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• Re: A taste of India, Robert

  Hey, those photos were great! Thanks!

• RE: today, Robert

  Didn't we try this? I think I tried another Burrito Factory, but we should try it nevertheless. I concur.

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  • RE: today, Robert

    No, I hadn't. I went out to lunch with my co-workers today. As usual, it seems that they are all doing something together tonight. And also tomorrow. It's weird how I'm always out of the loop. Again, it has its positives as well as its negatives...

    • RE: today, Robert

      I am planning on going to the Silicon Valley Linux Users Group tonight. I'm guessing I won't be back until 10pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I cannot. I have a meeting. I'm not hungry today, for some reason. I should be home ~6:45pm today.

    • RE: today, Robert

      BTW, you'll like today's Democracy Now. Basically, all the candidates suck. ...ah, if only we had listened to Kathryn...

  • RE: today, Robert

    OK. I need to buy some more. Could you put that on our shopping list? OK.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      you left the gas burner you cooked the oatmeal on all day(it was at lowest setting)

    • RE: today, Robert

      It appears the electricity has come back. I'm at work and, obviously, I'm able to access my home computer. The electricity went out here at work at 7:12am, too, but now it's back. Wet out there.

  • RE: today, Robert

    No. See the attached for a list of the official holidays. I left Dolly out today. She needs the sun.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I should be home at ~6:45pm.

      • Re: today, Robert

        Robbyn is picking me up at 5:30pm. So, I should be home at ~6:10pm.

      • RE: today, Robert

        It looks like 6:45pm. Are you eating at the seafood restaurant tonight? I wish I had suggested you eat there tomorrow b/c we need to watch a DVD tonight.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I should be home at 6:30pm. We don't have to watch a DVD if you don't want to.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Ah ha. Caroline Casey mentioned "former husband". So, I guess she's been married in the past. Interesting.

  • RE: today, Robert

    No. The cat is sitting on top of me while I type this.

    • RE: today, Robert

      Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be home 'til ~7:15pm.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I should be home at ~6:30pm.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        I talked to billing. They said OK (like last time) I hope this fire in the Santa Cruz mtns wont make the traffic bad tomorrow.

      • Re: today, Robert

        Did you catch Carl Djerassi?

      • Re: today, Robert

        I'll be working with my co-worker and will be incommunicato. I'll see you at Heather's at 6pm if you don't hear from me.

      • RE: today, Noelle)

        Good.

      • RE: today, Robert

        It's looking more like 6:15pm at this point.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I'm Lester, I live in a shoe, there's his dog Tag, he lives in there, too.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Does the MLKJ Day take PTO away?

    • RE: today, Robert

      I should be home at the usual time -- ~7pm. Food list tonight or tomorrow?

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Yes.

      • RE: today, Robert

        It appears that I won't be home 'til 7:15pm. See ya.

  • today, Robert

    I should be home at the usual time ~7pm. We could watch Little Mosque if you'd like. Or we could watch nothing at all.

    • Re: today, Robert

      I came into work. Still feel quite dizzy. I think the dizziness causes the nausea. I figured I should come into work, anyway, since I need to get used to this since it apparently seems to be happening more and more often. (I bet your dad would say that it'...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Looking at the description on the web (via Google), it doesn't seem like that's what I have. I don't have tinnitus nor do I feel like either of my ears is plugged up. I think this is the usual dizziness thing that I get every few months. It annoying, but ...

    • RE: today, Robert

      Actually, after doing a few more web searches, I'm wondering if it's because I had too much sodium (!) last night. I've seen a few stories where higher salt causes bloating which puts pressure on the inner ear. If this is indeed the case, then I should dr...

      • RE: today, Robert

        I should be home at the usual time, perhaps earlier (~6:30pm).

      • RE: today, Robert

        Damn. My computer failed to alert me to leave. (I fixed it.) So, I should be home at 6:45pm.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Ooph. I shouldn't have eaten the remaining sauerkraut for lunch today. Now, my ankles hurt and my neck hurts. I bet my blood pressure is sky high now...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yeah, I will. I think you may be right -- I may have a mild form of Meniere's Disease, specifically secondary endolymphatic hydrops. I wonder if this is due to the time I had shingles because the zoster seemed to surround my right ear. In any case, lowerin...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Groovy.

    • RE: today, Robert

      Got your message. My phone is still non-functional. 1) Yes, I got the cards. I think they're in my "to-be-filed-away" box. Remind me to give you your membership card. 2) I should be home at 6:45pm. You can wait until then before I begin cooking or we can e...

  • today, Robert

    I may work late-ish today since I came in late. I'll likely be home at 7:15pm.

    • Re: today, Robert

      I think a cold may be coming on. I feel dehydrated. No sore throat yet, 'tho.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        Drink a lot of water, especially the lunch might have a lot of sodium too. If you go home early you can always call my dad.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I should be home at 7pm, as usual.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Oops, looks like I'll have to stay a little late tonight. I should be home at 8pm.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Actually, it looks like it'll be closer to 8:15pm. Sorry.

      • RE: today, Robert

        On third thought, I think I'll leave here early so I can monitor the problem at home. Nevertheless, this probably means that I won't be able to cook dinner. Sorry. Again.

  • Re: today, Robert

    I arrived late today, but I think I'll leave at the usual time.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Ah, it's the usual trade-off: mushrooms versus spinach. OK, I'll do the lentil soup.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Not yet. I may do so on the weekend...

    • RE: today, Robert

      I freaked everybody out at work because I had thought that I wiped out some production data. I don't think I did, but I'm staying a little late just to double-check to make sure I didn't. So, I'll be home at late-ish. Sorry.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        i'm soAKING THE spinach and cooking the lentils, but not making the soup. the spinach has to be used today so I'll add it to the lentils later. we can have leftovers. this soup will take too long to make.I'll partially make it for completion at a later dat...

  • RE: today, Robert

    File me once, shame on you. File me twice, shame on me. I just managed to back up all of my source code, most of my home directory, and most of your home directory, including your music and pictures onto a DVD. So, this is good news. This means that I can...

    • next week's company meeting, Robert

      John said he'll be in London all week, and therefore cannot give me a ride. Public transit it is!

      • Re: next week's company meeting, Robert

        Looks like I got a ride. A little searching discovered that my co-worker lives in Morgan Hill. He'll be picking me up at 7:00 AM next Wednesday.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I should be home at the usual time. Since our DVDs are long, we could watch a little tonight, a little tomorrow.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Dammit. Looks like I'll be slightly late -- ~7:15pm. I want to post my new code for review before I leave.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I'd like to leave relatively early today; I'll try to make it home at 6:15pm.

  • Re: today, Robert

    It looks like it'll be 7:15pm.

  • today, Robert

    I'm planning on being home at 6:15pm to prepare for tomorrow's adventure. I'll need to get the cell phone back from you this evening.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      and cook dinner for me! Ha! OK. It was a very brief reference call. She will likely be hired.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Damn you all to hell!

  • RE: today, Robert

    Why there? Is it big or something? Think it would be kid-friendly?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yeah, I tried calling you. Too late.

  • today, Robert

    I expect to be home at the usual time. I need to plan for tomorrow's trips.

    • Re: today, Robert

      Apparently, "they" took away the USPS mail box that was just outside our building. So, I had to hop on my bike to mail my mail. So! All this means that I'll be home a little late -- probably 7:15pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yeah, I just remembered. I hope I'm not coming down with something. I suddenly feel weak, nauseous, and faint. I wonder if it's the tetanus shot.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I've decided to stay home for the day. I still feel ache-y and I'm starting to get cold again.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Oh, yeah, I'll cook the bernaise. Glad you reminded me.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I was wondering about that this morning. Good to know.

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      • RE: today, Robert

        I think I'll be staying an extra 15 mins. I should be home at 7pm.

  • today, Robert

    Got your voicemail. Allegedly, I will be getting a high-tech Macrosoft phone at some point. Until then, no, I will not have a phone. There have been no voicemail messages on your cell. I'll tell ya if I get any calls.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Did you find the Workrave CD in one of your drawers or on your desk maybe? Good.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      I called the MD's office and they were closed for lunch I left a message telling them to call me at work and I gave them my work # twice.I come home and there's a message from the medical assistant but she did not say anything helpful.I just left a message...

  • RE: today, Robert

    I'll make you another CD. Or you could install it from the net: workrave.org . Click on MS Windows Version to install it. Did you prop up your document holder on top of that large, phat book? That may be true. You should talk with your doctor about it. Da...

  • RE: today, Robert

    You should be getting one soon -- either tomorrow or Thursday, I'm guessing. You should emphasize this point with your doctor, if that's your concern. I know how she feels.

  • RE: today, Robert

    It just says "standard shipping". But, the fact that it was tracked makes me think it was probably UPS. In any case, if there's a problem, I won't be able to do anything about it 'til tonight. When is your appt?

    • RE: today, Noelle

      I don't know because the form has the different MRI places I can go to. I have to call one to make an appt.

  • RE: today, Noelle

    Make sure you get the mail so my MRI form wont be lost I shouldn't be driving at all

  • RE: today, Robert

    Excellent! Walking out the door this morning, I knew I forgot something. Once I boarded the train, I realized -- I forgot the cell phone. So, it's at home.

    • RE: today, Robert

      Ah, and I just realized that I forgot to bring lunch. Boy, am I really out-of-it. Maybe it's a good day to have fruit and nuts for lunch.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Well, they still have not faxed it to the MRI here. I talked to the receptionist and she said the med asst will call me. And then she hung up on me. Why? Can't they just fax it now? What is the problem? Are they that busy?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Maybe you shouldn't use the arm rests. My left middle finger kept getting numb without them, but maybe you're different.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      maybe but I need a diagnosis first.. ...

      • RE: today, Robert

        You better cancel your MRI appt.

  • RE: today, Robert

    It's still in the car.

  • today, Robert

    Yeah, but... I have to use that phrase more often. Anyway, I should be home at the usual time -- ~7pm.

    • Re: today, Robert

      It looks like I'll be later than I thought. Probably 7:30pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    It looks like he's co-authored papers on neurological surgery. So, if you go to him, you're likely looking at surgery. It's your call, but I would try to get physical medicine/physiatry/physical therapy before jumping into surgery.

  • RE: today, Robert

    People like this like surgery. Besides, it's more lucrative. After going to enough orthopedists, I should know -- they all wanted a cut. I suggest that you emphasize that you do not want surgery. If she still suggests you get surgery, I would get another ...

    • RE: today, Noelle

      the MD ssaid i can't work. i have to see a neurologist ASAP. she wrote an order saying i have to be out til 3/10.i got a cervical collar maybe i can use my flex spending on it she might be overreacting but i want to get a speciallist's opinion and he will...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Good. In other news, I did a search for "irs form 3520 inheritance" and it seems that, although one needs to fill out form 3520, no tax will be due, as long as no part of the inheritance was kept in the country-of-origin.

    • taxes, again, Robert

      Actually, it seems that since the inheritance was less than $100000 ($100,000), form 3520 does not need to be filled out. And, regardless, inheritance is not taxed.

      • Re: taxes, again, Robert

        Unfortunately, it says that, although we may get $1700 back from the feds, we owe $1100 to Ca. I don't know what happened. Besides the W-4 change, did you also change Ca EDD form DE-4? If you did not, we need to make sure taxes are being taken out as if yo...

      • Re: taxes, again, Robert

        Apparently, my DE-4 is set correctly. Maybe if you change yours, we'll be good?

    • RE: today, Noelle

      yey

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yep, heard that.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I should be home at the usual time -- ~7pm. How'd your doc appt go?

      • RE: today, Robert

        Got your message. As you know, I'm against surgery (having surgery without a serious trauma seems strange to me), but having a consult with your dad would probably be a good idea.

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      • RE: today, Robert

        Not necessarily. Let's see what your dad says. Maybe he'll want a second opinion.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I faxed your thing.

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      • RE: today, Robert

        Well, regardless, you should do some research, 'tho it sounds like it's less risky than web posts seem to make it out to be.

      • RE: today, Robert

        I plan on being home at the usual time -- ~7pm. We need to do the food list, but we could do it tomorrow morning since you're not yoga-ing.

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      • RE: today, Robert

        Anything good?

      • RE: today, Robert

        Looks like I'll be slightly late -- ~7:15pm at this point.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Things are not looking good. Probably 7:30pm at this point.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Oh, forgot I have to take light rail. I should be home at 7:45pm.

  • today, Robert

    I should be home at the usual time. I may even be home on the early-ish side.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      At least my supervisor is OK about me taking off time for PT. she kept talking about how she needs To do yoga, that the PT she had here was really good etc.she said I could work Saturdays to make up time missed during the week if that is needed. It might b...

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      • RE: today, Robert

        Ha. Dream on...

  • RE: today, Robert

    I heard the dear leader. Grumble. BTW, looks like I'll be late-ish, probably 7:15pm.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      i'm getting double e-mails again

  • RE: today, Robert

    See ya. I will try to be home at the usual time.

  • today, Robert

    I should be at the usual time -- ~6:45pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    One of the two. Uh-oh.

  • Re: today, Robert

    I may be home at 6:30pm.

    • Re: today, Robert

      Looks more like 6:45pm.

  • RE: today, Noelle

    I'll probably leave around 6:25

  • RE: today, Robert

    It might be best to just donate the Jetta. Unless Jennifer's daughter really, really wants it.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Sounds like a promising conversion.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I'm at home, BTW.

      • RE: today, Robert

        When will you be coming home?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Damn -- somehow I missed that. Was it good?

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Yes Maybe she knows doug dowd.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I guess you'll still be home before me.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Well, as long as they have vegetarian burrito, I'll be more than fine.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Well, it's not a burrito place, but I think you could eat decently

  • RE: today, Robert

    You mean, Walmart froze the bank account of the insurance company paying for her care?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Hmmm, well, I suppose it's possible that MS could freeze Blue Cross Premera's bank account; it's probably unlikely. I think MS will first try intimidation tactics. That's the m.o. for these corporations.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Actually, Vlingo looks like something very similar. I don't know much about Vlingo, but if MS acquires Yahoo, heads will roll at either Vlingo or Tell_me....

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Uh oh... Read the article about vlingo

  • RE: today, Robert

    I doubt it. You need to specifically ask about a 3.5" audio jack for an external MP3 player. Also, be sure to ask about a 2" hitch -- a smaller one is insufficient for my purposes.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I'll be going back on Friday to get the CRP. We need to set up the hide-a-bed for my sleeping on Friday and Saturday night. I bought a cervical collar today. It doesn't matter -- it's whatever the worker's comp doc says now. How fun.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I'll set up the hide-a-bed on Thursday evening. BTW, I cannot have alcohol for 48 hours prior to the treatment.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Tape it. I shredded the carrots for the soup; I stuck the shredded carrots in the fridge. I think we should just have the wraps tonight.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Did you get the moola so you can pay for it?

    • RE: today, Noelle

      tomorrow morning around 8:30.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yep. Scrumptidilicious.

    • RE: today, Robert

      If you care, I should be home at ~6:30pm. I'll probably munch on leftovers for din-din. Have fun w/ Heather.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        There's lots of soup!

  • today, Robert

    If I'm lucky, I could be home at 6:15pm. If not, I'll be later.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Damn, I missed it. Oh, well.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Perhaps. Or a The Wire episode. Whatever. You had the cell phone. You listened to Chandra's messages, remember?

    • RE: today, Robert

      Did you just try calling? I'm getting used to my new headset and think I picked up but didn't say anything.

  • RE: today, Robert

    That's what I meant. Just the Guadalupe River Park thing. I think we could fit her in.

  • RE: today, Robert

    4 more years. 4 more years. 4 more years...

    • RE: today, Noelle

      In today's Mercury News they have an article about the North where-I-live housing plan. Maybe link to this on the coho yahoo group. There's also an article about an affordable housing project without buyers here.

  • RE: today, Robert

    That doesn't make sense -- more breaks for you would be better. Maybe they want you to quit.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Could you pay for it yourself? Could you take unpaid time off for it? BTW, I'm going to try to be home at 6pm.

    • RE: today, Robert

      It looks like 6:15pm.

      • RE: today, Robert

        Hmmm, maybe 6:30pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Well, I think you should say that, since this is one of the few opportunities that you'll get to earn CE points, you'll be taking time off during that time to attend the conference. If they refuse, suggest that they fire you. Then, at least, you'd get une...

  • RE: today, Robert

    I'm not sure. Yes, I think so.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Cool. Did you hear today's Forum? I'm surprised there wasn't a single mention of Robert Reich. Oh, well.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      Yeah Don't know when we will get done here

  • today, Robert

    I'll try to be home at 6:30pm.

    • Re: today, Robert

      Jack Buddhist Thug Kornfield?

      • RE: today, Noelle

        You should send the link to your mom to listen to this.

  • RE: today, Robert

    I hate it when computers smoke. I wish they would just quit.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I should be home at 6:30pm. Are you going to Yoga this Saturday?

      • RE: today, Robert

        Are you listening about the Women's Voices robo-calls? I guess Samantha Powers is right -- Hilary Clinton is a monster.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        Yes, it's sad women have to stoop to slimy Rovean tactics like that.

  • RE: today, Robert

    You mean, the bus got you there early? Ones which make you work certain times certainly do suck. Have you heard from Diane? Maybe you could call her this weekend?

    • RE: today, Robert

      Speaking of which, did you ever get a Kronos account?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Dammit. Bring extra reading material and read in the cafeteria until the time is ripe.

  • today, Robert

    I went out for lunch today; I'll leave my brought-to-work lunch in the frig here. However, I may be going out for lunch tomorrow. I am planning on being home at the usual time (~6:30pm).

    • Re: today, Robert

      Looks like we'll be going to Junnoon in Palo Alto.

  • RE: today, Robert

    It looks pretty upscale. The yelp review said that they will adapt any dish to any dietary restriction.

    • RE: today, Robert

      It appears that I got the DVDs into the mailbox on time. So, I restored my queue this morning before I left. My DVD tomorrow will be very short (30 mins). Are you gunna call Diane today?

  • RE: today, Robert

    Good to hear. Hopefully, this can be worked out before you have to confront your boss re: the CHIA convention.

  • RE: today, Robert

    The service was incredibly slow. Lunch was 2 hours and 10 mins...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Reminding...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Let them eat cake.

    • RE: today, Robert

      I may be home early -- 6:15pm. We'll see.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Damn! Hedging your bets, eh?

    • RE: today, Robert

      Apparently, I got the gender-identity NPR story in my podcast. So, we don't need to listen to it at home.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yes. The technology, science, and health ones.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Oy, you'll be that late? I guess I have-ta make dinner, huh?

    • RE: today, Robert

      I'll wait until you get home and we'll trunkle off to Hunan Taste then.

  • RE: today, Robert

    She's not coming to get it. NUUUUUTTAAAA! You mean, week-before-memorial-day...

  • RE: today, Robert

    Maybe they realized that the questions were too controversial.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Oh? And they waited until today to announce this?

    • the digital wonderland, Robert

      Did you hear Talk of the Nation Science Friday? Every single call was a complaint about the new digital signal. Feb 17 will be a truly wonderful day, me thinks.

    • RE: today, Noelle

      She thought she would be able to come in but is in too much pain

  • RE: today, Robert

    Maybe. I'm feeling like it's ultimately going to be hopeless. I think they just want to get rid of broadcasters. Yes, but if you're even vaguely out of range, then you just get a blank screen or blinking, according to the reports.

  • RE: today, Robert

    You mean, the U.S. govt? Weird. Anyway, I'm going to try to be home earlier -- 6pm if I'm lucky.

    • RE: today, Robert

      This is not gunna happen. Maybe 6:15pm.

  • RE: today, Robert

    So, we bring her in on May 23 and pick her up on Tuesday May 27? Undoubtedly.

    • RE: today, Robert

      Wow, it's going to be quite warm on Wednesday (86F).

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      • RE: today, Robert

        Damn Mitt Romney.

      • RE: today, Robert

        91F on Thursday. Wow.

      • RE: today, Robert

        On today's Against the Grain, they are broadcasting John Yoo. I think this may be the same thing that Brian went to. Too bad that we can't hear the protesters...

      • RE: today, Robert

        Be sure to give Diane a call today.

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      • RE: today, Robert

        More like 6:45pm...

    • RE: today, Noelle

      yes. my watch is 6 minutes slow. I need to take it to the watchrepairer down the street. He opens really early. Remind me to bring it in tomorrow. I was almost late clocking in because of this watch.

      • RE: today, Robert

        This is your reminder email.

      • RE: today, Noelle

        you left the radio on all day again, on DVD mode

  • RE: today, Robert

    I'm listening to it. In some ways, I agree with him. The real question is: will those who do not attend college be willing to create and join unions to increase pay for those who are not college graduates?

  • RE: today, Robert

    No. I didn't see where it could be got. They didn't have any bags left and the contents were all stuff I already had. Just another commuting day.

    • RE: today, Robert

      Oh, but I forgot my flannel shirt/jacket. I'm afraid. Hope I don't catch a cold.

  • RE: today, Robert

    Yes, that's what I mean.