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[bk]

Our stumble-through was a little rough, thanks to some musical meltdowns from our MD.  I think he probably didn't look at or practice this stuff since our last rehearsal on Thursday, so on four or five songs he was completely at sea for parts of them and therefore left the poor singers out to dry.  We worked for almost forty-five minutes after - the good news is we will run every one of those problem numbers at the soundcheck and it will at least then be fresh in his mind and I'm sure we'll be fine.  Biggest hand of the day went to Melody's rather astonishing rendition of Tchaikowsky (And Other Russians). 

[Cillaliz]

I haven't purchased too many books on eBooks so I might be wrong.  What I've seen is that books already out in paperback are $12.99 & newer books are more.  Today I looked to see what eBooks are available by Kate Furnivall (I enjoyed THE RED SCARF by her) and was surprised to find her latest book, which will be released on 3/6 is only $9.99.  I'm curious if anyone has seen this type of pricing.

I've never seen any real set prices.  Sometimes the nook books are a lot cheaper and sometimes they aren't.   I just check when I'm interested in something. I do think they are a little less expensive lately

[Cillaliz]

Ok, I've got to share what was in my package......a used piccolo I got on eBay!  Our piccolo player in band may not be at the next concert, so I said if she can't be there I'd do it.   Then I got out my piccolo and let's just say it was great in a 250 member marching band outside, but inside it was pretty shrill on the high notes and it was actually pretty difficult to play.  So, I got a nice piccolo at a really good price. It was recommended to my by a local piccolo player as her standard go to piccolo.    It came today and is in perfect shape.  I'm very happy about it.  Now I'm comfortable that I have the horns I need to be able to play the way I want to play. 

  How cool!  I didn't know you played. 

Yes, last fall I started flute playing again in our local area community concert band.  It's mostly band directors and retired band directors and those of us who are there just because we love to play.  I bought an alto flute in January and just started playing with a flute choir in a nearby town.  Don't know if I'll play the picc a lot, but I always liked to play it so I'll play it for myself if no one else. 

[vixmom]

I am glad to know that JRand is Ok  has anyone heard from Edi or Pogue?

[John G.]

Is anyone familiar with a TV chef named Cat Cora?

I have an autographed cookbook of hers if you need one. Never used.

[John G.]

Ok, I've got to share what was in my package......a used piccolo I got on eBay!  Our piccolo player in band may not be at the next concert, so I said if she can't be there I'd do it.   Then I got out my piccolo and let's just say it was great in a 250 member marching band outside, but inside it was pretty shrill on the high notes and it was actually pretty difficult to play.  So, I got a nice piccolo at a really good price. It was recommended to my by a local piccolo player as her standard go to piccolo.    It came today and is in perfect shape.  I'm very happy about it.  Now I'm comfortable that I have the horns I need to be able to play the way I want to play. 

Congratulations on your new piccolo.  Have fun playing it.

Yes, hope you enjoy it.

[MBarnum]

Mikey, if you didn't watch this clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On1LfL3spTE&feature=related

You Should!

Well, well, well...I enjoyed him...although not sure if I like his singing style.

[MBarnum]

Well, I got me some Chinese food and sat down to watch 300 SPARTANS. It was an 112 minute movie which I watched in about 28 minutes...it was bad...really bad...so I fast forwarded until Barry Coe's scenes came on...watched them, then fast forwarded some more.

The only person who came away from this film not looking totally silly was Diane Baker. She was able to handle the very silly dialogue much better then the rest of the cast.

And with 300 spartans, you would think that there would be at least a few shirtless moments....but no...it was such a bad movie.

[vixmom]

today I was at church  at 9 Am to help with an aspiring Eagle Scout with his project - he arranged to have the main hallway of the education wing repainted

[vixmom]

I had to leave at the lunch break -  there were some more people arriving as I was leaving and they were planning on a putting on a second coat - it was looking pretty good when I left I am looking forward to seeing how it turned out

[vixmom]

Well, I got me some Chinese food and sat down to watch 300 SPARTANS. It was an 112 minute movie which I watched in about 28 minutes...it was bad...really bad...so I fast forwarded until Barry Coe's scenes came on...watched them, then fast forwarded some more.

The only person who came away from this film not looking totally silly was Diane Baker. She was able to handle the very silly dialogue much better then the rest of the cast.

And with 300 spartans, you would think that there would be at least a few shirtless moments....but no...it was such a bad movie.

may be you fast forwarded over the good bits

[vixmom]

and I stopped at the library and picked up the dvd of The Secret Life of Bees which i watched with the Vixter who is recovering from a  cold

[vixmom]

 Did some grocery shopping at BJ's and stopped by the Presbyterian Church to drop off some food and a donation for their 30 Hour Famine - this is where the church where the Vixter attended Youth Group  but she was in no state to participate this year 

[vixmom]

well I am assisting minister tomorrow ...oh m later today  so I better get me some sleep!!

[bk]

I gotta tell you.

[bk]

Listening to Judy Kuhn's Jule Styne album.  Very strange.  Our next Kritzerland show is Jule Styne, but I don't think we'll use any of these arrangements.  I'm five songs in and I've yet to hear a song with strings.  I wonder if there are any.

[bk]

I do like the latin You'll Never Get Away from Me.