so what are you guys doing now

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:51 pm

chillin, listening to Aker Bilk album "The Magic Clarinet"

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:59 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:chillin, listening to Aker Bilk album "The Magic Clarinet"

I used to play the violin and viola in Orchestras mate

So which do you do you find better?

I love strings, but the oboe here is magical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxxg6NenmBQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PygPri0-LNA

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:02 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui91q7Y9xPk

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:08 pm

magical, the two cellists in the first clip are utterly absorbed into their playing, talk about putting heart and soul into it...

not a great fan of the oboe as a solo instrument but non the less a great performance.

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:14 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:magical, the two cellists in the first clip are utterly absorbed into their playing, talk about putting heart and soul into it...

not a great fan of the oboe as a solo instrument but non the less a great performance.

Interesting and to me and am biased, strings are the best

One of the earliest composers

Pachelbel

Enjoy mate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlprozGcs80

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:21 pm

ahh...One of the great pieces to chill to....

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:23 pm

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:28 pm

vocal....

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:31 pm

though I do also like this version, especially the switch from "boy band " voice to full blown tenor

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:32 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:

I love that and even more it sounds more Russian to me in origin

Beautiful

I wish I had played the cello mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaTQ5-XfMM

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:34 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:though I do also like this version, especially the switch from "boy band " voice to full blown tenor

Too true mate and for a sign off tune and someone English

Edward Elgar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:37 pm

the cello IS a beautiful instrument...

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:38 pm

phildidge wrote:
Victorismyhero wrote:though I do also like this version, especially the switch from "boy band " voice to full blown tenor

Too true mate and for a sign off tune and someone English

Edward Elgar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA

superb isnt it....

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:43 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:
phildidge wrote:

Too true mate and for a sign off tune and someone English

Edward Elgar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhnMd1Jl7SA

superb isnt it....

Beyond mate and it really hits to the core. When you hear this
Its so beautiful and heartfelt. Its been in so many films

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:46 pm

and, cos I can, one for Veya

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:47 pm

ought to be their national anthem

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:51 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:and, cos I can, one for Veya

Ahhhh thatbrings back memories

Used to have my mother sing this to me to help me sleep, when having poor asthma as a toddler

I never understood why I knew this song until my mother told me years later. That she sang this to me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1UXSdFlVOs

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:55 pm

he he didge...that kinda dates you , but yes considering that in the clip I posted they must all be in their late 60's or 70's they do sound well ...always liked em, always will.....

by Guest Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:03 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:he he didge...that kinda dates you , but yes considering that in the clip I posted they must all be in their late 60's or 70's they do sound well ...always liked em, always will.....

lol, yes mate. The song was 1966 and i was born 1970

I just remember she used to sing this when I had asthma. I always remember when she did. It always help calm me. When I had an attack. Still would be wheezy, but it would help relax me

The seekers were fab. Wonder what the Aussie boys think?

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:23 pm

A pillow of winds

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:24 pm

Fearless

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:25 pm

Echoes

by Victorismyhero Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:28 pm

nice easy listening Tommy....

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:29 pm

Shine on you crazy diamond (parts 1-5)

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:30 pm

Shine on you crazy diamond (parts 6-9)

by Tommy Monk Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:49 pm

Live in Pompeii videos of echoes parts 1 & 2

by Victorismyhero Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:36 am

signed on here to keep an eye on you lot geek

by Syl Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:06 pm

At the minute I am sat at the kitchen table, surfing the net (how modern am I?) and looking out onto the back garden where the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and my towels are gently blowing dry on the line.

I have a cup of coffee and till 1pm have the simple pleasure of just relaxing....life is good. sunny

by Fred Moletrousers Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:57 pm

https://www.allmusic.com/album/lassus-missa-surgens-propera-motets-mw0002132942

Little known, not to everyone's taste...but one of my favorite pieces when I'm in "thinking" mode.

by Victorismyhero Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:45 pm

chillin for a bit having sent off an order from my ETSY shop to America, been to the Drs to renew my prescription, fixed Mrs victors wardrobe door...new hinges

the kapake I took this morning has now worn off so thats me for the moment

by Cass Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:26 pm

About to go take a shower and try to be in a cheerful mood. It’s normally my day off but I’m going to a training on Library Technology/Networks/IT stuff, hence a severe case of the grumps.

Shoot me now please.

by Victorismyhero Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:45 pm

digesting.....

by Guest Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:54 pm

yesterday was jigsaw day for me and daughter then later on when the boys were in and a couple of people over we all played Cards Against Humanity which was fun.

today i have done bugger all and now i'm exhausted by it

Rolling Eyes

by Cass Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:28 am

Actually the training was very good. Much better than I anticipated. We even got our own free refurbished laptop with Linux from an organization that is trying get laptops to the students in very poor communities and get a laptop lending program for patrons in libraries that serve economically depressed areas in state. We lend WIFI hotspots now and this will be a great addition to our service. Now I just have to talk my boss into it!

by Syl Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:59 pm

Cass wrote:Actually the training was very good. Much better than I anticipated. We even got our own free refurbished laptop with Linux from an organization that is trying get laptops to the students in very poor communities and get a laptop lending program for patrons in libraries that serve economically depressed areas in state. We lend WIFI hotspots now and this will be a great addition to our service. Now I just have to talk my boss into it!

I have missed your chatty posts Cass. I find these threads enlightening...little glimpses into other peoples lives. Cool

I am about to get ready for a trip into Bury, local little town that has a very busy bustling market and great little cafes and shops.
Laters. x

by Victorismyhero Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:41 am

killing orcs

by Victorismyhero Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:41 am

and tauren

by Eilzel Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:51 am

Victorismyhero wrote:and tauren

Are you playing Warcraft?

Or are you a real wizard? Shocked

by Cass Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:37 am

Syl wrote:
Cass wrote:Actually the training was very good. Much better than I anticipated. We even got our own free refurbished laptop with Linux from an organization that is trying get laptops to the students in very poor communities and get a laptop lending program for patrons in libraries that serve economically depressed areas in state. We lend WIFI hotspots now and this will be a great addition to our service. Now I just have to talk my boss into it!

I have missed your chatty posts Cass. I find these threads enlightening...little glimpses into other peoples lives.

I am about to get ready for a trip into Bury, local little town that has a very busy bustling market and great little cafes and shops.
Laters. x

Good grief I missed this, sorry! Thank you I love you

I visited Bury market once and long to do it again as I hear the food stalls/shops are especially great.

Right now I’m sitting in the sofa not making dinner (stir fried glass noodles) because I’m trapped by a purring cat.

by Ben Reilly Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:53 am

I'm drunk and in love and unable to contain myself, because come Friday, I'll be hopping back on a plane to be reunited with the woman who makes more sense to me than anything else in the world.

And a bit freaked out about what the kind people at customs will ask me, but you know what? I'm not breaking any fucking laws so lay off me!

by Ben Reilly Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:57 am

Victorismyhero wrote:ought to be their national anthem

And this ought to be mine, but life ain't fair:

But you know, Vic -- nobody can tell me I ain't English! Laughing

by Cass Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:58 am

>THE Ben Reilly< wrote:I'm drunk and in love and unable to contain myself, because come Friday, I'll be hopping back on a plane to be reunited with the woman who makes more sense to me than anything else in the world.

And a bit freaked out about what the kind people at customs will ask me, but you know what? I'm not breaking any fucking laws so lay off me!

Yay! Be there in October when I’m over or else. Bring brisket. Tell yer wife to clean the spare bedroom. I expect bacon and sausages for breakfast.

I’m off to bed to read a good book and eat cookie dough.

Night x

by Ben Reilly Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:02 am

Cass wrote:
>THE Ben Reilly< wrote:I'm drunk and in love and unable to contain myself, because come Friday, I'll be hopping back on a plane to be reunited with the woman who makes more sense to me than anything else in the world.

And a bit freaked out about what the kind people at customs will ask me, but you know what? I'm not breaking any fucking laws so lay off me!

Yay! Be there in October when I’m over or else. Bring brisket. Tell yer wife to clean the spare bedroom. I expect bacon and sausages for breakfast.

I’m off to bed to read a good book and eat cookie dough.

Night x

FFS, get there early! I have to depart by early October at the very latest because of THE LAW and THE MAN. Man, fuck the man!

And I may be bringing beer. Which will be all gone quite quickly. But here's a look:

so what are you guys doing now 9k=

by Ben Reilly Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:03 am

Oh, and I also expect bacon and sausages for breakfast but so far I'm pretty much just expecting ... but better me than her, right? Razz

by Cass Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:03 am

>THE Ben Reilly< wrote:
Cass wrote:

Yay! Be there in October when I’m over or else. Bring brisket. Tell yer wife to clean the spare bedroom. I expect bacon and sausages for breakfast.

I’m off to bed to read a good book and eat cookie dough.

Night x

FFS, get there early! I have to depart by early October at the very latest because of THE LAW and THE MAN. Man, fuck the man!

And I may be bringing beer. Which will be all gone quite quickly. But here's a look:

I hear you. Junior and his GF are kind of facing similar. It sucks.

I’m hoping first week of October. Will keep you posted. I don’t want to know about your sausages What a Face

by Victorismyhero Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:22 pm

had a good day last friday...half term for grandson so we went clay shooting

his first time using anything bigger than a .410

this time a 20 gauge using 21 gram lite clay rounds...

no trouble with recoil but he found the gun a bit heavy towards the end

considering this wasn his first use of this gun on a blustery day in quite bad weather his 8/20 was quite respectable.

by Guest Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:29 pm

+1

Clearly he has a great teacher in you Victor

by Cass Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:42 am

Trying, badly, to recover from jet lag. Ugh. Back to work
Tomorrow. Ugh. Will someone please write me a note saying please excuse Cass from work as she is suffering severe homesickness and only a proper fry up which is impossible to get here, will cure her.

by Maddog Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:54 pm

Victorismyhero wrote:had a good day last friday...half term for grandson so we went clay shooting

his first time using anything bigger than a .410

this time a 20 gauge using 21 gram lite clay rounds...

no trouble with recoil but he found the gun a bit heavy towards the end

considering this wasn his first use of this gun on a blustery day in quite bad weather his 8/20 was quite respectable.

Have him lean forward.

What make and model is that shotgun. Looks fairly nice from what I can see. I wouldn't mind having a nice over under.

by nicko Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:23 pm

Vic, have to agree with Dog, the stance is all wrong, get him to lean slightly "into the Gun" and Check for his Master Eye. Hope you don't mind my comments, I used to teach novice Shooters at my local Shooting Ground. Good on you for introducing a young lad to the Shooting fraternity !

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