:27:25 PM: Tomorrow is a great day to begin a diet.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:36:13 PM: Quote from: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:08:29 PM
Jane, no, no one was wearing masks because no one admitted to being sick until AFTER rehearsal.

I thought maybe you were wearing a mask since you are now dealing with an autoimmune condition that makes you more susceptible to catching something, especially while on prednisone.

People don't always know they are sick until it is too late which is why I have been using this nasal sanitizer before going to the gym. It seems to be helping. What I thought might be a cold wasn't since it quickly went away.

(https://www.nozin.com/wp-content/uploads/12mlBottle2020-Grey_product-thumb_01.jpg)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:37:21 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:24:15 PM
Well, out of the three BIG ASS salads, they ate half of one.

That is much less than I expected.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:37:33 PM: All that work and they hardly ate it :(
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:38:02 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:26:46 PM
Perhaps the local senior center will be able to accept the unopened bags of baby lettuces.

Fingers crossed they can accept it.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:38:59 PM: FIVE!

(https://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2924dcbf4775c7dc730d6a3aa7c3ac8d/5/_/5_dreidels_2024.jpg)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:39:42 PM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:27:25 PM
Tomorrow is a great day to begin a diet.

Yup ;D
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:50:52 PM: Now that the sun has set,

(https://pastesf.com/cdn/shop/products/holiday-chanukah-cat-a2-464x600.jpg?v=1642585277)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 06:34:41 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 05:50:52 PM
Now that the sun has set,

(https://pastesf.com/cdn/shop/products/holiday-chanukah-cat-a2-464x600.jpg?v=1642585277)

Happy Chanukah!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 07:24:34 PM: Interesting, DR Jane. So you use those as a preventative before going out in public?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 07:24:57 PM: I looked them up on Amazon. $35.00 for 10.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:38:56 PM: Good evening!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:39:11 PM: Happy Chanukah!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:40:02 PM: Quote from: George on December 14, 2025, 01:35:48 AM
Wordle 1,639 5/6

⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟨⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Man, I hate it when there are several words with only a one letter difference. :P

Good, DR George! I hate then that happens too!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:41:14 PM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 03:32:49 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.

That's great!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:41:26 PM: As for me, Wordle: 4/6
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 07:43:04 PM: No one won the $1 billion Powerball drawing last night. Darn!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:43:07 PM: I was enjoying tea and dark chocolate at about 6 pm when the lights went out. I didn't think it would be fun sitting in a cold apartment in the dark so I went to see the 45th Anniversary screening of "The Shining." I had forgotten a lot of it. It certainly held my interest.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:43:35 PM: I dreaded coming home, thinking that the electricity might still be out, but was so pleased that the lights were on.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:49:33 PM: Someone posted a link on Facebook about Rob Reiner and his wife being found dead in their home. Now I'm reading that two people were found but police haven't confirmed their identities.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 07:54:08 PM: Quote from: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:49:33 PM
Someone posted a link on Facebook about Rob Reiner and his wife being found dead in their home. Now I'm reading that two people were found but police haven't confirmed their identities.

Terrible news.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 08:07:08 PM: Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 08:07:14 PM: And others.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 08:37:45 PM: Reiners murdered. Stabbed. Unbelievable news.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 08:43:15 PM: By their son per People Magazine.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:10:46 PM: Just discovered this Bruce Springsteen song today and I have already listened to it seven or eight times. It’s like a child of Burt Bacharach’s or Jimmy Webb’s. A beautiful waltz.

https://youtu.be/4241Nn8_IqM?si=L80sPanG26ylBEbi
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:11:58 PM: I do have a gig tomorrow. Same high school bridge class I had last Wednesday.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:12:42 PM: The big dance party was tonight. I was on my feet most of the evening.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: MichaelG on December 14, 2025, 09:13:18 PM: Oh no, what terrible news about the Reiners. I just watched Spinal Tap II on the plane ride home. It's not as crazily funny as the original, but still a very good time.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: MichaelG on December 14, 2025, 09:17:06 PM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:10:46 PM
Just discovered this Bruce Springsteen song today and I have already listened to it seven or eight times. It’s like a child of Burt Bacharach’s or Jimmy Webb’s. A beautiful waltz.

https://youtu.be/4241Nn8_IqM?si=L80sPanG26ylBEbi

"Sunday Love" is part of a whole "lost album" of lost Bacharach/Webb style songs called Twilight Hours. It's part of the Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set. Not everything else is on this level, but there's at least one other song that's just as good, maybe better.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:20:19 PM: Quote from: MichaelG on December 14, 2025, 09:17:06 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:10:46 PM
Just discovered this Bruce Springsteen song today and I have already listened to it seven or eight times. It’s like a child of Burt Bacharach’s or Jimmy Webb’s. A beautiful waltz.

https://youtu.be/4241Nn8_IqM?si=L80sPanG26ylBEbi

"Sunday Love" is part of a whole "lost album" of lost Bacharach/Webb style songs called Twilight Hours. It's part of the Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set. Not everything else is on this level, but there's at least one other song that's just as good, maybe better.

The Lost and Found highlights disc came in at the library. Some of it I like, some I don’t. But the two or three songs from this set are great.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:22:34 PM: Good night, all.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: John G. on December 14, 2025, 09:23:03 PM: I will have to contemplate the Reiner tragedy tomorrow.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 09:39:47 PM: The police initially only gave out the ages, but the ages meant it had to be them, since the ages matched theirs perfectly. There are conflicting reports about the son being questioned - but he does have a very long history of very bad drug addiction.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 14, 2025, 09:43:29 PM: Been trying to watch a new movie - but I hate it.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 11:52:00 PM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 04:28:24 AM
You don't have to spend a lot of money on a Nativity set. This one is quite ap-PEAL-ing. But it may not last the full 12 days of Christmas.
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8176.0;attach=28113)

;D
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 11:54:16 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:18:17 AM
Earlier in the week, when trhe chill became unbearable, I opened the radiator gauge. No heat, and I've had no heat for most of the week. So, yesterday morning, I finally called the building maintenance and reported the problem. Around 4:30 yesterday, a very nce repairman showed up, checked my radiator and advised me that the problem was not in my radiator but an issue in the basement, which could not be repaired until Monday. So, last night the temperature dropped around 6:00 or so to a level I found mpossible to live with, and by 6:30 I decided to go to bed. The cats and I bundled up for a long winter's night with two bathroom breaks. The alarm rang at 6:00 this morning, and we've been taking our time to get here.

Oh, no! Hope you get your heat fixed sooner rather than later!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 14, 2025, 11:55:37 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:21:07 AM
Today would have been my dad's 104th birthday. I miss him.

{{{HUGS OF COMFORT!!}}}
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:02:42 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 05:25:59 AM
Mel Torme recorded one of my favorite Christmas albums. Here’s his swinging version of Good King Wenceslas.

https://youtu.be/eCt_C7XCMKg?si=4TZLVSqknxdz9GmN

Very cool. :)
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:08:46 AM: Quote from: Freddie on December 14, 2025, 05:43:43 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 05:27:18 AM
Doug Fullington has sent me the mp3 and digitized copy of te ballet's prelude, which I must proofread today.

Vibes this leads to more for the ballet in 2026!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:11:07 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on December 14, 2025, 07:23:00 AM
We've got at least two inches of snow here. I'll have to get out there soon and see how well I can clear the path for getting out to my matinee.

Hopefully, you made it ChasSmith!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:11:14 AM: I'm just now ketchuping on the posts, so I guess I'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:12:54 AM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:02:32 AM
Yesterday as soon as I turned the board to page three - I was struck by something.....

Just very sick and unable to do anything except walk slowly around the house from here to there.

A bit better this morning but I shall probably stay abed most of the day.

Oh, my goodness!

~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Jrand!!~~~
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:13:27 AM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 08:13:03 AM
Dennis the Smart Car is not happy about the weather.

(https://scontent-ord5-3.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/598100936_122272786964220142_4648900913188933020_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=jqcNrjGeK7AQ7kNvwEmNTxG&_nc_oc=AdkFcLxx2i1dayrtdxPqIBRZMtXETkTP9mLKyTCuwU96mWE_CVmLazOSPongfACWAIt1Hzz3fz0YuL7dsteVxzeW&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-3.xx&_nc_gid=elm0YLNu5YC5yCivLc_iIg&oh=00_AflT0s9XvQfERrqU-tvEOpshQTGgd3lmHYGNPahURnNlGw&oe=6944ABAB)

But it looks so cute in the snow! ;D
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:14:12 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on December 14, 2025, 08:23:11 AM
I'm happy to report that Annabelle & Thatch now has twenty-three 5-star Amazon reviews, which I find rather exciting!

Congrats, Larry!!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 12:18:43 AM: New notes are not up because I'm just about to start writing them. I hate when that happens, but blame the excruciatingly bad movie I just endured. If there was ever a movie that defined Oscar bait, here we have it in full splendor.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:19:03 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:11:33 PM
George, thank for the congrats to Keith last night.

You're welcome, Jane!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:19:42 AM: Quote from: bk on December 15, 2025, 12:18:43 AM
New notes are not up because I'm just about to start writing them. I hate when that happens, but blame the excruciatingly bad movie I just endured. If there was ever a movie that defined Oscar bait, here we have it in full splendor.

Oh, my! Can't wait to read about it!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:20:05 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 12:22:48 PM
Quote from: George on December 14, 2025, 01:35:48 AM
Wordle 1,639 5/6

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🟨⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Man, I hate it when there are several words with only a one letter difference. :P

That's tough. Good job getting it in five.

Thanks, Jane.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:22:16 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:32:20 PM
I can’t get past the headlines about the shootings in Australia. Just too horrific to think about.

I came across video of someone pulling a rifle out of one of the attacker's hands. :( Fortunately, the rifle-puller did not get hurt!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:24:54 AM: Still here in yesterday.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:26:37 AM: “When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even” is a bad lyric.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:28:04 AM: And it turns out Wenceslas wasn’t even a king.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:29:07 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:51:23 PM
Alibris has the new book on Sondheim and puzzles on sale, though postage eats up most of the savings.

Darn. Where's the fun in that? :-\
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:29:38 AM: Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:55:02 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 01:52:41 PM
Moses.
Supposes

His toes are roses
But Moses
Supposes
Erroneously

:))
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:29:51 AM: Hi, G!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:30:17 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 02:42:16 PM
Quote from: John G. on December 14, 2025, 01:32:20 PM
I can’t get past the headlines about the shootings in Australia. Just too horrific to think about.

I haven't read the full details, only about the hero who took the gun from one of the shooters.

That's the video that I saw.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:30:20 AM: Burke Moses supposes…
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:30:36 AM: Quote from: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:29:51 AM
Hi, G!

Hi, R!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:31:06 AM: Quote from: Jane on December 14, 2025, 03:32:49 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.

Congrats to Keith!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:31:06 AM: Burke Moses made a pretty good El Gallo.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:32:07 AM: Quote from: Jrand75 on December 14, 2025, 03:43:26 PM
Thanks everyone. I am feeling a bit better after a day of rest.

It is now 3 degrees with a real feel of 5 degrees.

Tomorrow we will get up to a balmy temp of 28 degrees.....so I may do some shoveling.

Maybe Sheila will drive by.

Glad you're feeling better, Jrand.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:32:11 AM: More heavy rain tonight.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:32:32 AM: And for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:33:01 AM: Page Northside 777
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:34:54 AM: Can we get a Call Northside 777 sequel already?
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:35:10 AM: Call Northside 778
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:43:52 AM: Quote from: bk on December 14, 2025, 05:10:20 PM
Had a coupon and got some orange chicken and tried their sesame chicken. Orange chicken was fine, sesame was garbage, which is where it's currently residing. But since I last ordered from this jernt, which was four days ago, everything has changed, packaging-wise and portion-wise and why? I called to find out - new management. What a shame.

How rude! >:(
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:45:05 AM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:24:15 PM
Well, out of the three BIG ASS salads, they ate half of one.

That's too bad, Laura.
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:45:46 AM: Quote from: Laura on December 14, 2025, 05:26:46 PM
Perhaps the local senior center will be able to accept the unopened bags of baby lettuces.

Hopefully! At least, something won't go to waste. :-\
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:46:48 AM: Quote from: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:40:02 PM
Quote from: George on December 14, 2025, 01:35:48 AM
Wordle 1,639 5/6

⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟨⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Man, I hate it when there are several words with only a one letter difference. :P

Good, DR George! I hate then that happens too!

Thanks, Kevin!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:47:46 AM: Quote from: KevinH on December 14, 2025, 07:41:26 PM
As for me, Wordle: 4/6

That's great, Kevin!
Title: Re: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025 - PART TWO
Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:51:54 AM: Quote from: singdaw on December 14, 2025, 07:43:04 PM
No one won the $1 billion Powerball drawing last night. Darn!

No one ticket should give just one person (more than likely) a BILLION dollars. SHARE THE WEALTH!!
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Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 12:59:42 AM: Quote from: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 08:37:45 PM
Reiners murdered. Stabbed. Unbelievable news.
Quote from: Rodzinski on December 14, 2025, 08:43:15 PM
By their son per People Magazine.

Oh, no! :(
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Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 01:09:09 AM: Quote from: Rodzinski on December 15, 2025, 12:31:06 AM
Burke Moses made a pretty good El Gallo.

I like that recording (https://castalbums.org/recordings/The-Fantasticks-2006-Off-Broadway-Cast/4522). :)
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Post by: George on December 15, 2025, 01:10:58 AM: (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qVEVH-pCL._SL1500_.jpg)
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:16:47 AM: New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:16:54 AM: Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:01 AM: I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:08 AM: I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:14 AM: I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:28 AM: It took ninety minutes to write them.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:35 AM: They do go on.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:40 AM: And on.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:17:46 AM: And on.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:19:09 AM: They speak of many things.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:19:19 AM: But not butterfly wings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:19:29 AM: Or cabbages and kings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:19:43 AM: Or The Flying Lings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:19:59 AM: Maybe a few arrows and slings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:20:19 AM: Dongs and dings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:20:26 AM: Some flings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:20:51 AM: Some pong and some pings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:21:01 AM: But not wedding rings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:21:11 AM: Undercover stings.
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Post by: bk on December 15, 2025, 02:21:39 AM: Some page eight zings.