CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Headstall]

56 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All 

Hey, Alberto.   

[dughlas]

So I did something different for lunch today. I usually go to Maggiano's for lasagna, instead I went to McGillin's Olde Ale House. It's Philly's oldest continually operating tavern. Founded in 1860. It was packed and decorated to the hilt for the holidays. Server said it will quiet down again next week. Had fish 'n chips. Nothing spectacular but good and inexpensive. Just under $11 bucks including tax. It's tucked away on a one way back street that looks more like a back alley. Easy walking distance from the hotel and a block past Macy's so I did a bit of shopping on the way back. I just caught the very end of the mid-day organ program. This Macy's is in what was the flagship store for John Wannamaker's. Wannamaker's was Philadelphia's Famous-Barr for those of you who've read @AC Benus's stories. The center court is home to the world's largest pipe organ. Every visit there makes me think of AC and Famous-Barr. There is a three story tall Christmas tree fronting the organ loft as part of the holiday decorations. The lights on the tree cycle from red to blue to purple to green with gold and white interspersed. Truly lovely.

[Headstall]

43 minutes ago, Caz Pedroso said:

Good evening and Goodnight all  Just passing through tonight... Take care and hope everyone had a good holiday  

Good day, good night, Caz. Lovely pics.    

[dughlas]

13 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha Dughlas hoping your ok today 

I'm okay thanls. A bit of a headache but mostly tired from the train trip yesterday and traipsing around Philly today. Not hungry so I've decided to stay in for the night. I'll get my things together for the trip home tomorrow and turn in early. The train leaves at 7:40am so there's not a lot of time in the morning.

[Headstall]

I am dealing with extreme leg pain... I smell like horse liniment.   Glad I am alone because I am grumpy enough to tear someone's head off...

[dughlas]

On 12/27/2018 at 6:31 PM, Headstall said:

I am dealing with extreme leg pain... I smell like horse liniment.   Glad I am alone because I am grumpy enough to tear someone's head off...

Sorry to hear that. Wish I had a useful suggestion to help.

Edited December 29, 2018 by dughlas
Arrrgh

[Albert1434]

A hot bath might help 

[Headstall]

1 minute ago, dughlas said:

Sorry to hear that. Which I had a useful suggestion to help.

It's okay... I'm taking Naproxen, which should help with the inflammation. It's not the first time this has happened.  

[Headstall]

1 minute ago, Albert1434 said:

A hot bath might help 

That would wash off the four layers of liniment.  

[Headstall]

Looks like B is having fun playing dress up.  

 

[Albert1434]

My Grandfather use to make his own horse liniment stuff was deadly 

Edited December 28, 2018 by Albert1434

[Valkyrie]

42 minutes ago, Headstall said:

I am dealing with extreme leg pain... I smell like horse liniment.   Glad I am alone because I am grumpy enough to tear someone's head off...

What's causing the pain?  Are you using Absorbine?  I used to slather that stuff on when I had sore muscles too.  It's good, but stinky.    

[Page Scrawler]

2 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha Page we doing ok how about you guys?

We're doing pretty great right now.  Had to put off grocery shopping on account of all the leftovers, so we just got back from the store fifteen minutes ago. 

 

2 hours ago, Caz Pedroso said:

 

 

A bit late but here are my images for boxing day 😛 Of course, @Ali Pedroso will kill me if she sees these  

 

  

She's very cute, Caz.  How's she faring today, btw? 

[AC Benus]

1 hour ago, dughlas said:

 This Macy's is in what was the flagship store for John Wannamaker's. Wannamaker's was Philadelphia's Famous-Barr for those of you who've read @AC Benus's stories. The center court is home to the world's largest pipe organ. Every visit there makes me think of AC and Famous-Barr. There is a three story tall Christmas tree fronting the organ loft as part of the holiday decorations. The lights on the tree cycle from red to blue to purple to green with gold and white interspersed. Truly lovely.

Thank you, Dugh, that's very sweet of you ❤️ It's a pleasure to remember you read the FB tales. 

 

You may or may not know it, but Wanamaker's organ has a Saint Louis connection too. It was ordered by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company to be the largest, most complex pipe organ in the world. It was installed in the Cass Gilbert designed Festival Hall; or put another way, designed to be the centerpiece of the centerpiece building of the World's Fair. I believe daily concerts were given on the organ, and the hall was a concert venue seating 3,500 people at a time. 

 

Mr. Wanamaker was enchanted and had the tradition (along with the organ itself) installed in his new flagship store. 

 

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Valkyrie said:

What's causing the pain?  Are you using Absorbine?  I used to slather that stuff on when I had sore muscles too.  It's good, but stinky.    

Rub A535, but it smells like Absorbine Sr.   I do have that in the barn...

[clochette]

11 hours ago, dughlas said:

Clo, the gingerbuns man is MINE! See rules concerning lads in plaids. You make look. You may drool. You may swoon ... BUT ... he's MINE. 

I'm binge watching the serie and **SPOILER ALERT** Jamie doesn't always wear plaid

[bignick]

Good morning everyone!!! 

 

15 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

My brother sent it to me by mistake instead of to where he works.    

I wonder what he sent to his workplace. 

 

15 hours ago, clochette said:

Go massage those body parts Froggy!  

 

Do... do Jamie?!!! No touching my gingerbuns man  

Oh, there will be plenty of massaging.  Fear not, my sweet fairy sis, 'cause I'll keep my hands (and other body parts) away from him. 

 

15 hours ago, dughlas said:

Hey! He promised me that kiss ...

 Will this help? 

 

15 hours ago, Headstall said:

Hey, Tink.   What do you mean... your  gingerbuns man??  

Such a possessive fairy. 

 

14 hours ago, dughlas said:

Clo, the gingerbuns man is MINE! See rules concerning lads in plaids. You make look. You may drool. You may swoon ... BUT ... he's MINE. 

 And I thought Clo was possessive. 

 

14 hours ago, dughlas said:

See even Gary knows he's ... mine, mine, mine, all mine.

He's the best, isn't he? 

[bignick]

14 hours ago, Caz Pedroso said:

A bit late but here are my images for boxing day 😛 Of course, @Ali Pedroso will kill me if she sees these   

Hey, Caz!!!   Alisa looks as lovely as her mom.  

 

13 hours ago, Headstall said:

Looks like B is having fun playing dress up.

Ummm... Ok. First, he was Tea Bat. Then Sea Bat. Now, he's... Spidey Bat?  Me thinks we're going to need another DNA test. Pronto! 

[Headstall]

6 hours ago, clochette said:

I'm binge watching the serie and **SPOILER ALERT** Jamie doesn't always wear plaid

Sometimes he doesn't wear anything.   Morning, Tink.  

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, bignick said:

Hey, Caz!!!   Alisa looks as lovely as her mom.  

 

Ummm... Ok. First, he was Tea Bat. Then Sea Bat. Now, he's... Spidey Bat?  Me thinks we're going to need another DNA test. Pronto! 

Morning, Kermie.   I just sent off my Ancestry DNA Kit this morning.   It takes six to eight weeks, but due to demand, it could take longer. I hope it has surprises in it... maybe a Dominican ancestor?  

[clochette]

5 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Sometimes he doesn't wear anything.   Morning, Tink.  

Exactly! A third of the time he's naked and so free game!

[Headstall]

Good morning/day/evening. all! I'm going to have a hot bath to see if I can get some relief... my leg is getting better, but it still aches. Have an awesome day! 

 

[clochette]

2 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Good morning/day/evening. all! I'm going to have a hot bath to see if I can get some relief... my leg is getting better, but it still aches. Have an awesome day! 

 

Morning Sexy Limpingjack

Hopefully this one can make your sore muscles feel better... And some other sore too afterwards

[Valkyrie]

23 minutes ago, clochette said:

Morning Sexy Limpingjack

Hopefully this one can make your sore muscles feel better... And some other sore too afterwards

  *high five*  

[bignick]

15 minutes ago, clochette said:

Morning Sexy Limpingjack

Hopefully this one can make your sore muscles feel better... And some other sore too afterwards

 Does this guy's insurance cover falling pianos? Hey, don't give me those looks! Accidents happen.