This Snowstorm Passing Us By And Other Tidbits

 

The wind is whipping around outside right now as I type this blog entry. 

The past week the temperatures have been in the low to middle twenties. Lucky for us (me) the temperatures rose this afternoon just as the winter storm was making it's path up the Mid-Atlantic states. We're going to miss the snow on this one, thank God. Thank you Jesus. By the way, I often use religious references but I'm not religious in the least bit. Those terms are just a cultural thing. Thought I would need to explain. Maybe not but I did anyway.

I still have that leak in the basement wall from ground water when it rains like it's raining now. The guys who are going to fix it were supposed to be here Friday but another delay. They said they'll "try and stop by" Monday. Patience Ron, patience. 

Last night I watched an excellent show. It was from my Netflix DVD disc rental. It's from the PBS show "Masterpiece Mystery: Unforgotten: Season 1." Oh my God (there I go again), I do like a good mystery, especially the English produced ones that don't have all the American made cliches. Of course you would need closed captioning because the Brit accents are very heavy and you know these days, most movies and TV shows, the actors mumble. I think that's supposed to be realism but to me I just find them hard to understand. Old movies had a lot wrong and annoying about them, especially the over the should shots but at least they had clear diction and I could understand what they're saying. But back to this movie. Excellent mystery, that's all I can say. Very well done BBC.

Bill continues to plateau out. He will never be the Bill I've known for the past fifty-seven years but he's doing as well as an be expected for a 93 year old who experienced two strokes. This morning was Shower Morning. Bill still can't undress or dress himself but he can stand up holding on to me. Every third day Shower Day, which he hates. Every day I have to change his Depends. I also have to dress his left leg which has developed an open wound from his edema swollen legs. 

Bill is sleeping now in his warm and cozy basement bedroom whilst the rain and wind whip around outside. 

All is well here at Casa Tipton-Kelly. I hope all is well wherever you are.

No Sandals or Flip Flops, Tiaras Allowed

Our "Price is Right!" tickets

Yesterday I requested and got my two tickets to attend a live "The Price is Right!" TV show taping for January 12th, 2016.

As regular followers of this blog know my Canadian buddy Pat and I will be making our annual visit to Los Angeles from January 11th through the 20th.

Last year, during our visit to The Grove, our California friend Nadege pointed out to us the TV studio nearby (we saw it from our parking garage) where TV shows were taped, including "The Price is Right!"  

Where I'm going to be (I hope!) next month

I haven't watched "The Price is Right!" for years but I always liked the show.  I've only attended one of these TV taped shows before.  That was "To Tell the Truth" which was taped in New York City.  I attended that show with Bill and my Mom back in the 80's sometime.  I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I am very much looking forward to attending "The Price is Right!" not so much for the chance of winning any prizes (which is highly unlikely because first I have to be chosen then win - lots of hurdles there folks) but I do so enjoy these different experiences.  

I was reading over the small print in the e-mail that sent my tickets and I read this which is interesting:

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS

Socially Awesome Week!

We ask that you please wear your social media usernames on your shirts or that you decorate your shirts with hashtag tag lines.



Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @TVFansrock and tell us about your experience at the show!



Please be aware that the taping will take approximately 5 hours from the time printed on this ticket.



If your ticket says 'Priority Ticket' your admission is guaranteed. If your ticket says 'Line Voucher' admission is first-come, first-served. Having said that, as long as you arrive 60 minutes early with a line voucher you should be admitted. TICKETS ARE NOT FOR SALE. If you have purchased this ticket, please contact us at 818-295-2700.



We will notify you via email of any last-minute time changes. If you are traveling from out of town or if you DO NOT have an email address, please call us the day before the taping to confirm your ticket information. Again, this is ONLY necessary if you do not have email access OR are traveling from out of state. If you need to cancel this ticket it is NOT necessary to contact us. If you would like to reschedule for a new date, please simply visit our website at www.on-camera-audiences.com. 

MINIMUM AGE: 18

DRESS CODE:

Dress Code: No costumes are allowed. For safety reasons, ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN-TOED SHOES, NO HIGH HEELS, NO PLATFORMS, AND NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE STUDIO. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU WEAR THEM. PLEASE WEAR CLOSE-TOED FLATS. We suggest you wear tennis shoes. There is to be no national advertising or logo displayed on any garments or hats. We suggest that you bring a jacket or sweater as the Studio is kept cool. Because everyone will be on camera at some point throughout the entire taping, it is important to adhere to these guidelines. Please be aware that the producer has the right to deny entrance to anyone dressed inappropriately in the Shows sole discretion. Jeans are fine. Please do not dress in white colored clothing. Props are allowed if they are worn, such as a tiara, but do not bring items that are separate from your wardrobe.

Folks, as you know Pat ALWAYS wears sandals.  Hmmm, looks like I'm going to have to talk to Pat to bring along a pair of shoes with him.  But the good news is that I can bring my tiara. 

Pat with Patrick walking in his sandals on a rainy Philadelphia street

My tiara is prettier than Sean's