Can't believe I missed all this!! :mad:
I only found out about the party today (my fault - note to self: MUST keep more up to date on this new-fangled social media malarkey).
Can't believe we had FB, PK, Angel Chat, Nola AND bl0ke in a GFZ, and I wasn't there to do my naked butler bit (groping not just permitted but expected and positively encouraged).
Oh well, it has been fun reading the thread. Any chance of a repeat (oo-er missus!)?
I promise to pay more attention next time!
Will
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Sex God
I heard by e-mail earlier this evening but have only just got in. I still can't quite believe it.
I remember Neil so very well. From the days when Sappho and I were still relatively new on here, Neil was a great support and among those encouraging us to meet for real instead of only virtually. The wonderful family we have now bears its own witness to the wisdom of that advice.
Then there were the munches. He was wonderful company - and I couldn't have been more delighted when Gem and Neil got together. What a lovely couple they have always been.
Ultimately though, his posts will be both his legacy and his own tribute. Thoughtful, funny, challenging, insightful, mocking and occasionally downright daft.
I was genuinely shocked when I received this news and just had to come on here and pay my respects. The roll call of 'Old Schoolers', as Blue referred to us, is testament to the incredibly high regard in which he was held. I am proud to join the long list of those who wish we were back here under happier circumstances.
Gem - our hearts go out to you and you will be in our thoughts at this dreadful time.
His intellect was, for a long time, one of the highlights of this site.
Peace and rest to a fine man.
Requiescat in pace
Will (and Sappho too)
I remember Neil so very well. From the days when Sappho and I were still relatively new on here, Neil was a great support and among those encouraging us to meet for real instead of only virtually. The wonderful family we have now bears its own witness to the wisdom of that advice.
Then there were the munches. He was wonderful company - and I couldn't have been more delighted when Gem and Neil got together. What a lovely couple they have always been.
Ultimately though, his posts will be both his legacy and his own tribute. Thoughtful, funny, challenging, insightful, mocking and occasionally downright daft.
I was genuinely shocked when I received this news and just had to come on here and pay my respects. The roll call of 'Old Schoolers', as Blue referred to us, is testament to the incredibly high regard in which he was held. I am proud to join the long list of those who wish we were back here under happier circumstances.
Gem - our hearts go out to you and you will be in our thoughts at this dreadful time.
His intellect was, for a long time, one of the highlights of this site.
Peace and rest to a fine man.
Requiescat in pace
Will (and Sappho too)
Sex God
Ok then, this week's cocktail:
All these ingredients are available from good supermarkets - I'm so pleased that Absinthe is no longer a banned substance - I just bought a bottle from my local Sainsbury's! (other supermarkets are available), it's also freely available online.
THIRD RAIL COCKTAIL
1 dash absinthe
1/3 bacardi
1/3 calvados (or apple brandy)
1/3 brandy
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Be warned - The Savoy Cocktail Book (a 1930s publication where I am getting these from) describes this as "better than 11,000 volts". They're not kidding.
It's basically equal measures of brandy, calvados and bacardi. If you don't have absinthe just leave it out (the recipe only calls for a dash anyway), but if you do have it - it's worth it!
Treat with respect - it's disturbingly moreish!
Let me know what you think - and any suggested variations.
Will
All these ingredients are available from good supermarkets - I'm so pleased that Absinthe is no longer a banned substance - I just bought a bottle from my local Sainsbury's! (other supermarkets are available), it's also freely available online.
THIRD RAIL COCKTAIL
1 dash absinthe
1/3 bacardi
1/3 calvados (or apple brandy)
1/3 brandy
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
Be warned - The Savoy Cocktail Book (a 1930s publication where I am getting these from) describes this as "better than 11,000 volts". They're not kidding.
It's basically equal measures of brandy, calvados and bacardi. If you don't have absinthe just leave it out (the recipe only calls for a dash anyway), but if you do have it - it's worth it!
Treat with respect - it's disturbingly moreish!
Let me know what you think - and any suggested variations.
Will
Sex God
I don't even have the original file to hand at the moment - might be on my old laptop somewhere.
I've deliberately not changed my avatar in case the animation stopped working and I couldn't get it going again. I would rather miss the scribbling me if he disappeared for good.
Now then, who's for a drink?
Will
I've deliberately not changed my avatar in case the animation stopped working and I couldn't get it going again. I would rather miss the scribbling me if he disappeared for good.
Now then, who's for a drink?
Will
Sex God
Sorry for the flurry of activity - nowhere to be seen for months and then breeze in here, starting threads and all.
Once upon a time I used to be the virtual barman for the SH cocktail bar. Thought it would be nice to introduce a new cocktail each week. If some of you want to try it and then post some comments and feedback, that would be great. I will try and keep it to ingredients that are readily available.
So, for New Year's Day what better than a champagne cocktail?
Place 1 lump of sugar in a wine glass and saturate it with Angostura bitters.
Add 1 lump of ice.
Fill with champagne.
Decorate with a twist of lemon peel and a slice of orange (if desired - personally I try not to have too much vitamin C in my cocktails!).
Enjoy.
This is how we will be starting our lunch today!
Cheers,
Will
:cheers:
Once upon a time I used to be the virtual barman for the SH cocktail bar. Thought it would be nice to introduce a new cocktail each week. If some of you want to try it and then post some comments and feedback, that would be great. I will try and keep it to ingredients that are readily available.
So, for New Year's Day what better than a champagne cocktail?
Place 1 lump of sugar in a wine glass and saturate it with Angostura bitters.
Add 1 lump of ice.
Fill with champagne.
Decorate with a twist of lemon peel and a slice of orange (if desired - personally I try not to have too much vitamin C in my cocktails!).
Enjoy.
This is how we will be starting our lunch today!
Cheers,
Will
:cheers:
Sex God
Saw this elsewhere and couldn't resist posting it here:
A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)
Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except North Dakota, which she does not fancy).
Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections.
Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.
To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
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1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
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2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
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3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
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4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.
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5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
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6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. Roundabouts will help you understand the British sense of humour.
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7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
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8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
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9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
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10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialect in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
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11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).
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12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
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13.. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
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14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
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15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!
PS: Only share this with friends who have a good sense of humour (NOT humor)!
A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)
Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except North Dakota, which she does not fancy).
Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections.
Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.
To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
-----------------------
1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
------------------------
2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
-------------------
3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
-----------------
4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.
----------------------
5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
----------------------
6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. Roundabouts will help you understand the British sense of humour.
--------------------
7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
-------------------
8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
-------------------
9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
---------------------
10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialect in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
---------------------
11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).
---------------------
12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
--------------------
13.. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
-----------------
14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
---------------
15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!
PS: Only share this with friends who have a good sense of humour (NOT humor)!
Sex God
This is something that has been puzzling me a lot lately - and ThirtyfourD's excellent thread about single men's profiles made me think about it even more.
Neither Sappho nor I have played for a while and for reasons that I don't need to go into (ie they're personal) Sappho is not likely to be meeting anyone as a single or a couple at the moment.
Should I change my profile to a single male? The profile text would still make very clear that I am in a relationship with Sappho and that if I played alone it would be with her consent (she is always happy to confirm this separately if needed) as I have always felt that honesty is essential - to her above all, but to anyone else I meet too.
My concern is that a couple profile (even one that states we also meet alone) may lead people to believe that we will be meeting as a couple and that may (currently) give the wrong impression.
So, I am genuinely interested to hear people's opinions here. Should I retain the couple profile - but make it clear that Sappho is currently 'unavailable', or should I revert to a single male profile - but make it clear that Sappho is still very much in the picture and that everything I do is with her consent? Obviously, I am also discussing this with the lady herself, but I would also like to know the views of the people who I may be wishing to meet.
All comments (whether here or in my inbox) will be read with interest.
Will
Neither Sappho nor I have played for a while and for reasons that I don't need to go into (ie they're personal) Sappho is not likely to be meeting anyone as a single or a couple at the moment.
Should I change my profile to a single male? The profile text would still make very clear that I am in a relationship with Sappho and that if I played alone it would be with her consent (she is always happy to confirm this separately if needed) as I have always felt that honesty is essential - to her above all, but to anyone else I meet too.
My concern is that a couple profile (even one that states we also meet alone) may lead people to believe that we will be meeting as a couple and that may (currently) give the wrong impression.
So, I am genuinely interested to hear people's opinions here. Should I retain the couple profile - but make it clear that Sappho is currently 'unavailable', or should I revert to a single male profile - but make it clear that Sappho is still very much in the picture and that everything I do is with her consent? Obviously, I am also discussing this with the lady herself, but I would also like to know the views of the people who I may be wishing to meet.
All comments (whether here or in my inbox) will be read with interest.
Will
Sex God
Quote by Trevaunance
In my most humble opinion its a great shame that more everyday people are not recognised for what they do
The only small point I would make is that the Knighthoods and CBEs that get reported in the national media are just the tip of the iceberg. The full list (a couple of the broadsheet papers publish it in full) is actually made up largely of people who have been lollipop man or school dinner lady for umpteen years or research scientists, academics etc. who get the honour in recognition of a life's work in their chosen field but would not be known to the public. Of course, there are many people who should get similar honours, but never do. However, as Trevaunance says, they need to be nomninated.
No system is perfect but, on balance, I think the honours system should stay - mainly for the unsung local heroes who get the MBEs and OBEs that are not reported in national media (your local press may publish them - check it out :thumbup
.Will
Sex God
Hi 34D,
Speaking for myself, I would always make it clear upfront that I am in a happy and stable relationship - but not single.
Of course, it is slightly easier for us as we actually met through this site - and Neil is probably one of the few who might remember that.
I would have no wish to be dishonest or even disingenuous - but I see nothing wrong in us meeting other people from time to time. Indeed, that was the very basis of our relationship. If anything, honesty is MORE important in a swinging (or open) relationship than in a vanilla relationship. Without that honesty and openness it's just plain, old-fashioned infidelity.
Will xx
Speaking for myself, I would always make it clear upfront that I am in a happy and stable relationship - but not single.
Of course, it is slightly easier for us as we actually met through this site - and Neil is probably one of the few who might remember that.
I would have no wish to be dishonest or even disingenuous - but I see nothing wrong in us meeting other people from time to time. Indeed, that was the very basis of our relationship. If anything, honesty is MORE important in a swinging (or open) relationship than in a vanilla relationship. Without that honesty and openness it's just plain, old-fashioned infidelity.
Will xx
Sex God
I think we have always realised that some people are more highly sexed than others.
My problem with this 'work' is that it seems to label people as either sexual or asexual - there can be no in between. I have a similar problem with labelling people as heterosexual or homosexual without accepting that some (maybe many) people may lie somewhere in between.
Why do we have to choose? Isn't it possible that the intensity of our sexual feelings and, indeed, our very sexuality may fluctuate many times during our lifetime?
We are too obsessed with labels. Each to their own. Respect each others' limits and boundaries and understand that an individual's feelings and inclinations may change many times during their life.
Will
My problem with this 'work' is that it seems to label people as either sexual or asexual - there can be no in between. I have a similar problem with labelling people as heterosexual or homosexual without accepting that some (maybe many) people may lie somewhere in between.
Why do we have to choose? Isn't it possible that the intensity of our sexual feelings and, indeed, our very sexuality may fluctuate many times during our lifetime?
We are too obsessed with labels. Each to their own. Respect each others' limits and boundaries and understand that an individual's feelings and inclinations may change many times during their life.
Will
Sex God
I seem to be incredibly organised this morning (I'm not usually).
Joint is due out to rest in about 15 - 20 minutes, the roast potatoes are already in the main oven; there's a tin in the top oven with a drop of oil for the yorkshire and the flour and liquid for the batter is weighed out; a homemade apricot crumble ready and waiting and - most surprising of all - every bowl, chopping board, knife and utensil that I've used this morning all washed and draining! :shock:
I think I deserve a gin and tonic!
Anyone care to join me?
Will :cheers:
Joint is due out to rest in about 15 - 20 minutes, the roast potatoes are already in the main oven; there's a tin in the top oven with a drop of oil for the yorkshire and the flour and liquid for the batter is weighed out; a homemade apricot crumble ready and waiting and - most surprising of all - every bowl, chopping board, knife and utensil that I've used this morning all washed and draining! :shock:
I think I deserve a gin and tonic!
Anyone care to join me?
Will :cheers:
Sex God
Nice to see it getting busy in here. :cheers:
Pink bubbles for the never failingly gorgeous Nola
A GnT with ice and lime for tinytimmy
Peroni for St3v3 :cheers:
Cubes - you want me to whip up a virgin - not sure where the Mary comes in :neutral: but have a tomato juice while you're waiting ;-)
Vimto, hmmmm, Lilmiss - I'll see what I can do. How about a nice glass of wine in the meantime (I do love to corrupt people :rascal
Will
Pink bubbles for the never failingly gorgeous Nola
A GnT with ice and lime for tinytimmy
Peroni for St3v3 :cheers:
Cubes - you want me to whip up a virgin - not sure where the Mary comes in :neutral: but have a tomato juice while you're waiting ;-)
Vimto, hmmmm, Lilmiss - I'll see what I can do. How about a nice glass of wine in the meantime (I do love to corrupt people :rascal
Will
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Sex God
Evening All,
Haven't been around for a while so I thought I would mark the occasion by opening the cocktail bar again. I've noticed a few regular customers in the forum tonight (Nola, PK, Voddie) so perhaps I'll see them in the bar.
It's been a momentous weekend for us. When Sappho and I first joined SH, Sappho Jr had just reached puberty. This weekend, we have settled her in for her first term at University! :shock:
You would not believe the amount of stuff we had to take. I did try to tell her that she only needed enough stuff for one term and not the full three years - she said this WAS one term (I don't even own 7 winter coats - and don't get me started on the shoes!).
So in the fridge tonight:
NZ Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre
Champagne both white and pink (it's a big weekend alright?)
Rose (White Zinfandel)
Vodka, Gin and Tequila
Lots of tonic
Beer: Corona Extra, Peroni, Czech Pilsener.
At room temperature:
Argentinan Malbec
Australian Shiraz
Glenfarclas single malt
Jack Daniels
Beer: Hobgoblin, 6X and Pedigree.
House cocktails tonight:
One Exciting Night
Between the Sheets
Virgin (removed through lack of interest! :giggle
So then - what can I get you all?
Will
PS Service may be a little slow during Downton Abbey - compulsory Sunday night viewing for us.
Haven't been around for a while so I thought I would mark the occasion by opening the cocktail bar again. I've noticed a few regular customers in the forum tonight (Nola, PK, Voddie) so perhaps I'll see them in the bar.
It's been a momentous weekend for us. When Sappho and I first joined SH, Sappho Jr had just reached puberty. This weekend, we have settled her in for her first term at University! :shock:
You would not believe the amount of stuff we had to take. I did try to tell her that she only needed enough stuff for one term and not the full three years - she said this WAS one term (I don't even own 7 winter coats - and don't get me started on the shoes!).
So in the fridge tonight:
NZ Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre
Champagne both white and pink (it's a big weekend alright?)
Rose (White Zinfandel)
Vodka, Gin and Tequila
Lots of tonic
Beer: Corona Extra, Peroni, Czech Pilsener.
At room temperature:
Argentinan Malbec
Australian Shiraz
Glenfarclas single malt
Jack Daniels
Beer: Hobgoblin, 6X and Pedigree.
House cocktails tonight:
One Exciting Night
Between the Sheets
Virgin (removed through lack of interest! :giggle
So then - what can I get you all?
Will
PS Service may be a little slow during Downton Abbey - compulsory Sunday night viewing for us.
Sex God
For me either 'The Dance of the Knights' from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet (brilliant and majestic - just what I wish I was!)
or the Rondo from Purcell's Abdelazar (also used by Benjamin Britten as the theme for his 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' - as heard recently on the Last Night of the Proms).
The latter is one of Sappho's favourites.
Will
or the Rondo from Purcell's Abdelazar (also used by Benjamin Britten as the theme for his 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' - as heard recently on the Last Night of the Proms).
The latter is one of Sappho's favourites.
Will
Sex God
Quote by deancannockFabio Capello? Who's she?
Shoot....and more than once if I could !!
Fabio Capello
By the way, I accept that I'm not too well up on 'celebrity' things - and isn't Fabio a boy's name?Paris - definitely shoot (can't believe that someone hasn't already). Just think of the environmental benefit of removing all that unnecessary CO2.
Keira Knightley?
Will
Sex God
Wow - I'm rather lost for words (and that's a rarity!).
I always loved Kev's posts - one of those people who, if you saw his name on a thread you knew it had to be worth reading. Often made me laugh and almost always made me think. I only met him once or twice but remember being struck by what a really nice guy he was. Every bit as warm and genuine in the flesh as he came across in his posts.
I'm really sad to hear of his passing.
RIP.
Will
I always loved Kev's posts - one of those people who, if you saw his name on a thread you knew it had to be worth reading. Often made me laugh and almost always made me think. I only met him once or twice but remember being struck by what a really nice guy he was. Every bit as warm and genuine in the flesh as he came across in his posts.
I'm really sad to hear of his passing.
RIP.
Will
