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[bk]

For the Wednesday ASK BK question:

What was your favorite or least favorite things about Thanksgiving as a kid.


For me, I loved having my cousin's Molly and Bobby over. We'd play board games and watch movies on TV all day long.

I can't think of any least favorite thing.  I'm sure my brother was annoying, but that was always a nice holiday.

[bk]

Oh, and I'm up.  I was up at four, briefly, then up a couple of times after that, then finally up at ten, but just stayed in bed till now.  People will be here in thirty minutes so I guess I'd better get my do on.

[John G.]

Watching HONOLULU on TCM....it has one of my favorite Eleanor Powell dance numbers in it....a hula tap!!

I'm not familiar with that musical. And I'm glad.

[Ron Pulliam]

Splendiferous Birthday Wishes to DR KevinH!

[Ron Pulliam]

I'm at wit's end trying to connect a wi-fi router to my computer.  The concept is simplicity, itself: I know exactly what goes exactly where.  BUT, there are "instructions" that require many strange maneuvers that, despite it not being important for me to fully comprehend "why", do not make any sense. 

For instance:  Step 1 has me disconnect my modem and connect my router to the computer, and then I plug the router in.  Step 2 tells me I will not have internet connection (well, duh, since I'm disconnected from my modem) and then tells me to open a browser and enter an IP address to "Log in to the Router Settings Page".  This does not work.  All my not-connected-to-the-internet computer does is put up a "this page cannot be opened because you are not connected to the internet."

??  Huh??

Step 3 says that if I have not gotten a box pop up asking for me to enter information, I should repeat step 2.   ?? Huh??

And on it goes.

I have disconnected everything having to do with the router and have reconnected to my modem and I fired off a querulous e-mail to the manufacturer about how to complete step 2 (in other words, are you having fun with me??).

Sigh.

[Cillaliz]

Yesterday DR Cillaliz wrote this re: the Dancing With the Stars finale:

Dr Jennifer, I'm fine with the final DWS teams.  Mom likes Shawn and Derek the best now.

I was so happy. I was jumping up and down. I'm sorry, Emmitt seems like a nice enough guy. But he was only staying there because of his popularity. That other night we he got all 10s was an outrage. I actually think that Kelly getting 9.5s helped her (and is the reason she stayed). People were so annoyed with the judges.

I'm surprised your mom loved him so much. I can't imagine she would be a huge football fan (which is his fanbase). I guess a lot of ladies vote for the guy. But he was by far the worst dancer left.

This was my preferred final 3. And I'm not actually sure who I want to win. I really do like them all. I do really like Shawn and Derek a lot. I end up routing for him a lot. Just love him (think he's fantastic and the best choreographer on the show). I think it is their comp to lose. Since they have the most popular pro and an Olympic champion. Where Tony and Val are less popular. And Melissa is not that well known. I think a lot of it will have to do with the performances next Monday.

Mom makes me laugh about Emmit she's not a football fan, but has always liked him.  She doesn't like Tony and thinks Shawn isn't as good a dancer as the rest, but she's cheering for her.  I don't really care who wins.  I like watching and talking to mom about it because she's so into it

[Cillaliz]

Happy Birthday DR KevinH!!!!!

[Cillaliz]

So today I woke up and wondered why I'm not going to roast a turkey.  I mean seriously, I love to cook the whole meal....so I went to the grocery store and lo and behold there was one fresh turkey left in the display case....only one...it was fate....so I bought it.  And some potatoes and 1/2 a pumpkin pie, and black olives...gotta have black olives..and of course the ingredients for stuffing.    It was funny, I was singing along the aisles.  I'll eat leftovers and freeze the rest of it.  I don't have to do all the sides tomorrow.  I can make a couple tomorrow a couple Friday and a couple Saturday. 

[Cillaliz]

I did  a jail visit this morning then told Edith we should just close.  It's going to be over 70 degrees today.  I'm guessing it's about the last of Indian Summer, so we better enjoy it.  i've got the windows open and the cats are thrilled

[elmore3003]

I forgot!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday, DR Kevin H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ArnoldMBrockman]

And the word of the day is: RHADAMANTHINE!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in.

And The Song Of The Day Is:  EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T

[ArnoldMBrockman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR KEVINH

[Laura]

So today I woke up and wondered why I'm not going to roast a turkey.  I mean seriously, I love to cook the whole meal....so I went to the grocery store and lo and behold there was one fresh turkey left in the display case....only one...it was fate....so I bought it.  And some potatoes and 1/2 a pumpkin pie, and black olives...gotta have black olives..and of course the ingredients for stuffing.    It was funny, I was singing along the aisles.  I'll eat leftovers and freeze the rest of it.  I don't have to do all the sides tomorrow.  I can make a couple tomorrow a couple Friday and a couple Saturday. 

It's all about the turkey, dressing (cooked inside the turkey), gravy, and mashed potatoes, anyway. And pie. So you are covered.

[John G.]

I'm at wit's end trying to connect a wi-fi router to my computer.  The concept is simplicity, itself: I know exactly what goes exactly where.  BUT, there are "instructions" that require many strange maneuvers that, despite it not being important for me to fully comprehend "why", do not make any sense. 

For instance:  Step 1 has me disconnect my modem and connect my router to the computer, and then I plug the router in.  Step 2 tells me I will not have internet connection (well, duh, since I'm disconnected from my modem) and then tells me to open a browser and enter an IP address to "Log in to the Router Settings Page".  This does not work.  All my not-connected-to-the-internet computer does is put up a "this page cannot be opened because you are not connected to the internet."

??  Huh??

Step 3 says that if I have not gotten a box pop up asking for me to enter information, I should repeat step 2.   ?? Huh??

And on it goes.

I have disconnected everything having to do with the router and have reconnected to my modem and I fired off a querulous e-mail to the manufacturer about how to complete step 2 (in other words, are you having fun with me??).

Sigh.

Take a number.

[John G.]

So today I woke up and wondered why I'm not going to roast a turkey.  I mean seriously, I love to cook the whole meal....so I went to the grocery store and lo and behold there was one fresh turkey left in the display case....only one...it was fate....so I bought it.  And some potatoes and 1/2 a pumpkin pie, and black olives...gotta have black olives..and of course the ingredients for stuffing.    It was funny, I was singing along the aisles.  I'll eat leftovers and freeze the rest of it.  I don't have to do all the sides tomorrow.  I can make a couple tomorrow a couple Friday and a couple Saturday. 

That's a wonderful story.

[Matthew]

I have to go to Costco for LED Christmas lights and shampoo.  And somewhere, I need to find butane for the torch to torch my meringue.  Oh, and go to the grocery store for pie ingredients.  Kinda don't want to leave the couch.  First day in a LONG time where I wasn't expected to be anywhere for anything

[TCB]

T.O.D.


Yesterday I asked.
Yesterday you answered.
Thank you.

[Ginny]

DR Cillaliz, we are also in possession of a fresh turkey (almost 21 pounds), but we have get to share it tomorrow with 14 other people!  Except for the stuffing, which we're making, the others are bringing all the sides.  Seems odd not to be in control of anything but the entree...

[Ginny]

The living/dining room is presentable and festive, now it's on to the kitchen and family room.

[TCB]

AOL has a rather bizarre photo slide show today.

TV SHOWS YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR

The shows were what you would expect (I guess).

MAD MEN
BREAKING BAD
NASHVILLE
30 ROCK
PARENTHOOD

plus a few strange ones, such as:

AMERICAN HORROR STORY
SUPERNATURAL
STRIKE BACK (?)
ARROW

I thought about ARROW, and I guess I can understand that one.  After all, I am thankful that I get to see Stephen Amell, at least, once an episode without his shirt.

The scars and tatoos are for his character, Oliver Queen.

[George]

So, all of the people who work for the same contract agency that I work for got emails late last night that our time sheets had not been approved by the company we work at (we have to file two time sheets, one for the company we work for and one for the company we work at). Since it had not been approved, we would not be getting paid on time this week.

I'm sure it's a computer glitch. But it does make me wonder if that's how they were going to pay for that contractor appreciation party they were giving us next week.

Bastards!

[George]

It seems that somehow the payroll situation has been straightened out. Yeah. Now we can go kill turkeys and give thanks.

Ah, sir, happy news indeed!

[TCB]

Happy Birthday, Kevin!

From TCB and You Know Who.....

[ChasSmith]

Speaking of CDs and such, I have something to

Ask BK :

This is probably a stupid question, but are Kritzerland CD mixes created with traditional two-channel stereo playback in mind, even on today's multi-channel receivers?  Are there exceptions?

I was a late-comer to surround sound at home, setting up my first decent system only two years ago.  The receiver I chose needed to not only process movie tracks wonderfully, but also assume the duties of a traditional stereo amp in being the hub for turntable and other goodies.  (I added a decent outboard phono pre-amp.)  It was my belief then, and is now, that traditional stereo sources should be appreciated in their own element, not "processed" in any number of schemes by the receiver.  Not that I don't experiment now and then.  But I'm a purist at heart, and always force the system into plain old stereo when enjoying regular CDs and records and tapes.  I'll bet a lot of people don't pay much attention to that stuff, but it makes sense to me.

No, I've never done a surround mix for a CD - I don't see the point, really.

Good!  Thank you.

[MBarnum]

I wonder if I should be watching ARROWS.

[ChasSmith]

And while still on the subject of CDs...

DR ELMORE:  Today I drove up to Poughkeepsie and back, which provided a perfect opportunity to listen to the JUBILEE CDs straight through.  Haven't read up on it yet, but the music is beautiful!  Well, it's Cole Porter.  But what great stuff.  Thank you again for those.

[George]

Speaking of CDs and such, I have something to

Ask BK :

This is probably a stupid question, but are Kritzerland CD mixes created with traditional two-channel stereo playback in mind, even on today's multi-channel receivers?  Are there exceptions?

I was a late-comer to surround sound at home, setting up my first decent system only two years ago.  The receiver I chose needed to not only process movie tracks wonderfully, but also assume the duties of a traditional stereo amp in being the hub for turntable and other goodies.  (I added a decent outboard phono pre-amp.)  It was my belief then, and is now, that traditional stereo sources should be appreciated in their own element, not "processed" in any number of schemes by the receiver.  Not that I don't experiment now and then.  But I'm a purist at heart, and always force the system into plain old stereo when enjoying regular CDs and records and tapes.  I'll bet a lot of people don't pay much attention to that stuff, but it makes sense to me.

No, I've never done a surround mix for a CD - I don't see the point, really.

I have a Quadrophonic album release of the Broadway cast recording to Company.  I don't have a Quadrophonic system, so I've never heard it, but I've always wondered why it hasn't been (or couldn't be) remixed and rereleased in modern surround sound.  I would hope that it's not so cheesy that people wouldn't want it, but of course, someone would have to do it.

[George]

Happy Birthday, Kevin!

From TCB and You Know Who.....

Sexy.

[singingnymph]

Starting the cooking for Thanksgiving! Sweet potatoes first.

[John G.]

Speaking of CDs and such, I have something to

Ask BK :

This is probably a stupid question, but are Kritzerland CD mixes created with traditional two-channel stereo playback in mind, even on today's multi-channel receivers?  Are there exceptions?

I was a late-comer to surround sound at home, setting up my first decent system only two years ago.  The receiver I chose needed to not only process movie tracks wonderfully, but also assume the duties of a traditional stereo amp in being the hub for turntable and other goodies.  (I added a decent outboard phono pre-amp.)  It was my belief then, and is now, that traditional stereo sources should be appreciated in their own element, not "processed" in any number of schemes by the receiver.  Not that I don't experiment now and then.  But I'm a purist at heart, and always force the system into plain old stereo when enjoying regular CDs and records and tapes.  I'll bet a lot of people don't pay much attention to that stuff, but it makes sense to me.

No, I've never done a surround mix for a CD - I don't see the point, really.

I have a Quadrophonic album release of the Broadway cast recording to Company.  I don't have a Quadrophonic system, so I've never heard it, but I've always wondered why it hasn't been (or couldn't be) remixed and rereleased in modern surround sound.  I would hope that it's not so cheesy that people wouldn't want it, but of course, someone would have to do it.

I had a quad studio cast of "Man of La Mancha" with Jim Nabors, Marilyn Horne and Madeline Kahn that hasn't been released on CD yet.