I went to my 10th and my 30th. My 50th is next year. I would go if it was an easy and short trip, but it’s not. Not sure my back will hold up for that much sitting on airplanes, and the weather doesn’t always cooperated flying through O’Hare that time of year.

Maybe I should count how many notes are in those measures and see if 38 measures of CdL has the same number of notes as 96 measures of MCML.

Retreat

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@bernard how cool! And the case is really beautiful isn’t it! Will you make a video so we can hear it?

Ok, I read the second article… yeah, I don’t like the model. I don’t like the fact that the company can drain the battery so you may not be at 100% when an outage happens. Although we have zero backup at present, so I’m in no position to be so choosy.

@kluurs I’m sorry about the wax ring problem. That’s the kind of thing that you just can’t foresee, but sooo soo frustrating when it happens. Having to drive “all the way to Canada” for just the one thing… I totally get that. happy birthday to Spouse Kluurs!

Here’s an earlier thread about the Nokbox. Includes sample pages. https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/2009/nokbox/7?_=1791548255155

Don't ever leave us. You know how we get.

If you see a sign about pickpockets, try to avoid reflexively tapping your wallet or phone. That’s a clear indication to pickpockets showing the target area!

@realplayer Congratulations to your daughter and her family! Not news you get every day!

@andyd Yes the XJS 100% and a sedan too for my garage. No doubt.

I love it too but have never tried it. I’m not remotely surprised you have though. When you get a chance, seek out Stephen Hough’s masterclass on it on YouTube.

Does not look like any pigeon I've ever known.

https://anglican.ink/2026/10/07/clergy-drawn-into-advent-calendar-dispute/ “For £5.99 you can pre-order a Christian Advent Calendar with Fairtrade chocolate from the Meaningful Chocolate Company.” He added that a donation is made to the Leprosy Mission and that the calendar includes a booklet on the meaning of Christmas. Edited to add, I think $6 (£4.50) per chocolate is... crazy expensive, outrageous, obscene, simply ridiculous, What is the word?

You can use the app for free. It does limit your ability to host a call but not participate in one. I can send you a zoom invite to test it but we need to coordinate a time (in other words we’d actually do a quick little call you and me). Let me know what your schedule is like today. My availability is pretty good. Feel free to do it in private message if you prefer but here is fine too.

The state of Ohio generates roughly $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion in annual gross liquor revenue Per year.