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Car Expert
Jul 6 2011, 07:44 PM
QUOTE(COOL BOY @ Jul 6 2011, 08:39 PM) *
QUOTE(Car Expert @ Jul 6 2011, 08:37 PM) *
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 6 2011, 08:34 AM) *
Soprano is the most prolific moderator these days, followed by EdGJ. Both are pretty good at quick replies. smile.gif
Soprano has deregistered...

Car Expert
No way - that's odd - I only spoke to her a week or so ago.
As proof, go to Post#7 of this thread:

http://www.abrsm.org/forum/index.php?s=&am...t&p=1029407

Car Expert
carol*piano
Jul 6 2011, 07:46 PM
QUOTE(Car Expert @ Jul 6 2011, 08:44 PM) *

QUOTE(COOL BOY @ Jul 6 2011, 08:39 PM) *
QUOTE(Car Expert @ Jul 6 2011, 08:37 PM) *

Soprano has deregistered...

Car Expert

No way - that's odd - I only spoke to her a week or so ago.

As proof, go to Post#7 of this thread:

http://www.abrsm.org/forum/index.php?s=&am...t&p=1029407

Car Expert

S'okay - I believe you - it just seemed rather strange and sudden.
miffy
Jul 6 2011, 07:50 PM
QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.
Czerny
Jul 6 2011, 07:51 PM
QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

She's a moderator! An ABRSM employee! I was being facetious.
miffy
Jul 6 2011, 07:56 PM
QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:51 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

She's a moderator! An ABRSM employee! I was being facetious.


Oh sorry Czerny! My post wasn't aimed at you!!
ohmy.gif
carol*piano
Jul 6 2011, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:56 PM) *

Oh sorry Czerny! My post wasn't aimed at you!!
ohmy.gif

I think CE was only making it public, because Soprano was the moderator one would usually use to report stuff to.
miffy
Jul 6 2011, 08:05 PM
QUOTE(COOL BOY @ Jul 6 2011, 08:57 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:56 PM) *

Oh sorry Czerny! My post wasn't aimed at you!!
ohmy.gif

I think CE was only making it public, because Soprano was the moderator one would usually use to report stuff to.


Thass ok then! smile.gif
Czerny
Jul 6 2011, 08:06 PM
QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:56 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:51 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

She's a moderator! An ABRSM employee! I was being facetious.

Oh sorry Czerny! My post wasn't aimed at you!!
ohmy.gif

Oops. blush.gif biggrin.gif
miffy
Jul 6 2011, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 09:06 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:56 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:51 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

She's a moderator! An ABRSM employee! I was being facetious.

Oh sorry Czerny! My post wasn't aimed at you!!
ohmy.gif

Oops. blush.gif biggrin.gif

laugh.gif laugh.gif
jod
Jul 6 2011, 08:17 PM
QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

The fact that anyone felt the need to comment about this, or that Czerny then made a facetious comment is indicative of something said to me in a PM: namely that because members can't see your face it rather de-personalises people.

...not in my case. I've just had a PM conversation with a member that would have traditionally been the subject of a thread, but given the subject the OP (not me) felt unable to do this.

My suspected reason for Soprano de-registering is that she got another job.

The mere thought it could have been offense however is rather telling...
sbhoa
Jul 6 2011, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(jod @ Jul 6 2011, 09:17 PM) *

QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 6 2011, 08:43 PM) *

Perhaps someone offended her. ph34r.gif

I hope not.
sad.gif

But whatever the reason, she chose to de-register without a big melodramatic statement so wouldn't it have been better to quietly respect her decision rather than making it public - especially in the current forum climate.

The fact that anyone felt the need to comment about this, or that Czerny then made a facetious comment is indicative of something said to me in a PM: namely that because members can't see your face it rather de-personalises people.

...not in my case. I've just had a PM conversation with a member that would have traditionally been the subject of a thread, but given the subject the OP (not me) felt unable to do this.

My suspected reason for Soprano de-registering is that she got another job.

The mere thought it could have been offense however is rather telling...

It hadn't occurred to me that Czerny was serious.
miffy
Jul 6 2011, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(sbhoa @ Jul 6 2011, 09:23 PM) *

It hadn't occurred to me that Czerny was serious.


Oh yes, Czerny is always serious. Czerny is scary ph34r.gif
carol*piano
Jul 6 2011, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(miffy @ Jul 6 2011, 09:27 PM) *

QUOTE(sbhoa @ Jul 6 2011, 09:23 PM) *

It hadn't occurred to me that Czerny was serious.

Oh yes, Czerny is always serious. Czerny is scary ph34r.gif

Very scary ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif
maggiemay
Jul 6 2011, 08:29 PM
Be very afraid!
Czerny
Jul 6 2011, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(maggiemay @ Jul 6 2011, 09:29 PM) *

Be very afraid!

muahaha.gif
MusicalNitWit
Jul 6 2011, 08:39 PM
Dust, anyone?
corenfa
Jul 6 2011, 08:58 PM
I've just had Frankfurt green sauce for the first time tonight and am seriously thinking of planting the seven different herbs so I can make it.
muzikalbadger
Jul 6 2011, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 09:58 PM) *

I've just had Frankfurt green sauce for the first time tonight and am seriously thinking of planting the seven different herbs so I can make it.


What on earth is Frankfurt green sauce???!!! huh.gif ohmy.gif
corenfa
Jul 6 2011, 09:01 PM
QUOTE(muzikalbadger @ Jul 6 2011, 10:00 PM) *

QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 09:58 PM) *

I've just had Frankfurt green sauce for the first time tonight and am seriously thinking of planting the seven different herbs so I can make it.


What on earth is Frankfurt green sauce???!!! huh.gif ohmy.gif


chervil, cress, sorrel, borage, salad burnet, chive, parsley, yoghurt, mustard, salt pepper and a chopped hard boiled egg. I've had to look up what "salad burnet" is.
muzikalbadger
Jul 6 2011, 09:02 PM
QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 10:01 PM) *

QUOTE(muzikalbadger @ Jul 6 2011, 10:00 PM) *

QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 09:58 PM) *

I've just had Frankfurt green sauce for the first time tonight and am seriously thinking of planting the seven different herbs so I can make it.


What on earth is Frankfurt green sauce???!!! huh.gif ohmy.gif


chervil, cress, sorrel, borage, salad burnet, chive, parsley, yoghurt, mustard, salt pepper and a chopped hard boiled egg. I've had to look up what "salad burnet" is.


Sounds interesting!!! I don't know what borage or salad burnet is!! What would you eat it with??
corenfa
Jul 6 2011, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(muzikalbadger @ Jul 6 2011, 10:02 PM) *

...

Sounds interesting!!! I don't know what borage or salad burnet is!! What would you eat it with??


We had it with schnitzel. It is nice with any sort of meat, or potatoes, or eggs, or rye bread. It'd make a killer dip.
Misti
Jul 6 2011, 09:53 PM
rofl!

I hope not! Surely such a combination of herbs isn't that toxic!
corenfa
Jul 6 2011, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(tamsin @ Jul 6 2011, 10:53 PM) *

rofl!

I hope not! Surely such a combination of herbs isn't that toxic!


LOL

Only just realised what I said!

Only toxic if I put in hemlock instead of parsley
jod
Jul 7 2011, 07:46 AM
QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 10:56 PM) *

QUOTE(tamsin @ Jul 6 2011, 10:53 PM) *

rofl!

I hope not! Surely such a combination of herbs isn't that toxic!


LOL

Only just realised what I said!

Only toxic if I put in hemlock instead of parsley

I'd stick to parsley... not that I like hard boiled eggs. For the Pimms drinkers Borage has pretty blue flowers that have a cucumber like flavour often mixed in pimms. (Very pretty and classy).
Mad Tom
Jul 7 2011, 07:57 AM
QUOTE(jod @ Jul 6 2011, 10:17 PM) *

My suspected reason for Soprano de-registering is that she got another job.

She was responsible for the two unfair and unwarranted warnings (of the three I have gathered) and would not enter into any meaningful discussion about them.
Crotchetymum
Jul 7 2011, 08:00 AM
QUOTE(jod @ Jul 7 2011, 08:46 AM) *

QUOTE(corenfa @ Jul 6 2011, 10:56 PM) *

QUOTE(tamsin @ Jul 6 2011, 10:53 PM) *

rofl!

I hope not! Surely such a combination of herbs isn't that toxic!


LOL

Only just realised what I said!

Only toxic if I put in hemlock instead of parsley

I'd stick to parsley... not that I like hard boiled eggs. For the Pimms drinkers Borage has pretty blue flowers that have a cucumber like flavour often mixed in pimms. (Very pretty and classy).


I've got white borage flowering now in my garden smile.gif Though I think the blue might be prettier. It had never occurred to me to use the plant for anything, only the flowers blush.gif
Maizie
Jul 7 2011, 08:18 AM
Salad burnet is lovely - it does grow quite vigorously though (not invasively, it's just you can eat a lot lot lot of it and still have plenty left). It also has pretty red flowers that bees love.
I have sorrel growing this year, it's yummy (have the leaves in salad a lot)
maggiemay
Jul 7 2011, 08:22 AM
Is burnet the one with prettily-shaped leaves? I think I've seen it, or maybe pictures.

I have something that I think may be sorrel growing in my garden: I've often wondered whether to try eating it. Any clues as to identification? It looks a bit like a smaller version of dock.
corenfa
Jul 7 2011, 08:32 AM
QUOTE(maggiemay @ Jul 7 2011, 09:22 AM) *

Is burnet the one with prettily-shaped leaves? I think I've seen it, or maybe pictures.

I have something that I think may be sorrel growing in my garden: I've often wondered whether to try eating it. Any clues as to identification? It looks a bit like a smaller version of dock.



Here's a picture of sorrel: http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Dictionary/S/Sorrel-5489.aspx

And one of salad burnet: http://www.greenchronicle.co.uk/acatalog/Salad_Burnet.html
maggiemay
Jul 7 2011, 08:45 AM
Thank you - that's very kind! Yes, the burnet is as I half-remembered. The sorrel - could be, I'm not sure. I'll get out the big gardening book and have a bit of a search before I try eating some! Anyway it's tipping down outside at the moment so it can wait!
Czerny
Jul 7 2011, 01:54 PM
Do I win anything when I get to 3,000 posts? unsure.gif (A pair of mittens to stop me typing, perhaps...)
fsharpminor
Jul 7 2011, 05:49 PM
QUOTE(Czerny @ Jul 7 2011, 02:54 PM) *

Do I win anything when I get to 3,000 posts? unsure.gif (A pair of mittens to stop me typing, perhaps...)


Well I didnt get anything at 8000 !
barry-clari
Jul 7 2011, 07:04 PM
I'm afraid another long standing forumite has left us...goodbye taxidriver sad.gif
maggiemay
Jul 7 2011, 07:23 PM
Ah, that is a pity.
muzikalbadger
Jul 7 2011, 08:10 PM
Awww that's I shame... I never met Taxidriver, or even communicated with he/she on here - but I LOVED reading about Taxidriver's House parties!!! I was so jealous I could never get to one!!! sad.gif
Clari Nicki1
Jul 7 2011, 09:12 PM
blink.gif
Have decided wine makes report writing more fun.......
Hope the parents think so too wacko.gif
MusicalNitWit
Jul 7 2011, 09:35 PM
Irony is when you send an email about "out of sight, out of mind" and the receiver doesn't understand what your on about! mad.gif rolleyes.gif
sbhoa
Jul 8 2011, 04:44 PM
How to keep alert?
Have the minister come up to you just as the funeral party arrive at church and tell you that he's sorry but the hymn they told him is not the one they have on the service sheet......

Crotchetymum
Jul 8 2011, 05:27 PM
QUOTE(muzikalbadger @ Jul 7 2011, 09:10 PM) *

Awww that's I shame... I never met Taxidriver, or even communicated with he/she on here - but I LOVED reading about Taxidriver's House parties!!! I was so jealous I could never get to one!!! sad.gif


Same here sad.gif
BerkshireMum
Jul 8 2011, 05:54 PM
QUOTE(sbhoa @ Jul 8 2011, 05:44 PM) *

How to keep alert?
Have the minister come up to you just as the funeral party arrive at church and tell you that he's sorry but the hymn they told him is not the one they have on the service sheet......

It sounds as if you coped OK. I know what you mean, though, as I like to sort out the registration for different verses well in advance, and really hate it when the preacher suddenly decides to change the hymn mid-service!
Clari-Netty
Jul 8 2011, 07:35 PM
wub.gif I love my Rats wub.gif

oh and i also love Adele "19" album. i love Tchaikovsky symphony no 2 which if i was a symphony i think i'd be that one, er i also love..........choclate and a good cup of tea. quite partial to a chinese take away and talking random rubbish to the internet cos im jjust to agitated to do anything constructive.........


MusicalNitWit
Jul 8 2011, 07:52 PM
To whoever advice me to download Mozart Bb Bassoon Concerto, I now need it to get off to sleep at night. The moment I stick it on I start to drift off. huh.gif
barry-clari
Jul 8 2011, 08:01 PM
Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif
Babybird2
Jul 8 2011, 08:04 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 8 2011, 09:01 PM) *
Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif


My mum, but she's German tongue.gif
barry-clari
Jul 8 2011, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(Babybird2 @ Jul 8 2011, 09:04 PM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 8 2011, 09:01 PM) *
Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif


My mum, but she's German tongue.gif


So she's got BBC 1 on now then I guess. Best not phone her for the next 20 minutes or so laugh.gif
Violin Hero
Jul 8 2011, 08:39 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 8 2011, 09:01 PM) *

Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif


It is very entertaining but I don't find it at all funny.
Misti
Jul 8 2011, 08:42 PM
I always found it very funny, perhaps because it rather reminds me of my own family. But then, I also have a sense of humour that doesn't seem to align with what most people consider funny...
CJB
Jul 8 2011, 08:43 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 8 2011, 09:01 PM) *

Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif


Nope

Thought it was ok when 1st on but it must be at least a decade past its best before date.
Babybird2
Jul 8 2011, 09:07 PM
Well to be honest I used to think that it was quite funny.

Then all my friends laughed at me so I never watched it again blush.gif
Cyrilla
Jul 8 2011, 10:03 PM
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jul 8 2011, 09:01 PM) *

Does anyone think that the BBC comedy 'My Family' is in any way funny??? blink.gif


Not in the slightest.

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