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Title: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 12:08:47 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were alive and well, and now it is time for you to post until the alive and well cows come home.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 12:11:42 AM
And the word of the day is: GENEROSITY!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: MichaelG on February 21, 2026, 12:25:24 AM
Ooh, this is zippy - very nice!
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Post by: MichaelG on February 21, 2026, 12:27:00 AM
One wonky thing when posting a reply - I can't see any of the smilies, just the names / tool tips.
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Post by: MichaelG on February 21, 2026, 12:27:36 AM
Hooray for having the avatars back too!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 01:02:04 AM
Notes brought. Brung.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 01:03:26 AM
Things looking good right now. I had nuked my bookmark a couple days ago. But now things are back even on my chrome browser.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 01:05:48 AM
Just watched a nice doc about Suzi Quatro, who really had a massive career everywhere but the U.S., where she was primarily known as Leather Tuscadero and for her duet “Stumblin’ In,” with Chris Norman, Suzi’s only appearance in the American Top 40.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 01:09:28 AM
Tim Rice appeared, to comment on that song and her transition to musical theatre, as we get some nice footage of her in Annie Get Your Gun on the West End, and a show she produced, “Tallulah Who?”
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:43:51 AM
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Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:45:40 AM
Tim Rice appeared, to comment on that song and her transition to musical theatre, as we get some nice footage of her in Annie Get Your Gun on the West End, and a show she produced, “Tallulah Who?”

I have her recording of Annie Get Your Gun on vinyl! :)
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:54:20 AM
And now that we can upload pictures again, here's my autographed duet CD from Meow Meow (who has just been cast as Mrs. Lovett in a regional production of Sweeney Todd in England) and Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini (a few other people signed it, too):
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:55:58 AM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:56:57 AM
And then, I received these CDs a couple of weeks ago:
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:57:24 AM
As well as these:
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:58:59 AM
And finally, these are the keychains that I got at Voodoo Doughnut when Shelly and I went to Portland to see The Lion King:
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 03:08:03 AM
Well, THIS is my final picture (I just don't remember the year, though):
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 03:12:43 AM
Found it...2009:

A LIFE IN THE THEATER: AN ONSTAGE CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN SONDHEIM AND FRANK RICH at Seattle's Benaroya Hall (https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/A-LIFE-IN-THE-THEATER-AN-ONSTAGE-CONVERSATION-WITH-STEPHEN-SONDHEIM-AND-FRANK-RICH-at-Seattles-Benaroya-Hall-20091027)
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 03:13:00 AM
And NOW, I'm going to bed.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:27:02 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:27:28 AM
It is so good to see these avatars again!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:32:54 AM
Yesterday morning, I received emails from two DRs to alert me to yesterday's HHW events. It took me about thirty minutes this morning to realize the Daily Discussions had a new URL with an "smf" prefix and to change the bookmarks on three different search engines.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:38:20 AM
I've had several weeks of personal hell and a sad epiphany, and I am happy to be back with you all.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:47:39 AM
Several weeks ago, when the temperatures were extremely cold, I worried about my health, as well as the cats' well-being. I was having a horrible time dealing with the radiator: you could either hang meat in the apartment or fry eggs on the radiator. During that period, when the temperature inside the apartment was just above freezing, I pulled a muscle in the right side of my back. So, I started lying on a heating pad; it kept me warm and I hoped it would loosen up the muscle. The heat was intense, but I didn't realize that I was giving a spot on my back just below my shoulder blades a very serious burn. Sometime around Feb. 9 I awoke around 3:00a.m. to discover that I had a huge blister on my back that had exploded, leaving my back and bottom sheet very wet.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:51:53 AM
The next day, I called Jen, who works out of her apartment, and asked her to come look at it. Later in the afternoon, after she walked Oscar, she came down, looked at my back, gave a shocked gasp, and said, "This is not good." She took a photo of it to show me amd sent it to her brother who's a doctor. He advised I go to an ER and be treated for a serious wound.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 04:58:25 AM
I had a problem with that: I had no money until Joshie paid me for that Library of Congress work I had done  or Social Security landed on the 18th. I couldn't afford to leave the apartment. So Jen covered a gauze pad with Neosporin and taped it over the burn. She came back and did it the next day. On Thursday, she threw a fit and told me nI needed to get my sorry ass to an ER. I called Joshie, got a partial payment, and on Friday I decided to go to CityMD, an urgent care facility, on 88th Street and Broadway. I booked Access-a-Ride for Saturday morning. Jen said she would help me get out of the building to the car.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:02:33 AM
On Saturday morning, Jen helped me and the walker get down the steps to the sidewalk; then she got a snow shovel and cleared a path through a snow drift to the street so I could get to the Access-a-Ride bus. She told me to call when I got back to the building. I saw a dctor at CityMD who gave be a bag of things like gauze pads, small packets of an anti-bacterial salve, etc. He said it was healinmg nicely, and I got a taxi and headed home.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:07:52 AM
Jen met me at the taxi and got me to the curb, where things went bad; my legs are now so pathetic that I can no long lift myself up. I could not get myself from the street to the sidewalk. Jen literally had to get behind me and lift me up to the sidewalk while I was panicking that I would fall and seriously injure myself on the concrete or a fender or bumper of the two cars I was standing between. I got to the building, and she had to lift me from the sidewalk into the building. Then I had the embarrassment of having her watchy me crawl up the five steps to the lobby on my hands and knees. I can no longer get myself in and out of the building.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:10:33 AM
The wound is itching, so I'm hoping that means it's healing. Jen is coming down this afternoon to dress the wound.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:11:20 AM
More bad news about the building:
https://www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/upper-west-side-building-lands-on-nycs-most-distressed-list/
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:13:51 AM
I'm still trying to get home healthcare. Life has been quite miserable.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:14:45 AM
On the good side, half of the ballet has been composed. I'm very proud of Doug's work and mine.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 05:15:18 AM
And that's enough of me. I will return later.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Ginny on February 21, 2026, 05:49:34 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We are having a quiet weekend because Richard has a bad cold.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Ginny on February 21, 2026, 05:50:56 AM
DR Elmore, I’m sending you the biggest hugs - and a few for Jen. 
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Laura on February 21, 2026, 06:04:16 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Laura on February 21, 2026, 06:04:35 AM
Oh, DR Elmore, I'm so sorry about your news.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 06:31:52 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 06:32:55 AM
What an ordeal, Elmore. I am glad you are healing. Send you virtual hugs and hopes for continued healing.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 06:34:28 AM
I slept well last night. I’m not entirely refreshed, but there’s no work until 10:45 this morning.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 06:35:14 AM
That’s when I have to help run A/V for a funeral.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: KevinH on February 21, 2026, 06:56:14 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: KevinH on February 21, 2026, 06:56:33 AM
DR elmore--so sorry to hear what you've been going through.  Also sending hugs.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: KevinH on February 21, 2026, 06:56:53 AM
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Good, DR George!
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Post by: KevinH on February 21, 2026, 06:57:05 AM
Me too:  Wordle:  5/6
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Post by: KevinH on February 21, 2026, 06:57:30 AM
Thanks again, DRs Jane and George!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:07:41 AM
OMG!  More and more healing vibes, Larry.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:08:09 AM
More bad news about the building:
https://www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/upper-west-side-building-lands-on-nycs-most-distressed-list/

How awful!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:09:45 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We are having a quiet weekend because Richard has a bad cold.


Hoping Richard feels better soon!

Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:09:55 AM
Ginny, on the plus side - A fun Millstone is only 18 posts away!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:12:05 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:12:11 AM
And others.
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:12:27 AM
Welcome back, DR elmore3003. We missed ya.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:12:51 AM
The Cowboy and the Lady. I wonder if they know the Farmer and the Cowman.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:16:18 AM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!

That is SO impressive. Well done, BK!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:16:48 AM
The Cowboy and the Lady. I wonder if they know the Farmer and the Cowman.


And I'm a knight who's been shorn of his armor
Part randy cowboy and part Frances Farmer
But alive! But alive! But alive!


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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:16:58 AM
Uh, oh, it's starting
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:21:26 AM
:o)

And I couldn't be happier!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:21:55 AM
My goodness, DR elmore3003. I just caught up with your news.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:22:19 AM
For those who don't read castrecl, this is quite some tasty and provocative reading:

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Liza Minnelli: ‘I’m 80 years old and lucky to be alive’
In an extract from her first ever memoir, the Hollywood icon reveals all about her affairs with Martin Scorsese and Peter Sellers, the OxyContin habit that nearly killed her and the night she believes Lady Gaga betrayed her
https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/liza-minnelli-extract-memoir-family-addiction-hplcrjmhf?gaa_a



Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:22:57 AM
Sending you (((HUGS))) and ~~~UTMOST STRENGHT HEALING VIBES~~~
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:23:04 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:23:32 AM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for DH Richard!!!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:23:56 AM
I just got the bill from my recent dermatology visits. Oy!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 07:24:07 AM
And that's WITH good insurance.
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:26:02 AM
:o)

And I couldn't be happier!


:) Thanks! 

For those who don't want to read weeks of "But alive!" parodies, they're easily identifiable by the words  "But alive! But alive! But alive!"
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 07:29:05 AM
For those who don't read castrecl, this is quite some tasty and provocative reading:

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Liza Minnelli: ‘I’m 80 years old and lucky to be alive’
In an extract from her first ever memoir, the Hollywood icon reveals all about her affairs with Martin Scorsese and Peter Sellers, the OxyContin habit that nearly killed her and the night she believes Lady Gaga betrayed her
https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/liza-minnelli-extract-memoir-family-addiction-hplcrjmhf?gaa_a


She doesn't mention Lisa Mordente?
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Ginny on February 21, 2026, 07:32:17 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  We are having a quiet weekend because Richard has a bad cold.


Hoping Richard feels better soon!



Thanks, DR Freddie!  One of his favorite treatments is sitting in the sun, which he is doing right now.  Of course, it’s pretty cold so he has to bundle up.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 07:32:54 AM
Hello.
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Post by: Ginny on February 21, 2026, 07:33:07 AM
Ginny, on the plus side - A fun Millstone is only 18 posts away!

Thanks for the reminder! 
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 07:33:15 AM
My portrait as painted/drawn by Leonardo da Vinci.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 07:33:49 AM
DR ELMORE - it's got to be up from HERE!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:34:07 AM
Singdaw, do you remember Phyllis (played by Cloris Leachman) on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, being profound about her husband's dermatology business:

"When the economy is bad, dermatologists are the first to get hit:
if people need brain surgery, no matter how trivial, they'll pay for it, but if they get a rash, they just scratch until times get better!".
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:35:22 AM
Hello.


Nice new avatar, Jrand!
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 07:35:24 AM
I was watching Two Minute Warning last night and waiting for the blimp to land on the football field. It never did.

Turns out that happens in another football movie Black Sunday.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 07:36:12 AM
Thanks DR FREDDIE I have used it before....but it will only be up until August and birthday time.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 07:36:23 AM
I just printed all the things I need to do my taxes and the first five numbers of the ballet piano reduction.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 07:38:49 AM
Good luck with the taxes. I’m scared to start mine.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 07:39:03 AM
My portrait as painted/drawn by Leonardo da Vinci.
DR ELMORE - it's got to be up from HERE!

DR Jrand75, I cannot see your avatar!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 07:41:26 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe four hours of sleep. Who knows?
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 07:42:22 AM
I think they'll try to fix the emoticons today - may have to wait until Monday.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:55:05 AM

This was a cute comment on Facebook directed at someone who suggested that Liza's account of things with Lady Gaga might not be 100% accurate:
"It has been decided: Life will no longer be a cabaret for you, and your world will no longer go round. Sometimes it's kicks, but for contradicting Liza on this very important moment in her life, henceforth and forevermore it will be kicks in the shins for you."
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 07:56:09 AM
I think they'll try to fix the emoticons today - may have to wait until Monday.


They've been doing wonderful work so far!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 07:57:34 AM
Did I not say good morning earlier???

Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 08:00:42 AM
I did indeed have to make new bookmarks, but like a few other things, it only takes a moment. I have one for the notes page and one for the discussion board, and both are working fabulously.

Not only that, I see all avatars, including DR Jrand75's da Vinci sketch.

And the site is moving quicker than I've seen in a very long time. Congratulations and thank you, BK.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 08:05:15 AM
DR Elmore, huge HUGE vibes, as always, and a tip o' the hat and huge thanks for Jen for being such a saint of a neighbor.

I'm afraid to ask, but I do want to ask:  What is the status of these various home healthcare assistance programs? Are you still waiting for answers from anyone? Is it stalled? Mainly, I would just ask the universe what in the HELL is wrong with the system, that such applications can't be resolved in something resembling a timely manner?
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 08:12:20 AM
We've got another birthday here today - Nathan's - so I must get on with things.

His and Kristi's are only 16 days apart, and both born in 1971. They're not the same "sign" (she's Aquarius, he's Pisces), but they are so compatible you'd think they are. Or maybe not, I'm pretty ignorant on all of that, maybe you're more compatible depending on the two signs themselves. Who's the expert here? DR Jrand75?
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 08:14:02 AM
I probably have more to ketchup on, now that the site is doing so well and especially now that we can upload things.

Actually, I've probably forgotten what I would have uploaded earlier. But it might come to me, and there will always be more.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: ChasSmith on February 21, 2026, 08:14:53 AM
I just printed all the things I need to do my taxes and the first five numbers of the ballet piano reduction.

Wonderful!
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 08:46:21 AM
I shall shortly be on my way to a recording session.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 08:46:33 AM
More about that later.
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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 08:49:49 AM
Four!
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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 08:50:03 AM
Happy birthday, Nathan!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 08:53:47 AM
Happy birthday, Nathan!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 08:54:13 AM
Have a good recording session, BK!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 08:57:54 AM
Have a good recording session, BK!

DITTO!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 08:58:05 AM
Happy Birthday to Nathan.
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 08:58:28 AM
I can see your new avatar, DR Jrand75. And I like it. And all is now right with the world.
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Post by: Ginny on February 21, 2026, 08:58:43 AM
Happiest of birthdays to Nathan!
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:06:59 AM
I had trouble connecting and was told the site isn't secure :(
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:07:27 AM
Wordle 1,708 5/6

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Good.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:07:59 AM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!

Very nice.  Since I switched to eBooks I don't have the complete set.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:08:52 AM
And finally, these are the keychains that I got at Voodoo Doughnut when Shelly and I went to Portland to see The Lion King:

Cool.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:11:59 AM
Me too:  Wordle:  5/6

Good to you as well.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:13:23 AM
I just got the bill from my recent dermatology visits. Oy!

Oh!  It looks like I still don't want to use the emoji.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:13:37 AM
And that's WITH good insurance.

Sorry.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:14:16 AM
Hello.

Nice new avatar.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:14:47 AM
Singdaw, do you remember Phyllis (played by Cloris Leachman) on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, being profound about her husband's dermatology business:

"When the economy is bad, dermatologists are the first to get hit:
if people need brain surgery, no matter how trivial, they'll pay for it, but if they get a rash, they just scratch until times get better!".


LOL.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:16:20 AM
I did indeed have to make new bookmarks, but like a few other things, it only takes a moment. I have one for the notes page and one for the discussion board, and both are working fabulously.

Not only that, I see all avatars, including DR Jrand75's da Vinci sketch.

And the site is moving quicker than I've seen in a very long time. Congratulations and thank you, BK.

I haven't had time to fix my bookmark. 
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:16:55 AM
We've got another birthday here today - Nathan's - so I must get on with things.

His and Kristi's are only 16 days apart, and both born in 1971. They're not the same "sign" (she's Aquarius, he's Pisces), but they are so compatible you'd think they are. Or maybe not, I'm pretty ignorant on all of that, maybe you're more compatible depending on the two signs themselves. Who's the expert here? DR Jrand75?

Happy birthday to Nathan.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 09:19:27 AM
GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO EVERYONE!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 10:41:21 AM
Singdaw, do you remember Phyllis (played by Cloris Leachman) on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, being profound about her husband's dermatology business: 

I didn't remember that.
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 10:41:46 AM
~~~RECORDING VIBES~~~ for BK!!!
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 10:45:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Nathan.

DR CHAS SMITH in the litany of the zodiac the Aquarius and Pisces members are indeed compatible......and there is one them that cannot get along with any OTHER one.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 10:46:22 AM
DR ELMORE I just changed it this morning, so it will probably be back for you tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 10:56:12 AM
Ann and Jen just left. Jen changed my dressing until Monday. The burn is itching like mad so I know it's healing, and Jen says it looks great. I was never good at romance, but I was sure blessed with friends.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 10:56:51 AM
I composed about 20 bars of music this morning; I hope it's good.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 10:58:39 AM
DR ChasSmith, the home healthcare is still a mess. It's ridiculous, and I am not happy with either Amazing Home Healthcare or my HMO for using them.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 11:07:03 AM
DR Elmore, so sorry for your ordeal. Wishing strength to your muscles and bones!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 21, 2026, 11:07:38 AM
During the site reconstruction, did we learn what BK’s newest book is?
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 11:26:56 AM
DR Singdaw your photo from last night is beautiful. 
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 11:28:13 AM
FIVE,

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0c/f3/20/0cf320fe5e421f258b510443aad1e96e.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 11:29:31 AM
From DR John,

Quote
We had our largest turnout: 650+ voters.

Wow. 
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 11:29:52 AM
John, have you been missing out on teaching jobs while you work the elections?
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 11:32:04 AM
George, thanks for the congrats to Keith.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 12:08:15 PM
The wound is itching, so I'm hoping that means it's healing. Jen is coming down this afternoon to dress the wound.

Larry, I know you don't believe in Vibes, but I don't pray, so we're even. ;)

~~~Super Healing Vibes!!~~~
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 12:08:33 PM
George, thanks for the congrats to Keith.

You're welcome, Jane.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 12:09:11 PM
More bad news about the building:
https://www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/upper-west-side-building-lands-on-nycs-most-distressed-list/

Oh, no!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 12:09:37 PM
On the good side, half of the ballet has been composed. I'm very proud of Doug's work and mine.

That's wonderful!
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 12:13:27 PM
I have changed my bookmark to take me directly to the discussion board.  All is good now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 12:14:06 PM
The wound is itching, so I'm hoping that means it's healing. Jen is coming down this afternoon to dress the wound.

Larry, I know you don't believe in Vibes, but I don't pray, so we're even. ;)

~~~Super Healing Vibes!!~~~

Thank you, DR George!
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 12:14:16 PM
Almost all is good.  I do like to make smiley faces.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 21, 2026, 12:15:16 PM
DR Elmore, I’m sending you the biggest hugs - and a few for Jen. 

Thank you, DR Ginny! Jen is amazing.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 12:15:29 PM
(https://png.pngtree.com/png-clipart/20210309/original/pngtree-cute-smiley-emoji-face-png-image_5896529.jpg)
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:10:00 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  We are having a quiet weekend because Richard has a bad cold.

~~~Get Well Vibes for Richard!!~~~
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:10:44 PM
Wordle 1,708 5/6

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Good, DR George!

Thanks, Kevin!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:10:57 PM
Me too:  Wordle:  5/6

Good for you, too!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:11:21 PM
Thanks again, DRs Jane and George!

You're welcome, Kevin!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:12:22 PM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!

That is SO impressive. Well done, BK!

I know, right??
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:12:50 PM
The Cowboy and the Lady. I wonder if they know the Farmer and the Cowman.


And I'm a knight who's been shorn of his armor
Part randy cowboy and part Frances Farmer
But alive! But alive! But alive!




That's great, Freddie!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:16:40 PM
For those who don't read castrecl, this is quite some tasty and provocative reading:

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Liza Minnelli: ‘I’m 80 years old and lucky to be alive’
In an extract from her first ever memoir, the Hollywood icon reveals all about her affairs with Martin Scorsese and Peter Sellers, the OxyContin habit that nearly killed her and the night she believes Lady Gaga betrayed her
https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/liza-minnelli-extract-memoir-family-addiction-hplcrjmhf?gaa_a





Oh, my! :-\
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:17:34 PM
My portrait as painted/drawn by Leonardo da Vinci.

Very cool!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 01:17:49 PM
Almost all is good.  I do like to make smiley faces.


Not quite a "But Alive" lyric - but by the same songwriters

Tune of "Put On a Happy Face"

Post sounds too anti-Trumpy
Add on a smiley face
Comment reads way too grumpy,
Add on a smiley face

Though we may keep on disrespecting him
He shows no shame.
That’s what we get for re-electing him:
More of the same.


Think the world's going under
We're feeling total fear.
Everything's gone asunder
Don't make your post too clear.

So spread mischief all over the place,
Just add on a smiley face!





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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 01:23:17 PM
(https://png.pngtree.com/png-clipart/20210309/original/pngtree-cute-smiley-emoji-face-png-image_5896529.jpg)


Love that!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 01:24:44 PM
The Cowboy and the Lady. I wonder if they know the Farmer and the Cowman.


And I'm a knight who's been shorn of his armor
Part randy cowboy and part Frances Farmer
But alive! But alive! But alive!




That's great, Freddie!

Thanks, George!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:34:33 PM
I just printed all the things I need to do my taxes and the first five numbers of the ballet piano reduction.
(https://smf.haineshisway.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8246.0;attach=28480)

If I still had my piano, I'd plunk it out to hear what it sounds like.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:36:18 PM
We've got another birthday here today - Nathan's - so I must get on with things.

His and Kristi's are only 16 days apart, and both born in 1971. They're not the same "sign" (she's Aquarius, he's Pisces), but they are so compatible you'd think they are. Or maybe not, I'm pretty ignorant on all of that, maybe you're more compatible depending on the two signs themselves. Who's the expert here? DR Jrand75?

Happy Birthday to Nathan!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:38:13 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to a recording session.

Hope it all goes well
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:38:51 PM
Wordle 1,708 5/6

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Good.

Thanks, Jane.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:39:52 PM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!

Very nice.  Since I switched to eBooks I don't have the complete set.
And finally, these are the keychains that I got at Voodoo Doughnut when Shelly and I went to Portland to see The Lion King:

Cool.

Thanks, again, and again!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:45:23 PM
PAGE SIX SIX-WIVES DANCE!!

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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 01:48:47 PM
Hmmm.    most of them don't look too happy.
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 01:49:10 PM
But who could blame 'em?
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 01:49:31 PM
I mean, really.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:57:14 PM
Inspired by Jrand, I have updated my avatar.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:58:02 PM
Even though this was taken a while ago, I know that I need a hair cut.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 01:58:34 PM
It was my new FB picture first
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:14:17 PM
I was going to say DR GEORGE has a new hairstyle.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:14:27 PM
LOL DR FREDDIE.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:14:47 PM
The Olympic Ice Skating Gala has some very nice moments.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:15:08 PM
I think it is repeated tonight on NBC Primetime.
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:17:08 PM
It is said we may get a bit of snow tomorrow here in Indiana.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:19:51 PM
Wordle 1,708 5/6

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Good.

Thanks, Jane.

You are welcome.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:19:58 PM
Thank you Freddie.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:20:06 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:20:34 PM
And here's my shelf of BK's books with a space for the newest one!

Very nice.  Since I switched to eBooks I don't have the complete set.
And finally, these are the keychains that I got at Voodoo Doughnut when Shelly and I went to Portland to see The Lion King:

Cool.

Thanks, again, and again!

You are welcome.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:22:12 PM
PAGE SIX SIX-WIVES DANCE!!


Good one.

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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 02:23:04 PM
John, have you been missing out on teaching jobs while you work the elections?

Of course, but elections pays better.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:23:14 PM
Inspired by Jrand, I have updated my avatar.

I was about to mention it.  It's nice.
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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 02:24:31 PM
Jen sounds like a real blessing, Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on February 21, 2026, 02:24:57 PM
I’m off. I’m teaching the class tonight.
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 02:25:21 PM
Nice avatar, George!
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:43:07 PM
DR JOHN G what is the Texas cycle about?
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Post by: Jrand75 on February 21, 2026, 02:43:56 PM
DR JANE Amber Glyn and Ilia Malinin both skated excellent routines at the Gala.....although Ilia's was a bit META for me.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:45:02 PM
John, have you been missing out on teaching jobs while you work the elections?

Of course, but elections pays better.

I thought they might.
Title: Re: THE SITE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN HAINESHISWAY.COM-LAND
Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:46:06 PM
DR JANE Amber Glyn and Ilia Malinin both skated excellent routines at the Gala.....although Ilia's was a bit META for me.

Thank you.  I will try to catch them.  What does META mean?
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:47:05 PM
I am baking my almond biscotti for Keith.  He wanted to try some chocolate chips in it, and I agreed it might be good since sometimes I eat them with loose chocolate chips.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:47:16 PM
The batter tasted delicious.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:47:38 PM
I put too many chips in.  I think it will be chocolate biscotti.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 02:53:24 PM
I just watched Alysa Liu's Gala Skate.
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:55:24 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

That's great!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:57:55 PM
PAGE RUPERT'S RUPERT EVERETT DANCE!!

(https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BKCNGJ/dance-with-a-stranger-1985-rupert-everett-miranda-richardson-dwsr-BKCNGJ.jpg)
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:58:43 PM
Inspired by Jrand, I have updated my avatar.

I was about to mention it.  It's nice.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on February 21, 2026, 02:59:04 PM
Nice avatar, George!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:11:19 PM
I had trouble connecting and was told the site isn't secure :(

Absolutely not possible unless you've used an old link.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:14:58 PM
Ah, Jane finally fixed her link. If you're using an old link to get to the notes, then nuke that, too, and just do a new bookmark.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:15:53 PM
Back from a fun and fast recording session. I do miss being in the studio more, so I had a great time. We got everything we needed and wrapped an hour and a half early.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:16:07 PM
The adults and kids did a great job.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:17:10 PM
Next, we have to cast the leads for the recording. We're gonna see about maybe getting Klea Blackhurst to come out and record. I know she's closing in something this week.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:21:20 PM
Keith got Wordle in four.

That's great!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:22:30 PM
I had trouble connecting and was told the site isn't secure :(

Absolutely not possible unless you've used an old link.

That was the only time it happened.  I connected fine after that even before I corrected my bookmark.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:23:30 PM
Ah, Jane finally fixed her link. If you're using an old link to get to the notes, then nuke that, too, and just do a new bookmark.

Keith changed it for me. 
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:24:42 PM
Just ordered a shrimp cocktail and a wedge salad from the Smoke House - forty percent coupon.
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Post by: bk on February 21, 2026, 03:27:14 PM
Just heard from Concord - we sent them all the packaging stuff for The Sherman Brothers Album - he has to run it by legal to make sure all the copyright lines are what they want (they should be) and to make sure the singer releases I sent them say everything they need to - I was very careful to put everything in there that they should need. He asked me when I wanted to release and I said I'd love to announce in the next four weeks so that we'd have CDs in hand for the anniversary of Richard's passing.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:27:18 PM
I watched Ilia's free skate.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:27:33 PM
I watched Amber Glenn's wonderful free skate.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 03:28:14 PM
Just heard from Concord - we sent them all the packaging stuff for The Sherman Brothers Album - he has to run it by legal to make sure all the copyright lines are what they want (they should be) and to make sure the singer releases I sent them say everything they need to - I was very careful to put everything in there that they should need. He asked me when I wanted to release and I said I'd love to announce in the next four weeks so that we'd have CDs in hand for the anniversary of Richard's passing.

Excellent news.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 03:51:55 PM
Hello, everyone.

I’m amazed I was able to log on. I was getting the secure message several days ago, Bruce told me to clear my cache. I did so, but many other, seemingly unrelated, things changed with it. No idea why, but I had to spend hours trying to get it all back to where it should be again. And I still couldn’t log in. But today it worked! Viola!
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 03:53:44 PM
Mega health vibes to Larry! So sorry you’re having such a rough time. We are all grateful to Jen and Ann for all their help.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 03:54:28 PM
Vibes to everyone who’s dealing with the colds and flu that are going around.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 03:56:47 PM
I woke up on Wednesday with a massively congested head. I managed to break up the worst of it, though it took me all day, but now I can’t get the virus to just be GONE. It is VERY stubborn.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 03:57:21 PM
Very funny lyrics, Freddie.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:04:02 PM
In other news, the painters have finished, but I am dealing with the next hurdle: flooring. I’d planned on replacing the carpet in the living room and bedroom with hardwood, but
I’m told that the floors are concrete and hardwood requires nailing into the floor, which can’t be done. I’m looking at other options. I didn’t like the first guy who came out, who gave terse, abrupt answers to my questions. I need to bone up on this.I had assumed they would gladly explain things to me. Silly me! 
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 04:04:07 PM
DR Jeanne, virus be gone vibes to you.  I wonder if you have the same virus as DR Vixmom.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:04:30 PM
I, too, like your new avatar, Jrand.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:08:47 PM
DR Jeanne, virus be gone vibes to you.  I wonder if you have the same virus as DR Vixmom.

Thanks, Jane. I know of someone who complained about having a horrible cold, with the same symptoms as mine, for a week. I’m usually able to get rid of colds in a day or two, but this one just doesn’t want to leave.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:15:05 PM
John G, were you able to watch Bookish? I’m looking forward to a second season.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:15:43 PM
Jane, how are you doing?
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Post by: Jeanne on February 21, 2026, 04:19:40 PM
Vibes to all.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 04:37:04 PM
Jane, how are you doing?

Thank you.  I'm ok. I would be happier if I wasn't dealing with this.  I was able to reduce my prednise by 1mg (it is a slow process).  With each drop things hurt a bit more but it is tolerable so I am pleased.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 04:37:52 PM
I wanted to visit a sick friend in LA, however, if I traveled I would have had to postpone the prednisone drop.  Finding the safest dates to travel is a challenge.
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 04:38:30 PM
SIX!
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Post by: Jane on February 21, 2026, 04:39:14 PM
Speaking of friends, I need to chat with one who is recovering from knee surgery.  I have too many friends recovering from major surgery.
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 05:09:11 PM
Just heard from Concord - we sent them all the packaging stuff for The Sherman Brothers Album - he has to run it by legal to make sure all the copyright lines are what they want (they should be) and to make sure the singer releases I sent them say everything they need to - I was very careful to put everything in there that they should need. He asked me when I wanted to release and I said I'd love to announce in the next four weeks so that we'd have CDs in hand for the anniversary of Richard's passing.


Vibes that date works out!!!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 05:10:08 PM
Very funny lyrics, Freddie.


Thanks, Jeanne!
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 05:11:20 PM
Sending more health vibes, Jeanne.
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Post by: Freddie on February 21, 2026, 05:12:37 PM
LOL DR FREDDIE.


Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 05:58:30 PM
~~~FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES~~~ for DR Jeanne!!!
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 05:59:01 PM
I wonder if they could glue down a subfloor and then install new hardwood over that?
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Post by: singdaw on February 21, 2026, 05:59:23 PM
Nice photo/avatar, DR George!