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[George]

So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".

That's too bad about your washer, ChasSmith.  Not to brag, but I bought my top-loader washer and dryer 19 years ago (last month!) and they're still going strong.

[George]

PAGE THREE WASHER AND DRYER DANCE!!

[Jane]

Diane Ladd passed away today

She would have been 90 on November 29th.

I had fun working behind the scenes with Diane Ladd in 2011, when she was doing a reading of the musical LAST OF THE BAD GIRLS, at the Actors Studio, a show which she co-wrote with Harriet Schock.   Connie Stevens was co-starring in the reading with Diane.

We stayed in touch for a while after the reading, in part because a producer I'd invited to the reading had started being actively interested in helping Diane and Harriet develop the musical.

I enjoyed reading about your experience with Diane Ladd.

[Jane]

I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time   I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 

Great that the injection was easier this time!

I was relieved

[Jane]

Well, it's official:  I have a cold. I felt something coming on over the last couple of days. 

Vibes it is only a cold.  Feel better quickly.

[Jane]

I woke up with a bit of a sore throat yesterday, but fortunately, I was able to get through yesterday's matinee without any trouble.  Today, it's definitely a sore throat and congestion and achey. 

It is good you went home after the show and not out for dinner.

[Jane]

On my way home last night, I bought a 2-pack Covid test and it was negative.  WHEW!  I'll check again tomorrow just to be sure.

Or maybe wait an extra day to re-check.

[Jane]

At least, the show is over and I don't have to deal with that midway during a run!

Yes.  Now you can stay home and rest.

[Jane]

So... bringing the peeps up to date... we were able to have the errant terlet repaired, not replaced. A Real Deal plumber said the new tank innards were fine but the seating of the tank on the terlet itself was faulty. He replaced the gasket and hardware for that, and all is well. Big sigh of relief. Well, a big sigh of relief for THAT adventure, because:

On the very day the terlet was being fixed, our washer shat the bed. It's a 13-year-old front loader, and we noticed little bits of water coming from underneath it. And then a little more water. And that's one thing you never want to notice. Right? Especially when the machines are in a laundry room on the second floor with the bedrooms. That was a deliberate decision on my part when the house was being built, and I've never regretted it. No two-story trips to the basement, etc. Fortunately, that room sits over the garage, not an indoor room, because enough water seeped through to cause a light stain on the garage ceiling. No matter, that can be patched later. BUT --- the laundry room floor must be re-tiled, AND the carpet in my closet on the other side of the wall must be replaced because some water also crept underneath the baseboard into that room.

These two re-floorings will take place on Thursday, and the temporary removal of everything in those two small rooms is quite the challenge. And of course there's the small matter of replacing the washer. That part's been taken care of, and a new TOP-loader will be delivered either on Friday or sometime next week. Enough people convinced us that front loaders are sufficiently prone to eventual failure after ten years, that we're going back to the older method this time around. It doesn't matter in the least that the two machines won't "match".

That's too bad about your washer, ChasSmith.  Not to brag, but I bought my top-loader washer and dryer 19 years ago (last month!) and they're still going strong.

You are lucky they are still good.  I don't think machines last as long as they used to.

[Jane]

PAGE THREE WASHER AND DRYER DANCE!!

Good dance choice.  Do these look like your machines?

[Jrand75]

Good news DR JANE.

[Jrand75]

Happy to read good things about Diane Ladd from DR JOHN G....because I only know her from her insipid and annoying film performances.

[Jane]

Good news DR JANE.

Thank you.

[MichaelG]

TOD Part 2: My first sub was at some long-gone place on Woodward in Royal Oak called "Super Sub Shops." I didn't remember the name, but Google was my friend here.

[MichaelG]

My favorites include meatball parmesan, a Philly-style roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, and a sub with good turkey - our local place does an oven-roasted turkey which is yummy. Also Italian-style if it has good salami and good sharp provolone or other tasty cheese. The Dry Creek General Store makes an excellent version.

For the cold subs, please, oil and vinegar for dressing, not mayo!

[ChasSmith]

YES!!!

[ChasSmith]

I love other subs/hoagies/grinders/cheesesteaks, believe me. I just got caught up in the Italian hoagies and stopped there.

[Jane]

Keith got Wordle in four.

[George]

I think the first time I heard of a "sub"-type sandwich was when my parents bought some Hoagie rolls when we lived in Colorado.  I remember liking them, but didn't encounter "sub sandwich"-type restaurants until we moved here to Washington.  I'm sure that Subway was the first, and for a long time, the only restaurant chain.

[George]

The first subs I had as a youngster would have been at home, because there was a place nearby that had fresh Italian bread every day, and that's what we usually used for sandwiches of all and any sort.

These days, I really enjoy Jersey Mike's.  When I worked across the street from a Subway in the 2010s, that particular Subway was really well-kept and made a really good sandwich.

I like Jersey Mike's, Quiznos, and the-no-longer-in-the-area Blimpies.  I've had Jimmy John's, but they support the current administration, so screw them.

[George]

Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!

[Jane]

TOD Part 2: My first sub was at some long-gone place on Woodward in Royal Oak called "Super Sub Shops." I didn't remember the name, but Google was my friend here.

There was a candy store in Royal Oak that I loved.  My favorite candy there were chocolate covered dried strawberries.  For a long time after we moved I would have them shipped to me. 

[Jane]

Keith got Wordle in four.

Congrats to Keith!

Thank you.  He had way too many options when he did his forth try and got very lucky he picked the correct word.

[George]

If it's not pushing the definition of "sub" - I'm very fond of the sub-shaped BK (Burger King) Original Chicken sandwich, especially when it's hot and fresh.

I like those, too...especially with barbecue sauce.  But here you have to ask for the bbq sauce when you pick up the food.  DON'T ask them to add it.  It costs 25¢, but if you ask for the bbq sauce like ketchup, it's free.

[George]

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Very good.

Thanks, Jane!

[George]

Nice Harvey Schmidt illustration.....I wish I was rich.

I wonder if MR BK takes EBT?

Oh.....uh......never mind.

[Jane]

TMJ, GCA, I don't know which condition is causing my jaw pain.  TMJ, painful but not serious, GCA, possibly serious.  It could be combination of both.

I am only mentioning this as I am trying to eat a soft food diet to help my jaw heal.  I really need to know considering it effects how much prednisone I need to take.  Prednisone won't help my TMJ.

The pain is not terrible or debilitating.  I don't want to make it sound worse than it is

[Jane]

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Very good.

Thanks, Jane!

You are welcome.

[George]

I think Subway was the first sub I had. The last time I ate at Subway, which will be the last time I eat at Subway, I got so violently ill off an Eyetalian.

Oh, my goodness!

[George]

I just did my second injection and it didn't hurt this time   I think last time, not knowing how hard I needed to push it in, I pushed way too hard.  I also let it warm up out of the fridge longer this time. 

That's great, Jane!