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[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

[Jeanne]

Larry, I greatly enjoyed your Amazon link from a day or two ago. I think that was the biggest laugh I've had all year.

[Jeanne]

They are our Christmas presents to each other... But they won't be ready for 8 weeks!!

Methinks the Vixfam does not have good chair karma.

[Jeanne]

It's outrageous for a bank to remove that kind of service. 

The one at my bank is great -- it not only works 99% of the time, it's free if you have any kind of account there. 
(Otherwise, 8% or something.)

Instead of providing maximum service to their customers, I think many American businesses insist on making a profit on every service. Then they're surprised when customers leave--and blame it on anything other than themselves.

[Jeanne]

Opening night with a few of my cast members.

I'll join the chorus of those who think it's a great photo.

[John G.]

Found a great old children's book in among the cookbooks Mickey gave me. Thought I'd share a couple of the pictures.

[Jeanne]

I just finished listening to UNSUNG SHERMAN. So full of heart and joy.  I'll play it tomorrow a couple of times and really listen.  I did love the 13 Clocks songs right off the bat.

I love this CD. I've played it daily for the past week.

[John G.]

And the cover.

[Ginny]

Oh my gawd...

I have SACD.

                

Every time I've glance at today's topic I think it says SCAD, which in my world means Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, the cause of my heart attack 6 years ago.

[George]

So, I heard from Amazon.co.uk, and they are crediting me for 50% of the purchase!  I about fell over.

Is that a satisfactory resolution?  Is the condition worth 50% of the price?  If you're happy, then congrats!  If not, hopefully you can get some restitution from the post office.

[Jeanne]

I've been busy with laundry and cleaning, and trying to catch up on so much that I've gotten behind on. No more for today.

[George]

It's outrageous for a bank to remove that kind of service. 

The one at my bank is great -- it not only works 99% of the time, it's free if you have any kind of account there. 
(Otherwise, 8% or something.)

Most banks have removed that service.

My credit union has a coin counter.  It's free for members if you deposit the money in your account, and costs 10% if you're not a member.

[Jeanne]

TTFN.

[George]

Well, crap.  The technician left and it turns out that this DVR is screwed up and can't return some signal that makes OnDemand possible.  I now have to swap out a DVR again.

Darn!

I know.  But, at least I can take my time to watch what's on it.  My other DVR has no problems with OnDemand.  And I haven't really watched much On Demand, so it's not been a problem...just another hassle.

[Jane]

They are our Christmas presents to each other... But they won't be ready for 8 weeks!!

Methinks the Vixfam does not have good chair karma.

[Jane]

Oh my gawd...

I have SACD.

                

Every time I've glance at today's topic I think it says SCAD, which in my world means Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, the cause of my heart attack 6 years ago.

I can see why-lol

[Jane]

So, I heard from Amazon.co.uk, and they are crediting me for 50% of the purchase!  I about fell over.

Is that a satisfactory resolution?  Is the condition worth 50% of the price?  If you're happy, then congrats!  If not, hopefully you can get some restitution from the post office.

I was wondering the same thing.

[Jane]

Well, crap.  The technician left and it turns out that this DVR is screwed up and can't return some signal that makes OnDemand possible.  I now have to swap out a DVR again.

Darn!

I know.  But, at least I can take my time to watch what's on it.  My other DVR has no problems with OnDemand.  And I haven't really watched much On Demand, so it's not been a problem...just another hassle.

I am glad then that it is only "just" another hassle.

[George]

Darn...'Barney Miller' star Ron Glass dies at 71.

[George]

Well, I need to get gas for my car now, so I'm off again.  I'm meeting my friend Margo for dinner, then we're going to see "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" in IMAX 3-D!

I'll be back with a report!

[elmore3003]

So, I heard from Amazon.co.uk, and they are crediting me for 50% of the purchase!  I about fell over.

Is that a satisfactory resolution?  Is the condition worth 50% of the price?  If you're happy, then congrats!  If not, hopefully you can get some restitution from the post office.

I think that was very generous.  I was not going through the effort of returning it, and I wouldn't claim I never got it so they sent me another one free,  I've now paid about what I would if I found it in this condition in a secondhand store.  The bummer is that I was going to purchase another after I've made the Big Announcement for an opening night gift.  I wouldn't give a book in this condition as a gift.

[Jane]

Darn...'Barney Miller' star Ron Glass dies at 71.

[Ginny]

On their way back from Michigan last night Mary Linda was lamenting that they'd had to cut their visit short to accommodate Rob's work schedule.  He created this consolation song for her, to the tune of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game:"

"Take Me Up to the Mitten"

Take me up to the mitten,
Take me back to the farm;
Buy me some paczkis and fresh brown eggs,
Run a 5K and get really sore legs.
Let me root, root, root for the Spartans,
Or Wolverines, if we must.
For there's woods, lakes, wine, and ballet,
In this belt of rust!

[Jane]

[Jane]

Quote from: Jane on November 25, 2016, 04:35:48 PM
DR Joh, have you ever been to the Austin Trail of Lights?  It looks amazing.

No. I haven't. It does look nice. DR Druxy, have you toured it?

DR Druxy, I apologize that I forgot you live in Austin.  Unfortunately our short time there will be spent with Keith's cousins who will be showing us the city.

[Jennifer]

OMG I was just reading about DR Vixmom's thanksgiving experience.

Sorry, but who would prepare the side dishes sick?  And why didn't they tell you guys in advance that they were all so sick?

I have cooked while sick plenty of times, however, I made sure not to cough or sneeze near the food and washed my hands about a zillion times.

You have cooked for other people?  And not told them before they arrived?

[bk]

Some titles have sold so I've removed them.  More will go up later so check back and I can combine shipping.

[Jane]

OMG I was just reading about DR Vixmom's thanksgiving experience.

Sorry, but who would prepare the side dishes sick?  And why didn't they tell you guys in advance that they were all so sick?

I have cooked while sick plenty of times, however, I made sure not to cough or sneeze near the food and washed my hands about a zillion times.

You have cooked for other people?  And not told them before they arrived?

No, not for company. 

[Jane]

Speaking of colds....if I don't wake up with a full blown cold tomorrow I will be pleasantly surprised.

[bk]

Here is list two:

Blu-rays (region B titles noted)

To Die For (great Nicole Kidman) $6
Rise of the Planet of the Apes $8
The Piano (Holly Hunter) $6
Page Eight (brilliant UK show starring Bill Nighy) $10
Ponyo (Studio Ghibli - all their films are great) $10
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (region B - James Mason and Ava Gardner) $10
Moulin Rouge (Baz Luhrmann) $8
The Monster Squad (80s fun) $8
Misery $8
Midnight in Paris $8
Magician (great documentary on Orson Welles) $12
Mr. Holmes (Iam McKellen) $8
The Muppet Movie $10