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Lisa · 26 April 2009, 03:15 PM

Very nice! So, watching him inspired me to go check out Paul Potts' audition video again - yep, it still makes me cry. Every time!

Carolina · 26 April 2009, 03:41 PM

If Dmitri and I were married, do you think he would sing like that to me every night??

away36 · 26 April 2009, 07:58 PM

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Your son's in the cadaver lab!

I remember meeting my husband's cadaver his first year in school. She seemed very nice, but didn't have a lot to say.

It's a rite of passage, for sure.

That was clearly a case of mistaken gender. There's no such thing as a woman who doesn't have a lot to say.

limenko · 26 April 2009, 08:02 PM

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It was better! I expected him to be great, but he was more than that. I wonder what he is doing now?

He is doing well, has been touring the world singing and has made a mint. He has had a few no.1 globally and he has even sung for the Queen.

away36 · 26 April 2009, 08:03 PM

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Lisa, remember Paul Potts? He's amazing!

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Did you get to listen to him for the first time?

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Yep - I could not believe the voice that came out of his mouth!

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I like his audition even better than Susan Boyle's - and she was pretty amazing.

I love to watch him on YouTube - I don't think I'll ever get tired of that audition video.

I too think his audition was better than Susan Boyle's and every once in a while I go to YouTube and watch it again. The most wonderful part, besides his voice is his "rags to riches" story, especially after the bully issues as a child.

away36 · 26 April 2009, 08:07 PM

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now, presenting my family:

Wow! You sure did something good in your past life, 'cause boy are you blessed! What a fantastic family! Thank you SO much for posting the pics! You must be so proud!

unclesallie · 26 April 2009, 08:25 PM

Nancy: thanks! they're a handful....now about that prior life, you ever been to Szechuan Province or Kham?

away36 · 26 April 2009, 08:32 PM

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Nancy: thanks! they're a handful....now about that prior life, you ever been to Szechuan Province or Kham?

Why? Are the police asking about me?

Jimbits76 · 26 April 2009, 08:56 PM

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If Dmitri and I were married, do you think he would sing like that to me every night??

Wouldn't you girls prefer Andrea Bocelli?

J

Carolina · 26 April 2009, 11:50 PM

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Wouldn't you girls prefer Andrea Bocelli?

J

Bocelli's a great talent, and I really like him. But Hvorostovsky's got that baritone voice, and well, ya gotta watch him sing...

Lisa · 27 April 2009, 12:03 AM

I don't know much about opera, Caroline, but would you say Paul Potts is more of a tenor?

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 12:06 AM

Yep - I'd say he is a tenor (and I'm an opera newbie myself). Paul really does have a beautiful voice!

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 12:13 AM

Here's Paul again:

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 12:32 AM

For contrast, here is Andrea Bocelli singing Ave Maria:

Lisa · 27 April 2009, 12:47 AM

Andrea is singing in the perfect setting - looks like an old cathedral....

How do those guys sing with those tight-looking collars!

Lion · 27 April 2009, 01:18 AM

Good morning ladies, how's it going this fine Sunday morning!!!

away36 · 27 April 2009, 01:21 AM

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Good morning ladies, how's it going this fine Sunday morning!!!

Mornin' Leo. I'm good thanks. Had a fun time yesterday at my granddaughter's 5th birthday party. Always a joy to spend time with my kids like that. How 'bout you?

Lion · 27 April 2009, 01:29 AM

Nancy, sounds like you are blessed with a wonderful family. And spending time with grandchildren must be very enjoying. My arthritis has kicked up a bit this morning with the rain but if it clears up I'll go for a bike ride!!!

away36 · 27 April 2009, 01:39 AM

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Nancy, sounds like you are blessed with a wonderful family. And spending time with grandchildren must be very enjoying. My arthritis has kicked up a bit this morning with the rain but if it clears up I'll go for a bike ride!!!

I know how much the rain affects ME, and so I know how much worse it must be for you. Hope things get better as the day goes on.

Yes....it's fun spending time with the grandchildren, and my sons are so incredibly funny (in a truly warped way), that by the time I leave for home, both my stomach muscles and my face muscles hurt from laughing.

Lion · 27 April 2009, 01:53 AM

Nancy, with my grown son not dating, I believe it will be awhile before we see grandchildren. But when the day comes I plan on spoiling them rotten!!!

away36 · 27 April 2009, 01:57 AM

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Nancy, with my grown son not dating, I believe it will be awhile before we see grandchildren. But when the day comes I plan on spoiling them rotten!!!

You have no idea how much fun it's going to be! It's like having all the joy you had with your own little ones, but without the stress of the responsibility!

Lion · 27 April 2009, 02:03 AM

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You have no idea how much fun it's going to be! It's like having all the joy you had with your own little ones, but without the stress of the responsibility!

It sure sounds like a little piece of heaven. I know my wife would jump at the chance to be a grandmother and I would have the time of my life. Isn't life grand!!!

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 02:14 AM

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Andrea is singing in the perfect setting - looks like an old cathedral....

How do those guys sing with those tight-looking collars!

Lisa, that's how they get the different voice ranges. For example, a tenor has a tighter collar than a baritone (tighter pants, too...)!

Rockrolex · 27 April 2009, 02:17 AM

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hey - cool!

OK, here's one of my faves:

Several months ago, Hvorastovsy was in D.C. to perform for the Washington Performing Arts Society. Arleen and I were fortunate enough to be invited to a small dinner party in his honor hosted by the Russian Ambassador at his residence (one of the benefits of living in D.C.). I managed to finagle it so Arleen sat next to Hxorastovsky at dinner. Naturally she was in heaven all evening (especially when he started dishing the dirt to her about Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon).

Oh, and the Russian vodka was excellent.

Rockrolex · 27 April 2009, 02:26 AM

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You have no idea how much fun it's going to be! It's like having all the joy you had with your own little ones, but without the stress of the responsibility!

I know what you mean, Nancy. When our kids told us we were going to be grandparents, Alreen was ecstatic. I, on the other hand, was petrified. I was much too young to be a grandfather. After all, grandparents are old people, and I'm not an old person (at least in my mind).

But then the moment Alyssa was born, all that changed. She is delicious; and I love watching her as she discovers the world. At 16 months, she is a real person with a distinct personality. And she is the apple of our eyes. And we can spoil her all we want and then give her back to her parents for retreading.

away36 · 27 April 2009, 02:43 AM

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I know what you mean, Nancy. When our kids told us we were going to be grandparents, Alreen was ecstatic. I, on the other hand, was petrified. I was much too young to be a grandfather. After all, grandparents are old people, and I'm not an old person (at least in my mind).

But then the moment Alyssa was born, all that changed. She is delicious; and I love watching her as she discovers the world. At 16 months, she is a real person with a distinct personality. And she is the apple of our eyes. And we can spoil her all we want and then give her back to her parents for retreading.

What a great age she is. Wait until she begins having conversations with you. I think I'd forgotten how hilarious kids can be when they're little. (Lisa's kids are a classic example of what I'm talking about). I swear the more time you spend with them, the YOUNGER you feel! (well, except for the babysitting times)

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 03:49 AM

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Several months ago, Hvorastovsy was in D.C. to perform for the Washington Performing Arts Society. Arleen and I were fortunate enough to be invited to a small dinner party in his honor hosted by the Russian Ambassador at his residence (one of the benefits of living in D.C.). I managed to finagle it so Arleen sat next to Hxorastovsky at dinner. Naturally she was in heaven all evening (especially when he started dishing the dirt to her about Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon).

Oh, and the Russian vodka was excellent.

What!? What?!

I'm speechless! I'd be in heaven just to attend a performance!

Your wife actually got to sit next to him?? I know this is a watch forum, but I hope you got pics...

Speaking of Russia, I wonder if you know the nonprofit my sis works for (the name escapes me...). She's been working in DC for about 4 years now, and it has something to do with Russia, international issues, etc...

Unbelievable, Ed!!

Incurable · 27 April 2009, 05:12 AM

Tosser's Bar... ??? Oh danged, what'd I miss...

unclesallie · 27 April 2009, 06:25 AM

no problem. later.

Carolina · 27 April 2009, 07:14 AM

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no problem. later.

Men. Why use 118 words when 3 will do??

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Very nice! So, watching him inspired me to go check out Paul Potts' audition video again - yep, it still makes me cry. Every time!

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Nancy, sounds like you are blessed with a wonderful family. And spending time with grandchildren must be very enjoying. My arthritis has kicked up a bit this morning with the rain but if it clears up I'll go for a bike ride!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Nancy, with my grown son not dating, I believe it will be awhile before we see grandchildren. But when the day comes I plan on spoiling them rotten!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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