tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6459092469000892363..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Fast Five for the End of the MonthJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59200797717799797532021-02-01T11:14:43.046-05:002021-02-01T11:14:43.046-05:001. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thin...1. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thing you’ve had delivered?<br />Most trivial: The potato chips that my grocery store never seems to have (Miss Vickies Carmelized Onion)<br /><br />2. What’s the news on your vaccination?<br />My husband got his first and his second was supposed to be last week but was delayed to this week. He is an essential caregiver for his mom who is in a retirement home attached to a long term care home. I have no idea when I will be allowed to get it. But as soon as I can, I will. I'm more worried about my parents across the country who are 80+ and far too social for my comfort and don't have any dates for vaccination yet.<br /><br />3. Who’s the last person you saw outside your bubble?<br />My best friend, who lives in a nearby city. We met about once a month on the grass under the trees on her condo grounds, sitting a good ten feet apart. Until it got too cold. Last visit was October.<br /><br />4. I recently Zoomed with…<br />My best friend who lives in a nearby city and is still working<br /><br />5. HBOMax or Disney +? Neither, I don't watch TV except for the 6pm news which my husband wants to watch together while we eat dinner. We have cable, but I don't know what package. Don't even have Netflix, although I have a free subscription to Apple TV due to a new iPod I bought in early 2020 and it just got unexpectedly extended for six months. I think I've watch four episodes of some British show on adoption and nothing else.Shonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774547910764225983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30605223573468762552021-01-31T21:44:49.004-05:002021-01-31T21:44:49.004-05:00With Jay's and Judy's recommendations, I c...With Jay's and Judy's recommendations, I clearly need to check out Babylon 5. Thank you.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54799542063243035222021-01-31T20:16:01.058-05:002021-01-31T20:16:01.058-05:00The silliest thing I had delivered was 1000 pour o...The silliest thing I had delivered was 1000 pour over coffee filters in caseI could not get takeout coffee.<br /><br />Vaccination- I checked a couple weeks ago and there are 35,400 people ahead of me.<br /><br />Last person outside my bubble- my friend, Chip. We got Dunkin takeout coffee, rolled our car windows down on this sunny, chilly(20 degrees) day.<br /><br />Last person I video messaged- my sister in Maine.<br /><br />I have no extra channelsSaxladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583281885682505950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48135197438214847582021-01-31T18:38:02.430-05:002021-01-31T18:38:02.430-05:00Great questions!
1. Silliest pandemic purchase O...Great questions! <br /><br />1. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thing you’ve had delivered?<br /><br />Command hooks. Super trivial, but I’m spending a lot of time organizing, and I needed some, and I couldn’t get them via curbside pick up for some weird reason. (Maybe everyone is organizing?) <br /><br />2. What’s the news on your vaccination?<br />Eligible, but getting an appointment requires a lit of patience, which we are exercising. I’m okay letting, teachers (also in our eligibilty group) be vaccinated before I am, so I’m hoping they’re having better luck navigating the system. <br /><br />3. Who’s the last person you saw outside your bubble?<br />Had a socially distanced, outdoor visit with a cousin this week. Lovely. <br /><br />4. I recently Zoomed with…<br />My book club. Everything I do has moved to Zoom. <br /><br />5. HBOMax or Disney +?<br />Disney+, which I got for the grandsons who can no longer visit. I’m keeping it as a sign of faith that better days are ahead. Personally, I’m with Deb on Discovery+. 🧑🏻🦳<br /><br /><br /><br />MOTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303844193764773409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19545817118627209122021-01-31T14:21:49.835-05:002021-01-31T14:21:49.835-05:00GIGI and AMANDA: Excess butter and bacon in the fr...GIGI and AMANDA: Excess butter and bacon in the freezer are gifts to treasure. Enjoy!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86038580876949852021-01-31T14:13:24.678-05:002021-01-31T14:13:24.678-05:00Edith, did you see BORGEN on Netflix?
DianaEdith, did you see BORGEN on Netflix?<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50811173670511906042021-01-31T13:42:52.057-05:002021-01-31T13:42:52.057-05:00I'm looking forward to Britbox. Amy, your list...I'm looking forward to Britbox. Amy, your list could be mine! Thanks.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49719653420355503812021-01-31T13:20:14.365-05:002021-01-31T13:20:14.365-05:00Grace, yes she died on January 21st. I woke up the...Grace, yes she died on January 21st. I woke up the next day to the news and I was deeply saddened. This is what I wrote on Twitter: "I don't know why this is, but I sit here with actual watering eyes this morning upon learning of the passing of actress Mira Furlan. Her expertly drawn performance helped bring the role of Ambassador Delenn to such memorable life on #Babylon5. Rest In Peace, Satai."<br /><br />On her social media was a quote from Mira herself that felt beautiful in its own sad way. "I look at the stars. It's a clear night and the Milky Way seems so near. That's where I'll be going soon. "We're all star stuff", I suddenly remember Delenn's line from Joe's script. Not a bad prospect. I am not afraid. In the meantime, let me close my eyes and sense the beauty around me. And take that breath under that dark sky full of stars. Breathe in. Breathe out. That's all."<br /><br />And so I gathered up every DVD of Babylon 5 I have. The five seasons, the pilot movie, the prequel movie, The Lost Tales, The Legend of the Rangers, the movie collections. All of them. And I'll be remembering all those absent Babylon 5 friends...in memory still bright.<br /><br />Judy, having met a bunch of the cast members at conventions served to only enhance my love of the show. I just wish I'd been able to meet all the people who have passed on before I got that opportunity.Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63087651250777927552021-01-31T12:52:07.709-05:002021-01-31T12:52:07.709-05:00If all else fails, I have a stovetop percolator so...If all else fails, I have a stovetop percolator so that I can make coffee on the stove . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59447635308298292832021-01-31T12:40:54.752-05:002021-01-31T12:40:54.752-05:001. Don't know. My shopping habits really have...1. Don't know. My shopping habits really haven't changed that much over the last year.<br /><br />2. Don't know. I figured I'm months away, so I'm not even trying to find out at this point. Don't have the time/energy to figure it out anyway. Hours on line or on the phone? I have a day job to worry about.<br /><br />3. Define bubble. I don't have a large group I would hang out with in normal times. My church is having outdoor services every couple of weeks, so I am still seeing people there as well.<br /><br />4. I pretty much only zoom with my small group from church, so they are my answer. I talk on the phone with my family quite regularly.<br /><br />5. Disney+. I'm a huge DisNerd, so I think the only real surprise is that it took me until the first of this year to sign up. Loving WandaVision and just finished the first season of The Mandalorian. (I know, I know.) I did watch Soul the first weekend I had the service, so yes, I have watched something Disney to go with the Star Wars and Marvel stuff I've watched. (Disney owns them, but they aren't Disney. See previous comment about being a DisNerd.)Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42259147320544161352021-01-31T12:34:46.700-05:002021-01-31T12:34:46.700-05:00DANIELLE: I remember someone on JRW recommending t...DANIELLE: I remember someone on JRW recommending the Morning Show (with Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston).<br /><br />Here is a list of original Apple+ TV shows. It is from the US so I am not sure you can get them all here.<br />https://www.macworld.com/article/3245534/apple-tv-originals-release-dates-rumors-news-actors-directors.htmlGrace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79593731008243436672021-01-31T12:31:53.783-05:002021-01-31T12:31:53.783-05:00ANN: That is very cool! You must have stalked (um...ANN: That is very cool! You must have stalked (umm I mean been a long-time ardent fan!) of Catriona to get that dedication.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89996578559250378402021-01-31T12:30:07.207-05:002021-01-31T12:30:07.207-05:00AMY: I am envious that you have wine deliveries. ...AMY: I am envious that you have wine deliveries. I wish they offered that service in Ottawa!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22719506465684725952021-01-31T12:29:04.405-05:002021-01-31T12:29:04.405-05:00Cool! Yay JULIA, indeed!Cool! Yay JULIA, indeed!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84178673824789358642021-01-31T12:24:53.360-05:002021-01-31T12:24:53.360-05:00Thank you KarenThank you Karendanielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-938041547981443602021-01-31T12:03:26.505-05:002021-01-31T12:03:26.505-05:001. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thin...1. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thing you’ve had delivered?<br /><br />A half dozen pool noodles. Hey, I needed them!<br /><br />2. What’s the news on your vaccination?<br /><br />I am doing the thing of banging on the Publix website Roberta/Lucy described. No luck yet, but so many of my friends have succeeded I am ever hopeful.<br /><br />3. Who’s the last person you saw outside your bubble?<br /><br />Dinner outside last night with an old college friend and his wife. We have gotten pretty good at the logistics of outdoor entertaining--two bowls of salad, vegetables,etc at the opposite ends of our long dining table.<br /><br />4. I recently Zoomed with…<br /><br />A wonderful group of Maine writer/bookie friends who have kept us sane through throughout.<br /><br />5. HBOMax or Disney +?<br /><br />We have everything in the world but I still recently had to consent to watching things with subtitles because we are running out of content.Barb Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470220932617188498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81894850638634229822021-01-31T11:43:11.177-05:002021-01-31T11:43:11.177-05:001. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thin...1. Silliest pandemic purchase OR Most trivial thing you’ve had delivered? I have been trying a meal program, trying to eat at least one sensible meal a day. I can take them to work. Problem is disposing to the packing material and I'm not exactly following my own plan. I've tried it for 5 weeks and will discontinue the program next week. Still disposing of food because I don't use it in a timely manner is a waste of resources. <br /><br /><br />2. What’s the news on your vaccination? Just had my second vaccine on Monday. Like the Maine Millennial, I've had my vaccines due to my employment. I had a bit of a sore arm but that was it. Others I work with had temps, aches, pains and other flu like symptoms after their second dose. Julia's Tylenol is going to come in handy for so many. <br /><br /><br />3. Who’s the last person you saw outside your bubble? The clerk at the store yesterday evening, before that the choir members during distanced, masked outdoor choir rehearsal and my fellow Altar Guild team member in the morning, we are masked, she is doubled and I have KN95s. Saturday is my usual day out in the world day, outside of work and those people don't change.<br /><br /><br />4. I recently Zoomed with… last Sunday's church service.<br /><br /><br />5. HBOMax or Disney +? Neither - I think I have Netflix but rarely use it. I'm usually reading while the TV is on, it's background noise to as a counterpoint for my tinnitus. Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83109525475421324142021-01-31T11:36:18.456-05:002021-01-31T11:36:18.456-05:00!. Most trivial thing delivered. . . a giant box f...!. Most trivial thing delivered. . . a giant box from Ikea showed up two days ago addressed to my granddaughter. She had ordered a plastic laundry basket. On sale for $7! Free shipping! The box could house a small family. It was filled with paper "snakes" to cushion the laundry basket.<br />2. My shot #2 is scheduled for Feb 9. Frank's is about a week later. Both scheduled through our respective health providers. And THEY contacted us!<br />3. Last person I saw outside my bubble? The waiter at the outdoor patio last night. It's dog friendly and we stopped with Jack for wine and snacks.<br />4. Zoom-free zone here.<br />5. HBOMax or Disney+? Neither. We have lots of other stuff!Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8274083791728344372021-01-31T11:35:08.208-05:002021-01-31T11:35:08.208-05:001. Most trivial thing I have ordered Nail polish ...1. Most trivial thing I have ordered Nail polish now that I do my own pedicures. I also bought a case of the coffee I like when my grocery store didn't have it for ages.<br />2.Vacccination. I get my second tomorrow and my husband gets his this week also. I have to drive to a clinic 1 and ½ hours away to get it but totally worth it. I got mine through my doctor's office and my husband through the county health system which is working pretty well. I have a friend in a county to the north and she cannot find it anywhere.<br />3.Last person I saw. Hard to say. I live in a condo building so occasionally see people when the elevator doors open. It's one person at a time. I get my groceries delivered. I tape money to my door as a tip. I guess the only people I have interacted with were the wonderful staff at the clinic where I go for the vaccine.<br />4.Zoom history. Well I Zoom all the time, every Saturday with my husband's sister and her husband, every Sunday with my sisters, husband, and niece and nephew. Then at least once a week with a group of friends that volunteered together giving tours at the museum and once a month with friends from college, plus book group once and month and bi-monthly training from the museum staff.<br />5. We have Dish in the building so we got HBOMax. We got Disney for a month to see Hamilton ( three times) and all of the old Disney cartoons we knew from childhood then gave it up. We stream a lot . The Dig is fabulous!Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929346918512398683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63365142927922268372021-01-31T11:31:12.751-05:002021-01-31T11:31:12.751-05:00Babylon 5...oh I love that show. I think that it w...Babylon 5...oh I love that show. I think that it was one of the smartest, most well plotted programs ever and the stars were amazing! I had recored all of the shows on tapes, so, those are obsolete. I've often thought of buying the DVD's. <br /><br />Which reminds me, I have spent a fortune on books and Kindle and Audible since the pandemic began. When Irwin does the taxes, he'll add that all up and then I'll "have some splainin' to do."Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3055318121893275092021-01-31T11:25:31.457-05:002021-01-31T11:25:31.457-05:00That is great news. Will look at site later! Yay J...That is great news. Will look at site later! Yay Julia!!<br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86838323396192171182021-01-31T11:24:47.457-05:002021-01-31T11:24:47.457-05:00JAY: Wow, I did not know that Mira Furlan passed ...JAY: Wow, I did not know that Mira Furlan passed away...Ambassador Delann. Your post reminds me that I have Babylon 5 DVDs on my bookshelf that I have not watched in years.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60498818474914830472021-01-31T11:18:44.031-05:002021-01-31T11:18:44.031-05:00Ann, wow on the book dedication. How sweet it is!!...Ann, wow on the book dedication. How sweet it is!!<br />Also, glad you got the vaccine. We are not playing games and you shouldn't either. It is really a frightening illness and wasting vaccines is shameful. I'm glad you got the first one.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86738918096570542562021-01-31T11:14:45.756-05:002021-01-31T11:14:45.756-05:00Well Grace, the first pound is just about gone so....Well Grace, the first pound is just about gone so...I'll probably open the next package next month. I usually buy it by the pound from King Arthur Flour. It lasts about a year.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33746469794742557212021-01-31T11:13:54.212-05:002021-01-31T11:13:54.212-05:00I'm laughing about everyone's food stocks....I'm laughing about everyone's food stocks. You should see our guest room, which is now home to the pandemic apocalypse food storage around here! Canned tomatoes, ditto beans, chicken stock, flour brown rice, dried beans... Good thing we aren't have actual guests!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com