Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Lion]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Congrats Ben

Thanx Wes, now if I can only talk him into going back for Graduate School to work on a Masters in Business(in Finance), I would be a 'Happy Camper'. He is not tied down with a mortgage, no wife or steady Lady in his life or any children and Child support payments...so this would be a 'Perfect or Ideal time' to get it done, the company will pay for his schooling. So this would be a fantastic opportunity for him but.....of course he wants to continue just working and earning a steady salary.....

Take care Wes...and where is your piano concert for us...oh and pictures from your Garden???

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Bas, I'm very glad to read you make music as well! I would love to hear you play some trumpet for us!
As for your instruments collection, you can compliment your family on it as it looks very nice.

Thank you Carl
We are very proud of it.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Congrats Ben

X2...that's great!

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by Lion

I've got exciting Family news, our son, Ben, earlier this week got a promotion to the position of being a 'Senior Analyst' and received a 15% raise. We of course are excited and proud of our young man(of course I am biased)and he finally has receive some recognition for all his hard work and Overtime.

Hard work still matters! Great to hear of a young person who is making things happen. Congrats!
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Thank you guys for the nice comments about the photo. Finally, the best days of summer, which really should have happened in June...weird year.

[The Joker]

Ya pressured me into this one Leo. This beautiful Debussy piece still needs more practise, but here you go anyways.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_qjlnpGeQk

[vitalsignsrn]

Wes, beautiful piece. Seems quite a few talented people on this site. :-)

[The Joker]

Thank you Judy.

[Lisa]

Wes, you play so beautifully! Thanks for another lovely performance.

Shall we address you as Lord Wes the Most Handsome Barefoot Pianist?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Wes, beautiful piece. Seems quite a few talented people on this site. :-)

There sure are!

[kcmo]

Another masterpiece, Wes!

[Lisa]

Leo, big congrats to your son. You must be so proud of him.

[Lisa]

Just for fun... I took this iphone video of Violet and the hens a couple days ago. I have no idea how to edit it, and barely figured out how to post it, so here goes! I think all you have to do is click on the pic to get the video.

[kcmo]

^^SO cute, Lisa!!!

[dbelle7]

Adorable, Lisa...your little garden nymph :)

[vitalsignsrn]

So cute..

[The Joker]

Aww thanks for the piano compliment ladies.

Loved the vid Lisa.

[Lisa]

Thanks y'all. Judy, you said you'd been reading way back from the beginning of this thread. Sounded like fun, so I did the same thing yesterday and was soon laughing so hard I was nearly in tears. We had some really good times. Always sad, though, to read JJ's posts. We lost him to pancreatic cancer a couple of years ago.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Aww thanks for the piano compliment ladies.

Loved the vid Lisa.

So cool that you appreciate music from the classic stuff to modern day. Wish I knew more about Debussy's works, but as I listened I was kind of thinking this song reminded me of "Clair de Lune." So light and beautiful. Now I know why!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

So cool that you appreciate music from the classic stuff to modern day. Wish I knew more about Debussy's works, but as I listened I was kind of thinking this song reminded me of "Clair de Lune." So light and beautiful. Now I know why!

Yeah, I'm only starting to appreciate it myself as I get older. Was never into classical when younger. Still struggle a bit with liking stuff like chopin and Mozart. Maybe because it is difficult to play. Although Amadeus is one of my favourite films.

That song was written in 1888, and Debussy's music was described as impressionist, like the French art of the time. Very floaty and free.

[vitalsignsrn]

Wes, is piano a hobby for you are are you a musician? Im sorry for my ignorance, I dont know. :-)

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Wes, is piano a hobby for you are are you a musician? Im sorry for my ignorance, I dont know. :-)

Just a hobby. Had lessons at 11-15, sort of consider that I haven't really improved much since I was 15(I'm 36 now). Maybe have ramped it up a bit since I have been recording some stuff on youtube in the last year. I don't get many hits

Will post up for you my favourite song I've played. Love this film(Braveheart) very romantic score.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y20jta3i9Ro

[vitalsignsrn]

Ty Wes, very pretty. I loved that movie. Im going to subscribe to your You Tube. LOL Then I can give you the thumbs up. :-)

whew...got to page 75!! hahahaha

I got tired of sitting on my a$$ and strolled into Coach. NOT a good idea. Just found a "perfect" fall bag. I dont know how to post pics but its the Madison Caroline Satchel in textured leather, ASH colour. Its super nice in person, which is BAD. I havent liked the las few collections from them and never used my coupon they mailed me. I could use the coupon now.. duh!

[dbelle7]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Thanks y'all. Judy, you said you'd been reading way back from the beginning of this thread. Sounded like fun, so I did the same thing yesterday and was soon laughing so hard I was nearly in tears. We had some really good times. Always sad, though, to read JJ's posts. We lost him to pancreatic cancer a couple of years ago.

Is there a condensed version of this thread? 677 pages.... I am going to need Cliff's Notes.

[Lion]

Originally Posted by kcmo

X2...that's great!

Thanx Karis, I am so proud of our son and he is a good man who works hard land gets the job done. Guess we instilled in him the correct values, morals and ethics!!!

Take care and enjoy your weekend.....Leo

[Lion]

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Hard work still matters! Great to hear of a young person who is making things happen. Congrats!
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Thank you guys for the nice comments about the photo. Finally, the best days of summer, which really should have happened in June...weird year.

J, thank you as I know we all understand the importance of working hard and getting the job at hand done and on time. I guess Pam and I have...done good!!!

Take care and enjoy these wonderfully cooler Summer Evening.....Leo

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Is there a condensed version of this thread? 677 pages.... I am going to need Cliff's Notes.

I know what you mean. I need to take breaks every few pages. Geez we talked about plants a lot! Weird to read some of the old posts and have no memory of writing them. The banter between Redshirt and Jimbits was such a hoot. I really miss those guys.

[Lion]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Leo, big congrats to your son. You must be so proud of him.

Lisa, thanx for your kind words and Yes, I am at the moment a proud, Father. He is a very good and nice young man who has manners and respects all minorities, all Women and elderly individuals. But please remember he does not have a lot of patience which is one of my character defects and his Mother, Pam, was a major influence on his life as well.....

Sometimes he would call me frustrated because of the long hours he puts in(he of course is salaried) and not being or receiving promotions and being recognized for his hard work(I believe I have mentioned this before but over the past year and a half he had found two mistakes and his company recouped over a million in each scenario). I would tell him to be patient and continue to work hard. And if he was unhappy to review his résumé and start looking for a position in Financing elsewhere.....

All I want and have taught our son is to take pride in the work you do, be thorough and meticulous and above all else find happiness and fulfillment in his professional life.....

Take care and give your girls a hug for me...thanx.....Leo

[Lion]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I know what you mean. I need to take breaks every few pages. Geez we talked about plants a lot! Weird to read some of the old posts and have no memory of writing them. The banter between Redshirt and Jimbits was such a hoot. I really miss those guys.

Lisa, I do too...we really had some great times and now over this past year or so the members here do remind me of the earlier days...

Miss Violet, is such a pretty girl and I just know you thoroughly enjoy raising the three.....even though at times they do 'try your patience and test the boundaries'. But I know with your guidance and steady hands your girls will grow into self sufficient young woman who can change the world if they want to!!!

Enjoy your weekend.....Leo
(Psst...how are your gardens and the Climbing Roses doing???)

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by dbelle7

Is there a condensed version of this thread? 677 pages.... I am going to need Cliff's Notes.

Yes there is -

"Wes turns up on page 350, Carl immediately feels inferior, and sulks in the corner"

Where is that knucklehead anyway?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Ty Wes, very pretty. I loved that movie. Im going to subscribe to your You Tube. LOL Then I can give you the thumbs up. :-)

whew...got to page 75!! hahahaha

I got tired of sitting on my a$$ and strolled into Coach. NOT a good idea. Just found a "perfect" fall bag. I dont know how to post pics but its the Madison Caroline Satchel in textured leather, ASH colour. Its super nice in person, which is BAD. I havent liked the las few collections from them and never used my coupon they mailed me. I could use the coupon now.. duh!

Thanks Judy.

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