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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:40:12 AM

Title: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:40:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had many Ts, and now it is time for you to post until the missing cows come home.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:41:14 AM
And the word of the day is: LODESTAR!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: George on February 20, 2026, 12:56:58 AM
Wordle 1,707 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 04:21:57 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:07:07 AM
Good morning, friends.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:07:16 AM
And others.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 05:07:38 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:07:49 AM
Oh no you did'n.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:08:07 AM
Missing T's at the end of words, too.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:08:44 AM
Nothing significant happened in this household overnight.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:08:53 AM
How about you?
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:09:36 AM
Did we say something to offend DR Ron Pulliam?
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 05:38:55 AM
Oh no you did'n.

Or missing "D."  "Oh, no, you di'ent."
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 05:39:16 AM
Nothing significant happened in this household overnight.

That's always a good thing.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 05:55:36 AM
Oh no you did'n.

Or missing "D."  "Oh, no, you di'ent."

Yes, good catch there. That one, too.

I've been hearing people drop Ts and occasionally Ds for years, around where I've been living.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 05:59:54 AM
TOD

I've had this Blu-ray for a while and just watched it last night:  the recently rediscovered and restored Private Property (1960) with Corey Allen, Warren Oates, Kate Manx, directed by Leslie Stevens.

Most interesting. Very very interesting.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jrand75 on February 20, 2026, 07:50:11 AM
Priva Proper-ee.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jrand75 on February 20, 2026, 07:50:28 AM
I hate the no ""T" as well.....
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jrand75 on February 20, 2026, 07:51:02 AM
Bloomington - home of IU and about45 miles from me - had a tornado last night.....scary.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jrand75 on February 20, 2026, 07:51:13 AM
Nice song DR FREDDIE.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:55:14 AM
Our local television weather reporter fell off a horse, breaking both arms and both legs.

Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:55:28 AM
I tuned in just to see his fourcasts.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 08:29:13 AM
Nice song DR FREDDIE.


Thanks, Jrand.   

APPLAUSE is such a fun score, and as such, a fun score to parody.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 08:30:02 AM
I tuned in just to see his fourcasts.

Oy!  You had me on that one! 
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 08:30:19 AM
It's a good Oy!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:05:41 AM
DR Kevin, good whew on Wordle last night.

Keith has used the word on and off in the past and got lucky he used it yesterday.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:10:02 AM
Don't forget - board will be down for a few hours tomorrow starting at one.

Thanks for the reminder Bruce, though I expect I will read it again in the notes.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:10:53 AM
Wordle 1,707 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D

Congrats!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:12:19 AM
I tuned in just to see his fourcasts.

You are lucky groaning is not permitted here ;D
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:13:14 AM
I tuned in just to see his fourcasts.

Oy!  You had me on that one! 

Almost, but since it was DR Singdaw I kept scrolling to be sure.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 09:20:23 AM
I tuned in just to see his fourcasts.

Oy!  You had me on that one! 

Almost, but since it was DR Singdaw I kept scrolling to be sure.


:)


Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 09:20:42 AM
PAGE TWO!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 09:35:00 AM
Laters as former DR Jose used to say.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 09:37:35 AM
Busy but good day so far
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 09:38:59 AM
I am enjoying Anna Kendrick’s memoir. She’s funny and not too serious.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 09:44:05 AM
https://www.southernliving.com/german-chocolate-pie-8708309

Yes, please.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: George on February 20, 2026, 10:51:23 AM
Bloomington - home of IU and about45 miles from me - had a tornado last night.....scary.

Oh, my goodness! :o
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: George on February 20, 2026, 10:52:16 AM
Wordle 1,707 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D

Congrats!

Thanks, Jane
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: George on February 20, 2026, 10:58:14 AM
https://www.southernliving.com/german-chocolate-pie-8708309

Yes, please.

Ditto!! :D
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 11:14:26 AM
I'm up, I'm - no idea how much sleep - can't remember what time I went to bed.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 11:14:45 AM
Was up at six until eight-thirty, then up now.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 11:15:26 AM
No idea what I'm in for, but for some reason I pre-ordered Bob's Big Boy for food. Should be here between 11:30 and 12:00.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 11:57:51 AM
Wordle 1,707 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D

Congrats!

Thanks, Jane

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 11:58:52 AM
Just checking we are still up and running.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: George on February 20, 2026, 12:18:16 PM
Oh, no. :(

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 nearly 1 year after revealing ALS diagnosis (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/article/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-and-euphoria-star-dies-at-53-nearly-1-year-after-revealing-als-diagnosis-023808459.html)

The actor disclosed in April 2025 that he had the rare neurodegenerative disease.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 12:32:19 PM
Almost time!

I'll be busy working on music, and possibly attending the production of ASSASSins I played auditions for several weeks ago.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 12:33:14 PM
May it all go well.

See y'all on the other side... (cue spooky music)
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:50:28 PM
Ten more minutes - then hopefully it won't be more than two or three hours.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:51:33 PM
I swear, no one knows how to make a Big Boy anymore - it was terrible. Used to be the relish and mayo were of equal proportions - this thing had about a drop of relish and too much mayo. Disgusting.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 12:51:42 PM
Nor does it travel well.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 01:07:20 PM
Oh, no. :(

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 nearly 1 year after revealing ALS diagnosis (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/article/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-and-euphoria-star-dies-at-53-nearly-1-year-after-revealing-als-diagnosis-023808459.html)

The actor disclosed in April 2025 that he had the rare neurodegenerative disease.

Yes, very sad.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 01:07:45 PM
I had a couple of sad phone conversations today :(
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 01:08:04 PM
I hope all is good here when I return.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: MichaelG on February 20, 2026, 01:09:48 PM
Bruce Springsteen tickets went on sale today for his local tour stop and I managed to get us a pair of nosebleed seats in the upper deck. But I've been in similar seats before for him and it's always been joyous.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: MichaelG on February 20, 2026, 01:10:53 PM
Now that the weather has cleared I can see snow on Mt. Hamilton and Mt. Diablo. We see snow on Mt. Hamilton nearly every winter, but Mt. Diablo is lower so less common. Lower still are the mountains on the other side of the valley, and there's no snow there that I can see.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: MichaelG on February 20, 2026, 01:11:10 PM
See you all when the board returns.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:17:54 PM
I SEE DEAD PEOPLE AVATARS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:18:26 PM
Huzzah and Hallelujah!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:19:54 PM
Watching a production of Curtains! from - I don't know where. Being lived streamed by AARP. It's good! But not able to be recorded or replayed, other than this live stream.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:20:33 PM
Clarified - pre-recorded and edited, but just being streamed this once.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:21:16 PM
Nice wide shots for establish geography and show off the choreography.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:21:27 PM
THAT'S how you do it.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:21:35 PM
PAGE THREE.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:22:44 PM
I SEE DEAD PEOPLE AVATARS!!!!!!!

I see you  :)
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:23:30 PM
The smiley face looks strange-lol
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:23:43 PM
Actually this page looks strange.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:24:00 PM
Above the fruited planes.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:24:19 PM
I was very excited when I saw


We'll be right back

Under Scheduled Maintenance
We're making some improvements to serve you better. Our site will be back online shortly — thanks for your patience!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:24:19 PM
And we can post photos again!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 05:25:00 PM
This is all oh so exciting.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:25:05 PM
I was not pleased when we should have returned and I saw

Not Found
The requested URL was not found on this server.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:25:33 PM
And then later


There has been a critical error on this website.

Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:25:56 PM
And we can post photos again!

Yay.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:28:06 PM
When I click on my usual link for the discussion board I got this.

Error 404 - Page Not Found
Click here to go to the Unseemly Discussion Board


I was relieved when with one click and I was here.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:29:15 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 05:36:21 PM
Hurray!!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 05:36:51 PM
BK, please express our thanks to the IT guys for fixing the board!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 05:37:36 PM
The smiley face looks strange-lol


I must try it. :)

Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Freddie on February 20, 2026, 05:38:20 PM
BK, please express our thanks to the IT guys for fixing the board!

Indeed, BK, please send thanks!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:39:00 PM
The smiley face looks strange-lol


I must try it. :)



They all look like this ;D
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:39:27 PM
BK, please express our thanks to the IT guys for fixing the board!

Yes, please do.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:39:54 PM
DR Laura your avatar is still missing.  If I remember correctly you need to do it again.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:42:00 PM
It is time to let DR elmore know that the avatars have returned.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:44:07 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Laura on February 20, 2026, 05:44:50 PM
That old avatar was from several computers ago. I have no idea where it is now.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:44:56 PM
Now I see everyone's avatars except Jrand.  Up until his was the only one I consistently saw.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:45:52 PM
Wordle 1,707 3/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

:D


Great, DR George!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:46:54 PM
DR Kevin, good whew on Wordle last night.

Keith has used the word on and off in the past and got lucky he used it yesterday.



Thanks, DR Jane!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:47:43 PM
As for me, Wordle:  5/6
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: KevinH on February 20, 2026, 05:48:09 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.



 Very good!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:52:40 PM
Good evening!

Good evening.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:55:53 PM
FOUR,

(https://www.diamondartclub.com/cdn/shop/files/four-cats-diamond-art-painting-1175336136.jpg?v=1762462764&width=3982)
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:56:12 PM
That old avatar was from several computers ago. I have no idea where it is now.

This one is also nice.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:56:29 PM
Now I see everyone's avatars except Jrand.  Up until his was the only one I consistently saw.

Oh. 
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:56:44 PM
As for me, Wordle:  5/6

That is good.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:56:57 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.



 Very good!

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Jane on February 20, 2026, 05:57:20 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 06:01:36 PM
Everything is up except the form I use to write the notes - I think they've gone home even though I told them that had to get fixed.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: bk on February 20, 2026, 06:01:58 PM
Have no idea if I'll be able to post notes tonight or if it will have to wait until tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:12:45 PM
BK, you can always post them in a post here until the form is fixed. That way you won't break your streak. I think that counts.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:13:44 PM
Now I see everyone's avatars except Jrand.  Up until his was the only one I consistently saw.

Same.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:14:05 PM
DR Laura, love the photo of Leonard.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:15:39 PM
All the emoticons looks the same. But I'm sure that's an easy fix.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:17:33 PM
Ha!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:18:32 PM
The piano recital...
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:19:26 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Rodzinski on February 20, 2026, 07:27:12 PM
Test
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Rodzinski on February 20, 2026, 07:27:31 PM
OMG! I see you all! Do you see me?
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Rodzinski on February 20, 2026, 07:28:24 PM
Now I see everyone's avatars except Jrand.  Up until his was the only one I consistently saw.

Same.

How the tables have turned, Mr. Rand!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:33:31 PM
OMG! I see you all! Do you see me?

Yes, indeedy.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:33:48 PM
  How the tables have turned, Mr. Rand!

Ha!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:36:31 PM
The Curtains! production was from the Palace Theatre Manchester (Manchester, England). It was very professional and very well done.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:37:59 PM
A pity it isn't more widely available.

Oh - guess what? It is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Jvc9EyEa8
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:43:59 PM
My mom (left, now 89) and her sister (right, now 93), with their mother.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: ChasSmith on February 20, 2026, 07:44:17 PM
Back from the show, and —

Wait a minute.  OMG.  I feel … SEEN!!!!!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:46:50 PM
Back from the show, and —

Wait a minute.  OMG.  I feel … SEEN!!!!!

But y'are, Blanche. Y'are!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:48:46 PM
And almost to another page, as well.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:49:05 PM
BK is at his show, so he's missing all the excitement.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:49:14 PM
HHW Reborn!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:49:22 PM
Back to life.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:49:33 PM
Back to PAGE FIVE
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:49:49 PM
But alive! Alive! Alive!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:54:05 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: singdaw on February 20, 2026, 07:54:12 PM
And others.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 07:58:28 PM
A pity it isn't more widely available.

Oh - guess what? It is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Jvc9EyEa8
Thank you.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:06:47 PM
I also don’t see JRand’s handsome visage.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:07:17 PM
I’m exhausted. Work today was heavy.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:07:57 PM
We had our largest turnout: 650+ voters.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:11:02 PM
After work, I went to my friend Ping’s house. Her brother made an excellent dinner than included a broccoli-garlic salad that was over-the-top good.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:11:43 PM
There were Chinese egg omelets stuffed with ground pork.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:12:41 PM
There was a spicy beef and celery dish.
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Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:13:37 PM
And sweet and spicy shrimp

Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:14:14 PM
I posted a photo!
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:14:57 PM
I came home to the ending of The Cowboy and the Lady.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:16:34 PM
Such an example of wasted talent. It was never funny.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:17:55 PM
I have just started First Love, a Cinderella variation with Deanna Durbin and Robert Stack.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: John G. on February 20, 2026, 08:20:26 PM
The screenplay is actually pretty good. Cinderella’s help comes from the staff of the mansion Durbin moves into as the orphaned niece of a wealthy family.
Title: Re: THE MISSING T
Post by: Rodzinski on February 20, 2026, 08:20:41 PM
Great pic, Singdaw. Your grandmother looks so proud.