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Helen
QUOTE (Digby @ Oct 31 2004, 10:36 AM)
Go on then, guess, which do you all think I am? wink.gif

Female?
Violinia
I'm female, but I expect the name makes it obvious.

What I'm curious about is why Rhapsodin is being so coy about his gender?

Oh, and like everyone else I assumed AnotherPianist was male. Why did we all do that, I wonder?

Also, I thought the stuff about creative people being more male if they're female and vice versa was really interesting. I suppose when you think about it, you don't get many body-building artists, or Barby Doll-type poets.

Perhaps too much testosterone distracts a man from creative pursuits and too much of the other (oestrogen?) causes a woman to lie around on chaise longues looking alluring rather busy herself composing music, but what about Picasso? He didn't seem to be lacking in the testosterone department, did he? And a lot of the composers were pretty rampant too..

Perhaps they were just trying to convince themselves!

Violinia
saxlover
SORRY CECILIA!!

im back!

im female

Fred
QUOTE (Digby @ Oct 31 2004, 09:36 AM)
Go on then, guess, which do you all think I am? wink.gif

You're female, I'm certain.

And as for us assuming AnotherPianist was male (I did)...
Perhaps it was wishful thinking huh.gif . There seem to be an awful lot of females among us. Freda Bloogs excluded, there have been a lot of might-be-male-but-turned-out-to-be-female revelations!
maggiemay
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Oh, and like everyone else I assumed AnotherPianist was male.

no sorry, I didn't assume that!

Maggie
hgirl
I assumed AnotherPianist was female! I was certain of it in fact, don't know why!
I'm female- it's quite obvious from the name! tongue.gif
elmo
Digby's female right? I think so, coz I'm sure she was talking about a husband in a post!
I'll just look stupid if I'm wrong! laugh.gif
Digby
Yes I'm female - digby is the name of my cat! he's male!
Jen W
QUOTE (Violinia @ Oct 31 2004, 11:12 AM)
Oh, and like everyone else I assumed AnotherPianist was male.  Why did we all do that, I wonder?

Having thought about it, I'm ashamed to say it was because of the authoritative & confident tone of the posts...they had a masculine quality...but before you all shout... no, when I engage the brain I don't think it's only a male thing - I'm as authoritative-sounding in person as the next man (er, I mean person) - but it's the old archetype thing, instinctively felt!! wink.gif

How about those of you who correctly thought of AP as female?
musicmad_banana
I'm female! Hannah - you know, Hannah Banana and all that......... rolleyes.gif biggrin.gif
tamsin
Hmm, I've only just looked at this thread, and I'm intreguied...smile.gif

It is, quite funny though....

And I've just though of something else thats going to have to go in my signature having been asked that same question once the other day!

And if Rapsodin isn't male I'll be stunned. Something about the SoH I think...!
Trisha
I'm female as well! YAY! lol ... though I did once get a PM from this one guy who wasnt sure if i was male or female lol biggrin.gif I've never met a bloke called Trisha lol biggrin.gif
Helen
QUOTE (Fred @ Oct 29 2004, 06:04 PM)
Female.

I'v never met a girl called Fred, but aparently there is one! I have also never met a man called Freda! Come to think of it iv have never met a girl called Freda either! blink.gif Only the pink elephant which was the mascot of our Brownie Pack... blink.gif But thats irrelevant... smile.gif
Fred
QUOTE (Subatomic_Star @ Oct 31 2004, 06:06 PM)
QUOTE (Fred @ Oct 29 2004, 06:04 PM)
Female.

I'v never met a girl called Fred, but aparently there is one!

Sorry to disappoint, but it's only Fred because Frances had already been used when I signed up. However, I've been looking and there don't seem to be any Franceseses around here! Fred is what my family call me. rolleyes.gif
cecilia
Yes, whoever this "Frances" is doesn't seem to be around much! laugh.gif
czaire
QUOTE (tamsin @ Oct 31 2004, 05:54 PM)
And if Rapsodin isn't male I'll be stunned. Something about the SoH I think...!

Me too.. I also feel that Rapsodin is a male... but until now, he/she still has not reveal his/her gender. It is ok, because he/she has the right to protect his/her privacy.

I did declared that I'm a female in one of the topic.

I'll like to apologise to those that I think they are males but they're not and vice versa..

AnotherPianist
Wow! I was amazed to return after a busy weekend to see that this topic had made it to 5 pages long; I certainly didn't expect that!

QUOTE (hgirl @ Oct 31 2004, 02:06 PM)
I assumed AnotherPianist was female! I was certain of it in fact, don't know why!

Those that were certain that I was female may have worked this out as I have referred to my boyfriend in the past (it's a link to a search for me using the word boyfriend, nothing exciting!) maybe it's worrying that I've referred to him and people assumed I was male wink.gif although it's more likely that people haven't read/remembered those posts...

I'm not a particularly 'girly' girl (that's sounding good for the creativity!) perhaps being a computer scientist is making me sound more and more male! I like the comment about the lack of males, sorry if anyone was disappointed wink.gif!

Rhapsodin is one of the people I couldn't work out... I'd go for male based on knowledge of computers (although I should know better as that would make the wrong assumption for me...) just a gut feeling though there's nothing that's particularly suggested either way. I think that (s)he is enjoying keeping us in suspense too much to tell us!
saxlover
yes i knew AnotherPianist was female, coz on some of her posts she has referred to her boyfriend!

and yes i would be slightly worried about people thinking you're male after mentioning him LOL
GuestWho!
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fluteandbassoon
Well my name can be either a male or a female name. It is somethiong to do with gaelic names.

I am female.

But, I once met a boy who name was also called Ceri!!!
Rhapsodin
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GuestWho!
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Rhapsodin
GuestWho!

"is it true to suggest that you are a "Rappers Delight"?

Uh....nope. . .Ich bin kein Vergnugensrapper. Ich wohne ins Herz des Rhapsodies, wissen Sie nicht?


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dacapo
QUOTE (clarinetlover @ Nov 1 2004, 01:48 PM)
yes i knew AnotherPianist was female, coz on some of her posts she has referred to her boyfriend!

Now there's a rash assumption! Or perhaps you've just led a very sheltered life...
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and yes i would be slightly worried about people thinking you're male after mentioning him LOL

You'll have the gender police after you. smile.gif
cheeble
hmmm probably quite obvious that im female... i dont know though... some of you know me in person though so there wouldn't be much point in getting you all to guess!
Wind_Player
I'm male, but I think it's obvious because i mention my name in my signature... because I've never heard of a girl with the same name as myself anyway...
GuestWho!
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Rhapsodin
Cwahhh, not'arf.

Und mein in Sie, Meine Schatz.
Amber
QUOTE (Rhapsodin @ Oct 30 2004, 08:07 PM)
Oh Goodness, GuestWho!...

You aren't one of these people from Middlesex are you?

A transgressor?

No, I think it's one of those people who's a bit of both, what do they call it, oh yes, I remember now, AMPHIBIOUS, that's it. Guest Who is amphibious! smile.gif

[nods head earnestly]
Amber
Hej Joel/Wind Player,

Hur ar det? Bor du i england eller i sverige?

Trevlig helg! smile.gif

Amber
Helen
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No, I think it's one of those people who's a bit of both, what do they call it, oh yes, I remember now, AMPHIBIOUS, that's it. Guest Who is amphibious!  

[nods head earnestly]



rolleyes.gif Some people... rolleyes.gif

Just kidding!
Amber
Oh, and I keep meaning to say.....

I'm female.

At least I was, the last time I checked.
Rhapsodin
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GuestWho!
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Rhapsodin
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cecilia
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liebe_klavier
i really don't get this....i'm confused...
Rhapsodin
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liebe_klavier
oh i understand now....i would be an easy one to guess.....
weejen
im female
GuestWho!
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Rhapsodin
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Rhapsodin
How come I suddenly feel hungry? Anyone got any Quavers-au-gratin with a few sautéd minims and some braised staves... oh, and a pint of Largo if you can spare it, just to wash things down...

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Hi ya, D minor! How's you? smile.gif
Amber
Did I say amphibious? Sorry, I meant to say "ambidextrous"...




Cheers

Amber
x

.....

(Still female at the last time of checking.)
sarah-flute
just been reading this thread rather late... has had me giggling all over the shop.

and I'm a girl, though I very much doubt anyone was wondering rolleyes.gif

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(Still female at the last time of checking.)


is it that variable...? ohmy.gif laugh.gif
cecilia
Hehehe, this thread seems even funnier now Natalie and I have worked out that riddle! biggrin.gif
jasbeth
QUOTE (GuestWho! @ Nov 7 2004, 04:53 PM)
QUOTE (Rhapsodin @ Nov 7 2004, 01:05 PM)
Very possibly and so would you be!  

You are the sweetest drug...of dreams, of delights, of desires beyond the horizon of my senses.   Your kiss on my brow awoke me from the damps of night and the dark where I'd slept forever until that first taste of you.    

Would you risk so addictive a drug?  
Would you surrender to a wamth, a sensuality more voluptuous and embracing than the heart of endless summer, knowing you will never return unchanged?    

My dear GuestWho!  the evanescence, the colours and perfumes, the wild intoxication and anxious yearnings of Daphnis and Chloe are barely even the palest shadow compared with you.   Me?   I melt.   I lay my kisses at the gate to your temple.  

Your eyes, your smile are dangerous enough - they speak beyond words.

You know very well the huge difficulty I'd have playing the Schubert Duet with you.

Hmm, if anyone thinks you're a boy now they have a very interesting imagination indeed...    
So there.... ohmy.gif

My Dearest Rhapsodin

Oh how could I ever be frightened of walking into the unknown of what the future holds with you at my side? You are my Destiny,my Fate.

Knowing what I know of you now,being such a wonderful friend and confidante who has taught me many things,we could both surrender our entire selves in each other glorifying in our mutual love of the Sensual and of the Music we have to share and have shared together.

You are my drug also,with no contraindications,and I want to increase the dosage every second,every minute,every hour of the day so my passions can never be sated for you.For you I would risk everything.

My Temple is open for your embrace, for only you can explore it`s secrets drenched in candelight and more.Dare you enter its labyrinths and unRavel my core?

"cras amet qui numquam amavit quique amavit cras amet"

Sweetest (((YOU)))

oh god......
DGA
Ahhhh.....the thread hijackers have started again...

But I'm male, of course...
davidyko
you can probably guess... i'm a guy!!! laugh.gif
David Yoshiaki Ko is my name... cool.gif
davidyko
QUOTE (jasbeth @ Jan 22 2005, 07:21 PM)
QUOTE (GuestWho! @ Nov 7 2004, 04:53 PM)
QUOTE (Rhapsodin @ Nov 7 2004, 01:05 PM)
Very possibly and so would you be!  

You are the sweetest drug...of dreams, of delights, of desires beyond the horizon of my senses.   Your kiss on my brow awoke me from the damps of night and the dark where I'd slept forever until that first taste of you.    

Would you risk so addictive a drug?  
Would you surrender to a wamth, a sensuality more voluptuous and embracing than the heart of endless summer, knowing you will never return unchanged?    

My dear GuestWho!  the evanescence, the colours and perfumes, the wild intoxication and anxious yearnings of Daphnis and Chloe are barely even the palest shadow compared with you.   Me?   I melt.   I lay my kisses at the gate to your temple.  

Your eyes, your smile are dangerous enough - they speak beyond words.

You know very well the huge difficulty I'd have playing the Schubert Duet with you.

Hmm, if anyone thinks you're a boy now they have a very interesting imagination indeed...    
So there.... ohmy.gif

My Dearest Rhapsodin

Oh how could I ever be frightened of walking into the unknown of what the future holds with you at my side? You are my Destiny,my Fate.

Knowing what I know of you now,being such a wonderful friend and confidante who has taught me many things,we could both surrender our entire selves in each other glorifying in our mutual love of the Sensual and of the Music we have to share and have shared together.

You are my drug also,with no contraindications,and I want to increase the dosage every second,every minute,every hour of the day so my passions can never be sated for you.For you I would risk everything.

My Temple is open for your embrace, for only you can explore it`s secrets drenched in candelight and more.Dare you enter its labyrinths and unRavel my core?

"cras amet qui numquam amavit quique amavit cras amet"

Sweetest (((YOU)))

oh god......

here we go again... rolleyes.gif
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