Topic: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS - 2025-STYLE (Read 895 times)

bk · « **on:** December 13, 2025, 12:20:14 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were so 2025, and now it is time for you to post until the 2025 cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2025, 12:21:46 AM »

And the word of the day is: ALLEVIATE!

George · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2025, 12:41:40 AM »

Wordle 1,638 5/6

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George · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2025, 12:45:01 AM »

Topic of the Day: it turns out that I only read three books this year: Vegas Can Be Murder, Richard and Me, and Annabelle & Thatch. i loved them all.

George · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2025, 12:46:15 AM »

And now, comments on posts from yesterday:

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

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

Congrats to Keith's Wordle-in-3!

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

Loved the Everybody Loves Raymond clip, Laura!

Freddie · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:21:10 AM »

Modern major miracle vibes for BK!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:22:59 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:28:21 AM »

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

elmore3003 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:31:13 AM »

Last night, I turned off the light, listened to three frisky kitties create havoc, and just as I nodded off, I was awakened by a huge crash. I yelled, Okay! Who wants to die? There was no sound, not a peep, while I was thinking, what did they knock over? Is anyone hurt? So, I turned on the light.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:35:37 AM »

The wrestling cats had knocked over the paper shredder. The lower half, the receptacle for the trash, had fallen over, and Annabelle was looting through the small pieces of paper since the top half, the shredder, had disconnected from the fall, and a small portion of trah had spilled onto the floor. So, I had to get out of bed, put the shredder back together, and go back to bed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:37:15 AM »

This morning, I must vacuum, clean up the mess left by the Amazon Fresh delivery, and contact the super: my radiator is ice cold and nothing I've done so far is heating up the apartment.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2025, 04:43:35 AM »

TOD
My favorite book of 2025 was mine, primarily because I was getting to the point where I doubted it would be published.
Then, I'd say the next was BK's Richard and Me, a close tie with Vegas Can Be Murder.
After that, my friend Jack Viertel's The Glass Eel, a nice thriller set in rural Maine.

Freddie · « **Reply #12 on:** December 13, 2025, 05:10:09 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 13, 2025, 04:43:35 AM

After that, my friend Jack Viertel's The Glass Eel, a nice thriller set in rural Maine.

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

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

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

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

Laura · « **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2025, 05:22:57 AM »

Good morning.

singdaw · « **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:21:22 AM »

You mentioned the excellence of the Clara, DR John G.

singdaw · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:21:33 AM »

But how was the Giorgio?

singdaw · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:21:51 AM »

The PASSION-ate Nutcracker.

singdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:21:59 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:22:05 AM »

And others.

singdaw · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:22:19 AM »

Does anyone have any SALAD?

Freddie · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:28:19 AM »

IIRC, SALAD was a proposed spin-off of DALLAS -

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

John G. · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:28:20 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:28:56 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:33 AM

But how was the Giorgio?

We won’t mention the Fosca.

John G. · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:29:12 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 13, 2025, 06:21:51 AM

The PASSION-ate Nutcracker.

On ice.

John G. · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:29:53 AM »

Slept well. But the cough bothers me.

Freddie · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:33:28 AM »

A holiday tradition - MAME ON ICE

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

Freddie · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:34:14 AM »

Quote from: John G. on December 13, 2025, 06:29:53 AM

Slept well. But the cough bothers me.

Sending more get-better vibes.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:46:01 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:50:04 AM »

As a member in good standing of the ACC (Annoying Cough Club), I drugged mine last night with the Tussin and the nighttime Nyquil, and had a solid sleep. I feel fine this morning, though still groggy. But it’s showtime, folks, and I must get myself into gear over the next several hours.

Laura · « **Reply #29 on:** December 13, 2025, 06:56:05 AM »

I'm alternating between worrying that there won't be enough and that I'll be overloaded with leftover perishable greens.

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