Full Version: What's Made You Happy Today.... ?
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Thinking that on Saturday we are taking mother in law back home to East Anglia after three weeks with us.
QUOTE(fsharpminor @ Apr 29 2010, 11:58 AM) 
Thinking that on Saturday we are taking mother in law back home to East Anglia after three weeks with us.
3 weeks? How do you do it?
3 hours is enough with mine 
I dread the the day we're going wedding dress shopping together
We're always getting emails about scholarships and awards through, that I tend to ignore... But today I got one, which was an award for original prose (creative or academic), and an email from my former tutor, recommending that I enter. 
So that made me smile.
So that made me smile.
QUOTE(lucky045 @ Apr 29 2010, 12:45 PM)
We're always getting emails about scholarships and awards through, that I tend to ignore... But today I got one, which was an award for original prose (creative or academic), and an email from my former tutor, recommending that I enter.
So that made me smile.And are you going to?
QUOTE(BerkshireMum @ Apr 29 2010, 03:33 PM)
QUOTE(lucky045 @ Apr 29 2010, 12:45 PM)
We're always getting emails about scholarships and awards through, that I tend to ignore... But today I got one, which was an award for original prose (creative or academic), and an email from my former tutor, recommending that I enter.
So that made me smile.And are you going to?
Maybe. I'm not sure what I'd enter, but since someone thinks I'm in with a chance I'll probably pick whichever essay I've written that's got the best marks... Although that's written on a fairly commonly discussed writer. Dilemmas, dilemmas.
I'm just pleased that someone I like and respect thought I was good enough.
My Mum telling me she is content.
QUOTE(lucky045 @ Apr 29 2010, 04:00 PM)
QUOTE(BerkshireMum @ Apr 29 2010, 03:33 PM)
QUOTE(lucky045 @ Apr 29 2010, 12:45 PM)
We're always getting emails about scholarships and awards through, that I tend to ignore... But today I got one, which was an award for original prose (creative or academic), and an email from my former tutor, recommending that I enter.
So that made me smile.And are you going to?
Maybe. I'm not sure what I'd enter, but since someone thinks I'm in with a chance I'll probably pick whichever essay I've written that's got the best marks... Although that's written on a fairly commonly discussed writer. Dilemmas, dilemmas.
I'm just pleased that someone I like and respect thought I was good enough.
That's such a lovely feeling! Everyone has doubts about their own ability at times, and it's a great boost when someone you admire thinks you cut the mustard.
A fabulous violin lesson! 
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 29 2010, 04:27 PM)
My Mum telling me she is content.
Good news Bev
Last night, actually: sneaking in on a rehearsal of the National Symphony Orchestra and Choir: Fauré Requiem, Berlioz Rákóczi March, Kodály Háry János Suite. Yum yum.
Then message from teacher to say he wants me to learn the Schumann Romances. Oh terrifying but happy prospect!
Then message from teacher to say he wants me to learn the Schumann Romances. Oh terrifying but happy prospect!
comeing home from work to find a big fat envelope parcel full of sheet music books on my doorstep mmmmm
QUOTE(katica @ Apr 29 2010, 10:34 PM)
Then message from teacher to say he wants me to learn the Schumann Romances. Oh terrifying but happy prospect!
They were the first Oboe pieces I ever accompanied! Lovely pieces!
QUOTE(Clari-Netty @ Apr 29 2010, 10:36 PM)
comeing home from work to find a big fat envelope parcel full of sheet music books on my doorstep mmmmm
lovely!
QUOTE(Fran*Piano @ Apr 29 2010, 10:42 PM)
QUOTE(Clari-Netty @ Apr 29 2010, 10:36 PM)
comeing home from work to find a big fat envelope parcel full of sheet music books on my doorstep mmmmm
lovely! i was like a kid in a sweaty shop, i just wont think about my bank balance
i have spent soooo much money on music this month
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 29 2010, 04:27 PM)
My Mum telling me she is content.
Considering you were a bit concerned about her over the last weekend, that really is good news, and it is no wonder it has made you happy today. I hope it keeps up for her and you.
QUOTE(Clari-Netty @ Apr 29 2010, 10:48 PM)
i have spent soooo much money on music this month
It's money well spent Netty
Enjoy!
QUOTE(clavicembalo @ Apr 29 2010, 03:40 PM)
QUOTE(katica @ Apr 29 2010, 10:34 PM)
Then message from teacher to say he wants me to learn the Schumann Romances. Oh terrifying but happy prospect!
They were the first Oboe pieces I ever accompanied! Lovely pieces!
Yes! The piano part too. Not just plain accompaniment.
Band practice this evening - a really fun session. And I have been given my band uniform. It's burgundy 
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes .
[He is six and a half months, by the way
]
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:42 AM)
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]YOu daft bat
Was it Beethoven's Baby Suite? 
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 30 2010, 11:46 AM)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:42 AM)
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]YOu daft bat
Was it Beethoven's Baby Suite? Conducted by Rattle?
QUOTE(clavicembalo @ Apr 30 2010, 11:48 AM)
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 30 2010, 11:46 AM)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:42 AM)
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]YOu daft bat
Was it Beethoven's Baby Suite? Conducted by Rattle?
No I was trying to teach him the Brahms Lullaby so that he could send himself to sleep, but he insisted on composing a Grand Sonata (A minor). It had no time signature so we didn't need a conductor
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 01:13 PM)
QUOTE(clavicembalo @ Apr 30 2010, 11:48 AM)
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 30 2010, 11:46 AM)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:42 AM)
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]YOu daft bat
Was it Beethoven's Baby Suite? Conducted by Rattle?
No I was trying to teach him the Brahms Lullaby so that he could send himself to sleep, but he insisted on composing a Grand Sonata (A minor). It had no time signature so we didn't need a conductor
So, achieved in no time at all then!
QUOTE(clavicembalo @ Apr 30 2010, 01:46 PM)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 01:13 PM)
QUOTE(clavicembalo @ Apr 30 2010, 11:48 AM)
QUOTE(The Old Lady @ Apr 30 2010, 11:46 AM)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:42 AM)
I have just given my grandson his first piano lesson, and he managed hands together after only a couple of minutes
. [He is six and a half months, by the way
]YOu daft bat
Was it Beethoven's Baby Suite? Conducted by Rattle?
No I was trying to teach him the Brahms Lullaby so that he could send himself to sleep, but he insisted on composing a Grand Sonata (A minor). It had no time signature so we didn't need a conductor
So, achieved in no time at all then!
What's made me happy today? The above exchange!
For the first time ever being one of the top 10 posters on the forum today!! (at 3.50pm anyway!!) Very excited by this fact, so had to post again to try and keep me there!! lol.
Also skylarks signature made me laugh!! I still have visions of someone out there with a monkey and a prawn on leashes.... very funny!! and the fact that today is my DAY OFF!!! woo hoo!!!
Also skylarks signature made me laugh!! I still have visions of someone out there with a monkey and a prawn on leashes.... very funny!! and the fact that today is my DAY OFF!!! woo hoo!!!
Catching up with Cyrilla, and having fish and chips
Snooker
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Apr 30 2010, 04:55 PM)
Snooker
Playing, or watching?
LOL watching. I can't play it to save my life. Those tables are awfully big
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Apr 30 2010, 05:01 PM)
LOL watching. I can't play it to save my life. Those tables are awfully big
Pool's a lot better
Can't play that either
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Apr 30 2010, 05:10 PM)
Can't play that either
I bet you're an awful lot more efficient than me...
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Apr 30 2010, 04:38 PM)
Catching up with Cyrilla, and having fish and chips
Catching up with Baz, and having fish and chips
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Apr 30 2010, 04:38 PM)
Catching up with Cyrilla, and having fish and chips
QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Apr 30 2010, 05:18 PM)
Catching up with Baz, and having fish and chips
Now I wonder who was running after whom then?
haha
LOTS of clari playing - and always nicer to play with others too :-)
QUOTE(gedall40 @ Apr 30 2010, 05:29 PM)
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Apr 30 2010, 04:38 PM)
Catching up with Cyrilla, and having fish and chips
QUOTE(Cyrilla @ Apr 30 2010, 05:18 PM)
Catching up with Baz, and having fish and chips
Now I wonder who was running after whom then? Oh, that one's easy - I don't DO 'run'...
Some Dandelion and Burdock. 
I hadn't had any for ages. 
I hadn't had any for ages.
Having one of the kids in my dance class run and give me a huge cuddle this morning-she's not the most huggy of children, so having her run straight up to me when I came in was adorable
My pupils all passing their exams!!!
I now own a Stylophone
QUOTE(madbassoonist @ May 1 2010, 08:18 PM)
I now own a Stylophone
*wonders what a Stylophone is*
Stylophones are pretty fun But I don't quite know how to describe what one is 
But I don't quite know how to describe what one is
Is it an instrument or a phone?
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ May 1 2010, 08:26 PM)
Address not valid.
Or else the uni's blocked it...
QUOTE(Flossie @ May 1 2010, 08:22 PM)
Is it an instrument or a phone?
It's a sort of electronic keyboard thing, played with a stylus. Popularised by Rolf Harris in the 60s/70s.
And this is barry-clari posting, not jojo
Not working here either, how bizarre
Search for Stylophone on wikipedia
Search for Stylophone on wikipedia
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ May 1 2010, 08:29 PM)
Not working here either, how bizarre
Search for Stylophone on wikipedia
I've already tried putting it into google. Still don't understand what it is?
Is it a keyboard or a mouth organ? They make it sound like both.
QUOTE(Flossie @ May 1 2010, 08:39 PM)
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ May 1 2010, 08:29 PM)
Not working here either, how bizarre
Search for Stylophone on wikipedia
I've already tried putting it into google. Still don't understand what it is?
Is it a keyboard or a mouth organ? They make it sound like both.
It's a keyboard, though you can't do chords on it. You play each 'key' with a stylus.
(still barry-clari, not jojo!)
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