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Title: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 12:34:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were sliced, diced, and especially minced, and now it is time for you to post until the slicing, dicing, and mincing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 12:36:11 AM
And the word of the day is: BLESSED!
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 02:29:18 AM
Fabulous photos in last night's posts, John G!
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Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 02:51:17 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 02:55:17 AM
Good morning, Laura.  What brings you here at this hour??
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 02:55:28 AM
Wordle 1,649 3/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟩⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D
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Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 03:01:28 AM
Insomnia.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:19:28 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:24:53 AM
I slept well. I had two very vivid dreams, although I no longer remember the first one now. In the second, I was sitting in a New York bar in the early 1930s. I was dressed in a suit and tie, sitting at a table with another man I hardly knew. I had been brought to this bar by a coupler of people I knew to meet a singer or see her perform. The friends had stepped out and never returned.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:30:15 AM
From my chair, I could see a bit of the basement where a lot of commotion - possibly involving Prohibitiom - was going on, but I could not see any of the people making the commotion. I barely spoke to the man with me at the table; I was thinking of some way to remove myself gracefully from the situation. I do not remember what caused us to be outside on the street, but I was afraid the man at the table was going to mu me and steal my wallet. Amd I woke up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:33:29 AM
DR vixmom, I'm so sorry you lost your Metrocard.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:38:28 AM
I really liked DR John G's photos last night.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:41:48 AM
DR George, I am so envious of your household skills. Your sister's ceiling light looks great.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 03:44:16 AM
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is giving his last mass at St Patrick's Cathedral today. Good riddance to the smarmy Rethuglican. I always found him oily and insincere.

I never liked him.
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 04:02:32 AM
DR George, I am so envious of your household skills. Your sister's ceiling light looks great.

Yes, I meant to comment on George's photos, too.  Really nice!
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Post by: vixmom on December 24, 2025, 04:37:23 AM
Happy Christmas Eve to those that celebrate
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 06:15:31 AM
This is your last shopping day!
https://soundcloud.com/user5614139/the-twelve-days-of-christmas
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 06:30:14 AM
Notes diced. Sliced.
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:43:17 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:44:05 AM
Long night with too many trips to the bathroom.
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:45:13 AM
Merry Christmas Eve! Tonight we play a bunch of carols in between the services.
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:47:04 AM
Glad y’all enjoyed the photos. The main lights were strung across a copse of oaks around the electric cooperative. My dad used to work for a consortium of electric cooperatives.
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:50:18 AM
Here’s a tiny bit about the lights, once you get past the sponsors.

https://lightsspectacular.com/
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 24, 2025, 07:32:11 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 24, 2025, 07:32:56 AM
I am celebrating Christmas Eve with a raw throat and no voice.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 24, 2025, 07:33:34 AM
Other than that, I feel fine.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 24, 2025, 07:35:12 AM
My friends’ annual Christmas Eve Eve partay was great, and I hope BK’s Do will be equally so.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 24, 2025, 07:37:54 AM
Great pictures from everyone!
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 07:41:03 AM
I am celebrating Christmas Eve with a raw throat and no voice.


Sending vibes you feel better soon!
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 07:48:55 AM
Can we reach page 2 before 11 a.m. (Eastern)?

Yes, we CAN!
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 07:49:09 AM
PAGE TWO!
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:10:38 AM
Such wonderful photos in the posts last night.

Everything from soup to nuts - as they used to say.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:10:59 AM
Feel better vibes for DR CHAS SMITH and MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:11:41 AM
I love reading about the do....and look forward to the photos and the repor on the happenings.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:12:07 AM
I plan on making my own tuna mac and cheese next week to bring in the new year.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:12:17 AM
Christmas Eve Day!
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Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 08:20:09 AM
I am celebrating Christmas Eve with a raw throat and no voice.


See if your doctor prescribes an eggnog marinade.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:06:54 AM
DR George I enjoyed the photos from last night.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:09:15 AM
From DR John,

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Supposedly the lights are so dense, you can see them from outer space.

Wow.  The photos of Johnson City are beautiful.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:11:06 AM
George, thanks for the congrats to Keith.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:13:20 AM
George, thanks for fixing John's photos last night.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:16:02 AM
From DR George,

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And here it is with the light off...and you can see a matching tabletop light in the bottom left corner:

They look nice together.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:18:06 AM
From DR Rodzinski,

Quote
There used to be a chap in LA who ran tours of infamous spots around the city called the Find a Death Tours. I interviewed him once for a freelance thing, then TPunk and I went on one of his tours. Except nobody else signed up that day, so he just drive us around LA in his jeep. We tried to get into Paramount studios, and it worked. We just wandered around in there. Was kinda crazy. That was also the day we drive by Charo’s house as she was pulling out of her garage.

You got lucky with the tour that seems perfect for your current job.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:18:56 AM
Rodzinski, thank you for the birth congrats ;D
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:19:50 AM
Wordle 1,649 3/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟩⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D

Congrats!
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:21:09 AM
Here’s a tiny bit about the lights, once you get past the sponsors.

https://lightsspectacular.com/

Along with more beautiful photos.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:21:39 AM
I am celebrating Christmas Eve with a raw throat and no voice.

Oh no!  Feel better super fast.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:21:52 AM
Continued feel better vibes for Bruce!
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 09:22:09 AM
My friends’ annual Christmas Eve Eve partay was great, and I hope BK’s Do will be equally so.

Nice.
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 09:42:02 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 09:42:08 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 09:42:42 AM
Thanks for sharing the photos, DR John G. and DR George! Most enjoyable.
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 10:00:36 AM
I'd better go practice my music for tonight.
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 10:04:12 AM
~~~DOING THE DO VIBES~~~ for BK!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 10:04:35 AM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for DR ChasSmith!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 10:04:55 AM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for BK!!!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:40:20 AM
Insomnia.

Darn. :-\
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:42:19 AM
DR George, I am so envious of your household skills. Your sister's ceiling light looks great.

Thanks.  And it's actually a curse.  I've had to do things like that for my entire family!

But, I do it. :)
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:42:43 AM
DR George, I am so envious of your household skills. Your sister's ceiling light looks great.

Yes, I meant to comment on George's photos, too.  Really nice!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:46:14 AM
Long night with too many trips to the bathroom.

John, to quote Freddie:
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Two words.  No, make that five words.

Pee Bucket, With a Cover.

;D
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:49:54 AM
Here’s a tiny bit about the lights, once you get past the sponsors.

https://lightsspectacular.com/

Very cool!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:50:49 AM
PAGE THREE LIGHTED HOUSE DANCE!!

(https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/3d36c2ee-c6fe-4e90-91c0-9929e03de75c/DJI_0100-1f6138c.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:52:00 AM
I am celebrating Christmas Eve with a raw throat and no voice.

Nooooo!!

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for ChasSmith!!~~~
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:52:54 AM
DR George I enjoyed the photos from last night.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:53:11 AM
George, thanks for the congrats to Keith.
George, thanks for fixing John's photos last night.

You're very welcome, x2!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:54:35 AM
From DR George,

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And here it is with the light off...and you can see a matching tabletop light in the bottom left corner:

They look nice together.

My sister thanks you, I'm sure. :)
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:54:53 AM
Wordle 1,649 3/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟩⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D

Congrats!

Thank, again!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 10:55:45 AM
Thanks for sharing the photos, DR John G. and DR George! Most enjoyable.

Thanks, Singdaw!
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 11:03:02 AM
Long night with too many trips to the bathroom.

John, to quote Freddie:
Quote
Two words.  No, make that five words.

Pee Bucket, With a Cover.

;D

:) What was the date for that?  I want to review the context.  :)
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 11:04:50 AM
I guess I stand by that statement.  Literally. :)

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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 11:20:50 AM
Long night with too many trips to the bathroom.

John, to quote Freddie:
Quote
Two words.  No, make that five words.

Pee Bucket, With a Cover.

;D

:) What was the date for that?  I want to review the context.  :)

Click here:

https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=8028.msg1702670#msg1702670 (https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=8028.msg1702670#msg1702670)
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 24, 2025, 12:15:16 PM
I just received a surprise Amazon gift card. The cats are very happy.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 12:16:37 PM
DR George, I am so envious of your household skills. Your sister's ceiling light looks great.

Thanks.  And it's actually a curse.  I've had to do things like that for my entire family!

But, I do it. :)

We've noticed ;D
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Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 12:31:30 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 12:32:19 PM
Long night with too many trips to the bathroom.

John, to quote Freddie:
Quote
Two words.  No, make that five words.

Pee Bucket, With a Cover.

;D

:) What was the date for that?  I want to review the context.  :)

Click here:

https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=8028.msg1702670#msg1702670 (https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=8028.msg1702670#msg1702670)



:)


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Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 12:33:10 PM
Grandpa, DIL, and Grandson and I went to the cemetery this morning. Little One wasn't freaked out about it at all. He was amazed to find his name on Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's stone.
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Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 12:34:51 PM
Then we came to my house and made waffles. And he decorated the tree. I hadn't done it.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 12:54:11 PM
Grandpa, DIL, and Grandson and I went to the cemetery this morning. Little One wasn't freaked out about it at all. He was amazed to find his name on Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's stone.

I like his reaction to the cemetery.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 12:54:31 PM
Then we came to my house and made waffles. And he decorated the tree. I hadn't done it.

:)
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:24:27 PM
I'm up, I'm up - over ten hours of really good sleep. Still a big nasal and congested, but hopefully some of that will clear up as the day goes by.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:24:37 PM
Rain is coming down pretty good.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:25:04 PM
If it abates, then I'll do the garage stuff - if it doesn't, that will all go in my bedroom closet.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:25:25 PM
Have no idea how many we'll be tonight.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:25:41 PM
But I've made enough sauce for a small army.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:25:53 PM
Hoping the rain will stop before six.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:26:16 PM
Sauce is a'simmerin'.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:26:26 PM
And so am I.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:30:14 PM
Interestingly, the power must have surged because the Mac Mini was off, but the clocks were fine and so were the modem and router. They're in a surge protector, whereas the Mac Mini is in the wall plug.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:31:21 PM
I think I'll have a few bites of the tuna pasta salad so I can take my pills.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 01:31:36 PM
One must, you know.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 02:18:00 PM
Party vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 02:18:15 PM
Page Four.
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Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 02:18:42 PM
DR singdaw you must remember that you PRACTICE football but that you REHEARSE music.
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Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 02:24:02 PM
DR singdaw you must remember that you PRACTICE football but that you REHEARSE music.


:)


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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 02:57:19 PM
I am very pleased that our windstorm never happened.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 02:57:51 PM
I stopped raining around 10:00 this morning :)
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 03:09:56 PM
Rain has quieted down quite a bit, but I've already shoved everything into the closet.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 03:27:47 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:13:00 PM
DR singdaw you must remember that you PRACTICE football but that you REHEARSE music.

;D
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:14:26 PM
I am very pleased that our windstorm never happened.

I think there was some report that we'd get a big windstorm today too, but nothing's happening at all here, either.
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:14:39 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:14:59 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:16:22 PM
Well, we're all going over to mom's in a bit.  The family will exchange gifts tonight, then the extended family and friends will go to my sister's tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:26:36 PM
I am very pleased that our windstorm never happened.

I think there was some report that we'd get a big windstorm today too, but nothing's happening at all here, either.

Good!
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:27:00 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:27:29 PM
Well, we're all going over to mom's in a bit.  The family will exchange gifts tonight, then the extended family and friends will go to my sister's tomorrow.

Have fun :)
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:31:23 PM
Bruce have a wonderful Christmas Eve Do and vibes your voice is ok.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 04:38:25 PM
Sauce is still simmering. I've shaved and in a moment I will shower, then start boiling the water for the pasta - making four pounds so lots of water.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 04:38:55 PM
Already had two people cancel, so scared of a little rain - it hasn't rained here in two hours now.
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:39:25 PM
Well, we're all going over to mom's in a bit.  The family will exchange gifts tonight, then the extended family and friends will go to my sister's tomorrow.

Have fun :)

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 04:40:08 PM
BK, hope your Christmas Eve Do is very successful!!
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 04:42:16 PM
If anyone shows up.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 04:42:59 PM
I thought for a while it might be twenty people. I don't care, really, those who show up always have a good time and eat lots of food.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:51:21 PM
Already had two people cancel, so scared of a little rain - it hasn't rained here in two hours now.

Sorry.
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Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 04:52:04 PM
I thought for a while it might be twenty people. I don't care, really, those who show up always have a good time and eat lots of food.

That is what is most important. 
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 05:15:30 PM
Do Vibes! Wish I was there!
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 05:29:30 PM
Showered.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 05:29:42 PM
Pasta is cooking. Four pounds.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 05:30:14 PM
Thirty-seven minutes to the Do. Hope some people come at six - I'm HUNGRY.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 05:30:39 PM
Turned off the heat in the house. Will light a few candles shortly.
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Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 05:31:17 PM
Everything is relatively clean and organized - except my closet. THAT is a four-star disaster at the moment.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:39:30 PM
Grandpa, DIL, and Grandson and I went to the cemetery this morning. Little One wasn't freaked out about it at all. He was amazed to find his name on Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's stone.

I like his reaction to the cemetery.

I do, too.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:41:41 PM
Do vibes and no do rags for BK.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:42:11 PM
I don’t think BK is a do rag kind of guy.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:42:57 PM
Listening to A Broadway Christmas while waiting for my tamales to warm up.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:46:17 PM
We played between the candlelight services tonight. Our leader was out with a stomach bug, and I filled in for her. I did okay, but I think one song was marked wrong.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:51:27 PM
Was greeted with a nice surprise when I got home tonight
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 05:52:38 PM
This particular hibiscus hasn’t really bloomed much this year, so this really is a surprise.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jane on December 24, 2025, 06:08:57 PM
Was greeted with a nice surprise when I got home tonight

Lovely.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 06:11:42 PM
Candles are lit, tuna pasta salad is out, chocolate donuts are out, Hawaiian rolls are out, butter is out, and I'm the only one here. I'm gonna have a plate right now.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 24, 2025, 06:11:51 PM
And I don't care who knows it.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 06:12:30 PM
Was greeted with a nice surprise when I got home tonight

Beautiful!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:30:02 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:30:21 PM
Merry Christmas Eve to all!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:30:38 PM
Do vibes to BK.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:31:41 PM
Vibes of good health to Chas an BK and anyone else who needs them.

Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:35:05 PM
I am curled up on the sofa, dressed in a fleece pullover and sweats, and under a fleece throw. This apartment is very drafty and my little heater can’t keep up when it’s windy or cold. I am unwinding from 1.5 years of way too much to do.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 06:35:17 PM
Food’s here. Bbl.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Freddie on December 24, 2025, 06:38:52 PM
Merry Christmas Eve to all!


Merry Christmas Eve to you, too!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:50:28 PM
Hi, Jeanne. Merry Christmas Eve!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:52:51 PM
These tamales are enormous and they are enormous in flavor. The masa is soft and delicious while the pork is tender and delicious. I am very happy.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:53:19 PM
Settling in with The Bishop’s Wife.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:53:36 PM
Fireworks are going off in the streets.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 06:54:12 PM
And I have a pie to make.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 07:00:38 PM
Merry Christmas Eve!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 07:01:19 PM
I was a reader for the Christmas Eve service. I read the story of the wise men. From King James. THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 07:01:46 PM
I like King James at Christmas. I like the wording. It's so much more poetic.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:02:34 PM
I’m back, with a full tummy.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:09:08 PM
The news here in LA is the weather. We were warned of an atmospheric river, possibly 8
inches (!) of rain and flash floods through Saturday. We could flood with much less than that. I canceled an appointment and declined an invitation. It has rained all day, but has let up at times, helpfully.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:12:07 PM
I must now go back to yesterday’s posts and see DR John G’s photos.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 07:15:40 PM
Our big rainstorm has been .04 inches. Disappointing.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 07:17:34 PM
Settling in with The Bishop’s Wife.

I won’t tell the Bishop!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Laura on December 24, 2025, 07:20:00 PM
Stay safe, Jeanne.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:36:43 PM
Stay safe, Jeanne.

DITTO for DR Jeanne and all of our L.A. denizens.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:36:59 PM
Merry Christmas Eve.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:37:15 PM
I didn't do too much today, but I'm exhausted.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:41:05 PM
That's cool that you directed the bell choir, DR John G. Did you have to play at the same time?
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:41:18 PM
THAT'S multi-tasking!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:41:32 PM
Time for some French Apple Tart and some viewing.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:42:13 PM
Hi, Singdaw.

Glad to hear you are singing again.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jeanne on December 24, 2025, 07:42:55 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:59:15 PM
Good night, DR Jeanne. Hope you can get some much needed rest. I know there is still so much for you to do.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:59:27 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:59:33 PM
And others.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: singdaw on December 24, 2025, 07:59:44 PM
Not a creature was stirring...
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:15:16 PM
Lovely to see so many familiar faces here this evening.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:15:45 PM
Sad trombone.

I did not get even ONE number on either PB ticket.

I hope DR VIXMOM has better luck.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:18:54 PM
More DO vibes!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Jrand75 on December 24, 2025, 08:20:42 PM
Our county has just been added to the HEAVY FOG warning.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 08:33:42 PM
I was a reader for the Christmas Eve service. I read the story of the wise men. From King James. THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE.

I agree, but pastor didn’t use Luke tonight. He used Matthew.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 08:34:49 PM
That's cool that you directed the bell choir, DR John G. Did you have to play at the same time?

I didn’t direct. Sorry if I left that impression. I just played her bells.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 08:35:32 PM
Settling in with The Bishop’s Wife.

I won’t tell the Bishop!

Thank you. She wouldn’t like it.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 08:36:24 PM
I have an apple scotch pie in the oven.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: John G. on December 24, 2025, 09:34:42 PM
Starting a movie called Hampstead with Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleason. It’s okay. But the cast, including Lesley Manville, deserve a better script.
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Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:37:55 PM
Merry Christmas to our non-west coast folk. Here it will be soon enough.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:38:23 PM
I’m waiting for the kids to fall deep asleep.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:39:11 PM
Hope the Do was a doozie.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:40:01 PM
I gotta get presents from the garage to under the tree.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:40:21 PM
Wrapping paper is so loud though.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:40:43 PM
Let’s close out this page.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 24, 2025, 11:41:08 PM
And open a fresh page here.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 11:59:02 PM
We played between the candlelight services tonight. Our leader was out with a stomach bug, and I filled in for her. I did okay, but I think one song was marked wrong.

That's great, John!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 24, 2025, 11:59:33 PM
Howdy Page Rupert, and Rodzinski!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:00:14 AM
Was greeted with a nice surprise when I got home tonight
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8186.0;attach=28218)

Very nice, John. :)
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:02:02 AM
Food’s here. Bbl.

Food’s here.  Brazilian Butt Lift??  WHAT?? :o
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:02:11 AM
;D
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:03:30 AM
The news here in LA is the weather. We were warned of an atmospheric river, possibly 8
inches (!) of rain and flash floods through Saturday. We could flood with much less than that. I canceled an appointment and declined an invitation. It has rained all day, but has let up at times, helpfully.

We were supposed to have high winds...we got nothing.  Talk about anticlimactic! ::)
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Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:03:38 AM
;)
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:05:10 AM
Sad trombone.

I did not get even ONE number on either PB ticket.

I hope DR VIXMOM has better luck.

That's too bad, Jrand. :(
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: George on December 25, 2025, 12:06:06 AM
Settling in with The Bishop’s Wife.

I won’t tell the Bishop!

Thank you. She wouldn’t like it.

;D
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: Rodzinski on December 25, 2025, 12:25:02 AM
Hiya G! Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:27:57 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:28:04 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:28:10 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:28:16 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:28:23 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:28:36 AM
They are all about the Do.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:29:23 AM
My hand issues were the worst they've ever been during the party - at one point, I had to excuse myself. I'm ready to just put my head in the oven and end it all.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:30:04 AM
Then, halfway through the notes, they locked up again and I could go no further. It finally abated and I was able to write the final paragraph.
Title: Re: SLICING, DICING, AND MINCING
Post by: bk on December 25, 2025, 12:30:17 AM
Just awful