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Posted by BEI Design on May 3, 2009, 6:13 pm
Emily Bengston wrote:
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> "BEI Design" wrote:
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> CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Both DGD and you deserve many
> accolades for the accomplishments.
Thanks, Emily, I'll pass that along.
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> Glenn Miller and George Gershwin were/are two of my
> favorite musicians, other than the old-time Country Music
> artists. It takes a good trombone to really get at the
> heart of their music.
> Although I still love visiting Nashville, I used to like
> going to the Grand Ole Opry, but not now as much as in
> the past.
Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, the Dorseys,
Ellington, Les Brown, Glen Gray, Count Basie, Woody Herman
... Love 'em all.
I'll leave the Grand 'Ole Opry for others.
--
Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx
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Posted by Emily Bengston on May 4, 2009, 12:46 am
On 5/3/09 5:13 PM, in article gtl4vk$91j$1@news.motzarella.org, "BEI Design"
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> Emily Bengston wrote:
>> "BEI Design" wrote:
>> CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Both DGD and you deserve many
>> accolades for the accomplishments.
>
> Thanks, Emily, I'll pass that along.
>
>> Glenn Miller and George Gershwin were/are two of my
>> favorite musicians, other than the old-time Country Music
>> artists. It takes a good trombone to really get at the
>> heart of their music.
>> Although I still love visiting Nashville, I used to like
>> going to the Grand Ole Opry, but not now as much as in
>> the past.
>
> Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, the Dorseys,
> Ellington, Les Brown, Glen Gray, Count Basie, Woody Herman
> ... Love 'em all.
>
> I'll leave the Grand 'Ole Opry for others.
Back in the old days, when I was in the Air Force, big bands were popular,
and we had monthly dances. I was very fortunate enough to see Benny
Goodman, Les Brown and Tommy Dorsey. They were fabulous and I love their
music; but growing up in MS, the Opry was on the radio every Saturday night
in my home; and I grew into it, so to speak. I like most kinds of music.
Emily
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Posted by Pogonip on May 3, 2009, 5:27 pm
BEI Design wrote:
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> :-) :-) :-) !!!
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> DGD placed well in the competition today, she's guaranteed a
> spot on the team representing the Northwest Region going to
> the Nationals Highland Dance in Nashville, Tennessee in
> July.
>
> Sharon, get your guest room ready, I think I'm going to
> drive I will not fly again if I can help it, so I can make a
> swing by Springdale. ;-)
>
> My super DGD, the kilt and jacket I made, the jig outfit DGD
> made, the Hornpipe outfit DD made, and the Aboyne
> (Nationals) outfit I made are all going to perform at a
> National Highland Dance competition.
>
> Yes, I'm proud! And excited!!! ;-)
>
> Pictures soon.
>
> It's been a long day, following the dance competition, I
> rushed with DGS to his college so he could perform in the
> Spring Concert. The rest of the family joined us as soon as
> all the formal pictures were taken of the dancers. They
> played Glenn Miller! And George Gershwin! And a Wizard of
> Oz medley! DGS was featured on his trombone.
>
> It's been almost too perfect a day.
>
Road trip!!! I'm right there with you on the flying ban -- why pay to
be treated like cattle. In fact, I am opposed to treating cattle that
way, too. Just for the record. ;-)
You will have a wonderful time! I'd be willing to bet that you can go
cross-country, seeing all kinds of folks you've only known by the
Interwebz. In July, the northern route will be cooler. I've crossed on
Route 66, not possible anymore, and it was h.h.h.hot! I've also crossed
mostly on I-80 -- left New Hampshire, visited family in western
Pennsylvania and Wyoming on the way back to Reno. It's a big country,
seems a lot bigger west of the Mississippi.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by BEI Design on May 3, 2009, 6:23 pm
Pogonip wrote:
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> BEI Design wrote:
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> Road trip!!! I'm right there with you on the flying ban
> -- why pay to be treated like cattle. In fact, I am
> opposed to treating cattle that way, too. Just for the
> record. ;-)
After more investigation, I've decided I'll have to fly.
Driving across the country seemed like a good idea unilt I
actually mapped it out. What takes a day by air is 4-5 days
driving, and that's pretty much straight through, no stops
to enjoy the countryside.
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> You will have a wonderful time! I'd be willing to bet
> that you can go cross-country, seeing all kinds of folks
> you've only known by the Interwebz.
I guess I'll fly this time and make the car tour another
time. I just can't see driving alone for all that distance
and back. I so much prefer travel by car, but....
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> In July, the
> northern route will be cooler. I've crossed on Route 66,
> not possible anymore, and it was h.h.h.hot! I've also
> crossed mostly on I-80 -- left New Hampshire, visited
> family in western Pennsylvania and Wyoming on the way
> back to Reno. It's a big country, seems a lot bigger
> west of the Mississippi.
Yup! When DH and I drove to New York in '64 to attend the
New York World's Fair, it took us 5 or 6 days each way as I
recall. And that was being on the road for 9-10 hours per
day. We spent several days in NY, then another couple in
D.C. Our entire trip took over 3 weeks IIRC. It's a
beautiful country, but LARGE. ;-}
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Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx
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Posted by Pogonip on May 3, 2009, 6:49 pm
BEI Design wrote:
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> After more investigation, I've decided I'll have to fly.
> Driving across the country seemed like a good idea unilt I
> actually mapped it out. What takes a day by air is 4-5 days
> driving, and that's pretty much straight through, no stops
> to enjoy the countryside.
>
I came to a similar decision a few years back when my job required me to
go to Orlando. In June. We checked Amtrak, and found that "you can't
get there from here." Well, you could, via New York or Washington, D.C.
My employer even sprung for the first-class ticket, you could have
knocked me over with a feather. I decided we would absorb the cost and
combine the trip with a family visit, but my boss pushed it through on
my expense account. She told me to put it on, I would have just put the
coach fare.
First class is definitely better. You can turn and breathe without
bumping into a seatmate. The cabin attendant actually "attends." The
food and service is beyond better - it surpasses "edible." I found the
level of service varied on different airlines, but I can't remember
which were really good and which were merely OK. I can say that because
the following year, they wanted me in New Orleans, also in June, and
again, paid the fare. Apparently, they liked me. ;-) That time I went
to Orlando first, on vacation time, then on to N.O. -- this was before
Katrina, too.
I am a bit claustrophobic. I don't mind flying, I don't mind
turbulence, it's just that they lock you in and you can't even open a
window.....not being able to move more than an inch or two in any
direction stresses me out.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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> CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Both DGD and you deserve many
> accolades for the accomplishments.