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[Laura]

We got to the Burbank airport early, and a flight to Phoenix was just about to start boarding, so they let us rebook at no extra charge.

[Laura]

My ticket on Southwest was B1. And there was no one behind me.

[Laura]

I made nice with the flight attendant, and she gave me extra snacks.

[Laura]

And I'm glad we are not landing at 10 p.m. That's way past this old gal's bedtime.

[John G.]

We harvested tannat grapes for more than four hours.

What type of wine will they be used for and was this a volunteer job?

Tannat by itself and a blend. Tannat is an ancient varietal from France that is highly tannic and is considered to be good for you because it is high in resveratrol.

[John G.]

I like the premise of 36 Hours. James Garner is a major during WWII who has been kidnapped by Germans who are playing with his mind. They want info on D-Day and are trying to make him believe it happened six years earlier.

[John G.]

I’m just not exactly sold on the movie itself.

[bk]

36 Hours is a great idea that peters out completely.

[bk]

As to Miracle Mile, yes, very quirky, original and all shot in LA just before they began tearing everything down.

[bk]

Watched a movie that I'd only seen the start of - and just really liked it a lot. The Man Who Watched Trains Go By, based on a novel by - Georges Simenon.

[George]

With today being Whitney Houston's birthday, this was a parody that back then some found in questionable taste, but maybe enough time has passed since then!

"The Hottie Guard" parody to "The Bodyguard"  -

"We've Got a Chance for Some Hottie Who's Studly"
 tune of The Bodyguard's "I Want to  Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me"
https://youtu.be/Pqkd0k6quMU

That was funny, Freddie!

[George]

Well, now that we're so close...

[George]

Gratuitous Post # Room 222!!

[George]

Such great news DR GEORGE.

Thanks, Jrand!

[George]

Pig are running amuck in Cloverdale which is about 15 miles from the Playhouse.

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/pigs-roaming-freely-in-cloverdale-1-dead-alleged-owner-charged-with-animals-running-at-large/

[George]

I actually quit my job and took some time to look for a job, then not do any job searching, but I'm officially drawing my retirement, so I have all the time in the world. This means I did retire earlier than normal, but the pay difference really isn't that much and it definitely was worth it.  I just got in a rut at work and couldn't get out, so I left.  But my mortgage and car are paid off, so I really don't have a lot of expenses. 

Wow!  I just thought you were taking more overdue vacation days.  I did not pick up on the fact that you haven't talked about work.  When did you actually retire from your job?

Well, I quit...longer ago than I care to admit but I just started drawing retirement March 31st.  That will be, of course, for the rest of my life. 

Congratulations, George!

Thanks, Freddie!

[George]

Congratulations to DR George on your retirement!!!

Thanks, Singdaw!

[George]

Is Ambetter the same as Fidelis these days?

I don't know that.

[George]

DR George, do you still work? I don't think you've mentioned the library in any of your posts for at least a year now.

Singdaw, you are quite observant...and I've avoided mentioning it because, well, I don't know why.

I’ve avoided asking about it because I don’t know why either! But it sounds like a happy thing.

It definitely is.  I really enjoyed my time at the library, especially (most of ) the people, but I realized that I needed to make a change.  I just didn't have a plan at the time. 

[George]

Things eventually worked out and all is well.

[George]

I haven't started drawing Social Security yet, and by the time I do, hopefully, something will still be there.

Fingers crossed it still is.  Until then, are you still using the insurance plan through the library?

No.  I was on Molina for a while when I wasn't working, but now that I'm drawing my retirement, I chose a plan through Ambetter.

I'm not really familiar with either, and have never heard of Ambetter.  Vibes you are very pleased with them.

I really do hope so.  I just looked up Ambetter and there are some not-so-great reviews. I'll just have to wait and see.

[George]

Keith got Wordle in three.

Congrats to Keith!

[George]

DR George, do you still work? I don't think you've mentioned the library in any of your posts for at least a year now.

Singdaw, you are quite observant...and I've avoided mentioning it because, well, I don't know why.

I’ve avoided asking about it because I don’t know why either! But it sounds like a happy thing.

Pharrell Williams "HAPPY" DANCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZSe6N_BXs

[George]

Wow, that "HAPPY" dance video got 1.4-BILLION views!  Wonder where they post their link, besides of course castrecl and All That Chat.

Oh, my goodness!  I've never heard of (that I can remember) a video with over a billion views! 

[George]

Of course, when they stay up, they just keep getting viewed more and more often without resetting the number.

[George]

I actually quit my job and took some time to look for a job, then not do any job searching, but I'm officially drawing my retirement, so I have all the time in the world. This means I did retire earlier than normal, but the pay difference really isn't that much and it definitely was worth it.  I just got in a rut at work and couldn't get out, so I left.  But my mortgage and car are paid off, so I really don't have a lot of expenses. 

I did likewise. Congratulations and best vibes for your future journeys.

Thanks, John!.  I will (mostly) be filled with my theater-going and theater-volunteering activities.

[George]

Miracle Mile has Mare Winningham in addition to Anthony Edwards, right? I liked that movie.

They're married in real life.  He took over a role for a short time in The Girl of the North Country that she was starring in.

[George]

I made it to the Hill Country winery at 6:50 am. I was down the worst road imaginable. I feared my car would not make it.

Oh, my goodness!

[George]

We harvested tannat grapes for more than four hours.

Oh, my goodness!

[George]