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[TMurphy]

Extremely proud of my students, who in 4 short weeks prepared a wonderful concert for our summer program - which included four large ensembles, and 3 chamber groups - last night. Listened to the recording today, and while it certainly has its flaws, it is overall a great performance by such a young group of students.

[tbn.al]

Just had a good chuckle. In a book that I am reading (I know, hard to believe, and it doesn't even have pictures), I ran across this definition:

Tradition- Stupidity on Purpose

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Chuck"amused"Jackson

Here is Stephen Pastis' definition.
http://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine?ref=comics" target="_blank

[Chuck Jackson]

I heard about another way of showing your support for Chick-fil-A, if you didn't get by there today. Just turn on your headlights tonight as you drive.
I saw a BUNCH of people doing that last night, so I guess the word is getting out.

I'm going to show mine by flushing the toilet right after I use it. Such a small gesture can go a long way in achieving peace and harmony.

Chuck

[bort]

To avoid Olympics spoilers, I have stopped reading/watching the news, except around midnight after Bob Costas says goodnight to America. Apparently I missed something about Chic-fil-A?

[Dan Schultz]

bwak.

My chicken can pronounce it's 'w's'. It says Bach, Bach, Bach.

[bearphonium]

Summer seems to have arrived in Oregon, finally. Temps will push 100 today. Time for a motorcycle ride.

[The Jackson]

UPDATE:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am now staring at the presence of no fewer than three boxes of unfrosted S'mores Pop-Tarts® in my room. I don't want to talk about it. Thank you for your consideration.

[Chuck Jackson]

As is my want during the dog-days of summer, I wake up early to enjoy what little cool air there is in my fair burg, drink coffee, and read the paper. As I was setting aside the crossword puzzles, I happened upon a daily confection called "Miss Manners". I generally do not read the filler pap, but what caught my eye was a letter from a viola player (a professional who has had a distinquished career in Europe and North America) complaining a bout the seeming denigration of his virtuous instrument by the rabble that attends his concerts. In her answer, Judith Martin, Miss Manners herself, opines " It's not just you. Talk to tuba players; they complain that everyone thinks they are slow-witted and fat".

The public has one out of two right on this one.

You have been updated.

Chuck"ling"Jackson

[TubaRay]

As is my want during the dog-days of summer, I wake up early to enjoy what little cool air there is in my fair burg, drink coffee, and read the paper. As I was setting aside the crossword puzzles, I happened upon a daily confection called "Miss Manners". I generally do not read the filler pap, but what caught my eye was a letter from a viola player (a professional who has had a distinquished career in Europe and North America) complaining a bout the seeming denigration of his virtuous instrument by the rabble that attends his concerts. In her answer, Judith Martin, Miss Manners herself, opines " It's not just you. Talk to tuba players; they complain that everyone thinks they are slow-witted and fat".

The public has one out of two right on this one.

You have been updated.

Chuck"ling"Jackson

Chuck: I'm surprised that you would defend the viola player.

[Chuck Jackson]

[Chuck: I'm surprised that you would defend the viola player.[/quote]

Well, I am trying to be a kinder and gentler human being. Beats asking them to show me their tax returns. I usually like a longer read than that.

Chuck"topical"Jackson

[windshieldbug]

As is my want during the dog-days of summer, I wake up early to enjoy what little cool air there is in my fair burg, drink coffee, and read the paper. As I was setting aside the crossword puzzles, I happened upon a daily confection called "Miss Manners". I generally do not read the filler pap, but what caught my eye was a letter from a viola player (a professional who has had a distinquished career in Europe and North America) complaining a bout the seeming denigration of his virtuous instrument by the rabble that attends his concerts. In her answer, Judith Martin, Miss Manners herself, opines " It's not just you. Talk to tuba players; they complain that everyone thinks they are slow-witted and fat".

The public has one out of two right on this one.

You have been updated.

Chuck"ling"Jackson

Chuck: I'm surprised that you would defend the viola player.

Next he'll be defending conductors... (or at least short ones, see : semi-conductor)

[sousaphone68]

Tomorrow I get to be part of the welcome home celebrations for silver medal winner in boxing John Joe Nevin with the town band.

[Dan Schultz]

Today is International 'Left-Handers Day'.

You've been updated.

[Dan Schultz]

I find it a little unusual that the 'American' chic keeps her fork in here right hand... a la European.

Besides... does ANY couple actually sit at the dinner table and speak to each other like that?

[bort]

I recently took a part-time consulting job in addition to my regular full-time career. Long days, but the money and professional experience is really quite good. As much as I want to put it all straight in my "tuba fund," it's all going in the "house downpayment fund" instead. Both jobs I work at home. I'm sleeping about 4 hours a night right now and really, I feel just as good as when I would get 8 or 9. That's my update!

[Dan Schultz]

I've been shooting skeet.

How do you cook those skeet things, Schlep?

[bearphonium]

You really have to soak the skeet a while...

[MartyNeilan]

I recently took a part-time consulting job in addition to my regular full-time career. Long days, but the money and professional experience is really quite good. As much as I want to put it all straight in my "tuba fund," it's all going in the "house downpayment fund" instead. Both jobs I work at home. I'm sleeping about 4 hours a night right now and really, I feel just as good as when I would get 8 or 9. That's my update!

You should move to TN then. I am looking at a HUD house / bank foreclosure for $100 down. Even -I- can come up with that!!!
(selling for 1/3 less than appraisal and 3.5% interest rate ain't bad either)

[sousaphone68]

I now know possess the key to better tuba playing...

...but I was sworn to secrecy by the guy in the youtube video with the 20J and the ceiling fan turning reflecting in his bell.

that secret is only for the one tuba solo in existence, The Adams Family

[Dan Schultz]

Exploding toilets?? What's next?
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/toi ... nance.html