What Are You Doing Right Now

[LuvTim]

Finally back home after weeks on the road. Sorting through mail, doing laundry.
Love reading your posts- picnics, 17th century plays, Bali Café, jackfruit, stinky co-workers.
I love you guys. :smokin:

[AlreadyGone95]

Welcome back, LT.

I'm currently missing the warmth of my bed as I prepare for a day of college and the hour long drive to get there. (I've tried to make looking on here a pre-college morning routine.)

[Annoying Twit]

Welcome back LT. Do you have some fascinating trivia too? :)

[LuvTim]

Welcome back LT. Do you have some fascinating trivia too? :)

Technically, no, since all I'm doing at the moment is watching the morning news and drinking coffee. Sooooo not fascinating. ;-)

OT: Had you spoken with me on Monday, you might have found my circumstances slightly more interesting, since you would have found me at the Peabody Hotel Duck March in Memphis, Tennessee, sazerac in hand. There I met a lovely group of Brits on holiday when we shifted slightly to the left in order to allow them a better sightline from the mezzanine. Chatting ensued. :-) It was a most enjoyable break in a long day.(Although, I'm not at all complaining about the length of the day, which ended with a terrific evening at B.B. King's Blues Club and their house band. :singer: That was fantastic!)

[Annoying Twit]

Sounds like a quality bit of relaxing time!

EDIT: Just finished another bowl of jackfruit and fake ice-cream. It was a big can of jackfruit that I bought and the rest of my family are very conservative about trying new food, so it's up to me to finish it.

[Miomick]

I am choosing a new mouse online :headscratch:

[Annoying Twit]

I decided that a lecture I've got to give at 2pm REALLY needs to include a topic that I didn't understand clearly enough to explain (*). So, I'm really deep in background reading right now. But, I think I've cracked it and am good to go.

(*) There's a big difference between understanding something and being able to explain it - they don't say 'the best way to learn something is to teach it' for nothing.

[NightMistBlue]

Finally back home after weeks on the road. Sorting through mail, doing laundry.
Love reading your posts- picnics, 17th century plays, Bali Café, jackfruit, stinky co-workers.
I love you guys. :smokin:

Welcome back, Luvy! How intriguing about your long road trip. Were you on vacation?

AT: you didn't say if you enjoyed the jackfruit or no. I thought of our conversation the other day when I was at a "green market" and they had a big jackfruit display.

[Annoying Twit]

AT: you didn't say if you enjoyed the jackfruit or no. I thought of our conversation the other day when I was at a "green market" and they had a big jackfruit display.

It was OK, but I think I prefer mango. Having said that, I ate tinned jackfruit and I'm comparing it to fresh mango. So, that may be an unfair comparison. Also, I really like fresh mango. So the comparison may not be as negative as it initially looks.

The tinned jackfruit I ate was very 'even' in texture, and it had a mild taste. Both mango and pineapple are perhaps similar, but have more interesting flavour and (in the case of pineapple) texture. It worked well with (non-dairy) ice cream.

It was good that you posted as it meant that I dug it out of the pantry and ate it. Otherwise it might have just gone to waste in a year or two.

[NightMistBlue]

I was mildly adventurous and tried something new at the aforementioned green market: poke

The first few bites were good but then the look and consistency of the raw tuna started to get to me and I cooked it in the microwave. I'm the same way about eating steak or hamburger: it must be well-done and not have any pink or red.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)

Speaking of trying new things: Luv, did your sazerac have absinthe in it? That's something I've wanted to try but it was illegal up until a few years ago.

Apparently, the law is still very convoluted: "In the United States, Absinthe is not a controlled substance but its sale in bars and liquor stores is banned. Absinthe is however legal to purchase and possess." Huh?

[Annoying Twit]

I have been a vegan for decades now, but I wasn't when I lived in Japan. Hence, I have eaten perhaps more than my share of raw tuna in my life.

Looking at the ingredients of poke, it looks to be something that I would like. The raw fish has an unusual texture and little flavour. The dipping sauce, or at least soy sauce in the poke should make a difference.

PS: If anyone goes to Japan, or elsewhere that does this, do NOT buy the sashimi that is marked down in the supermarket at the end of the day. It didn't do me any harm, but was slimy and seriously not nice.

[NightMistBlue]

I did like the sauce, very much: it was a pinky-orange color and had a wonderful, fresh flavor. I added a dash of wasabi for some punch.

Luv is keeping mum on her absinthe experience, I see. We shall wait her out and eventually she'll crack. Luv, did you know that Joe Walsh lived at the Peabody for a time? Back in his drinking days. I'm not sure how much he remembers.

[LuvTim]

I did like the sauce, very much: it was a pinky-orange color and had a wonderful, fresh flavor. I added a dash of wasabi for some punch.

Luv is keeping mum on her absinthe experience, I see. We shall wait her out and eventually she'll crack. Luv, did you know that Joe Walsh lived at the Peabody for a time? Back in his drinking days. I'm not sure how much he remembers.

Ok, ok, I give!! Yes! It had absinthe! :shh: LOL...

I could live at the Peabody....sigh....

[Delilah]

Luv is keeping mum on her absinthe experience, I see. We shall wait her out and eventually she'll crack. Luv, did you know that Joe Walsh lived at the Peabody for a time? Back in his drinking days. I'm not sure how much he remembers.


Ok, ok, I give!! Yes! It had absinthe! :shh: LOL...

I could live at the Peabody....sigh....

Wow, NMB, you should be a police detective. It didn’t take long for LT to fess up. :lol: You must have sent her a nice photo of that bass player with the long hair (and beard).;)

I’m glad you enjoyed your time away, LT.

[NightMistBlue]

No, but LT sent me a lovely photo of the *other* gorgeous Eagles bass player. :rockguitar:

My late Dad was an FBI agent. I think my sister and I may have inherited some of his investigative skills. I'm a researcher and she works in Medicare fraud.

[Delilah]

No, but LT sent me a lovely photo of the *other* gorgeous Eagles bass player. :rockguitar:

My late Dad was an FBI agent. I think my sister and I may have inherited some of his investigative skills. I'm a researcher and she works in Medicare fraud.

Ahh, now that makes sense. :-)

[AlreadyGone95]

Currently attempting to do work for college club (Model UN), with only mild success. I have a position paper on human rights in Iraq due tomorrow night for it. My partner in this bailed on our meeting earlier, so I get to do most of the work by myself. :-?:roll:

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm watching TV - a programme about Queen Elizabeth 1st secret service. I've a cold too so feeling a bit fragile!!

[Freypower]

I'm watching TV - a programme about Queen Elizabeth 1st secret service. I've a cold too so feeling a bit fragile!!

We watched the first episode of that. It was dreadful. William Cecil was not the Spymaster; he was the Secretary of State. Francis Walsingham, who wasn't mentioned until about halfway through, ran the spy network, although he did report to Cecil. Mary Stuart was Elizabeth's second cousin, not first. The cheap attempts at dramatisation were tacky. I hate to see my favourite historical period traduced in such a way. I half expected Philippa Gregory to show up.

Sorry you're not feeling well.

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching tv

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm about to attempt to get a good night's sleep (6-7 hours). With my current schedule, five hours has been my norm, and will continue to be it until mid-December. I just finished reading the first of several Jonathan Swift poems I have to read for Brit Lit.

[Annoying Twit]

Sleep tight! (You should be, already.)

[Annoying Twit]

For some time I've been thinking that I've been very lucky with health, not even getting a bad cold.

Oh dear. Pride before a fall. Cough, cough, sniffle.

[NightMistBlue]

Mr. Twit, I hope your good health continues. I'm getting over a cold and frustrated that my energy is so low. I want to get back to exercising, at least just walking and doing some light weights.

[Glennsallnighter]

I went onto snapfish to start designing my annual Eagles calendar only to find its down for maintenance :twisted:

[Annoying Twit]

Thanks NMB. This cold is REALLY ANNOYING. I hope that your cold heals soon.

[New Kid In Town]

NMB - So sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Sending wishes that you get over your cold soon and start feeling better.

Ag - Hope you got a good nights sleep. I know very well what those days were like.

[AlreadyGone95]

Just left my college, on the way to Savannah.

[New Kid In Town]

AG - Good luck and let us know how it works out.

[Dawn]

I am researching Christmas and seasonal (winter) CDs to buy as holiday gifts for adults and children ages 7-12.

I am buying a couple of the Dan Fogelberg benefit CDs can't wait to hear Train's cover of Same Auld Lang Syne

[WalshFan88]

Watching random YouTube videos.

[Annoying Twit]

Final preparations for a trip to Prague.

[NightMistBlue]

Hello, AT! Long time no see. Have fun in Prague. I've never been, but my 20-something nephews loved it.

[Annoying Twit]

Thanks. I'm here right now frantically researching Czech music on Spotify to be able to participate in the song games.

[LuvTim]

AT!! :wave:

So good to see you here again!

[travlnman2]

Making a cover of How Long.

[FannyBeTender]

Trying (and failing) to do a report at work lol. :thud:

[luciknight]

Reading a chicklit but so badly written it almost makes me wanna drop it. But the plot is promising so, I'll keep going.

[Annoying Twit]

On a train returning from Vienna to Prague.

Based on a single experience, the trains in the Czech republic are very good indeed.

[LuvTim]

On a train returning from Vienna to Prague.

Based on a single experience, the trains in the Czech republic are very good indeed.

:jealous: Have fun, Mr. World Traveler.

I'm at home, reading the news feeds.

[Annoying Twit]

It's not very 'world travelling' as it's only Europe. I hope to do something more impressive soonish.

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching 'The Crown' while it snows outside

[travlnman2]

Watching 'The Crown' while it snows outside

I loved the crown. It is my second favorite show after Game Of Thrones

[WalshFan88]

Watching some YouTube and relaxing. Trying to enjoy my vacation.

[WalshFan88]

Trying to stay warm. I'm ready for actual SPRING, not this white powdery stuff.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hey Austin - be careful there. 'Take it easy' on that white powdery stuff, dude. :rofl:

[WalshFan88]

Hey Austin - be careful there. 'Take it easy' on that white powdery stuff, dude. :rofl:

It falls from the sky, so it's natural right? lol

[luciknight]

watching La Casa de Papel on netflix.
What an awesome show!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

It falls from the sky, so it's natural right? lol

Oh - you mean THAT white powdery stuff! :wink: :grin:

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching the Eurovision Heat 1

[Brooke]

Watching the clock! :yawn:

[East Texas Girl]

Watching the clock! :yawn:

LOL, that makes two of us!! :rofl:

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching Eurovision

[CAinOH]

Finished a press release for the non-profit I work with. We lost one of our mares this morning.

[FreyFollower]

Sorry to hear that, CAinOH.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

So sad about losing your mare CAinOH - it must have been very heartbreaking.

[CAinOH]

Sorry to hear that, CAinOH.


So sad about losing your mare CAinOH - it must have been very heartbreaking.

Thanks. Unfortunately, losing horses is part of what we do. We take in retired Thoroughbred broodmares and give them a home for the rest of their lives, with proper veterinarian, farrier, nutritional, and dental care. And, of course, lots of love. We're talking older mares, some not in the best of health when they come to us.

Thing is, this is our first passing in over two years, so while not surprising or shocking, it still upsets us and affects the herd dynamics. I'm just hoping this doesn't mean this is going to be a bad year for losses. Sometimes that's just the way it is.

[East Texas Girl]

So sad to hear that CAinOH. We lost our last horse just over a year ago, we had upwards of 11 at one time along with cows and other farm animals. Now all that is left is cats and dogs. I sure do miss riding my horses, we just never replaced any that passed.

[New Kid In Town]

CAinOH - So sorry to hear about your horse passing.

[The Disco Strangler]

Making muffins.

[DJ]

Catching up on The Border:hilarious: And watching the wind blow and the rain clouds roll in. Our lilacs are blooming, so love sitting in the computer room smelling that lovely smell of summer.

[Glennsallnighter]

Trying to teach my 6th years for the last time before they graduate on Thursday night!!

[NightMistBlue]

Avoiding manual labor. I just moved a few days ago, and I’m surrounded by boxes in a small one-bedroom apartment. Must get it in gear.

[CAinOH]

Avoiding manual labor. I just moved a few days ago, and I’m surrounded by boxes in a small one-bedroom apartment. Must get it in gear.

Oh, you have plenty of time. I'm coming up to being in our current house, uh, 21 years. I still have boxes to unpack. LOL.

[LuvTim]

Avoiding manual labor. I just moved a few days ago, and I’m surrounded by boxes in a small one-bedroom apartment. Must get it in gear.

Well, if I lived a little closer, I would help out, NMB. I've got nothing to do for the rest of the day that can't wait until tomorrow!
Idea: Plan a party! :headbang: That will get you motivated to pull that apartment together quickly! Good luck! 👍

[NightMistBlue]

You guys are sweet ♥️ Thank you for the encouragement. I eventually managed to put down my phone, put on the Joe Walsh Anthology CD and get a fair amount done.

LuvTim, I only know about 4 people in this town, tops. And I gave away my couch to the Salvation Army so there’s almost nowhere for guests to sit. But! You’ve given me an 💡 idea. For extra motivation, I’ll pretend that you and Tim are coming to my apartment for a jam session.

By the way, be sure to check out the “Photo Analysis” thread so you can read what Soda’s students thought about bad ass Timothy and his secret convict past.

[LuvTim]

You guys are sweet ♥️ Thank you for the encouragement. I eventually managed to put down my phone, put on the Joe Walsh Anthology CD and get a fair amount done.

LuvTim, I only know about 4 people in this town, tops. And I gave away my couch to the Salvation Army so there’s almost nowhere for guests to sit. But! You’ve given me an 💡 idea. For extra motivation, I’ll pretend that you and Tim are coming to my apartment for a jam session.

By the way, be sure to check out the “Photo Analysis” thread so you can read what Soda’s students thought about bad ass Timothy and his secret convict past.

*Perfect idea for the jam session. Love your guest list. :guitar:
**I saw the photo analysis thread. Funny idea, absurd answers. :-D :roll:

[CAinOH]

Screaming at the tv! Seriously, we here in southwest Ohio are aware there are thunderstorms near by. Don't even think about breaking in during the Belmont race with a weather bulletin!

(The storms have almost two hours to move along... so move along, storms, move along!)

[MarthaJo56]

I was just looking at all my photos of Glenn on my Pinterest and just broke down in tears.
:weep:
It suddenly struck me that this beautiful and talented human being is no longer here. When I had no more tears to cry, I went into the living room and snuggled up on the couch with my husband, cherishing him.

[Freypower]

I was just looking at all my photos of Glenn on my Pinterest and just broke down in tears.
:weep:
It suddenly struck me that this beautiful and talented human being is no longer here. When I had no more tears to cry, I went into the living room and snuggled up on the couch with him, cherishing him.


That's a lovely thing to share.

It has been very hard for those of us who loved Glenn. :weep:

[WalshFan88]

Trying to get my mind free of worry and watching some YT videos.

[CAinOH]

Sitting at work... working, kinda.

Big project needs to be done by Monday. Thought of something to add to it, so I came in. Our accounting person was already here trying to get caught up on year end stuff. She said one of the other guys had just left, and another other guy came in shortly after I got here.

This sucks. Usually after the election we gear down a bit until the end of the year. This year, the Secretary of State decided the counties needed to do one more thing before the end of the year (and before the current Secretary of State leaves office). So we're printing, folding, and mailing.

But that isn't even the project I'm working on. The SOS stuff is just getting in the way of all the other stuff.

I just love working Saturdays... not. Especially since almost two months ago we were all working Saturdays leading up to the election. Can't even complain about the bosses, because I am one. (And everyone who is or was in at work today is a boss. Yeah, we bosses work so the others don't have to.)

Sorry, got a bit bored because the program I've got running for my project is working pretty well at the moment. I know as soon as I leave, it will blow up. (And I wrote the program, so I have no one to blame but myself.)

Thank goodness for the internet and this board. Got something good to read for a bit!

[New Kid In Town]

Hi CAinOH - What is your job ? Sounds interesting.

[CAinOH]

Hi CAinOH - What is your job ? Sounds interesting.

I work for and partially own a family-run company in Ohio (my brothers are the other owners, but one of my sister-in-laws and my nephew work for us, too) that does voter registration software and support for 66 (almost 67) of the 88 counties in Ohio (Ohio does have 88 counties, but that 66/67 may not be totally correct; I worry about the software, I don't keep track of the number of counties). We used to do election night support (i.e., count votes), but we don't do that any more. (Don't miss that one bit!) We do our best to keep out of the political side of elections; our focus is not the parties but supporting the Boards of Elections. I can tell you that there was a lot going on in Ohio this past year to keep elections out of the hands of the wrong people and keep voter registration data safe.

In the past few years, we've branched out and also started a digital printing company. We print calendars, business cards, banners, do car wrapping and printing for vehicles... if it goes through our equipment, we print it! That wasn't my decision to do that, and I'm not exactly sure why my brothers decided we needed another company to work when we're all getting closer to retirement age, but it has come in handy with getting small jobs done that I need for the nonprofit I work with.

We just got another county as a new customer, and I was converting data this afternoon. Pretty much just watching the software run to make sure it kept going.

[New Kid In Town]

CAinOh - I am impressed - I am not a techie person. Jez, no wonder you were so busy !

[MarthaJo56]

I'm sitting in the Greenroom at the Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto, California. it's between shows of Tuck Everlasting (we have a double today & tomorrow and finally have a day off on Monday), just finished my dinner that I brought from home and wishing home is where I was right now.
I like my job-I'm the wardrobe manager, but this has been a long, hard run..and we have 3 weeks more to go! I'm totally exhausted. I get to do fun things like laundry and help actors change costumes. And I supervise the other dressers.
Oh, how I would love to go on tour with my Eagles and be their personal dresser! That would truly be more exciting!

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to the Spice Girls

[groupie2686]

I'm at work right now, wondering why we are even open today. Only 2 of us in the office, everyone else took the day off.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hope you don't have to work too late, groupie.

I'm getting ready to start my cooking for our family get-together tonight. And then, tomorrow, I'll be at my sister's house most of the day helping her prepare for our family Christmas dinner.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm vegetating watching some TV after our busy Christmas Day yesterday. Hubby asleep on the chair beside me.

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Friends

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching 'The Chaser'

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching tv

[takeiteasy]

Listening to Camel

[WalshFan88]

Trying to decide what movie I want to watch on Netflix!

[Glennsallnighter]

Working from home as I'm not feeling well enough to go to work

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Sure hope you are feeling better, GA. I am getting ready to search for a hotel room in Columbus, OH for mine and Soda's trip next week to see Bob Seger.

[Midnight_Flyer]

Trying to decide what movie I want to watch on Netflix!

hate when i can't decide what to watch lol :laugh:

[Midnight_Flyer]

Working from home as I'm not feeling well enough to go to work

hope you feel better :grouphug:

[Midnight_Flyer]

i'm listening to Eagles :grin:

[MarthaJo56]

I'm in the Greenroom of the theater where I am Wardrobe Manager. Just got the 5 minutes to places call. The show is very timely...it's Frost/Nixon.
Earlier, as I was ironing all the 70's shirts for the cast, i was listening to my Eagles/Glenn playlist. 2457 Now, it's places!!!!

[LuvTim]

I'm in the Greenroom of the theater where I am Wardrobe Manager. Just got the 5 minutes to places call. The show is very timely...it's Frost/Nixon.
Earlier, as I was ironing all the 70's shirts for the cast, i was listening to my Eagles/Glenn playlist. 2457 Now, it's places!!!!

Great photo, MJ! Looks like you're having a lot of fun! 👍

[MarthaJo56]

Great photo, MJ! Looks like you're having a lot of fun! 👍

I thought it was my dream job until I saw the lucky women on the Huell Howser video who dressed our Eagles. That would be a dream job. If anyone knows if they are hiring...let me know!

:grooving::D:inlove::guitar:

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Peppa Pig with my daughter lol

[groupie2686]

I'm working from home on this frigid day (25 below zero and a foot of snow to be cleared off my car), in front of the space heater and listening to the Eagles :)

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Cold Feet

[WalshFan88]

Watching Happy Gilmore on TV...

[takeiteasy]

Reading posts

[DiscoStrangler]

Listening to the "Makin' Love and Music" album by Dr. Hook. Great album from front to back!

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Friends

[Glennsallnighter]

About to take my lunch break at work

[WalshFan88]

Watching YouTube and catching up on the Border.

[Houston Baby]

Sending Soda and Milton some prayers and good vibes that they get in the air soon. They have been stuck at the airport most of the day with delays trying to get to H-town.

[CAinOH]

Sending Soda and Milton some prayers and good vibes that they get in the air soon. They have been stuck at the airport most of the day with delays trying to get to H-town.

Mind if I join you? Weather is very sketchy down south!

[Houston Baby]

Yay!! They have boarded & should be on their way.

[My My]

Glad to hear it! Have a great time together!

[WalshFan88]

Sending Soda and Milton some prayers and good vibes that they get in the air soon. They have been stuck at the airport most of the day with delays trying to get to H-town.

Oh dear. Not good. I hate sitting waiting for anything, especially that long!

[Brooke]

Oh, no! Hope they made it safely! I'm sure that was stressful, waiting with a cat!

[sodascouts]

Milton has not been adjusting well. I think being in the carry for so long upset him a lot. He's stayed under the bed for two days and has only come out to eat and do his business. We coaxed him out for a bit today but he's back under the bed again now. :(

[My My]

Aww, poor Milton! I know hiding under the bed seems to a safe space for cats. Mine always did that when they were scared or upset. Hopefully he will feel calm and safe soon!

[CAinOH]

Oh, poor Milton. Some cats just don't seem to adjust to change. I think they're the "grumpy old men" of the animal kingdom. Be better soon, Milton!

ETA: Maybe Milton caught the trailer to the new Cats movie? That's some pretty scary stuff right there, deep into uncanny valley. I might join Milton under the bed.

[sodascouts]

Oh, poor Milton. Some cats just don't seem to adjust to change. I think they're the "grumpy old men" of the animal kingdom. Be better soon, Milton!

ETA: Maybe Milton caught the trailer to the new Cats movie? That's some pretty scary stuff right there, deep into uncanny valley. I might join Milton under the bed.

He's better today! Came out for a bit longer this morning. I guess it just takes time.

As for that trailer.. :: Shudder ::

For those who haven't seen it...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtSd844cI7U

[Brooke]

Strange! :fear:

[My My]

I think this is one of those instances where Broadway doesn't translate well to the big screen (to put it nicely)!

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm glad Milton seems to be a bit better. As for the trailer for cats.... I brought my (15 year old 6'2) son to the Lion King yesterday and we saw it. Seems quite strange.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - Hope Milton has adjusted, Soda. Have a fun time with your family.

[CAinOH]

He's better today! Came out for a bit longer this morning. I guess it just takes time.

As for that trailer.. :: Shudder ::

For those who haven't seen it...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtSd844cI7U

We went to see The Lion King today. You know what's scarier than watching the Cats trailer on YouTube? Watching it full screen in the theater! My husband was not prepared. After the trailer was over, he looks at me and asks: "What the h*ll did we just see?"

[New Kid In Town]

He's better today! Came out for a bit longer this morning. I guess it just takes time.

As for that trailer.. :: Shudder ::

For those who haven't seen it...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtSd844cI7U

Saw the trailer on the news last night - kind of creepy ! I agree about this being one time where Broadway does not translate well to the big screen. Soda, glad Milton is doing better. Have a wonderful time with your family.

[sodascouts]

The nephews and niece have left this morning.

HOORAY!!!!!!!

This is one woman who is not cut out for kids.

[WalshFan88]

The nephews and niece have left this morning.

HOORAY!!!!!!!

This is one woman who is not cut out for kids.

Hahaha!

[Brooke]

The nephews and niece have left this morning.

HOORAY!!!!!!!

This is one woman who is not cut out for kids.

:lol:

I tell you what, my grandson can sure make me think that sometimes! I miss him when he's not around and then when he comes to stay for a while, I'm like...what was I thinking! He's a VERY active 5 1/2 year old! :lol:

[FreyFollower]

I'm with y'all! lol! Miss 'em, happy to see 'em come...relieved when they go!

[My My]

I'm with y'all! lol! Miss 'em, happy to see 'em come...relieved when they go!

So true! When I have my 3 grandkids over, I'm always exhausted when they leave! Makes me wonder how I made it through my own three kids!!! Besides the obvious of being younger then, I just didn't follow them around every minute of the day and worry what they were up to. You get a little used to the daily chaos of kids when they are your own!

[Glennsallnighter]

And when they are away you miss them. I'm up late waiting on my daughters return from Disneyland in Paris where she has been for the last 5 days with her friends. She was only 5 when I started posting here and now she is 18!! Looking forward to seeing her return, but the flight has been delayed.

[Carolyn]

Our big splurge this year was putting in our dream pool, which my husband designed & built with a weather-resistant glass-like surround, so it can be fully removed in the summer and just be a normal outdoor pool, and then have the surround attached in the colder weather to be used year-round.

Many reasons factored into our decision to build our pool, which included having some additional space to entertain, as we designed our home as an updated mid-century modern open floor plan with sliding doors to the back yard -- so it gives everyone more space to spread-out and relax; another reason is our fearof allowing the kids to swim in the water on the Cape directly behind our house due to all the shark activity in our area in recent years.


Yet, another reason is because one of the products my husband is working on is an electronic hard covering that slides over our pool when it is not in use, which turns it intothe look of a beautiful brick patio and is sturdy enough to entertain on. Not only is this a nice design feature, but it is a great safety feature as well, as we set a security code so it cannot be opened when it is not in use -- so we don't have to worry about someone jumping in the pool and possibly injuring themselves when we're not around.

But one of the biggest reasons we put the pool in this year, is it is in lieu of taking our son on a big summer vacation this year, which is a big year for him, as hestarts Kindergarten next month. We feel bad that we made the decision to forego a summer vacation because we didn't want to leave our almost 1-year-old behind-- plus I'm pregnant -- so we're trying to make the summer as special for Matty as possible.

In addition, as long as he does all his chores and helps with his baby brother -- every Friday is the day we let Matty decide what we will do. I put a list of possibilities on the refrigerator, and he is always looking it over and you can see his little brain just ticking away. I always tell my husband that this is where Isee a lot of my father in Matty, as my father is a highly respected litigation lawyer. I remember reading one story profiling him when I was in high school that highlighted a lot of the highprofile cases he won, and talked about his "boyish Dennis Quaid-likecharm" that "made the female jurists fall in love with him and the male jurists want to be him -- or at least his best friend."


Matty's definitely inherited this trait from my dad. This morning he walked over to the fridge, filled his cup with ice, opened thefridge and poured himself some Crystal Light, then he closed the fridge and took the list off the door and paced around slowly around the kitchen island where Matt and I were sitting, and Matty was studying the list and drinking his beverage, and then he started asking questions, such as, "So, if we go to Water Wiz in Wareham -- we will still have time to go to the drive-in inWellfleet tonight and see The Lion King, right?"



When I pointed out to Matty the 2 places were at the complete opposite ends of the Cape -- and it would take us about 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive to the drive-in -- and if wewant a good spot and the chance to hit the snack bar that he loves there, as well as the miniature golf and soft-serve ice cream area -- that we could stillgo -- but we wouldn't get our perfect spot, and we wouldn't have time for miniature golf -- so he thought about it and said, "I'll tell you what --I'm willing to leave Water Wizz a little early."


My son just cracks me up sometimes on how willing he is to make such big compromises :)

You would think with having his own pool that he wouldn't be so interested in water parks, but Ithink it has just made him love being the water all the more. I choose not to go into any public pools while I'm pregnant, but our baby, Jeff, loves the kiddy area, and there is a nice area where our baby can relax in the stroller and I can sit in some shade and watch my husband and son keep going up and down their favorite long slide, as it's not too steep, and as much as my son likes to act like he's a brave bigboy, I think he likes the fact that he gets to share a double tube with Matt -and I don't know which one of them have the bigger smiles on their faces as they land in the pool at the end and then rush right back up the stairs again.


So, that's what we're off to do today -- enjoying the day at Water Wizz and the night at the drive-in.

If you have ever seen the movies Grown-Ups or The Way, Way Back -- they both filmedscenes at Water Wizz.

It's an absolutely beautiful, sunny day here on Cape Cod -- and I hope you all have the opportunity to get out and have some fun today, as well!

[LuvTim]

Carolyn, living your best life! Good for you! Enjoy your weekend.😊

[Houston Baby]

Waiting for King George (Strait) to come on stage. It is a HOT night in Vegas!:guitar:

[FreyFollower]

Waiting for King George (Strait) to come on stage. It is a HOT night in Vegas!:guitar:

:jealous: I saw him about 30 years ago...he was great! I know you had a good time!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hope you had a great time, HB!

[CAinOH]

Hope you had fun, HB!

Checking social media from time to time to see who is "in town." Dave Chappelle is having a block party in the Oregon District of Dayton tomorrow. So far we've heard Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been spotted. We're not going, but I know a few people who are. The tickets were free, but they're all gone now.

Heck, I just want to see Dave Chappelle. He has a farm in nearby Yellow Springs, and he's been spotted at the college at the end of our road several times (historical black college: Wilberforce University). About everyone I know has seen or met him (including my husband) but apparently he's avoiding me. :)

[MarthaJo56]

Hope you had fun, HB!

Checking social media from time to time to see who is "in town." Dave Chappelle is having a block party in the Oregon District of Dayton tomorrow. So far we've heard Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been spotted. We're not going, but I know a few people who are. The tickets were free, but they're all gone now.

Heck, I just want to see Dave Chappelle. He has a farm in nearby Yellow Springs, and he's been spotted at the college at the end of our road several times (historical black college: Wilberforce University). About everyone I know has seen or met him (including my husband) but apparently he's avoiding me. :)

Richie Furay was born in Yellow Springs. But you probably know that already. ;)

[CAinOH]

Richie Furay was born in Yellow Springs. But you probably know that already. ;)


No, I didn't know that. But I'd always heard Buffalo Springfield had a local connection. Now I know.

[CAinOH]

Stevie Wonder was spotted doing a soundcheck on stage. People claim to have also seen John Mayer and Bradley Cooper. (Bradley Cooper was seen in Yellow Springs several times way before "A Star Is Born" was filmed. Found out he was there to convince Dave Chappelle to be in the movie.) CNN has a film crew there. Mayor Nan Whaley has already spoken, and the event is supposed to start... right about now. Lines are long, but lots of reports of people just having fun. Good.

Curious to see who actually performs...

[New Kid In Town]

Wow, sounds like the hot place to be ! Boy, I would love to see Stevie Wonder.
HB, hope you had a great time.

[Houston Baby]

Thank you everyone! I did have a wonderful time! It was lots of fun with my friends. I have returned home and back to the hot AND humid! I think this time I realized there is a difference between hot & dry and hot & humid. :laugh:



Stevie Wonder was spotted doing a soundcheck on stage. People claim to have also seen John Mayer and Bradley Cooper. (Bradley Cooper was seen in Yellow Springs several times way before "A Star Is Born" was filmed. Found out he was there to convince Dave Chappelle to be in the movie.) CNN has a film crew there. Mayor Nan Whaley has already spoken, and the event is supposed to start... right about now. Lines are long, but lots of reports of people just having fun. Good.

Curious to see who actually performs...

I am also curious. Let us know who performs.

[CAinOH]

No Bradley Cooper...

Chance the Rapper, Taleb Kwali, Teyana Taylor, and Thundercat performed. Michael Che and Jon Stewart spoke. Dave Chappelle hosted... and Stevie Wonder closed out the night. Chris Rock was seen close to the stage, but I haven't seen where he actually performed or spoke.

Kanye held a "Sunday Service" in a nearby park yesterday morning. He had a bunch of local kids involved with music and choir with that event.

Apparently, Dave Chappelle called Mayor Nan Whaley the afternoon after the shootings and proposed this. No city funds went for security... and the party goers started picking up the trash themselves before leaving last night.

It's been a rough few months for Dayton. Big ole KKK rally that cost the city $650,000 to "protect." Next weekend, 15 tornadoes devastated northern parts of the city and surrounding areas... then three weeks ago, the shooting.

Here's People's run-down of the event:
https://people.com/music/stevie-wonder-chance-the-rapper-dave-chappelle-concert-honoring-dayton-victims/

[Houston Baby]

It has been a rough time for the area. Hope this event helped with the healing....

[sodascouts]

No Bradley Cooper...

Chance the Rapper, Taleb Kwali, Teyana Taylor, and Thundercat performed. Michael Che and Jon Stewart spoke. Dave Chappelle hosted... and Stevie Wonder closed out the night. Chris Rock was seen close to the stage, but I haven't seen where he actually performed or spoke.

Kanye held a "Sunday Service" in a nearby park yesterday morning. He had a bunch of local kids involved with music and choir with that event.

Apparently, Dave Chappelle called Mayor Nan Whaley the afternoon after the shootings and proposed this. No city funds went for security... and the party goers started picking up the trash themselves before leaving last night.

It's been a rough few months for Dayton. Big ole KKK rally that cost the city $650,000 to "protect." Next weekend, 15 tornadoes devastated northern parts of the city and surrounding areas... then three weeks ago, the shooting.

Here's People's run-down of the event:
https://people.com/music/stevie-wonder-chance-the-rapper-dave-chappelle-concert-honoring-dayton-victims/

Wow, it has been a rough time. Glad this event has allowed people to have some fun.

[WalshFan88]

Listening to music and playing with my new phone (iPhone 11 Pro Max).

[KingWalsh]

At the Rhode Island Comic Con waiting for the walking dead panel to start. 😁

[WalshFan88]

Watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Cousin Eddie is my spirit animal. :hilarious:

I have to watch it every single year. This is what I like in movies and entertainment - humor. Even if it's a little cheesy or grotesque. If it doesn't make me laugh, smile, or get me out of my own head it's not good!

The day I quit laughing boisterously at this movie is the day someone needs to check my pulse! Some years I watch it twice before Christmas! :grin:

"And the rockets red glare"...:lol:

[Brooke]

:rofl: Austin! It's a must watch for us every year too! We love it!

[CAinOH]

The local movie theater is showing Christmas movies on Saturday at 1pm for $5. We went to see "Elf" on November 30th. That was fun. Last Saturday was "Gremlins" and this Saturday is "Polar Express". No, sorry... not interested.

On December 21st, they're playing "Christmas Vacation". Yep! Count us in... we'll be there!

[KingWalsh]

Christmas Vacation is definitely one of the best Christmas movies ever. Love it! Watch every year along with Christmas Story. 🌲

[secret squirrel]

Love your avatar, WF.

SS
xx
https://sshh-sshh.blogspot.com/2019/06/joe-innes-we-are-all-fossils-simeon.html

[WalshFan88]

Thanks, SS!

[sodascouts]

Yesterday I spent the entire day decorating the tree and helping my parents prepare for having the whole family here (grandkids included) for Christmas. It was exhausting, although I was happy to help. They've become too old to do it themselves. :(

Today, we have quite a project. We are going to take a big family photo while the whole gang is here, including my sister's new husband - a big family portrait. The photographer has suggested we all wear the same color. The only problem is we don't all own the same shade of forest green, which is what we decided the color should be (I'm thinking this makes thing difficult - why not an easy color like navy - but anyway).

So the bright idea is that I should go shopping and find shirts for everyone today. Mom and Dad are coming with me.

I have a feeling this is going to be a huge nightmare. My parents cannot stay on their feet too long without tiring out and being in pain, yet they insist on coming, and while I have a concept of what I want in terms of shirts (I'm thinking of henleys for everyone ;) ), can we really find nice forest green henleys in everything from XXL to youth large for the guys, and for three ladies that wear petite sizes and one who is tall and skinny like a model? And one woman insisting she wears a medium but if I buy her a medium it is not going to fit her because no, she does not really wear a medium anymore? NIGHTMARE!

[CAinOH]

Henleys are extra special if purchased from Duluth Trading Company. 8-)

I think you should try for matching pajamas. LOL! :nervous:

[FreyFollower]

Yesterday I spent the entire day decorating the tree and helping my parents prepare for having the whole family here (grandkids included) for Christmas. It was exhausting, although I was happy to help. They've become too old to do it themselves. :(

Today, we have quite a project. We are going to take a big family photo while the whole gang is here, including my sister's new husband - a big family portrait. The photographer has suggested we all wear the same color. The only problem is we don't all own the same shade of forest green, which is what we decided the color should be (I'm thinking this makes thing difficult - why not an easy color like navy - but anyway).

So the bright idea is that I should go shopping and find shirts for everyone today. Mom and Dad are coming with me.

I have a feeling this is going to be a huge nightmare. My parents cannot stay on their feet too long without tiring out and being in pain, yet they insist on coming, and while I have a concept of what I want in terms of shirts (I'm thinking of henleys for everyone ;) ), can we really find nice forest green henleys in everything from XXL to youth large for the guys, and for three ladies that wear petite sizes and one who is tall and skinny like a model? And one woman insisting she wears a medium but if I buy her a medium it is not going to fit her because no, she does not really wear a medium anymore? NIGHTMARE!

Oh, no! (Shudders at the thought). I sure hope that everything went as well as it could, or better yet, opted to simply all wear solid color shirts....or order on the internet and get next day delivery. I am the one who gets stuck with those kinds of projects in my family ("single people have so much free time", don't you know), :roll:so I can relate.
I hope the rest of your holiday is stress-free!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

So sorry for all the stress, Soda. Hope it turns out okay so that in the future whenever you look at the family portrait, it will give you good thoughts instead of a nightmare. I'm sure the photographer is well-intended, but, this isn't a wedding that takes months to plan. If this suggestion had been made months ago, that would be one thing - but, as you said, what are the chances of being able to match the wardrobe for a large family of all shapes and sizes in a moments notice at this time of the year? :woah: Yeah - thanks a lot photographer! :cuss:

[WalshFan88]

Yesterday I spent the entire day decorating the tree and helping my parents prepare for having the whole family here (grandkids included) for Christmas. It was exhausting, although I was happy to help. They've become too old to do it themselves. :(

Today, we have quite a project. We are going to take a big family photo while the whole gang is here, including my sister's new husband - a big family portrait. The photographer has suggested we all wear the same color. The only problem is we don't all own the same shade of forest green, which is what we decided the color should be (I'm thinking this makes thing difficult - why not an easy color like navy - but anyway).

So the bright idea is that I should go shopping and find shirts for everyone today. Mom and Dad are coming with me.

I have a feeling this is going to be a huge nightmare. My parents cannot stay on their feet too long without tiring out and being in pain, yet they insist on coming, and while I have a concept of what I want in terms of shirts (I'm thinking of henleys for everyone ;) ), can we really find nice forest green henleys in everything from XXL to youth large for the guys, and for three ladies that wear petite sizes and one who is tall and skinny like a model? And one woman insisting she wears a medium but if I buy her a medium it is not going to fit her because no, she does not really wear a medium anymore? NIGHTMARE!

Oh wow, Soda. That is a nightmare indeed. Hope it works out ok!

[KingWalsh]

family photos are a struggle. Keep the faith.this year cards for christmas were cut in paste with Christmas-y decor. I usually have one not happy etc. Good luck soda!

[New Kid In Town]

OMG Soda ! I hope everything works out ok. I come from a big family so the thought of doing the Christmas ugly sweater picture thing would be impossible. We take forever just to decide where to eat and what time to make the reservations !

[KingWalsh]

[/QUOTE]We take forever just to decide where to eat and what time to make the reservations ![/QUOTE]
Ha ha ain't the the truth??

Random Eagles related stuff that happened last couple of days, I went to three different stores in a row, I was in and out quick and each played a Henley song...End of the Innoncence, Heart of The Matter and Boys of Summer...a Henley Trifecta!😂😂

Plus I was at Goodwill browsing cds and records....you never know and I found these! Not in best condition at all, cover wise,but records look nice shape. And hey they were a buck! I kick myself because I found a prestige copy at Savers and passed it by (why???) But thought I'd share I was happy!

2493. I tried making larger but failed. Anyways if you don't know...Netherlands has appearances by Don Henley, JD Souther, Joe Walsh, Joe Vitale, and Joe produced and played guitar on Souveneirs and Don Henley,Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, Kenny passarelli, all appear on it. Also interesting because there is an arrangement by Jimmy Haskell on it (Joe did two songs with Haskell on california 99...Jessica Stone and California Fairy Tale) and Jody Boyer has an appearance

[Brooke]

Nice albums, KW! I had those back in the day. Still love Dan Fogelberg's music, gone too soon.

Oh my, Soda, how did your search turn out? You poor thing! I can't even imagine how you would find all those matching shirts in the little time you had!!! I would have thought just blending the colors or complimentary colors would have worked. And surely everyone would have had something to wear for a two or three color scheme. Can't wait to hear the result from you!! :fear:

[FreyFollower]

Nice albums, KW! I had those back in the day. Still love Dan Fogelberg's music, gone too soon.

Oh my, Soda, how did your search turn out? You poor thing! I can't even imagine how you would find all those matching shirts in the little time you had!!! I would have thought just blending the colors or complimentary colors would have worked. And surely everyone would have had something to wear for a two or three color scheme. Can't wait to hear the result from you!! :fear:

I'm wondering too, Brooke! All the things that could go wrong on so many levels! I'm thinking Soda could sell it as a story idea for an episode of a sitcom! I know it's not funny in real life. :(

[KingWalsh]

Thanks Brooke! Even though I can easily play these via Spotify or YouTube, there is some kind of magic with an album or cd for that matter. Holding it and looking at the pictures and liner notes, to me is so special. You don’t get that with digital.

I agree Dan’s passing so tragic. Cancer is so cruel.

[sodascouts]

Oh my, Soda, how did your search turn out? You poor thing! I can't even imagine how you would find all those matching shirts in the little time you had!!! I would have thought just blending the colors or complimentary colors would have worked. And surely everyone would have had something to wear for a two or three color scheme. Can't wait to hear the result from you!! :fear:

Glory hallelujah, everyone has left! And I can tell you how it all turned out.

It was an EPIC FAIL in every way.

I'm trying to decide how much of the miserable detail I should get into here.... I'll spare you most of it. After hours of searching, I found something - gave up the idea of hunter green (impossible) and went with navy blue. I got navy blue polo tops for the guys and because I couldn't find a cute plain navy top for the girls being sold in all of the various sizes so close to Christmas, I picked out something like this shirt (https://www.macys.com/shop/product/karen-scott-embellished-3-4-sleeve-top-created-for-macys?ID=9945243&CategoryID=255&swatchColor=Deep%20Black#fn=BRAND%3DKaren%20Scott) . When I presented them to the rest of the fam.... suffice it to say all of my fears came true and then some.

My younger sister hated what I picked out so much that we wound up going out on December 26 and spending several more hours looking for something else. (I believe the descriptor she used was "awful" - any my older sister didn't really like them either). We brought the new ones home to more drama, as Dad wasn't exactly thrilled about having to buy more tops. This, on top of other drama about her returning her Christmas gift from my parents (my dad is touchy about that - I say just let her return it and get what she wants, but he feels insulted), led to my younger sister and her family leaving earlier than planned.

Let's just pray to the Lord God in Heaven that the photos turned out well!

[lovemusic]

Glory hallelujah, everyone has left! And I can tell you how it all turned out.

It was an EPIC FAIL in every way.

I'm trying to decide how much of the miserable detail I should get into here.... I'll spare you most of it. After hours of searching, I found something - gave up the idea of hunter green (impossible) and went with navy blue. I got navy blue polo tops for the guys and because I couldn't find a cute plain navy top for the girls being sold in all of the various sizes so close to Christmas, I picked out something like this shirt (https://www.macys.com/shop/product/karen-scott-embellished-3-4-sleeve-top-created-for-macys?ID=9945243&CategoryID=255&swatchColor=Deep%20Black#fn=BRAND%3DKaren%20Scott) . When I presented them to the rest of the fam.... suffice it to say all of my fears came true and then some.

My younger sister hated what I picked out so much that we wound up going out on December 26 and spending several more hours looking for something else. (I believe the descriptor she used was "awful" - any my older sister didn't really like them either). We brought the new ones home to more drama, as Dad wasn't exactly thrilled about having to buy more tops. This, on top of other drama about her returning her Christmas gift from my parents (my dad is touchy about that - I say just let her return it and get what she wants but he feels insulted), led to my younger sister and her family leaving earlier than planned.

Let's just pray to the Lord God in Heaven that the photos turned out well!

Sorry to hear this, Soda. Expectations are so high at this time of year and sometimes the holidays bring out the Grinch in people. I have my fingers crossed for good photos for you and your family. In the meantime, put on an Eagles tune.

[sodascouts]

Sorry to hear this, Soda. Expectations are so high at this time of year and sometimes the holidays bring out the Grinch in people. I have my fingers crossed for good photos for you and your family. In the meantime, put on an Eagles tune.

Thanks. Yeah, unfortunately, the "most wonderful time of the year" can also be very stressful.

[Brooke]

Oh wow! What a mess for you!

I hope the pictures turn out for you and maybe over time all will look at them and laugh about the fiasco!

[CAinOH]

Soda, your saga reminds me of the saying "No good deed goes unpunished." But it sounds like you get to relax now. Don't forget to breathe! :)

[KingWalsh]

You ain’t kidding I get so stressed around the holidays I don’t enjoy it sometimes. I feel bad for you soda that was the pits. As CainOh said....”don’t forget to breathe”. At least it’s over.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow - what a fiasco, Nanc. As you said, hopefully, the picture will turn out great and make it all worthwhile.

I have been sitting around nursing a cold or bronchitis for the last two days - feeling pretty lousy. One of my two remaining aunts passed away last Monday, so the day after Christmas, one of my cousins, my brother, and I drove up to Massachusetts to attend the funeral. As we were traveling home Saturday, I began getting hoarse, but I felt okay. But, by yesterday afternoon, I was getting worse. Hopefully, it's just a cold and will go away after it runs its course.

[FreyFollower]

Dreamer, I'm so sorry about your loss. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

What an ordeal, Soda! In the end, despite your distress, you will have a family photo to cherish. Even if "Aunt Betty" has her eyes closed, or "little Joey" is making a face. I could never even get family to let ME take a group photo. Many have passed on, and that chance is forever lost.
You were given a ridiculously impossible task. You did good!
:thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

What an ordeal, Soda! In the end, despite your distress, you will have a family photo to cherish. Even if "Aunt Betty" has her eyes closed, or "little Joey" is making a face. I could never even get family to let ME take a group photo. Many have passed on, and that chance is forever lost.
You were given a ridiculously impossible task. You did good!
:thumbsup:

Exactly! I was actually the one who suggested this photo. My older sister has a new husband since the last one and my parents might not be around much longer. We need one last portrait.

Thanks for the sympathy, everyone!

[sodascouts]

Wow - what a fiasco, Nanc. As you said, hopefully, the picture will turn out great and make it all worthwhile.

I have been sitting around nursing a cold or bronchitis for the last two days - feeling pretty lousy. One of my two remaining aunts passed away last Monday, so the day after Christmas, one of my cousins, my brother, and I drove up to Massachusetts to attend the funeral. As we were traveling home Saturday, I began getting hoarse, but I felt okay. But, by yesterday afternoon, I was getting worse. Hopefully, it's just a cold and will go away after it runs its course.

Dreamer, I'm so sorry for your loss.

I hope you at least get to feeling better soon.

[Brooke]

Dreamer, I'm sorry to hear about your aunt and please get well soon.

[KingWalsh]

Dreamer I am sorry to hear of your loss. Always tough, and around the holidays too. Take care.


My day today will be consumed with waiting for xfinity to show up and connect my internet and tv. I had it with frontier constantly crashing. Over the holidays, my WiFi barely existed. I hate Frontier....worst part is I had to cut my Dish Networks....so my treasured dvr collection is gone....trying to find out if I can access it somehow. They don’t want receiver back...it has all the Joe appearances from axstv (won’t have that with xfinity 😞). Hell freezes over, Don Felder stuff, farewell 1, Fleetwood Mac, well you get the picture. I know I can get hard copies of stuff, but does anyone know how to access these dvrs for content? I’ll check out YouTube. Really want the axstv stuff. Especially Joe with Brian Johnson, what a great interview.

[sodascouts]

Dreamer I am sorry to hear of your loss. Always tough, and around the holidays too. Take care.


My day today will be consumed with waiting for xfinity to show up and connect my internet and tv. I had it with frontier constantly crashing. Over the holidays, my WiFi barely existed. I hate Frontier....worst part is I had to cut my Dish Networks....so my treasured dvr collection is gone....trying to find out if I can access it somehow. They don’t want receiver back...it has all the Joe appearances from axstv (won’t have that with xfinity 😞). Hell freezes over, Don Felder stuff, farewell 1, Fleetwood Mac, well you get the picture. I know I can get hard copies of stuff, but does anyone know how to access these dvrs for content? I’ll check out YouTube. Really want the axstv stuff. Especially Joe with Brian Johnson, what a great interview.

I feel you! The same thing happened to me! It gave me the motivation to cut the cord and switch over to streaming. I got a Roku for Christmas, signed up for YouTube TV, and I'm in the process of switching over to a better internet provider. It's a whole lot of bother, though. :( Good luck to you!

[FreyFollower]

I can empathize with your difficulties, KW. When they came out with DVRs I was unimpressed. You couldn't just hit "record" when you saw something you wanted to tape. Your recording couldn't be brought to a friend's house, and the recording space was limited. I wanted a physical copy in my hot, little hands! So I never got a DVR. But now, one of my VCRs died. The other one has ancient connections and would not work with my new tv. (old one died). I bought a gizmo on amazon that was supposed to connect the two, but didn't work. So I've got these cool music award shows, etc from the early '80s that I can't play. Will have to try something else.

Over a year and a half ago I shut off my DirecTV and WiFi. I am mostly next door seeing about my elderly mother. I had internet installed at her house, and watch her cable if there's something I can't miss. For now, if a show comes on while I'm at work (5 nights a week), tough luck!:mad:

I hope you don't have to wait all day for the installers to show up!

[Brooke]

We cut the cord with Dish last fall and I certainly know how you feel too! We also have YouTube TV and I do have a cheap little dvr player that I can still use, but rarely do. Streaming is a bit aggravating since it doesn't come on the tube instantly like the shows on Dish did, but we're learning to handle it. :rolleyes:

All this technology stuff is a big pain for me!

[KingWalsh]

Ya well xfinity took awhile, but we are up and running. Like night and day compared to frontier for wifi. Still getting used to the xfinity interface, but so far so good. When the contract runs out, maybe I'll finally cut the cord as Brooke and Soda has done....freyfollower, I feel your pain too ! I have a ton of VCR tapes sitting collecting dust, I even have a vcr but have problems connecting as well. But at least this internet pain is over, it was hard going on the border with my phone! ☺

P.s. I searched xfinity for Eagles content which didn t show anything except,REELZ breaking the band. I heard it's bad acting and wigs to boot. I wanna watch it for how bad it is....has anyone seen it?

[CAinOH]

Ya well xfinity took awhile, but we are up and running. Like night and day compared to frontier for wifi. Still getting used to the xfinity interface, but so far so good. When the contract runs out, maybe I'll finally cut the cord as Brooke and Soda has done....freyfollower, I feel your pain too ! I have a ton of VCR tapes sitting collecting dust, I even have a vcr but have problems connecting as well. But at least this internet pain is over, it was hard going on the border with my phone! ☺

P.s. I searched xfinity for Eagles content which didn t show anything except,REELZ breaking the band. I heard it's bad acting and wigs to boot. I wanna watch it for how bad it is....has anyone seen it?

My husband would go through severe withdrawal without internet and wifi.

As to "Breaking the Band", go here:
https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?2684-Documentaries-Shows-about-the-Eagles&p=378686&highlight=breaking+band#post378686

And scroll down a bit to Soda's post. I think there's a discussion about it.

[KingWalsh]

Ha! What I expected, I'll probably watch just to see how bad it is. It's like why even bother if you are going to do a mediocre job? But wth I'll watch, then get mad at inaccuracies,etc and laugh at the acting...Ha ha. Sounds like a good time 😂

[KingWalsh]

Oh ya, hubby goes through severe withdrawal too! Unbearable!!

[sodascouts]

I'm getting ready for the new semester, starting Tuesday. I'm teaching an overload.... it's going to be tough!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hope you've had a little bit of downtime, Soda to get yourself back in gear for the new semester.

[sodascouts]

Well, I've already had some curve balls thrown my way and it's just the first day! It's going to be rough.

I came home and was going to "just take a nap" and accidentally slept for FOUR HOURS, so now I'm wide awake at midnight... lovely!

[CAinOH]

Well, I've already had some curve balls thrown my way and it's just the first day! It's going to be rough.

I came home and was going to "just take a nap" and accidentally slept for FOUR HOURS, so now I'm wide awake at midnight... lovely!

Don't you just love that? Hope your curve balls straighten out.

Wasn't looking forward to this year when it was still last year. But... so far, so good. <knock wood>

[KingWalsh]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but I guess this’ll do. What am I doing? On break, work nightshift. One of the worst nights ever on the job. Very stressful. But, this may sound lame, but at least I can de-stress with all of y’all here at the border. As soon as I warmed my coffee I hopped on the board. A thanks for every member here:blush:

[Brooke]

KW, glad you like us! :lol:

Hopefully your work will get better!

[KingWalsh]

​thanks Brooke ☺

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Ditto, Brooke. Hope the job is going better, KW and The Border is definitely a good place to come whenever you need a nice diversion. Nice people and tons of great information about this awesome band.

[KingWalsh]

Thanks. Tonight was the polar opposite. It dragged want to go home already. Crazy how things can be. Awesome peeps and awesome band indeed!! 😎

[sodascouts]

So sorry about all your stress! Same here. Worst semester I've ever had. We gotta hang in there!

[CAinOH]

Hey, were it not for The Border, I would have gone crazy during the long hours I put in last spring/summer. This year has been very busy but not crazy... yet. The potential is still there.

Hang in there!

[groupie2686]

I feel the same...work has been really stressful for me lately too. I come on here when I need a nice break!

[KingWalsh]

Sorry about the lousy semester Soda! Thanks everyone, I know we all get stressed out, so happy I found my way here, we will pull through. 😊

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to Queen

[KingWalsh]

Watching "smugglers blues" Miami vice. 🌟 💓

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Good call, KW!

I'm getting ready to get off here and get some dinner.

[NightMistBlue]

Watching an episode of “The UnXplained” hosted by William Shatner. This one is about prophecy. It occurs to me that no psychics or prophets (that I’m aware of) predicted what a dumpster fire the year 2020 would be.

[LuvTim]

Watching an episode of “The UnXplained” hosted by William Shatner. This one is about prophecy. It occurs to me that no psychics or prophets (that I’m aware of) predicted what a dumpster fire the year 2020 would be.

Wow, good observation! :-D You'd think ONE of them would have caught that somehow. ;-)

Tonight, I'm finishing up reading Barbara Kingsolver's book, Unsheltered. I've got book club tomorrow.

[New Kid In Town]

Watching an episode of “The UnXplained” hosted by William Shatner. This one is about prophecy. It occurs to me that no psychics or prophets (that I’m aware of) predicted what a dumpster fire the year 2020 would be.

NMB - I watched it last night too and, I agree !

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah - I guess they must've missed this one! :twisted:

I've had to do some 'internet' chores this morning, so I decided to watch the HOTE documentary while I was 'working'.

[NightMistBlue]

Welp, I stand corrected: Sylvia Browne predicted the coronavirus pandemic a few years before she died. She even got the year right: 2020.

[NightMistBlue]

New Kid, I thought it was very interesting that many 9/11 victims foresaw their deaths. I never heard that before.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm watching a clip of Glenn :heart: singing live in Tokyo in 1986. Hes done IFS and is singing YBTTC. Its a bit faster than he sings it on his albums, OMG he is HOT and the crowd are loving him. I tried to cast it to the TV but sadly it wont!

[Midnight_Flyer]

Listening to music

[KingWalsh]

I'm watching a clip of Glenn :heart: singing live in Tokyo in 1986., OMG he is HOT and the crowd are loving him
Ha ha! Allnighter take it all in 😉! As for me is it wrong to be listening to "Come To Me" by France Joli while staring at this pic??:shrug::drool::smokin:http://www.glennfreyonline.com/images/eaglesLRTB03.jpg

[LuvTim]

Ha ha! Allnighter take it all in 😉! As for me is it wrong to be listening to "Come To Me" by France Joli while staring at this pic??:shrug::drool::smokin:http://www.glennfreyonline.com/images/eaglesLRTB03.jpg

No judgment from me! In fact, I may copy your example! :smokin: :heart: :inlove::smitten:

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to music

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm Covid proofing my classroom!

[KingWalsh]

Sounds like fun Glennsallnighter! I just got done filling my tire since I ran over a screw on way home from work yay!:|

[Glennsallnighter]

I've had a screw embedded in my tyre the last 8 weeks or so. I suppose I should get it looked at but its not losing air.....

[KingWalsh]

Mine was so deep in you could actually hear it hissing! Yikes We are good now. Ha ha

[FreyFollower]

Sitting on the back porch, soaking in the fall colors in the woods. And brushing an entire dog's worth of fur off my dog! Lol:laugh:

[KingWalsh]

First snow of the year and Cleaning kitchen after throwing a pot roast in the slow cooker. Listening to solo Lindsey Buckingham, Time Precious Time on.....in awe, he is so under appreciated. Can’t wait til tonight. Live stream Lindsey......

[MarthaJo56]

Watching a Hallmark movie with my Kevin, while he cracks walnuts that were given to us by my sister's boyfriend. At midnight, our county here in California goes back to strict Stay in Place Covid rules, so I got shopping & banking done this morning. Not that I go out much anyway, but now it's definitely stay in time. I'm okay with it.

[LuvTim]

Watching Stevie Nicks' 24 Karat Gold Tour, on PBS - exceptionally fantastic!

[AlreadyGone95]

I just finished my morning coffee. I need to finish putting away laundry and clean my room. I haven't given it a thorough cleaning since September when I first moved in. (I didn't really move in; I just finally got a room of my own at my uncle's, but it's so nice to have my own space again). Part of me wants another cup of coffee, though, lol.

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to music

[WalshFan88]

Thought I'd revisit and bump this thread in hopes of some new posts...

Today I'm going to go visit with my grandma and stepgrandpa and we are going out to eat some Mexican food.

[Scamp]

Watching the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert.

[WalshFan88]

Listening to music and surfing the web.

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to music

[WalshFan88]

Watching football

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching youtube music videos

[WalshFan88]

Watching a TV game show.

[MarthaJo56]

​Listening to jazz, working on finding classmates for our 50th class reunion in California in October...and contemplating making dinner.