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• Thursday, March 01, 2007 9:48 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  WHOZIT? (Who is this?)
  
  
  
• Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:43 PM bill in Arizona wrote:
  A v-e-r-y young Andre
  
  1. Friday, March 02, 2007 9:10 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Bill, I never thought of that, but now that you say it.... I can see it!  Very interesting!
     
• Friday, March 02, 2007 4:00 AM Ineke wrote:
  To my opinion it is Jan Baruschke. He joined the Johann Strauss Orchestra as a violonist from 1999 - 2003. Nowadays he has his own orchestra.
  Am I right??
  Ineke.
  
  1. Friday, March 02, 2007 8:00 AM Shirley wrote:
     I'll bet you are right Ineke! I never knew his name, but I remember seeing him in Romantic Paradise & Vie est Belle.at the time I thought he reminded me of Andre. What else do you know about him?
     
  2. Friday, March 02, 2007 9:08 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     CORRECT !

      
     
     
     That is Jan!  I have some photos I will put up later, of Jan on a cruise ship as well as playing music with others. 
     
     Ineke got it right.
     
     
     
     1. Friday, March 02, 2007 10:54 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        This is the German violinist, right? That is what I do remember, do not know His name. Kati
        
     2. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:43 AM Macky Myers wrote:
        Dear Sally,
        
        Please forgive my absence for the last several months. My dad has been suffering from atrial fibrulation since then and I haven't had much spare time to keep up with the board.
        
        I got such a thrill from seeing the picture of Jan. I recognized him immediately. He was one of my favorite orchestra members from early on. He always had the most pleasant smile on his face. You were the person that identified him for me in the first place (last year). I couldn't find out anything about who this young man was. I am looking forward to seeing the additional pictures you referred to on the original post.
        
        Hope this finds everyone well. No matter how Dad is feeling, watching Andre DVD's every night perk him up. I am so thankful to these wonderful musicians that bring so much joy to our lives. They are gifts from God.
        
        Yours truly,
        
        Mac
        
        1. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:56 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
           Hi Macky:   I am glad to hear from you, as I was worried.  Wasn't certain if I should send an email or not.   Sorry to hear about your Dad.  I hope he is on Anecdotally or Digoxin or something like that to help straighten out the rhythm.  It is great you are able to help him. 
           
           I think Andre & his JSO are one of the best medicines there is...
           
           I will keep plugging away on the Jan page.
           
           1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:26 AM Macky Myers wrote:
              Hi Sally,
              
              Thank you so much for your kind wishes and concern about Dad. He is on Digoxin and Toprol to help control the rhythm until they shock him back into normal rhythm. First we have to get the coumadin levels high enough for four consecutive weeks. This has been going on for two months and we are tired of waiting.
              
              I was proud to see Jan had his own orchestra now. I wish his website was in English though.
              
              Take care and I'll try to drop in more often.
              
              Mac
              
  3. Friday, March 02, 2007 11:06 AM Ruth Morgan wrote:
     Hi Ineke,
     
     I agree with you. When we went to the Bar at the Hyatt in Buffalo after the concert, Jan was sitting at the table next to us so I saw him up close. His hair was short and very curly. He was sitting with Cord. We didn't take photos and pretended that we didn't know who they were. Andre was there too.
     
• Friday, March 02, 2007 10:16 AM Shirley wrote:
  Not to change the subject from Jan too much, but I have a question pertaining to the Kerkrade concert. Since we are having the Lipizzaner Stallions in town(March 28&29), I would like to know if any of the horses in the Kerkrade concert were Lipizzaners? Gave me goosebumps when the horses came in to the music of Triumphal march of Aida.
  We do intend to see the stallions again, their "airs above the ground" is fantastic. did you know there was also a Walt Disney movie,The Miracle of the White Stallions"? I didn't til I was reading about those horses. I will have to see if I can find it.
  
  1. Friday, March 02, 2007 12:46 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I just cannot remember, if He mentioned, that this German group have Lippizaners or not. I guess, I have to watch the video tonight. Good timing, I had some snow again , the last two days. I hope Winter is over soon!!?? Good weather to stay inside! Kati
     
  2. Friday, March 02, 2007 12:47 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, is this bad storm affected Your area? There was a little girl killed by the storm in Missouri? Kati
     
     1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:08 PM Shirley wrote:
        no Kati,all we had were some strong winds, a little thunder & lightning, a little hail as the cold front moved through. The little girl was in the West Plains area, east of us.Seems the worst part of the storms were east and south of us. This is one of the bad things about Spring, all the unsettled weather.Alabama people were hit hard this time.
        
        1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:22 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I wonder if my Stepson is in that direction, from You? kati
           
     2. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:40 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        I am worried too Kati.  Saddly, the news of our weather's harm to people has been upsetting these past few days.  I hope the worst is over, and I think of those who have lost loved ones.
        
        1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:42 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           The news is really bad Sally, several States been affected, and people died in more than one. Just never end!! I am sick of this snow, and cold, ready for sunshine, and warm! Kati
           
        2. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:44 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Also, some of these accidents, 6 young men died in a Bus crash, part of a Baseball team, many hurt, really sad! Kati
           
           1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:49 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              Yes, I heard that too. Very sad.  Young men, just starting their adult life.  I pray for them. 
              
               I am ready for good news!!
              
  3. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:45 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Hi Shirley, I am a big Disney Fan.  I think Walt was a man before his time.  I have that movie and love it.  True Story.  It is worth seeing.  ( I also have The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit & Run Appaloosa Run.  Yeah, Disney movies are all over my place.)
     
     The horses are so beautiful.  You will be able to pick them out while watching Andre's DVD.  I notice Andre has animals in all of his videos.
     
     1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:51 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        He likes nature, general, all creatures in it, including people! I love this about Him! Kati
        
        1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:53 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
           

           You know Kati, you are right.  I think Andre does love people too.  It comes through his music that he appreciates people all over the world.  It's a good lesson for us all.

           Lunch is over, I have to go back to work.   phooey (actually I like my job)

            

           
           
• Friday, March 02, 2007 1:51 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  And a thank you to ModeratorBillAZ for starting this page, whilst I was busy at the courthouse, wishing it were Friday.
  
  (My wish worked, because it is Friday?)
  
  
  
  1. Friday, March 02, 2007 1:53 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Now, finally, the well deserved rest is coming? Enjoy it! Kati
     
• Friday, March 02, 2007 5:36 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi Marianne,So glad your news was good.Hugs from Australia.
  
  1. Friday, March 02, 2007 6:15 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     We have not heard from You since a long time. We missed You Norma!Kati
     
• Friday, March 02, 2007 8:34 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends,especially Norma Akers.
  Thanks for your kind thoughts, I've read a lot about Down Under in a series of historical novels by Wm. Stuart Long. From the 1st colonies at
  Botany Bay, passed them all along to a nurse who was travelling the world in her profession & she learned a lot of things about her homeland. Oddly, my
  maiden name was Long, traced back to a Dutch ancestor, one Jan Barentz, who had settled in present day Albany N.Y,when it was known as Beaverwyck & New York was a Dutch colony. Time l642/
  It's nice to be able to trace one's roots & is lots of fun as long as you remember that forbears are like potatoes, the best part of them is underground. That is one of the things I like about geneology,as you can find out what these people did to stay alive & prosper under rather primitive
  circumstances. Should write down all my known info so my kids & grandkids can pass it on. Hope everyone is well
  Love Marianne
  
• Friday, March 02, 2007 11:00 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  I wish everyone a wonderful March. Spring should be here in about 3 weeks, won't that be nice? Can't wait for some sunshine! Rained ALL day here, there was not one minute that it didn't. Tomorrow is supposed to be dry, but cloudy.
  It's very interesting that all of Andre's dvd's have animals in them. Like beautiful music, animals give something to the heart...peace and love and happiness. It makes sense that Andre has animals in his dvd's, because Andre himself, gives something to the heart as well...peace, love and happiness.
  
  1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 8:43 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     There is a hungarian saying, if You love anumals, no way You can be a bad person! It is really true! Just think about the calming effect of all animals, better than any bloodpressure pill!! Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:48 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
        I agree Kati.  Most animal people are kind & sweet in nature.  I think that is why people have animals.  To be able to receive love and give love. 
        
        There is a man who lives around the corner from me, I would say he is approximately 6'5".  Every morning I see him walking with his tiny Yorkie, in matching sweaters.  LOL  It is the cutest thing.  Big Lumber Jack of a man, tiny little doggie.  (and obviously a very loved little dog)
        
        1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 10:28 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Yes animals are riots, once You spoiled them rotten, they can get away most anything!? No way, if You see them, the way they look at You, Your Heart melts. Many of them have better life, than so many children. Kati
           
           1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 11:06 AM Shirley wrote:
              Kati, I think you're right!unconditional love is what you get from an animal & many young children. Too bad there are those who mistreat both. Try taking a young child or an animal to a nursing home and see how all the people come alive.This is also one of life's miracles.I'm glad God gave me a loving heart!
              
• Saturday, March 03, 2007 2:18 PM Carol J. LaCore wrote:
  Hi Everyone, I'm back!!! I have just spent a whole month in FL getting acquainted with my new grandson, Noah. He is now 6 months old and I say he has 3 speeds; Eat, Sleep and Smile! He is about the happiest baby I have ever seen and I tried real hard to spoil him. It was a great trip, visiting my son and daughter-in-law and my daughter who all live around the Orlando area, along with 3 "grand dogs."
  I really missed getting on this blog ( I just spent about 3 hours catching up on all the posts along with my email.) There was so much information on here that I had a hard time really absorbing it all. I loved the Andre Soup movies. Thanks for the translations; it made it so much more interesting. Marianne, I am so happy to hear you had good results on your tests. And Kati, my condolences to you for the loss of your husband. May the Good Lord bless you with the perseverance to get through these difficult times.
  
  I thought I was going to bring some spring back with me, but so far it has been cold here with just a smattering of snow today. At least we don't have the ice we usually get. The plane trip home was a really bumpy ride and the whole plane broke out in applause when we landed!! The trip from the Louisville airport to Lexington took about twice as long as we were in the midst of a horrendous storm so that you could hardly see the road. Thank God we made it home OK. I was a week later coming home because the whole family came down with the stomach flu one at a time. Being a week later coming home has put me a week off in getting my infusion treatments and have broken out in a number of blisters again due to my auto-immune disease. I sure will be glad to get the treatment this next week as these darn blisters itch so bad and hurt when they break open.
  
  Back to the good things. I am so glad to be back in the loop and will try to enter a few posts a little more often. I sure thought about all of you while I was gone. It is so fun to hear about all the concerts coming up. I will have to live vicariously this year as I will not be able to attend any in person this year. Sure glad I have a good supply of DVDs. May Spring be a New Beginning for everyone with the joy of all the beauty it brings with it. Love to all, Carol
  
  1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 5:39 PM Shirley wrote:
     Welcome back Carol. You've not been far from our thoughts,but we knew you would be enjoying the grandbaby & family.Sounds like you may have been in some of the horrible weather that passed through here & the south.Hope you'll soon be feeling better too.I am soo ready for Spring! I don't know of another winter when I've been so cold!Maybe it's just my age. but at least my feet have been warm, thanks to a friend who works at a shoe store. She has kept me in all kinds of warm fuzzy socks!(Mr Bill,I will soon catch up with you! even have a chartreuse bordered pair!) Yes, with Spring & all it's beauty, also comes Andre Rieu. Can't get much better than that!
     
     1. Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:49 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        I love Your socks Shirley, yes soon, You will be like Bill, all colors! I am cold all the time also, just too long of a winter! Ready for Spring, lots of sunshine, great weather, all the concerts, and Fans naturally. I have a new car today, so I do have so excitement in my life, very beatiful, Buick Lucerne, I needed one so bad. I am looking forward, for some happiness in My life. Love to all Kati
        
  2. Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:31 PM ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
     Welcome Back Carol!
     
     When you attend a concert this year, IF you get a chance to speak to any JSO members, please ask them for their birthday.
     
     You'll find a topic on this blog wherein we're all trying to make a concerted effort to get all the JSO birthdays.
     
     Bill in Arizona
     southpawbc-phxazandreconcert@yahoo.com
     
     
     
  3. Sunday, March 04, 2007 9:42 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     Carol: Welcome Back.  I love the name Noah.  Cute, Strong & Good.  Great name.  How wonderful you got to spend an entire month with your family.  I know that was precious time.

     Blistershouuueeee.  I hope they are very light and you get your treatment soon.  That fly has been traveling around the US.  I've had it, one of the other attorney's in my office had it, then everyone else caught it..worse...it comes back.  Not a one time thing.  Scary stuff there.

     You did bring some spring with you.  I feel better just hearing from you.

     Happiness Always to Noah. 

      

      

     
     
• Saturday, March 03, 2007 10:28 PM marianne peters wrote:
  Dear Friends. 1st of all welcome back Carol, you have been missed very much.
  Hope the fusion treatment gives you a
  lot of relief. Had an allergy reaction to taking a calcium supplement & it has taken months to get the itching under control, but it is better, thank
  the good Lord!! Once I had the bone
  density test that showed my bones being like a 40 year old, even tho I'm
  a inch shorter than 15 years ago & that's because spongy tissue between the vertebrae lose moisture & shrink.
  Went to a 65th birthday party for my son-in-law's Mom. We really surprised her with all the folks who turned up to wish her well. It was held at the Legion hall & we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. Olivia, the
  first great grandchild very nearly stole the show. One very busy almost two, with tweo great,great Grandmom's
  in attendance. That little one never stops smiling, but it runs in the family as Andy at 10 years played his
  guitar & led the Happy birthday song with everyone joining in. A lovely time was had by all. Love to all Marianne
  
• Sunday, March 04, 2007 1:12 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Since Andre is coming back to Denver on Oct. 21st, PBS starting the pledge tonight,at 8PM. Homecoming, they say, great, it does mean, We getting closer and closer to the concert dates, first the East side, then the West side of US. I am ready! Kati
  
• Sunday, March 04, 2007 5:04 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone, welcome back Carol - good to hear from you.
  You were talking about animals and I wanted to tell you that our outdoor kitty (whom I named Pebbles) got a good home and is now safe and warm with our neighbor's sister. It seems that someone in the neighborhood complained about the kitty and wanted her out of the area so we thought we better find her a home before something dreadful happened to her. We would have taken her in but we have three as you know and our home is not all that large and the lady who took her really was looking for a cat so it ended well but for a few days my husband and I were really missing her. We are to get cold again with maybe snow coming so I am just glad kitty is out of the bad weather.
  Hope everyone has a beautiful March and stays happy and healthy. Hugs
  
• Monday, March 05, 2007 6:07 AM lorraine wrote:
  Jeanine Ann ...Glad Kitty found a home. Nice to know she will be warm during the upcoming "cold spell".
  
  Marianne...So happy that your bone density and aneurysm tests came back with good reports, God is Good!
  
  Sally, I can just picture that big guy with that little doggie! Now that's a guy who is not insecure...adorable!
  
  Carol, It is really nice to hear from you again. You always tell such wonderful family stories. Congratulations on your new grandchild. He sounds wonderful! What a great name, Noah! Bet he'll be an animal lover!
  
  Kati, I still did not make the chicken...planned to do it this week but it just did not happen...hopefully this week I will get to do it. I'll let you know when i do how it turns out. That hungarian stuffed Chicken I had in Manhattan was the best chicken i ever had in my life...i hope i can duplicate it!
  
  I've been trying to post for awhile but just can't get on.
  
  I'm starting my show season....so getting pretty busy designing now. My first big show is at the end of this month...i'm never excited about starting up again because being lazy is just about the best thing for me...there's nothing i like better than doing nothing...
  
  Hope this post gets in. I was a little "bummed out" this week because of the terrible news of those wonderful boys who crashed in the bus and because of the terrible tornadoes that hit the school and that area in general. People really need prayer right now...not to mention our troops.
  
  Hope you all had a splendid weekend. Love, L
  
  1. Monday, March 05, 2007 3:39 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Let me know, if You need more help! Kati
     
     1. Monday, March 05, 2007 4:26 PM lorraine wrote:
        Kati...thanks so much.... i've been feeling so tired and under the weather a bit that i haven't attempted it this week. went out and bought some vitamins ...maybe they will give me a little boost....then i can make kati's Hungarian stuffed chicken.....mmmmm...can't wait! Congratulations on your new car! you deserve it!!!! enjoy!.Love, L
        
        1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 12:23 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I am in seventh Heaven, cloud 9 , and in the poorhouse. Now I need some big Lotto winnings, so I can share with all of You, who would love to get together, and meet someplace for Andre,s concert. If You would know me, You would know, I would do it!! I do have a big Heart, weak , and tender soul. So many people helped me at the time I came to US, from a communist regime, I always look some ways, to pay back, even with little things, that is what makes me feel the best. I am not overly religious, but I do know, God will aknowledge mind kindness, and will give a reward. Like a private, beautiful white cloud, so I can just hang my fe on the people, talk to my Mom, and smile. Katiet, look down
           
           1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 1:42 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              AUUUGHHH my post disappeared.  So here goes try two!
              
              http://www.calottery.com/default.htm
              
              Kati, maybe tonight we will win!  I have the winning ticket, I am certain!
              
              Mega Millions is up to 270 MILLION.
              
              Just think, we will all go everywhere, do everything and have tons of fun!
              
              1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 6:17 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
                 Have you checked lately Sally?? The Mega Millions is now up to 370 million!
                 Yes, of course, I bought a ticket, in fact I bought two! It's unheard of Yes, we would all meet and have a great time, on me, because I bought the winning ticket too Sally!
                 
                 1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:20 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                    My fingers are still crossed.  Was it your ticket or mine? ..
                    
              2. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:37 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 My Friend in Las Vegas, traveled yesterday to Californis to get some tickets, between Her and You, I do have hope, that You will win and naturally share!! Kati
                 
              3. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:44 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Where is my money, Sally?? Kati
                 
              4. Friday, March 09, 2007 10:23 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 They are looking for You Sally, too bad You are not from New Jersey!
                 
• Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:36 AM Robin K wrote:
  I have a 2 1/2 yr old son who LOVEs to watch Andre's concerts on PBS. I have recently purchased a number of his DVDs and I see he's coming to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. My son is too young to attend the evening concert; however, I was wondering if he could attend a rehearsal for a short time - I would pay regular price for a ticket, but my son is just starting to play the violin and really wants to see Andre in concert. I know this sounds strange, but it's true. Can you help me?
  
  1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 10:08 AM Shirley wrote:
     Robin, I see no reason why your son couldn't attend the concert. there are many young children at Andre's concerts, even babies. If you would buy a ticket anyway, why not just take him to the concert?
     
  2. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 12:42 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     You see all ages, at His concert. It might be a little late, but I think the love of His music, would keep Your Son awake, and would enjoy the real thing. Just try it. It does worth it, for the love of the music, maybe, He would be inspired by the Orchestra, and You will have a genius for life! It is a fact, that if Mothers, try to educate their little ones, starting music early, developes a more intelligent kid, higher IQ, and I think more maturity, comes with it. It does worth the effort! Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 06, 2007 5:29 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Since We all like light classical music, I do have something funny. I got a few CDs to copy from my Brother, several, like 5 says Opera for the people who hate Opera. I thought it is funny, the most beautiful music are on them, just make copies for my new CD player in my car. I did have casette. Getting more modern, keeping up with time! HUH? Kati
  
  1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:19 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Upward & Onward!  Fancy new car & CD player.  The music will make your driving more enjoyable.
     
     (what a nice brother!)
     
     *when someone with rap-crap foul word music tries to blast their junk at me while at a light...I kick up the sterio and BLAST Andre at them.  hahaha.  hehehe  they do not expect to hear beautiful sounds as loud as their icky stuff.
     
     1. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:40 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        My new car is full of Andre,s CDs, I do not think, I will ever get tired of them. I do have duplicates!! Nice!!. Kati
        
• Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:21 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends Of the two concerts I've been lucky enough to attend there were quite a few toddlers in the audience &
  they were entranced by the performance
  of both Andre & orchestra as well as the participation of the attendees. If
  he gets sleepy he'll most likely would just doze off. Didn't mention you losing your husband a while back, Kati,
  & i would like to offer my condolances.
  You will always miss your partner, as I do myself & Ive been a widow for 15
  years. Think the worst is not having someone to share the ups & downs of one's day although the many friends I've met here is a pretty good substitute for the sharing. It has finally warmed up a bit here & a few of our summer birds are back & the critters are a better harbinger of spring than all our weather people. They find food on the leftover crabapples etc so they don't go hungry
  & people have bird feeders so there is food for all. Saw a flock of crested birds on the weekend & think they may have bee cedar waxwings who fly way north for nesting & of course the geese are back as well. Hope everyone is well Love Marianne
  
  1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:24 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     I agree Marianne, children are so sweet at the concerts.  They really get into the music and appreciate it.
     
     Aren't birds amazing?  (ok, aren't all animals?)  Birds have such variety.  Tall, Short, Fat, Tons of Feathers, Bright colors, Plain colors...on and on. 
     
• Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:53 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi Kati I appreciate being missed!I would love to be part of "The Gang" so to speak-it's a little hard when my news is so different to yours.I guess loving Andre & all animals is a good start tho.Condolences on the sad loss of your husband. Love from Norma
  
  1. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:41 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     I believe that all Andre fans are a part of "The Gang". There are sooo many wonderful, friendly, informative people out there. Whether or not the news is the same or not, it's all important in our lives. We learn from all the different people living in all the different areas of the world. So, Norma, if your news is different than our news, then so much the better because we will learn something new!
     Yes, loving Andre and all animals is definitely a good start.
     
  2. Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:25 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Norma, no matter what your news, you will always be part of the Andre Gang.  You are part of our Family of Friends.
     
     1. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:53 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        My Husband had a 1979 Dodge Magnum, very limited edition, in mint condition. So, I listed it on different sites, one guy asked me for more picture, the price again, finally He said, what a clean car! It is , really beautiful, He asked more pictures, got it, and today, He wanted me to make pictures mfrm under the car! I think that is funny, I do not think He is serious? How do You make a picture from under, without lifting it up? Bill, would You have an answer for me? Kati
        
  3. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:48 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hello Norma, Thanks for the kind words, it is very hard to try to live without Him. Let us get on the same page!! What do You mean our news is differenr? Let us know Your, so we all can follow Your news also. Kati
     
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:35 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Norma, so good to hear from you again. Every time I see the lovely name Norma I think of my beloved grandmother who died much too early from cancer at 59. I took care of her in my late teens and it was so hard to see her waste away. But I have so many wonderful memories of her and it is the happy times I remember so thanks for coming by. It was time for me to think of her. Hugs
  
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:33 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Kati, do you think he meant under the hood? Most guys want to see the engine. Maybe that will help him decide. So glad you got a new car. I wish you lots and lots of happiness with it. You are such a good person. God loves you and so do I. Hugs
  
  1. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:24 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes, I think He means the engine, but He said underneath, I am taking it to an auction tomorrow, maybe get lucky. This car is so beautiful, I even thinking to keep it. They just do not make them like this anymore. My Husband really babied it. Kati
     
  2. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:51 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Thanks Jeanine, it does feel, like I am somebody special, I am just part of the Gang, loving Andre,s music, love to meet with Fans, and enjoy a concert. Life, does not deal the best of hands sometime, You already know this, You said You took care of Your Grandma, no matter, who it is a best Friend or a relative, it is just as hard to take care of someone, and lose them at the end. That is what so painful, the end. I try really hard, sometimes, does not work, somedays I am better. Thanks for the kindness, You are a very nice Friend! Kati
     
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:56 PM Shirley wrote:
  Kati, to get a picture underneath the car just have it put on a lift. you know when you take it to have it serviced or have new tires put on they usually put it on a lift.Then you could take your picture, and like jeanine Ann said, also take one under the hood too. that should be plenty to satisfy this person.
  
  1. Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:26 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I do not think I will lift up this car to anyone. They can come around and go underneath and take a look. Kati
     
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:56 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Today is a special day here in Colorado, another pledge night by PBS, guess what Live in Dublin, the very program, that I have seen years ago, the very first time, and learned the name Andre Rieu. I will certainly watch it, although I do have the DVD.,Kati
  
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:01 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear Katilin, That 1979 Dodge Magnum would be considered a classic car which
  happens after a vehicle passes 25years
  so make sure you check with car collectors as you shoud get a decent
  price for same. Do you also go by Kati?
  The prospective buyer likely would like to know if the car has been under-coated & it wouldn't hurt to take a pic of the engine compartment. Good luck with the sale Love Marianne
  
  1. Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:40 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     It is so beautiful, just like a new car, never been tempered with, alloriginal parts, runs like crazy, 360 HP, I might keep it a little longer. Yes, My Nickname is Kati.
     
• Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:56 PM Marilyn Bas wrote:
  Hello Andre fans,
  I just found out that the Rose Garden web site says that children are free until they turn 2. Don't know how other venues are. I am bringing my daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter to the concert in Portland Oregon on Oct 9th. The baby will be almost 2 and I am getting her a long dress like the JSO gals wear. She knows all about Andre already. She really likes to watch the DVD's especially the one he did in Vienna last year.
  Marlene are you going to this concert and did you get your tickets yet? We are dying to know what row we got. I am waiting for ticketmaster to have some on sale for friends who want to go etc.
  Hope everyone is getting a taste of Spring.
  
  1. Friday, March 09, 2007 6:10 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Hi Marilyn, Yes I am definitely going to the Portland concert. I've bought my tickets already, however, with PBS, as you know, won't send them until closer to the concert date. I won't know what seats I get until then. It's very hard waiting, really it is! I want them now . Will be nice to meet you!
     I'm waiting for some nice springy weather to get that taste of spring. We have had hit and misses, but nothing substantial yet. I'm waiting for Ticketmaster for the Seattle concert, to see what kind of seats are still available, as I probably won't have a great seat again with PBS, which I have already purchased.
     
• Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:37 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Not exactly spring here yet, 12 last night and to be 12 tonight, but next week we should be near 60 - hurrah! Marilyn I am so glad your baby daughter knows Andre already. I feel I have been missing out on this special man and his music all my life but I am making up for it now. I hope you will enjoy (no, I know you will) your concert!
  Kati good luck with your car. Lots of good advice from the girls - didn't think about undercoating. I only know how to drive cars, nothing else. Love and hugs to all.
  
• Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:32 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone, Kati don't be in too much of a hurry to take your car to an auction. I talked to my brother-in-law today and he said you could probably get more with a private sale. If you have the time to do more research that is what I would do, but like I said I do not know too much about cars. I want you to get what you deserve since it was your husband's car and it is in such good shape. I wish you the very best and ask us questions if you want to. I am dumb on cars so I depend on my husband and brother to tell me about them. Hugs
  
  1. Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:44 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Thanks for all the good advise, I might just keep it a little longer, just drowe it yesterday again, goes great, strong engine, really beautiful. You are right, I should research a little better, since it is a classic, and very limited edition. Kati
     
  2. Friday, March 09, 2007 5:04 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I listed my car on classiccars.com, their price is very close to what I am asking. So, that is good, We will see if anything coming out of it? I could use more room in the garage, I hope I get lucky. Kati
     
• Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:18 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  Hello Everyone I am popping in while at work. I am updating my Spam Killer on my email client at home, so I am not getting or answering any emails for the last two days. I hope to have it up and running tonight.
  I wanted you to know I am not missing in action, but updating my computer.
  
  Weren't these things supposed to save us time? grrr. 'Till Tonight. Love to All
  
  1. Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:44 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes, We miss all the winnings Sally, I have seen someone else collecting the big bucks!! Too bad. I was counting on it! Kati
     
• Thursday, March 08, 2007 7:55 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends. We had a most beautifil day. Sunshine, south wind & warm When I went to a couple of places downtown,
  the doors were open to let the fresh in, Just loverly. Expect we'll get one more storm before Spring is really here
  I can surely take the better weather. I
  shine when the sun shines & I've always
  been this way, even though I don't go & bask in the sun as I just burn & peel
  & freckle, most of which have faded with time, good thing. Kati, I know you have bad days, had a few myself, when my husband passed & after I thought about it a bit, I realized that had he stayed, he would have suffered pain & misery even more & I was being selfish to want him here in this world. It is very true that when one door closes another opens to a different day. It takes a bit time time
  but it does work, & in the meantime find things that make you happy, Play
  andre's music as that helps a lot. I know for me he brought back music in my life, along with the friends I've found with Andre fans & his own guestbook. Keep smiling, because it does help Love & hugs Marianne
  
  1. Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:22 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     ThanksMarianne for the kind words, just like You said, it is selfish from us, to think of our Husbands to stay and suffer, and hurt, and be miserable longer. I am truly happy, He does nor suffer no more, knowing, how much He wanted to go, I do have to agree with Him, and just let Him go, hopefully happy and most of all, painless! I do have my music on all the time now, very good company, I do have a dear dog, She needs me, and we love each other very much, have a younger brother, here in the States, rest of my Family in Hungary. I do keep occupied with Friends, going out a little, but it does take time. Hard not to think of all the years We spent together. I do appreciate Your Friendship, and everyone else,s. Thank You Kati
     
• Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:26 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Thanks to Kati,Marlene,Sally & Jeannine Ann for the lovely posts - I really feel like one of you now. Have any of you girls been in any of Andre's DVDs? (in the front rows etc)Hugs Norma
  
  1. Friday, March 09, 2007 10:29 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hi Norma, I was hoping I will be on a picture, taken at the concert in Denver, Colorado, not a chance. I went to the front, and danced csardas with Carla, was to early in the concert, so I got no picture on His site, that is OK, will be onbe on next time. I have never been at the concert, that was recorded, so I am not on it, I am sure, You will find some Fans who are. They will speak up sooner or later. I know, banner Man dan is on, every one of them! Kati
     
  2. Friday, March 09, 2007 5:47 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Hi Norma, No, I have not been in any of Andre's dvd's. I haven't had the opportunity to sit in the front rows yet. Hopefully I will be sitting in the front row this October. We shall see.
     
• Friday, March 09, 2007 7:33 AM lorraine wrote:
  Norma...so glad that you feel like one of us. We are all so different and yet connected. For me that is what works here...everyone has a unique personality and adds so much to each other!
  Kati, i agree with Marianne and Jeanine Ann...if you can, hang onto that classic car...find out more about what it is worth...maybe you can find out via the web (collectible car clubs etc.)maybe it is worth more than you think...maybe not...but better to check it out carefully. glad you are doing well Kati, you are often in my thoughts these days!
  wish i could say i was in a dvd. when i went to the connecticut concert i was on the jumbo screens three times...it was a little embarassing...especially since after the concert people came up to me to tell me that i was the girl on the screens. i thought maybe i'd end up in one of the audience on an "extra" feature where Andre shows the audiences from concerts past...but i haven't seen those "extra features" in awhile. i also still, i know this is absolutely crazy, did not get the New York City dvd. is it still only available on Andre's site or can we get it elsewhere now? does anyone know?
  hope everyone has a great weekend, new york is absolutely freezing...Jeanine Ann you must be cold too! Treat yourselves well friends, love, L
  
  1. Friday, March 09, 2007 10:33 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Lorraine, I think the New York City DVD is still just on Andre,s site, but it does worth every penny, it is so beautiful. Think about it! Kati
     
  2. Friday, March 09, 2007 1:23 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I took Your advise, the car stays in my garage, age it a little more, in the meantime, I will get to research, like You said. It is part of my Husband, hate to see it go. Kati
     
• Friday, March 09, 2007 8:12 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Happy Friday everyone! Yes Lorraine it was freezing here too - only 8 the last two nights. I am ready for spring.
  Norma you will always be one of us. Keep coming back. Consider yourself hugged today!
  Kati, Marianne is right, find things to make you happy. I must do that every day because of depression and Andre has helped so much. I don't know what I would do right now without his beautiful music. I truly believe that when God closes one door He opens another. You may not know it at the moment but if you think about it you will realize what that door is. For me it is Andre and his beautiful fans here.
  Lorraine I think Amazon has the N.Y. DVD. I know Ebay has it but be careful what you pay. I will check around for you. It is one you must have. It is so beautiful. Have a great weekend everyone. Hugs
  
  1. Friday, March 09, 2007 10:38 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes Jeanine, I just have to look for the open door, or just opened it myself. You are right, His music is my best company these days, I like peace and quiet myself, and just have His soothing music on, very relexing, I think this more than ever. It is hard sometimes, but I just have to set my mind different. Kati
     
• Friday, March 09, 2007 10:39 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Lorraine, NY Memories is on Amazon but they want $44.95 plus your shippping. It would be best to get it from Andre's site. Ebay does not have it at the moment but they did have it and it was priced in the $40.00 range. I know you wait longer but it is well worth it. Hugs
  
• Friday, March 09, 2007 1:15 PM Marilyn Bas wrote:
  I wonder when the winnner in New Jersey will come forward. Maybe he or she is a fan of Andre and we can all go to a concert on him. I know that is what I would do if I won, take all of you to a concert and get the best hotel around or wherever Andre is staying.
  Kati, have you looked up the Kelly Blue Book website? There you can get an idea of what a vehicle is worth and it is free. www.kbb.com
  Beware of who you deal with. I had to sell a boat and truck etc when my husband died 2 years ago. I had good luck, but I was careful. Lots of idiots out there. Good Luck, I know you will find the right buyer.
  Marilyn
  
  1. Friday, March 09, 2007 1:28 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Thanks Marilyn, that is my biggest fear, the idiots, I will try to cover for me, by my Brother. Yes, it is great, that You mentioned this site, I never knew about it. Worth to look around! Thanks, Kati
     
  2. Friday, March 09, 2007 3:20 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I did chBlueBook, they do deal with cars, just back to 1987, I checked classic cars.com, have a good price for me, about the same I listed it on it. Thanks. Katieck Kelly
     
• Friday, March 09, 2007 1:25 PM Marilyn Bas wrote:
  I have a friend who gets her DVD's at Border's Bookstore, they have the NY DVD there, if you have one around, or you could order it. Probably less than from Andre's Boutique and faster!! Just an idea.
  
• Friday, March 09, 2007 2:15 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  You are right Marilyn - I didn't think of Barnes & Noble or Borders. They usually get the DVD's but sometimes not as fast as we get them from Andre's site. I think NY has been out long enough that they probably have it at those stores.
  Kati - that open door will find you. When you see it you will know what it is and all you need to do is open it. I pray it will find you soon and you will be happy. Hugs to everyone
  
• Friday, March 09, 2007 4:48 PM Julie wrote:
  Just received word that Andre will be in Oakland, CA on Dec. 1. Pledging starts March 10 at 8:00 AM by calling (800) 225-5454.
  
• Friday, March 09, 2007 5:55 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends Just a quick note to you all. I can't raise Sonja's page & have lost the music so will have to get Dustin to try to fix it. Can't have critters in my building but have an oipainting of my dog "bear", He was a malemute/shepherd cross & was my bestest friend, Do miss him & my cat Spunky who used to sing me to sleep, do
  miss them very much but borrow my daughter's cats & dog when I go to her place which I do quite often, Animals
  have always been a part of my life from the time I was a small child, When
  I lived in Calgary as a six/seven year old, we were allowed to bring the weanlings home so that they didn't depend on the shetland mares for sustenance. It was a lot of fun, but you can't take them in the house like a
  cat or dog. Do miss the rapport with the pets. We will have a week of warmer weather which is most delightful Think winter seemed longer this year, & the storms everywhere were
  just too much, Love to all Marianne
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:50 AM lorrraine wrote:
  Thanks everyone for the leads on the New York City DVD. I do have a borders very near me. I will try and go there soon and see if they have it. They usually order anything one wants and it comes in within a week. Thanks so much Marilyn, Jeanine Ann and Kati for your input. I really must get it. Is this the dvd that comes with the extra cd? I know i'm really behind in all this...i should go to Andre's boutique more often. I usually come here first and never make it there.
  Marianne, Your life and childhood colors are days so beautifully. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Have you ever considered writing a book...or at least your "Memoirs"...you have an endearing way. I have begun reading the works of Selma Lagerloff, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature. You remind me a little bit of her because she wrote about her family and her life in Varmland in Sweden. Her simplicity of style and thought together with the colorful people that made up her world has entertained people for years. Think about if (if you are not yet doing it).
  Jeanine Anne... today will be a little warmer. We have had 2 degrees during this week at night...and 12 during the days. Brrrrr....but soon the sun will come out and we will all feel much better!
  Have a great weekend friends! and as Jeanine Anne so beautifully put it...consider yourselves hugged!L
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 8:35 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Lorraine - the NY DVD does not have the bonus CD but the NY CD does. I know you will enjoy it tremendously especially (in my opinion) the Gospel Choir singing with Andre's Choir. They do "I Will Follow Him" and the gorgeous "Nun's Choir". The entire show is just wonderful - Andre playing "My Way" and "Music Of The Night" gives me goosebumps just thinking of it. If I see it anywhere on the internet I will let you know unless you can get to Borders first.
  Marianne, loved reading about your pets. I know what you mean about missing them. Luckily we can have as many as we want and I don't know what I would do without their sweetness and warmth every day. I have 3 kitties, Cotton, Honi, Patches so you can consider them yours via long distance. I want to put photos of them on Sally's page. Have a beautiful day everyone. Hugs
  
  1. Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:21 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hi Jeanine, the Nun,s choir is my favorite, all very beautiful, but the tha way they do sing it just gives me goosebumps I enjoy it so much. I think I shoud have been a musician, well, I have a little detour in life!! HUH. Kati
     
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:05 AM Becky wrote:
  We want Andre to come to Minneapolis, MN
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:39 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Well Sally, We are not going to a hungarian concert anytime soon! I just talked to my older Brother, and I said I am waiting for His concert in Hungary. He said, He was there, but the Country is so poor, people could not afford the ticket prices. Really sad!! This what communism do to a nation! I do know this much, all Hungary would be at His concert, all 11,5 million, that is how much they do love His music, many of them, by hungarian composers, but I guess, few more years of free enterprise, get a little richer, and it will be a go. Kati
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:49 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Becky, I don't see anything on the schedule for Minneapolis but concerts are added all the time. Try his web site at: www.andrerieu.com and click on "agenda".
  Come back then and tell us about yourself and how you first heard about Andre. Would love to hear from you.
  hugs
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 12:08 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Sally, would You have an address for me, for the Dec 2nd Sacrammento concert? If You have PBS , I would appreciate it. Kati
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 1:06 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Kati, I checked for the Dec. 2nd concert at the ARCO Arena and you can get tickets from: www.kvie.org
  Just click on Andre Rieu tickets. You will see his picture. Hope this helps you. Hugs
  
  1. Saturday, March 10, 2007 1:26 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Thanks for checking, i would like to go, and maybe meet some of the Fans!! Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:06 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Hi Kati:  Andre will be at the Arco Arena, www.kvie.org
        
        but I always buy my Sacramento tickets from ticketmaster.com
        
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:18 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  Hi Everyone: I am still updating my email client, it should be ready tonight or tomorrow. Webmommy here is getting about 400 emails a day, over a thousand if you count spam. grr at spammers. So, with my new anti-spam and email client...I hope to have only the nice sweet people I want to hear from in my emails. Write to you soon.
  
  1. Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:16 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     OMG...400 plus spammer emails a day? I thought I was bad at about 30 avg. per day! I hope your anti-spam and email client works.
     
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:48 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  In a surprising move intended to help solve serious financial problems, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has decided to sell the collection of rare "Golden Age" string instruments which it acquired with great fanfare in 2003.
  
  The orchestra's administration and board of directors announced the decision — which reverses a pledge made just eight months ago — yesterday afternoon.
  
  "It was not an easy decision to make," NJSO president and CEO André Gremillet told the New Jersey Star-Ledger, "but it is clear to me and the board that we have to ... be responsible." He added that, since the market for rare string instruments is strong and prices high, he anticipates making a profit on the sale and using the proceeds to beef up the orchestra's modest endowment fund.
  
  The 30-instrument collection includes 12 Stradivari violins as well as violas, cellos and other violins by the likes of Amati and Guarneri del Gesú — the largest concentration of such valuable strings in any orchestra in North America (and perhaps the world). The NJSO and its fans had high hopes that the sound of these prize instruments — along with the arrival of the esteemed conductor Neeme Järvi as music director in 2005 — would boost ticket sales, donations and the profile of an ensemble that is usually overshadowed by its counterparts in New York and Philadelphia.
  
  Unfortunately, within a year of their acquisition, the Golden Age instruments had begun to attract the wrong kind of attention. In 2003, their previous owner, pet care mogul Herbert Axelrod, claimed that the instruments were worth about $50 million in total but proposed, as a charitable gesture, to sell the entire collection to the NJSO for $17 million; the orchestra's administration, excited by the offer and fearful that the opportunity would slip away, purchased the instruments as soon as it could raise the money. When Axelrod was charged with tax fraud in an unrelated matter the following year and fled the United States (attracting heavy press coverage), questions were raised about the NJSO deal, including the provenance and actual value of some of the instruments. A panel re-examined the sale and found that the collection as a whole was worth, at most, the $17 million the orchestra had paid, and that NJSO administrators had known about and concealed doubts about the instruments' value. (The orchestra's president and CEO during the deal, Lawrence Tamburri, had by then decamped for the Pittsburgh Symphony. Axelrod, who was arrested in Berlin and extradited to the U.S., pled guilty to the unrelated tax charges in order to avoid being charged with fraud in the NJSO case; he was sentenced to 18 months in prison and now lives in Switzerland.)
  
• Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:48 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  So the great expectations surrounding the arrival of the Golden Age instruments at the NJSO never materialized: the taint surrounding the acquisition — along with the difficulties the orchestra encountered in recruiting and keeping a CEO (Gremillet did not arrive until the beginning of this year) — have limited (and tarnished) the buzz surrounding the orchestra, and the hoped-for surge in donations hasn't arrived.
  
  "It was a gamble," NJSO vice president of communications Dee Billia told PlaybillArts.
  
  While subscription and ticket sales are now up from 2005 levels, likely due to the Järvi effect, the orchestra has an accumulated deficit of $3.9 million from its turbulent recent past, as well as $12 million in debt remaining from the purchase of the Golden Age collection. In addition, while the NJSO's annual budget is about $15 million, its endowment is currently only $9 million.
  
  In these circumstances, selling the instruments, according to Billia, was clearly the prudent (if painful) choice to make "in order to stabilize the orchestra," and she stressed that the NJSO board, which includes six musicians, approved the decision unanimously.
  
  She also emphasized that the word "bankruptcy," which has appeared in several press reports of the decision to sell the collection, is inapt. "The orchestra is not going away tomorrow," she said. "We're here; we're playing concerts; our educational programs are continuing. The instruments are [for now] still in the musicians' hands." She returned several times to the word "stabilize," underscoring that the sale is to give the orchestra the security to grow and thrive rather than to save it from an imminent demise.
  
  In fact, she allowed as how we should all "come to hear the orchestra soon, while the instruments are still here!"
  
  1. Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:50 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
     The above is from Playbill Arts, an article:::New Jersey Symphony to Sell Collection of Rare String Instruments
     By Matthew Westphal
     09 Mar 2007
     
     1. Sunday, March 11, 2007 2:44 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
        Very interesting article Sally, thanks for putting it up. I hope that the NJSO is able to keep these instruments, they must really be a beautiful thing to see. Maybe someone will come up with some way they can keep them. I would like to think that beings the NJSO could appreciate these instruments as they did, they should be rewarded with keeping them. Too bad the person who sold these instruments to them, was not such an honest person. He put other people in a tough spot by being so dishonest himself. I wonder what will happen to these instruments if they have to be sold?? I can imagine how proud the NJSO is to have these, if only for a period of time, I just hope they are able to keep them.
        
• Sunday, March 11, 2007 9:31 AM marilyn bas wrote:
  Sally, Are the tickets at Ticketmaster yet for Dec 2?
  
• Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:21 PM Shirley wrote:
  I'm just popping in to wish Anne Buch a Happy Birthday!
  
• Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:23 PM Al Girard wrote:
  Last December 23rd, thieves broke into the home of violinist Mark
  Kashper, a long-time member of the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra, and
  stole two very rare instruments. One was made by 18th Century
  violinmaker Carlo Tononi, the other by 19th Century violinmaker
  Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, with a combined value of $250K. LASD put out a
  worldwide alert.
  
  On Thursday, an American who lives in Amsterdam walked into a violin
  shop in Paris and tried to sell them for $65K. The shop owner called
  the gendarmes, and the man was arrested later in the day and both
  instruments recovered undamaged. He claims he bought them from someone
  he didn't know and was in Europe the entire month of December. Either
  way, he's jailed and an extradition decision will be made later.
  
  At the time of the theft, authorities said the violins would turn up
  some day somewhere, but not necessarily in our lifetimes. Kashpar will
  have his instruments back in less than 90 days.
  
• Monday, March 12, 2007 7:36 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  What a sad story for the NJSO. I sure hope something works out for them. I can imagine how they feel and this is all due to someone's dishonesty. Glad Al's story has a better ending. These violins and all the instruments are so precious to these people. It would be like losing a best friend.
  Have a beautiful day everyone. Hugs
  
• Monday, March 12, 2007 12:58 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Monday's child is fair of face;
  Tuesday's child is full of grace;
  Wednesday's child is full of woe;
  Thursday's child has far to go;
  Friday's child is loving and giving;
  Saturday's child works hard for a living.
  But the child that is born on the Sabbath day is fair and wise, good and gay.
  
  Was just having some fun with the computer (as tho I have nothing to do) and I was wondering on which day of the week I was born. Then I found this old superstitious rhyme that I heard about years ago. So if you don't know on which day of the week you were born, just put your month and year and the word calendar in your browser and you will find a combined calendar for that month and year, then click on that site.
  Just for your information Andre would be a Saturday's child. I was born on a Thursday. Hugs
  
  1. Monday, March 12, 2007 7:51 PM Shirley wrote:
     Interesting Jeanine Ann. I was a Friday child.
     
• Monday, March 12, 2007 9:46 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi everyone - a little trivia from Australia - Our Sydney Harbour Bridge is 75 years old this month. It's the world's largest (but not longest) steel arch bridge. It took 1400 men 8 yrs. to build at a cost of 4.2million pounds. It carries 8 traffic lanes & 2 rail lines. one in each direction. It can also be climbed accom. by a guide if desired. Nicknamed "The Coathanger" Official opening 1932. Cheers from Oz.
  
  1. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:26 AM Shirley wrote:
     Thank you Norma. So this is the 75th anniversary of the bridge? I remember seeing it on TV during the 2000 Olympics, the closing ceremonies, where it was lit up with many fireworks. Really beautiful! I will have to read more about this interesting bridge. All I really know of Australia is Olivia Newton John and the Bee Gees, although I think they came from England, but lived in Australia. And who could forget Steve, the crocodile guy. And who was the other guy who played in a couple of movies? And I've heard that Mel Gibson is also an aussie. Maybe you could name some familiar names. Whatever, the people are lovely.
     
  2. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:20 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
     Hi Norma: Thanks for the interesting tidbit of history. Amazing to think 75 years ago, man had the ability to create such a structure.
     
  3. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:36 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     That surprises me also, I was thinking a much younger masterpiece! Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:26 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Shirley you sound just like a Friday's child. I am beginning to wonder about Thursday's child - whether I will go a long way or if I have a long way to go!
  Thank you Norma for that interesting story. Hugs to everyone
  
• Tuesday, March 13, 2007 2:54 PM marianne peters wrote:
  Dear friends Just a quick note to let you all know that we had a 44 inch snow
  dump overnite, & of course it's now all slush & sloppy, will be lovely as it will freeze overnite but then it will warm up. Sure hope it is winters' last gasp. For Becky, there is a concert in Minneapolis, Oct 17th/07. The agenda still doesn't have all the dates listed but they can be found on
  the translations page which I can't always get so I've written them all down for Oct & Dec. Nothing for June,Aug or Nov, so I expect they are taking a bit of a rest which is well deserved. Not sure of day of the week when I was born so will have to look it up Do like the little poem, which I recall from elementary school. Also a line from John Milton "they also serve, who only stand & wait" which is a very profound statement. It's true that not all the big things in helping others is the most important, sometimes it is the little things that make a bigger impact than you would think. Enough philosophy. Love to all
  Marianne
  
  1. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:39 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I do not want to hear about snow, how many inches, all the shoveling I had to do this winter, was very harsh on me, an all the people in Colorado. Today was about 75, nice, feels good! Kati
     
     1. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:06 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Kati:  I was bragging about you the other day.  I told a friend of mine (who has never lived in the snow), that I knew a lady who could shovel and snow blower a walk in no time.  Told her, I thought no one better mess with you, all the muscles you must be using.  I'm sure that is just like a workout.
        
        1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 4:20 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I just wrote something and disappeared! You can say that again, I did have a very physical job, for 25 years, had muscles. Came handy, when I had to lift my Husband up, sometimes more than others. Snow, I have no problem with it, have 2 snowblowers, I just have to shovel with hand the patio, for the dog, the steps, and the side of the house. I do have to help the neighbor, no machines, single Mom, with 3 kids, so usually I shovel Hers too, if time enough. You know Sally, as You get older, lose muscles,get blubber, might have the strenght, but no muscle. Kati
           
  2. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:02 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     Almost 4 foot of snow?  WOW. 

      

     <ducking in advance>  It was WARM here yesterday.  I had to run the fan at night or I couldn't sleep!

     
     
• Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:52 PM Al Girard wrote:
  Laughter is contagious. I just had to share this with you.
  
  http://www.glumbert.com/media/laugh
  
  1. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:46 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     That was really cute, thanks, lost of truth in there. Kati
     
  2. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:23 PM Shirley wrote:
     Thanks Al. I sat here, laughing out loud myself. It is true, laughter IS contagious.The bus driver(in the middle)is a charming man.His laugh is infectious.
     Marianne, 44 " of snow?!!! wow!And here it was almost 80.And marlene, I echo your sentiments exactly.Love is the best gift to give or recieve.
     
• Tuesday, March 13, 2007 6:27 PM ,Marlene Warren wrote:
  Hi everyone. Al, that was funny. The guy in the middle had quite a laugh!
  
  Marianne, 44 inches of snow in one night is a lot! I'm sure you will be looking forward to some warmer weather, as I will too. Not too warm though.
  
  I'm a Wednesday's child, although I should have been a Saturday's child, but in my heart I will always be a Friday's child, because in my heart I believe that love is all there is, and if I could, I would give to all, all that their hearts desire.
  
• Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:26 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends it was a 4 inch snowfall
  reminds me of a story my mom wrote to my sister in Nevada all about a 40 foot
  bobcat than had come to town as it was sick & couldn't fend for itself in the wild. My dad shot the critter which was 35inches nose to tail tip. Guess I'
  guilty of exageration!! Love Marianne
  
  1. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:39 AM Shirley wrote:
     That's funny Marianne. but really, it's not your fault. It's these darned old keyboards! They just write any old thing they want to! I've had, and will continue to have, many "oops" in my writings.
     
     1. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:33 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        We could talk about mine also!!!Kati
        
        1. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:42 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
           And here I thought that Global Warming was really catching up with us FAST!!
           I know that I have to constantly read what I type, sometimes it's very humorous...luckily I do catch some of my "oop's"!
           
  2. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:04 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Well, you tell a great Whopper!  I thought you were snowed under too.
     
       I've done that.  Extra thing in the middle of something, and changed the entire post.
     
• Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:45 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi all,Shirley I'm not a great movie fan I actually prefer live theatre, so at this point I can only think of Oz actors Russell Crowe (altho born in N.Z.) Nicole Kidman,Toni Collette,Guy Pearce,Hugh Jackman,(saw him in The Boy from Oz last year). Love & hugs from Australia.
  
  1. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:50 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Mel's an American who moved to OZ with his parents as a toddler.  Yup.  Most think he is an Aussie, but nay, t'ain't so.
     
     Now Hugh Jackman.. oh.. so.. cute!! whoohoo
     
• Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:02 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi again! Lorraine was it you who liked the film Strictly Ballrom? Paul Mercurio who was in that is currently a judge on our version of Dancing with the Stars. Hugs
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:31 AM lorraine wrote:
  Yes Norma, I LOVE STRICTLY BALLROOM...watched it twice this week!Paul Mercurio is absolutely wonderful in that feel. Yes, I read that he was one of the judges in your Dancing with the Stars...i sure would love to see him. He did a great job in that movie!I relly liked Tara Morice...and Antonio Vargas...His Pasa Doble was Bravisimo!
  
  I also very much love Hephzibah Menuhin (Yehudi M's ) sister. She lived for many years in Australia and was considered Australia's finest Concert Pianist during that time. She herself was a vertuouso. There is a movie about her which was released in Australia entitled "Hephzibah". I am trying to get it but the best price is $50.00 which I may end up paying!
  
  So many great things coming from your country. AND NOW THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE NEW SOPRANO! EXCITING STUFF, Lorraine
  
  1. Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:45 AM Shirley wrote:
     YES! exciting news for the aussies indeed, and for us all. From what I've read of this new young soprano,Mirusia Louwerse, I'm not surprised that Andre invited her to tour. I can't wait to hear and see her for myself. All you from Australia should be very proud. A visit to Australia? Looks like a good omen to me. Hopefully it WILL happen.
     Lorraine, I still need to watch the ballroom movie.
     
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:34 AM lorraine wrote:
  that was supposed to be "film" not feel...and Virtuouso....i really can talk and spell but i'm always on the run...forgive me! oh looks like i spelled "really" wrong too.....sorry ...L
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:57 AM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends. Glad to hear of the nre Soprano. Expect she will a gift to the JSO & company, Watched N.Y Memories last nite on PBS, Enjoyed it immensely
  & I really like the addition of the Gospel Choir. Was better the second time around. Andre does seem to top himself each time he presents a new
  concert. See also on the Aussie bloig than a new dvd is in the works so will look forward to that as well. Looked up the calendar for my birth year & I am a Tuesday child, just another small
  addition to knowledge of oneself, & a bit of fun. Had another snowdump overnite but only an inch or so, & I can live with that. Did my share of shovelling in the past but here in the complex where I live they get at it at 8 A,M. & clear the walks etc so I don't have that to worry about. Jeanine Ann, one way to fight depression is to wear pink or have lots of pastel pink around you as that is supposed to alleviate the problem &
  also try to think of happy thoughts & times & it will help & it's a better way to deal with the problem than too
  much medication although that is sometimes needed to get you over the cusp of the problem. Love to all Marianne
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:31 AM Al Girard wrote:
  Hi all,
  
  That's exciting news about the new soprano, isn't it? She looks a lot like Carla. And I'll see and hear her in Edmonton on October 13th!
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:50 AM Al Girard wrote:
  New tour dates are up on the Agenda on Andre's page.
  
  http://www.andrerieu.com/site/index.php?id=agenda&L=0
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:30 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! All this great news about the soprano. That is wonderful. Cannot wait to hear her. My dear Marianne, thank you for the suggestion. I will surround myself with pink. I do scrapbooking so I will concentrate on all the pink pages I want to make.
  Oh yesterday I lost my bid on Ebay for Andre's VHS The North America I Love. That was depressing. I usually do pretty well but someone came in with 10 seconds to go and it is to hard to get another bid in that fast. That concert is hard to find and another seller wants 54.00 for a used one. This was new and only - well I would have had it for around 20.00. Will keep trying though. When it comes to Andre's concerts I never give up.
  Thank you Al for the new dates. Will check them out.
  Guess what - they are calling for 8 inches of SNOW for us tomorrow and yesterday it was 75! The first day out with no coat! Spring is being stubborn this year. Have a beautiful day everyone. Hugs
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:50 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Marianne - Tuesday's child does really suit you. Love
  
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:14 PM Shirley wrote:
  If you haven't had a chance to hear the new soprano yet, she has her own web site at Mirusia.net   there is her bio and samples of her music and all her credentials.
  
  1. Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:18 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Yes, isn't that a nice site ?   I was there last night, and listened to her sample songs.  Mirusia has a lovely voice.
     
     I am excited about the April Concerts!
     
  2. Friday, March 16, 2007 4:18 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     She has a very beautiful voice, will fit, just perfect with Our Orchestra. Kati
     
     1. Friday, March 16, 2007 6:56 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Yes, she does.  I can't wait to hear them together.
        
        1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:11 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           There is one more great thing to look forward to our concerts!! The way I see it, Andre, changes the musical talents around Him, some gets a great exposure, some gets there, because, they are great. I am sure, when any musician,or singer starts up, life is not easy. I have seen this on Andre,s face, when He was playing My Way, in New York, after He finished, He got a little sentimental, lasted a moment, I just loved it, He was there, and He did it His way. What a story!! Kati
           
• Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:35 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi all have just listened to Mirusia, what a sweet voice! How wonderful to have an Aussie travel with Andre! I am so proud. It surely gives us hope that Andre may indeed tour here. Hugs from Oz.
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:12 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Your time will come, soon! Kati
     
• Friday, March 16, 2007 8:23 AM Shirley wrote:
  I have fallen in love with the Lipizzaners! Since they are to perform here soon I've been interested in learning about them. We finally did watch the Walt Disney movie last night.The performance in the elegant riding hall was outstanding! The history of the Spanish Riding School and the Hofburg Palace is very interesting. For instance(I copied this)
  "Although not physically connected to the rest of the complex, the Imperial Stables (Stallburg) of the Hofburg were originally built as a residence for the then crown prince Maximilian II. It is said that Ferdinand I did not wish to house his son under his roof, being that Maximilian had veered towards Protestantism. This structure later accommodated the art collection of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, the art-inclined brother of Emperor Ferdinand III. This collection forms the core of the later Kunsthistorisches Museum from 1889. Only later were the Imperial Stables used to house the imperial horses, and even today it is still used by the Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule)".
  
  I am amazed that such sturdy, muscular looking horses can be so graceful in their movements and the "airs above the ground", outstanding.
  After the movie, we watched The Flying Dutchman again, just so I could check out the horses. I had been especially impressed by the Triumphal March from Aida, one of my favorite operas. So next I will watch the Schonbrunn again. (I know there were horses and carriages.)
  If I won a big lottery I think I would go to Vienna! My beloved Mozart and the Lipizzanner stallions! that's just for starters! I think Vienna is my city of dreams!
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:35 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, You do have a great story, with a lots of information. Can You imagine, I have seen all these places. You feel, there is so much to see, just never enough time. That is close to my home. Kati
     
• Friday, March 16, 2007 12:25 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  If somebody want to tell me exercise is easy, think again. I just tried my new tires on my bike, lasted just 10 minutes. I have not set on a bike since about 50 years, I will now, maybe 10-15 minutesn at the time. I will be slim! Kati
  
• Friday, March 16, 2007 8:42 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  Kati, I knew from the time I was 14 or 15 years old, that exercise was NOT for me, regimented exercise that is. If I have to count, time, pace it's not going to work for me.
  
  Have you noticed that when we get down, or irritated, unhappy, sad...that Andre's music will make everything alright? Even for a moment of time we can relax and smile and enjoy.
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:20 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Iam no good! I start and I stop. I will however, riding the bike, 10-15 minutes at the time, to start with, and I will see, I like the bike, maybe I will not stop this regimen? I am not sure!! I have Andre,s music on all the time, if I just listen to the CDs, whatever I am doing, I have the singers face a front of me, from the DVDs, I really enjoy it a lot. Kati
     
• Saturday, March 17, 2007 12:38 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Kati, try to keep with the regimen. It is so good for you. When I exercised over the summer I felt so good. When I stopped, I felt so tired and still do. So when it warms up I will start walking every day. It really helps. Now I have an MP3 player and earphones so I can take Andre along on the walks.
  Marlene, you are so right about Andre's music making us feel better - that is why I watch (my husband too) one DVD every day (except Sunday because we have 12:00 noon Mass and by the time we travel to Hershey and back it is mid afternoon) and often put on a CD while I make dinner. It just transports you to another world where everything is wonderful and happy. I love that world but unfortunately I must leave it to get my house work done. But just knowing I can go back there is a wonderful feeling. Hugs
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:44 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I will keep it up, right now, it is very beautiful here, just like the one We got used to in Colorado,today I already doubled my path! Kati
     
• Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:14 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  
  Click here to view your card:

   

  HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

  
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 2:37 PM Shirley wrote:
     Thank you Sally and the same to everyone. Whether you're Irish or not, you can always use an Irish blessing, right? The tune on the card brings back many memories of my grandmother rocking me and singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", or "My Wild Irish Rose". That was many, many moons ago!
     
     1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 4:27 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        I do know the song also, I sang it my HighSchool choir. I do know, Bill is Irish, just the chartreuse kind. Happy St. Patrick,s Day! Kati
        
  2. Saturday, March 17, 2007 2:47 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Thank you Sally for the very nice e-card! When Irish Eye's Are Smiling" is such a pretty song. Wishing you a very happy St. Patrick's Day!
     
• Saturday, March 17, 2007 2:43 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  I am wishing you all a very happy St. Patrick's Day!!
  And to everyone:
  
  "May the road rise up to meet you.
  May the wind always be at your back.
  May the sun shine warm upon your face,
  and rains fall soft upon your fields.
  And until we meet again,
  May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
  
  I always love that blessing! Take care everyone, and this is a wonderful day to watch "Live In Dublin"!
  
  1. Saturday, March 17, 2007 4:32 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     My very first DVD, I always see the people at the front of my eyes, the way they dance and sing, just have tons of fun, when they do play the Irish Washerwoman, and the Marino Waltz. Kati
     
• Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:48 PM kimbreley wrote:
  hello, im a new Andre and JSO fan and i was wondering on ticket master and other online websites that sell tickets, it mostly only says Andre rieu as the performer, does that mean that the JSO isn't a part of the concert?
  thanks for any feedback
  Kimbreley
  
  1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:30 AM Shirley wrote:
     Hi Kimbreley,welcome.when you see "tickets" that includes the Johann Strauss Orchestra as well. Andre and his orchestra are a team.
     
  2. Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:24 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hello Kimberly, Andre and the Orchestra, are one team! One does not go. withouth the other. Besides ticketmaster, You can find other sites, on His web site, if You check Agenda, mentiones the date and time and the city, You can take Your pick In the Us PBS is promoting Him, so local PBS stations asking to pledge, and You tell them about the concert, and get Your ticket, if You wait for Ticketmaster to sell them, cost less, just have to wait for the sale. Kati
     
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:08 AM Shirley wrote:
  Lorraine, I finally watched the Strictly Ballroom movie. My goodness, that Paul Mercurio is one handsome young man! I thought to myself," he could do the paso doble with me anytime"! then I thought, nope. I'm old enough to be his mother(maybe grandmother), then I thought again, and remembered, he did dance with Fran's grandmother!
  
  1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:32 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Would You be in shape for the paso doble Shirley?? I would not. Kati
     
     1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 3:02 PM Shirley wrote:
        only in my dreams, Kati!!! Maybe 30 years ago.Are you still biking? I have a bike but haven't ridden for abour 5 years, don't like to ride by myself.Walking is my 'thing" now. I did rake leaves today, does that count as exercise? My back thinks so! It's such a beautiful day tho', I had to do something outside. Marianne, that e-coli certainly did a number on you didn't it? I've heard it's pretty wicked, and the flu's no fun either. We certainly always get our flu shots each year.
        
        1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:51 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I keep biking, now twice a day, about 20 minutes each, but I am exhausted, it is a different type of exercise, raking is lovely, do I know it. I do not have too many leaves now, I raked so many times at the fall, I lost count. One would think, good exercise, but, We do not lose weight with cutting the grass either, and it is hard work. I will see, how long I will last, it is not easy, but the weather is very nice, in a few, we getting cooler rain, maybe snow?? Never know in Colorado, We had snow in May sometimes. Kati
           
           1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 8:02 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              A funny little bike story...
              
              Many moons ago when my oldest was still at home, I bought new 20 speed bikes.  We took our first ride out to the Valley.  Thinking we would have this leisurely afternoon, we peddled along Pueta Creek, out to Mankus Corner, into Gordon Valley.  We could feel a little burn in our legs, but hey.. that was good for us right?
              
              Slowly riding on Rockville Road, I hear the roar of an engine behind us, as I turn to look I see a small truck with a big construction truck running upon it quickly.  I yell to my daughter to ditch off the side of the road and right as we did.. BLAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
              
              The construction truck smashes into the little pickup.   ..     ..    ..  And then Takes Off!  Yes, a Hit & Run, less than 5 feet from two scared females who pulled off the road so fast they both fell off their bikes.  I jump to my feet asking my daughter if she is ok, and yes she is, then rush to the truck where two 'migrant' workers are inside.  The truck was hit so hard, the doors were jammed.  Finally getting out, the young man tells me in broken English to please call the police.  Turns out he had bought the truck only the day before and like any young person, he was so proud of his first vehicle.
              
              To the rescue come Hispanic Ken, CHP.  Wow.  Really attractive man.  I almost forget what happened next.
              
              Hit & Run taken care of, we choose to ride home a different way, out past the Jr. College.  The sun was shinning, the weather perfect for sunning oneself...or so thought the Western Diamondback...Rattlesnake!!!!! That was lying beside the asphalt getting warm.  EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!! at the top of my lungs I screamed as I rode by with my feet dang near over my shoulders to keep them away from the snake.  How I yelled to my kid in time to raise her legs I will never know.  The snake slumbered away, ignoring the crazy women.
              
              I tried to warn a young man riding towards the college, but he was laughing at me too hard to listen, so I was silent. 
              
              We continued our journey home, thinking we had ridden a good 25 miles in all.
              
              That's when we stopped to get off the bikes and it HIT us.  Ummm, we were not so in shape as we thought.  We could not help ourselves and imitated The Duke with our Bowlegged Walk.  I couldn't tell if I had ridden a bike or a horse.
              
              Took me a week to recover.
              
              Ah, the good old days.
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              1. Monday, March 19, 2007 5:08 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Mine is not as bad. I just had to get used to, the first day, get a little balance. Now, I am OK with my balance, but when I am getting home, have to concentrate so much, how I will stop and my leg up to get off, almost everyday, falling down at the end. Getting better, the little circle I made for myself, make sure if I have to walk, I am not very far, so , same circle every day, twice now, and last two days I did it twice a day, morning and afternoon, my back is killing me, so, I have to see, where am I going with this, into bed, or in a Hospital? Kati
                 
  2. Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:34 PM lorraine wrote:
     shirly, just thinking about paul mercurio in his "italian" undershirt doing the pasa doble makes me weak in the knees! he was one gorgeous fellow in that movie... very sympatico!
     
     1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:29 PM Sally wrote:
        You've got the best movies. I am going to have to see if our library carries this.
        
        1. Monday, March 19, 2007 5:09 AM lorraine wrote:
           Sally, you will love this movie. when you get it, be patient....the first twenty minutes can be strange (like you might say huh?...) then the movie "within the movie" begins to emerge. it is a wonderful movie...i think it is Baz Luhrman's masterpiece although many would disagree. Wow...some bike riding....
           When i was young (ahhhhhhhh) i was a dancer...and very fit. Living in New York City, sometimes we had "transit strikes". During one such strike... i decided i would try "biking" to work...in the midst of huge trucks, taxi cabs, and automobiles i happily got to the office on time. i thought it was so easy that i began using this mode of transportation daily. one day as a huge truck cut me off a though popped into my mind "Lorraine, you can get killed like this!" when we are young we are fearless! now, i don't even want to bike around the corner! another bike tale: biking through Central Park, i did not realize a stair way was approaching the lovely path i was on. its location was incongruous to the natural path...but there it was confronting me...in a split second i decided to stay on the bike...it must have been with a "wing and a prayer" literally that i landed straight up and continued biking! the prayer was mine...and the wing surely was an angel sent from God! Love, L
           
           1. Monday, March 19, 2007 7:52 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
              Scary!    Just think, you might have started the Extreme Biker sport!
              
              
              
           2. Monday, March 19, 2007 5:52 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
              Lorraine, what do You mean Young? When is Young ends? When are we get old? Yes, that was some acrobatic move on Your part, ride in New York? I think Lorraine, You shoud have a different profession, You have so many tales, so much knowledge, maybe a professor, at some College!? I love Your stories. Kati
              
              1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:22 AM lorraine wrote:
                 Kati, thanks for the encouragement. Especially about the different profession. I would love to write. I do have many tales...and you know what...if i told them, people probably would not believe me. I have no idea why but so many things have happened to me that are so unusual...if i told any of you guys...you'd think i was lying! But i am sincerely thinking and praying about writing a book...i started one...and then got a little side-tracked. Well, it is always good to be encouraged. What i do now has taken its toll...it is very very labor intensive, very lonely, and there is alot of pressure having to constantly outdo oneself (design-wise).
                 Thanks again for the encouragement. Professor--no way...i do not have that kind of education behind me...glad you love my stories...that is a gift for me today (i'm going through a really strange time), Lorraine
                 
                 1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:18 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
                    I like to hear the strange time also! But, yes You do have a great talent to write, the language , the way You use it, it very high on my list, the choice of words shows Your talent. I do exactly know, what You mean about, people would not believe Your stories! Strange things happening in some people's life. Do You think, people would believe my story of leaving my Country illegaly, staying in a strange Country, without a penny,waiting for my American Visa? Do You think, people who have a clue about a communist regime, would believe me, what I went through, highly educated/17 years/ and did not make enough money to support myself, from one month to the other. Believe me, I do know what freedom means! Kati
                    
                    1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:53 AM lorraine wrote:
                       i can't even imagine what living under such a regime would be like. i would guess that one felt as though one was not one's own. working so hard and yet not having enough money.
                       when i visited a certain country (i won't name it because i do not want to offend anyone who may read this) i was there for about four months. it was not a communist country...but a poor country...what i witnessed was so difficult to comprehend. when i returned to the united states...i never ever complained about anything again! only now i am a little confused about so many things. i used to know (or at least think i knew) who the good guys were and who the bad guys were on the political scene and in the media (news). now i have absolutely no idea.
                       ....but i do still know that as of yet, this country is still the most wonderful place to call home! thanks so much for your encouragement again Kati. i felt so down this week ...it meant alot to me! Love, L
                       
                       1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:16 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                          Politically, it waqs simple, there was only one Party, liked it or not. Everything was owned by the State,all was controlled by the State, still a lot of things are, there is so called freedom, bu t the everyday people elderly, on fixed goverment Social Security, not enough to pay Your bills and eat also, either or!. There are some doctors, lawyers better off, but minority, foreign currency moved in since 1986, they have cheap labor, and they do take their products out of the Country, to make better profit. Majority of the native people live in poverty, real sad, my Family is one of them. I do help them every month, with whatever I can, to make life a little easier for them. Really sad!! Kati
                          
                    2. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 4:54 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                       Kati, I have always thought your story was an interesting one.  Most people born and raised in the USA or any other free country, have little knowledge of the hardships other go through for freedom.  (and worse, as we now see, many are unwilling to fight for freedom, because they do not understand what it is to live without it).
                       
                       I think it is true...No man is free, until ALL men are free.
                       
                       
                       
                       1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:00 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                          Yes Sally, this feedom means everything for me, without using Big words. People, who did not live under the same circumstances, they do not know. I am very greatful to this Country, that gave me and my Younger Brother a home, a possibility, to make a decent living, and able to help others who need them, mainly my poor Family and others. This is why i always say, my Heart is Gold!! True story. Kati
                          
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:32 AM DELACOURTE wrote:
  je recherche les paroles de la chanson"uh uh mariposa".Merci d'avance!
  
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:49 PM marianne peters wrote:
  Dear friends Had myself an andre nite last nit & watched both live from Dublin & the Tuscany dvd which introduced me to Andre Rieu, Orchestra & family. Enjoyed bithdvd's immensely,
  so maybe to-day I'll watch Schonbrunn & N.Y. memories. Dear Kati. I know about riding a bike, tried to ride about 10 years ago after not riding for about 20 years, was so wobbly that
  I feared a tumble so did'nt perservere.
  & got an exercose bike which does give the exercise without the danger of a tumble. Too scared of breaking bones.
  Have a resident lady in my bldg who took a tumble when at her daughter's home in Manitoba & then took another fall so she is in hospital here in Brooks for some time, so she can heal.
  Will visit her mid-week when I go to hospital for blood work just to make sure everything is as it should be, then I'll learn just how long she will
  have to recuperate. Happy St. Patrick's
  Day to everyone even tho' a day late.
  Weather is better, no more snow but could still ge a bit until the end of April. At least it is a bit warmer. This part of Canada gets little rainfall & snow, so there is a lot of irrigation plus much dry land farming
  which is a real gamble as so often you
  get the moisture when it's not wanted.
  Hope everyone is well as I am except for a slight touch of flu, which seems
  to hit the younger crowd very hard. My
  daughter Kathie, both grandsons & son
  Alan have been ill but are getting better, When I get a bug, I take vitamin C, drink lots of water & sleep
  copiously, but then I can take time to do just that, so I can stave off the worst consequences, & also have had flu shots for the past 4 0r 5 years &
  tho it doesn't prevent all strains of flu it does seem to offer some protection from the new strains that
  morph & mutate contantly. That E-coli
  bout I had a year ago was the sickest I have ever been in my life & I was lucky that I got help when I did or I
  might no have been herew to tell the tale. This is from one, who has never fainted ever & when I came to, I was on the floor and could not get on my
  feet no matter how hard I tried. Finally got to the phone & called the para-medics who carted me off to hospital for a week. but it has taken a whole year to get back some stamina,
  & it's still at only about 85%, but atleast i"m functional & expected to go back to work two days a week. Need the give & take with my clients & the staff, with whom I work, otherwise I'm not busy enough & I really shouldn't just sit around & read all the time. Hope everyone is well & bursting with
  springtime Love Marianne
  
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:54 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  I wished that I did have a chance to sit around and read all the time, well...some of the time anyway. I long for the day to be able to do just that. I keep buying books and they keep stacking up, and I dream of when I can read them. I read AT them, and that's enjoyable, but I need much more.
  That Lottery ticket would come in handy in so many ways!
  I haven't had a chance to watch an Andre dvd for a little while, but I listen to his music all the time. I have an iPod that I've loaded with just Andre, and it will play my entire work-day...imagine, Andre music all day long. It's as though I'm on that Cloud Nine while working. Makes the day so enjoyable, even though I work hard, Andre's music is what gets me through.
  
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:00 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! Sure glad you got over the E-coli attack Marianne. That must have been terrible. So happy you can tell us about it.
  Talking about riding a bike. I rode so much when I was young. My sister and Mom and I rode all over and even took our bikes to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard and had a great time. Several years I tried it again and after getting on the bike I just headed for a parked car and couldn't do anything but hit it. I tried to stop or turn but I was too wobbly so I gave up the bike. My husband does pretty good. I will walk.
  Glad you are keeping up the exercise routine Kati. You will be happy about the decision.
  Well we got 12 inches of snow in our neck of the woods so spring does not seem too near. We should be down to 18 tonight and the same tomorrow night with a wintry mix. Later in the week up to 60 so that will help. Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend. Love and hugs
  
  1. Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:30 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Jeanine Ann, you reminded me of when I was a child just learning to ride a bike. We lived on a small hill and we would go riding down the hill on our bikes, which was going really good until we were supposed to stop. We just didn't know how to do that yet. At the bottom of the hill the road separated and between this separation was a nice huge Oak tree. Well, hence our new-found way to stop...by running into the tree! It worked fine.
     
  2. Monday, March 19, 2007 5:57 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Jeanine, I have seen the bad weather inm Your place, my winter was just like that, since Nov. The last of the snow just melted few days ago, now sunny, in the 70s, so good for bike riding, exept, I am no good, I will stick to it, see if I have to think of walkin rather, if I do not make the bike every day. Lorraine said, We getting older. Kati
     
• Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:57 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi everyone.Sally you sure have some great stories.Loved the one about the bear cub earlier on and this latest one(thank heaven you were both o.k.) Don't know which is worse an angry mummy bear or a rattle snake! Keep up the exercise girls - I go out on the golf course and get plenty frustrated but lots of exercise! Hugs to all
  
• Monday, March 19, 2007 5:15 AM Lee wrote:
  Hi Sally,
  
  Thanks so much for sending through the information regarding Mirusia Louwerse. I tried to email you directly only to find my emails where classed as 'spam' and sent back to me lol. Anyway, best wishes, and take care,
  Lee
  
• Monday, March 19, 2007 8:09 AM Sally wrote:
  Lucerne, Switzerland | Ernst Haefliger, the Swiss opera singer renowned for his oratorio and lieder, has died, a Lucerne Festival spokeswoman said Sunday. He was 87.
  
  Haefliger died Saturday from acute heart failure in the southeastern town of Davos, said Barbara Higgs, spokeswoman for the yearly Lucerne music event.
  
  He was the leading lyric tenor with the Deutsche Oper Berlin between 1952 and 1972, and sang all of Mozart's tenor parts.
  
  Recordings with Columbia Records and Deutsche Grammophon brought Haefliger several awards. A regular guest at the festivals of Salzburg in Austria, Glyndebourne in Britain and Lucerne, Haefliger earned particular praise for his interpretation of the Evangelists in Bach's Passions, with the German Bach choir of Munich directed by Karl Richter, according to an appraisal by the Lucerne Festival.
  
  LUCERNE, Switzerland - Ernst Haefliger, the Swiss opera singer renowned for his oratorio and lieder, has died, a Lucerne Festival spokeswoman said Sunday. He was 87.
  
  Haefliger died Saturday from acute heart failure in the southeastern town of Davos, said Barbara Higgs, spokeswoman for the yearly Lucerne music event.
  
  He was the leading lyric tenor with the Deutsche Oper Berlin between 1952 and 1972, and sang all of Mozart's tenor parts and performed as Hans in Smetana's "Verkaufte Braut."
  
  Recordings with companies such as Columbia Records and the Deutsche Grammophon, where he registered numerous Mozart operas and Beethoven's "Fidelio," brought Haefliger several awards.
  
  A regular guest at the festivals of Salzburg in Austria, Glyndebourne in Britain and Lucerne, Haefliger earned particular praise for his interpretation of the Evangelists in Bach's Passions, with the German Bach choir of Munich directed by Karl Richter, according to an appraisal by the Lucerne Festival.
  
  He also taught for many years at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
  
  He is survived by a wife and three children.
  
  1. Monday, March 19, 2007 12:51 PM Shirley wrote:
     Til recently I had not heard of this man, but ironically, the other day as I was listening to our classical music radio station, they played a piece sung by this man. They did mention he had died, so therefore the song. It was from The Magic Flute, by Mozart.Ernst sang the part of Tamino. I had seen The Magic Flute before but not with this person.
     Lorraine probably knows of him more than I. Wish I had heard more of him.
     
• Monday, March 19, 2007 5:13 PM Lorraine wrote:
  shirley...sorry to disappoint you but i was not familiar with Ernst Haefliger. Justlearned via the net that he sung many Bach Cantatas and especially St. Matthews Passion which is my very favorite. He sang the part of the Evangelist which is a beautiful tenor part. Phillipe Herreweghe has done a great job conducting St. Matthews Passion. I think it contains the most beautiful music ever writtenespecially "ebarme mich". | Ernst Haefliger sounds as if he was a wonderful man...he attended seminary also. Do you notice that many of these wonderful musicians live very long lives. | Ernst Haefliger is said to have set the standard for the Evangelist in St. Matthews passion ...He must have been tops...i will thanks to Sally now try to get to hear him! Fidelio, Beethoven's only opera, btw, is one fantastic opera...very different from most operas...it is thoughtful, very sensitive...hugs to all, L
  
• Monday, March 19, 2007 8:08 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends Just a short note to-day
  Am learning a little dutch, with the word uitverkocht, meaning sold out &
  that's the three Maastricht concerts in July, & to be useful I passed the info along to a lady from South Africa
  who was looking for tickets for her friends, hope she is successful in her quest. Helping each other is very worthwhile & since I have a way more time than money, I do whatever I can &
  can think of no better way to extend our Maetro's wish for a better world Love Marianne
  
  1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:16 PM gerry harrington wrote:
     Dear Marianne, I saw your message on the Andre Rieu site and that youve been to Maastricht concerts. Could you possibly give me some badly needed advise. What is the easiest way to get to Maastricht from either Amsterdam or Brussels? I know Maastricht has an airport and one could maybe go by rail? I will be so happy if you could give me some information. Long time Andre Rieu fan, Gerry
     
     1. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:28 AM Shirley wrote:
        Gerry, you might try this address: info@vvvmaastricht.nl maybe they could help you. I read somewhere that Maastricht is about a 2&1/2 hr drive by car from Amsterdam.the above address is for tourist information.
        
• Monday, March 19, 2007 11:02 PM Lee wrote:
  Hi Sally,
  
  tried again to send you an email after you'd 'debugged' it all lol, but they kept bouncing back to me. Wonder why? Hopefully you can work something out.
  
  Best wishes,
  Lee
  
  1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:43 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Gosh, I wonder what it is.   I've got your IP address and domain as well as email listed as "OK" and given it a "Pass Through" on the server.
     
     Could be something on your end? 
     
     I'll send you another email, you can reply to it.  Let's see if that goes through.
     
• Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:57 AM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends, Pot-luck this evening. We
  are having stew & dumplings courtesy, my neighbor down the hall. Her name is Alice & she makes the best dish going.Expect to make a pig of myself.
  Just re-read some of last years' posts
  & it is most amazing how much our co-fans communicate & care for each other. We may live longs distances apart but Andre is the glue that holds us al together. This is peace. love &
  joy all rolled to-gether & is a very
  special thing as it brings understand-
  ing that in this battered world is a shining light of love that carries more
  importance than we know. Love Marianne
  
• Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:10 PM Lee wrote:
  Hi Sally,
  
  Still can't send you an email. I've typed here the message that keeps coming back to me, maybe you can decifer it lol.
  
  Best,
  Lee
  
  The original message was received at Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:20:32 +1100
  from webmail08.syd.optusnet.com.au [211.29.133.113]
  
  ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
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  sally@andrerieufans.com>
  (reason: 550 5.0.0 We don't accept mail from spammers)
  
  ----- Transcript of session follows -----
  ... while talking to andrerieufans.com.:
  >>> MAIL From:
  <<< 550 5.0.0 We don't accept mail from spammers
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  1. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:36 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Thanks for that Lee!  I will go check into this.  It looks like a Spam Assassin Block.   *Off to work I go, sluthing on a Block!
     
  2. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:45 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     I believe we have lift off !!!  Webmommie Sleuthing Pays Off <fingers crossed>
     
• Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:55 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear Gary Harrington. Think you may have me confused with another person.
  Believe the best person to ask would be Sally who is our webmaster on this site. I submitted a post last year of an article pertaining to Maastricht that was most enlightening, maybe Sally could re run the article for the benefit of our newer fan friends. You can also go online, click the englsih flag & you can get all kinds of pertinent info. It is a city of about
  17,000, which is a bit larger than my town of Brooks, Alberta Would love to go to the Netherlands someday but at the moment that is but a dream Love
  Marianne
  
• Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:04 AM Shirley wrote:
  Kati, how is your bike riding coming along? I have decided to stick with walking,especially since I checked out my old bike and found the tires had dry rotted! It's been awhile since I rode, at least 5 years.When our daughter was learning we all got bikes to ride, then later Dan & I rode a bit but decided we liked walking better.When I got my first 3-speed(probably in my 40's), I had a hard time remembering the brakes were levers underneath the handle bars and then I would forget which brake i should push first. believe me, it does matter! First time I pushed the front brake first, bike stopped, I did not! I went flying over the handlebars, lucky for me I landed on a grassy surface. Nothing hurt but my dignity! Just like when I went roller skating with my daughter. I had been a very proficient skater in my teens, even took dancing lessons, but the floors are now a concrete, where they had been wood in my days. I really did quite well, but I overheard a group of young kids say"Look at that old lady"! Well, i took off my skates and have never been on them since! That was about 30 years ago too. haha....... Dan & I did take ballroom dancing in our early married years, enjoyed that immensely too, but now about all we could manage is a slow fox trot. Ah, too soon we get old, too late we get smart! I think we shall just try to manage to walk a little. I read somewhere that excercise boosts your brain power, so keep on riding. You will get sooo smart!
  
  1. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:21 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, You are something else!! I could not stop laughing, even as I am writing, I think, I got a mental block. I had to stop, my Dog came in looking at me what is wrong with me! I got my stomach muscle hurt soo bad from laughing, I had not have a great laugh since a long time, count years!! First i had to watch my balance so close, I forgot about the brakes also, I was going so fast downhill, I had to think, how to slow down, before I will kill myself! ai said, I will end up on my face long before, make my nose bigger, or worse. I told my Brother, i do not know how to ride no more. He said, there is the brake, to the rear, luckily I used both, so I did not fall. Next day, I was smarter, first looked up the break to the rear, and I started. I am doing OK, just have to watch, how I stop, and get off, raising my leg,and slow down enough, so I do not hurt myself, maybe killed by the bike?? I am gthe same way with skates, as You are, I just tried the rollerskates once, I fell down so bad on the concrete, did not feel good, I never wanted to learn anymore. I do have no problem with dancing, at least, that what I think, have not danced since years, my Husband was an exellent dancer, but too sick to move, that was the end of it. So far, so good. I am sticking to my daily biking, waiting on the weather, rain, or cold, so would have an excuse not to go. I am turned artist in the meantime, have certain rooms to paint, this is my other profession on the side, beside bicycle racer! HA
     1. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:06 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        We had a Wrestling Coach in town, he used to live in Suisun City, next door to where I grew up.  He was also a cyclist.  One day flying downhill with other bikes behind him, he rounded a corner.  Head On into a car.  Dear man did not walk again.  His mother took care of him after that.    I vaguely recall him ... I was young when he lived next door.  Nice guy. 
        
        So, Always Be Careful !
        
        Now, Rollerskating I can do.  I grew up on skates.  I think I skate better than I walk.  To this day, I have a pair of custom skates.  Even my boot is custom as I needed a 'jump plate' in it.  I skated pairs, and no one wants their plate cracking while landing a jump, and coming through the bottom of their boot.  YeOuch.
        
        1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:15 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           This is not laughing matter, first day, I hardly knew how tostop, now I am good. I had to learn the break fast, so I would not smear the groung up with my face. Kati
           
  2. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:00 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     ROFL  I have a picture in mind of you going Head Over Teakettles on the bike.  (glad you are ok!)
     
• Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:33 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! So that is what is wrong with me Shirley - not enough exercise! I like hearing all these bike stories; it makes me feel better. My sister went over the handlebars her first time riding too. It seems funny now but at the time it wasn't.
  Shirley you sound just like me and my husband. Took all these dancing lessons, including the waltz, and now we must really brush up on all of this because I really don't think we remember anything except for the fox trot like you. I danced a lot through my life but I was younger and had more energy. But we are going to dance for Andre and I don't care what we look like (that is provided our seats will permit). This will be special! ONLY FOUR WEEKS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooo excited. Hope everyone is having a beautiful day. Today's concert was Cortona. Hugs
  
  1. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:44 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hello Jeanine, I am glad I am not the only one having problems with the handlebar, seems to me, the more tired I get, the crossbar is getting higher and higher That title is something new, never heard of Cortona Hugs, I think that is the Tuscany DVD, is it not? Kati
     
  2. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:41 PM Shirley wrote:
     Hi Jeanine Ann, you will indeed dance at Andre's concert. Wish we could have, but my husband's back and knees are not so good anymore.On Sept.11,2001, he was hanging our flag and fell backwards off a ladder. As if that wasn't bad enough,the next night our flag was stolen,pole and all. If you remember, flags were in short supply after that date. Then 2 years later he had knee surgery. so, knees and back are not so strong. Sally, thanks for the info on Mirusia.Doesn't she have the loveliest voice? And all you lucky people who are going to the concerts this year will get to see her too! I think she will be a big hit.
     Jeanine Ann, I can't wait to hear all about your concert experience. Spring and Andre too. Can't get much better than that!
     
  3. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:08 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     I need lessons now.  I can dance on skates, but not on my feet.  lol   I met a client who owns a dance studio.  She told me to sign up, and I think I need to do just that.  I wonder if there is a Two Left Feet Special
     
     1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:20 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        I have to teach You Sally, every time, You make a wrong step, I will step on Your toe, You will learn faster this way. Is it cruel? Kati
        
        1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:01 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
           Oh No!  I will be limping back to my seat.  I might have to wear my steel toed boots.
           
• Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:35 PM Webmaster Sally wrote:
  Hello Dear Friends: I have heard back from Mirusia. She has given me the amount for her CD in American Dollars and an Address which to send our payments:
  
  Hi Sally!
  
  Thank you for the CD request. I have had a few questions regarding how much my CD is in American dollars including postage and where to send the cheques/money orders to?
  In American Dollars my cd is $22 and that includes postage and the address to send the order to is:
  
  Mirusia Louwerse
  C/- Po Box 194
  Capalaba QLD 4157
  AUSTRALIA
  
  Please make the money order/ cheque out to Mirusia Louwerse.
  
  So there you have it, from Mirusia herself!
  
• Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:19 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  Thanks Sally for the information. Just curious, should we get International money orders? I tried a US money order with Jean-Philippe when I ordered his cd, and it didn't work out in Holland, he sent it back and I sent payment in cash. Will Australia take US dollars? Just wondering.
  I'm sure anxious to have her cd, as she has a very beautiful voice.
  
• Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:11 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! Yes Kati, the concert was Romantic Paradise in Cortona, same as Tuscany. The hugs were from me to everyone. So glad you are still biking. Keep it up and I will start walking as soon as it gets warmer. I need exercise so badly. Shirley, I am sorry about your husband's back and knees. My husband has problems in those areas too but luckily he didn't fall from a ladder. That is so dangerous. I will have a laptop with me (thanks to my sis) so maybe I can get on and give you a short post about the concert (something like WOW!) I should be in good enough condition to type. (Maybe)
  Sally thanks for the information on Mirusia. Hugs to everyone.
  
  1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:57 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     See Jeanine. this is what it means to be a foreigner!! HAHAHA. I am a slow learner, You always say Hugs, I should have known, well, always learn something!? Kati
     
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:02 AM Lee wrote:
  Hi Sally,
  
  Sorry to take up so much space here but I was wondering whether you received my email.
  
  Best wishes,
  Lee
  
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 4:49 AM lorraine wrote:
  just lost a long one! totally disappeared when i clicked submit. i'll summarize now because i'm late for the drawingboard! kati and shirley great bike stories! sally, pair skating...that must have been wonderful! kati, want to paint some rooms in new york? think it is great that you are painting and biking! wonderful! silly news: our earrings were on tv this week! while watching the us figure skating championships last week, one of the top skaters was wearing them...emily hughes. we met her at a show in montauk. she is a beautiful 17 year old very talented skater. she won the silver that night. her sister, you will remember, is sara hughes ...olympic gold some olympics past. i couldn't grab my digital in time to snap a pix of the tv!
  knees, knees, knees. going in for an mri soon for my knees. had a fall in august and it now appears there might have been cartilege damage...(i don't know how to spell catilege...no time to check....forgive me bill...where are you bill? i miss your corrections!)....
  i'm praying for a miracle ...as you all know...we need those knees! stay well friends and have a lovely day! L
  
  1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 5:11 AM Shirley wrote:
     Good day my friends! First I'd like to say to Jeanine Ann, I love the way you end your comments with "HUGS".(Kati, i'm still smiling over "Cortona hugs"), anyway, I just watched a video on you tube called "free hugs". What a beautiful idea it was, a guy holding up a sign,says "free hugs".And he got many. It was just fun to watch. Lorraine, I wish I had caught the ice skating, we usually do. Would loved to have seen your earrings on Emily. Will be talking to Someone about your knees, I believe He's in the miracle working business. Sally, go ahead and take the dancing classes. They do help "two left feet" people, just ask Dan! And yeah, echoing Lorraine, Mr Bill, where are you? Or, maybe as Kati would say? "Let sleeping dogs lie"! hahahha
     
     1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:45 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        Shirley, You make me dying of laughter, I will see if Sally really has two left feet. Bill, I do not know, I am afraid We will be up for a surprise again! I am sure, He is cooking something!! Kati
        
        1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:03 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
           Did you see BILL started a fad?   He was first with his Andre Rieu T-Shirt, pictures in full color.  He might add another photo to his shirt, or create a new one for this concert season.
           
  2. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:17 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Something is with Bill, He does not correct me either, are We going to get it for Christmas? Kati
     
     1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:00 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Bill has been busy with work lately.  I talked to him on the phone the other day, and I tell you all....you just HAVE to hear him laugh.  It is most contagious!
        
        1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:59 PM ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
           

           This sleeping dog has just been aroused!

           I've deicded to add some photos to my existing T-shirt. It would be sacreligious to discard the original full color Tshirt featuring photos of JSO members

           Actually, I'm delighted to see others planning to wear photo Tshirts. I'm truly hoping people all over the world will show off their creativity & help promote André & the JSO .
           
           

           Be sure to remember to use 1" letters; I made the mistake of 1/2" letters and they are to small to be seen at a distance

           
           
           1. Friday, March 23, 2007 2:20 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
              Thanks for the good advise! Mine will be chartreuse! Kati
              
  3. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:24 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     No Lorraine, I am not that good of an artist!? I did one room, now rest my aching back for a week, and then, I will see. I do not think, You Would like my colors anyway. It is not chartreuse for sure! Kati
     
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:25 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! Happy Thursday. Shirley I love that you will be talking to Someone about Lorraine's knees. I talk to Him every day so I will also mention this. Years ago I fell on the concrete basement floor and landed smack on my knees but so far they are fine except they hurt a little when I go up the stairs.
  Yes, where are you Bill?? Haven't heard anything lately so we must be doing ok with our spelling and punctuation. Have a beautiful day everyone. Hugs
  
  1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:50 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Soon, We will hear from Him, He will not let go so many mistakes We made!! He just tries to find the right interpretation for Us. Kati
     
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:10 PM Lorraine wrote:
  i would also like to take dance class! can you imagine...i was in a semi-professional israeli dance company years ago...complicated dances...(we danced at the Seattle Opera House) ...to a very small audience ...but hey.....but can you believe i cannot WALTZ...I CANNOT WALTZ...oh garsh i want to waltz! i can choreograph, dance interpretive modern, but i cannot waltz...
  About the knees anyone who would like to pray for them...i say please please please do so and so many thank yous and kisses for doing so....well you don't need them...HE will reward you better than my silly kisses! Thanks shirl, for your kind thoughts and prayers and Jeanine Anne and Kati and anyone else! gotta go....a show tomorrow in Manhattan!Love, L
  
  1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:07 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Lorraine, if You know how to dance on Hava Nagila, then You can learn any dance, even the hungarian csardas, and the Waltz also. It is not that complicated, just have to have some rythm for the music, and I would move You around, just put Your mind to it, need just the basic steps, and You Waltz!! Kati
     
     1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:22 PM Shirley wrote:
        Kati, you are so right! If she can do the complicated dances, the waltz would be a piece of cake! 1-2-3 1-2-3.When Dan & I were learning the waltz(or any dance for that matter) he would count out loud! I would say"Dan, stop that, if you have to count, count under your breath"! He's so silly! it took me awhile to convince him.
        
        1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:53 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           As You know Shirley, not all dances are 1-2-3, but counting, maybe makes it easier to concentrate on the steps. Shirley, do You also know the English Waltz? Those steps are different, not harder, just the music is different also. Kati
           
           1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 5:52 PM Shirley wrote:
              Hi Kati, yes I knew that not all dances are 1-2-3. I just use that as an example when we did the waltz. No I don't know "English waltz", I know there's a Vieannese waltz but it's a faster tempo I think. Dan & I together only learned the simple basics like the two-step, the waltz, the fox trot,and the rhumba. He hadn't learned to dance at all, whereas I had danced in high school and before meeting him.I tried to teach him myself, but as I have a natural rythmn, he did not, so we thought he might do better if we took classes together.I never had to count, I just felt the music & it was especially easy if you have a strong leader. But hey, who needed a leader in the 50's! We did sock hops. The stroll,
              mashed potatoes, the pony, stuff like that.jitterbug,swing, all fun dances. Dan & I just wanted the easy stuff!. but then came the twist and disco. we did learn the twist but now I think I would put something out of joint if I tried that! But all in all, we learned enough together to enjoy ourselves. My favorite of all now is the fox trot. You can dance that to about anything.
              
              1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:09 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Shirley, You still make me laugh, You are using words, that I never heard, let alone knowing, they are dances, sorry. English Waltz is lovely, slower, the steps just a little different, maybe one day i will be able to show You. The Viennase Waltz is all the same, any Waltzes, just maybe the music is faster sometimes, You have seen the Schonnbrunn DVD, they danced it beautifully, maybe just call that Viennase, because, the Waltz is associated withe city and Johann Strauss.But mashed potato, I can make it, not dance it, have no idea what the sock hops are, or the pony, I do have a few more things to learn I guess?? Kati
                 
                 1. Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:20 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                    And don't forget "The Grapevine" and the "LA Stomp"  haha  I had forgotten about Dance Names.  They can be so funny.
                    
  2. Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:16 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     Yes, Waltz lessons.  I need em.     But with a dance troup?  omGosh.  How interesting! How long did you do this?  How did you learn those dances? 

     Shirley, do you remember the other Shirley (?) in Dallas last year?  She was a Ballroom Dancer.  She looked the part.  Tall, Lean, Graceful.  Really pretty lady.  And, nice too.

     
     
     1. Friday, March 23, 2007 4:17 AM Shirley wrote:
        Hi Sally, yes, indeed, I DO remember Shirley! I called her the "lean,mean dancin' machine". I think she's more in the league of Lorraine, more of a professional dancer. I would never be in that catagory. I learned a lot of my 'funky" dancing at school. We used to have school dances once a week. Several of us girls would get together on weekends just to practice the dance moves.My aunt would make fun of some of the dances and we would laugh & say"oh yea, you, who danced such dances as the turkey trot, the charleston,the shimmy & you're laughing at us"??? I learned the polka from some friends, we used to go to a little German community, Freistatt,who have an annual "ernte-fest". We would have bratwurst,sauerkraut,& apple strudel. Of course the guys would always hit the "bier garten".There would be several polka bands. it was much fun. And Kati, the "sock hop" was just what we called our dances because we usually danced on the gym floor and we took off our shoes and danced in our stocking feet.
        After I met Dan, his two sisters, who had been class A dancers in the 30's & 40's, taught me a few steps to the Suzie-Q & jitterbug. Dancing is really so much fun, but it does require much energy! I still do dance around the house sometimes, doin' my own thing. Dan says'girl you still got it", I say yeah, but I forgot where I put it"! Oh well, as long as he thinks I still got it, that's all that matters!
        
        1. Friday, March 23, 2007 1:16 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Shirley, You made me laugh so hard, I forgot all my english! Not, that I knew it before! No way I would forget the lean mean dancing machine! You really something. Ladies, all the dancing comes back, if You are in shape, I mean in good shape! Bicycle, that is the answer here. I do 7 miles, get home OK, legs are weak, shaking for awhile, cannot think of anything, even, who the heck I am? Who say, life is easy? Now, I have to set my mind to artistry again, get the masking tape, and go all over! Hope for the best. I have not seen Bill yet, I am sure, I will have a few remarks! Kati
           
• Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:22 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends, A note on the Royal lippizaner horses, I do believe that they are the descendants of the heavier horses used by the knights of the middle ages, as their horses had to be very sturdy to carry both the man & all his armour, whether solid plate or chain mail. Curious eh what.
  Also the waltz made it's appearrance in the mid l800, & when it was introduced it was a terrible scandal as
  up to that time most dances were jig, reels & folk dancing with no real direct contact between the sexes, & all
  dancers had to wear white gloves so there would be no oil marks from hands
  on the fancy ballgowns. A lot of dancing to-day is very individual which started with the jitterbug of WW2
  & followed by the twist. Just a rather wry comment on the signs of the times.
  Love to all Marianne
  
  1. Friday, March 23, 2007 6:48 AM Shirley wrote:
     Yes Marianne, I think you're right about the horses. I had read that the bloodlines go back to the Orient,carrying Genghis Khan.I can't wait to see them, it will be next Wed. nite. It will be like watching a ballet.I believe their "airs above the ground" show some of the maneuvers used on the battlefield.But what i like best is the intricate routines and steps they do to music.What precision! That's interesting about the 'white gloves". I think I did a piece on the waltz last year. Just don't know where it is!
     
• Friday, March 23, 2007 6:58 AM Shirley wrote:
  Timpani & music please! Happy birthday Texas Barb! To those of you who know her, no need for explanation, to those who don't, she's one of those people who everybody loves! She's a very classy lady. so birthday blessings to you m'lady.(I believe we are now the same age aren't we?) but we won't tell. hahaha
  
  1. Friday, March 23, 2007 11:18 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

           
     
     A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARB !

     
     
     1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:43 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        HAPPY BIRTHDAY Barb! You are very quiet lately, keep the Birthday a secret? Enjoy it! Kati
        
• Friday, March 23, 2007 7:36 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone, happy Friday. Shirley you just reminded me that we can do the rumba. I forgot that one. I love that dance too but I would sooner waltz. We are going to practice today since the time is getting close. It will be a good day to dance since it is raining and will be for a few days. It was so beautiful yesterday with temps in the low 70's. I put some of my plants out and I hope I was not too premature. They are both tropical so I may need to bring them in again.
  I don't know who Texas Barb is but I do wish her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Is that Barb Henderson?
  Kati - keep biking! Have a wonderful day. Hugs
  
  1. Friday, March 23, 2007 3:54 PM Shirley wrote:
     Hey Jeanine Ann, yes, that would be Barb Henderson.We've been having mucho rain today, grass is really greening up now.My redbud is starting to show it's color as well as the forsythia. I just heard the funniest country song, actually I was dialing for my regular station, but this one made me stop & listen. Can you believe "if you're gonna do me wrong, do it right"? I'm still laughing!
     
     1. Friday, March 23, 2007 6:10 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
        Yes, some of those country songs can really be humorous, amazing what they can put into a song! A very Happy Birthday Barb and I hope you have a wonderful day!
        
        1. Friday, March 23, 2007 7:03 PM Bill in Arizona wrote:
           What day did Barb have a birthday? Yesterday or today.
           
           My birthday was yesterday 22 March 1945
           
           1. Friday, March 23, 2007 11:11 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              

              Hope you got my card!  Happy Birthday Billy  (errrr...were you ever Billy?) 

              Happy Birthday Bill !

              

               

              
              
              1. Friday, March 23, 2007 11:15 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                 

                 

                 
                 
                 1. Friday, March 23, 2007 11:19 PM Bill in Arizona wrote:
                    Never...Never has anyone ever called me Billy! My mom called me William, only when she was mad at me!
                    
                    1. Friday, March 23, 2007 11:25 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                       

                       My best friend growing up, was Billy.  It was hard as heckos to stop calling him that when he became Bill.

                       Hope your 22nd birthday was good William!  (teehee!)

                       
                       
           2. Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:42 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
              You just a Spring Chicken I should say Rooster, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! How come We forgot? Yes, the mind goes first1 Kati
              
• Friday, March 23, 2007 8:46 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi Marianne. I wrote a post yesterday but could not get it through to say how much I enjoy reading your tidbits of knowledge in so many different areas. Lorraine, hope the knees will be o.k.Happy Birthday to Barb & Bill the Chartreuse Hero! Cheers
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:03 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I love Your words Norma, especially the Chartreuse Hero, it is very fitting. We always learn something from Him. I wanted to write Him in chartreuse, I did not succeded, I have to try again. Kati
     
• Friday, March 23, 2007 9:00 PM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi Al, have a great time when you visit Oz. Any hope of catching up when you are in Geelong. Safe Travel!
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:06 AM Al Girard wrote:
     I'll be staying with Bruch and Shirley Peake at 32 Challambra Crescent. Would love to meet you.
     
• Friday, March 23, 2007 9:30 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  And a Very Happy Birthday to you too Bill! I hope it was great!
  
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:04 AM Shirley wrote:
  Well, Mr Bill! I didn't know it was your birthday! Happy Belated Birthday to you. You ARE ageless ya know.Did you have a chartreuse cake? I guess I'll just keep calling you Mr Bill if you don't mind.
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:51 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, You rally did not want Green on His Birthday cake, that would be mold! Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:46 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
        ROFL  Mold.
        
        1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:10 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Would You Sally, just once write out what ROFL means, do You think foreigners know? Worst than a slang! I have an imagination, but I better do not say it! Kati
           
           1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:07 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              

              ROFL is chat speak.  IT means.. Rolling On the Floor Laughing.    When something is funny, chat speak is LOL for Laughing Out Loud.  If it is really funny, you'd say it is ROFL, and really really funny it is: Rolling On Floor, Laughing My A$$ Off or.. ROFLMAO  .  I prefer to say ROFLMBO, somehow butt seems a better word.

              
              
              1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:15 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Sally, I just cannot stand this much laughing anymore, if You keep this up, my wall will be chartreuse, insted of off white!! Ladies, Thank You very much for all the english lesson today, I think this all I can handle for one day, otherwise my paint brush going in the wrong direction! Kati
                 
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:45 AM Shirley wrote:
  Had to come back to let Mr Bill this important fact! Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 8.86379647749511 years old. (You old hound dog, you!)
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:48 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, You mistyped a few numbers, it is really starts with a 9! Getting some good rain here today, great excuse, for not riding the bike! HAHAHA Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:37 AM Shirley wrote:
        Ok kati, technically, we'll call him a 9, but do you realize that next year he would be a #10? wouldn't he get the big head then????
        
        1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:06 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I love it Shirley, no We better do not call Him a 10, He might think He is perfect!!?? No way! Kati
           
           1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:38 AM Shirley wrote:
              Oh Kati, I just now read your MOLD comment! now I'm ROFLOL! You are so funny!I really came here to talk about ice skating. lorraine had mentioned the 2007 World championships & I caught a bit of the ice dancing last night. I was really impressed by the young USA couple,Davis & White. Don't know if or where they placed but I will keep my eye on them. such a cute couple, I liked their style of skating close together.I like the ice dancing best.
              
              1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 12:24 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 I love iceskating, missed it last night, went to see my Brother, had a glass of wine, and worried, driving home! I think, I was the best driver out there. I will watch the Championship today, rained in, and getting ready for more artwork in my house, so I am taping, but I still do not know what ROFLOL means. I think You people have a secret code of some sort, make sure, that foreigners do nor understand You. It is OK, when I will see You sometimes in my life, I will talk hungarian to myself, make sure, You do not understand me either! Kati
                 
                 1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:04 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
                    I love ice skating too, it's probably my favorite sport of all time, that and gymnatics. These people all do the things that I cannot do, and the beauty they have in their movements, such grace, is truly amazing. Ok...Kati, you are curious what ROFL and LOL means? I should not answer this because you didn't ask me...but I know you are curious...and the sooner you can get an answer the better correct? Should I answer or not??? I hope I'm not treading on anyone's answer here, but ROFL means...
                    Rolling On The Floor Laughing...and
                    LOL means...Laughing Out Loud...and
                    OMG means...Oh My Gosh...and JK means Just Kidding...and BTW...means By The Way...just to name a few of them. There are many, and I don't know all of them. Ok, now...if I took anyone's answer for Kati, then I apologize from the bottom of my heart!
                    
                    1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:09 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                       Marlene,BTW,Iam ROFL, because this Month is so funny that I have no choice but LOL, Finally, somebody cared enough about my English and thaught me all the goodies!! Thank You! Thank You! Now, I do not feel so Dumb anymore. BTW, I am still doing my artwork, just took a little break, but it was worth it. Thanks. Kati
                       
                       1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:15 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                          

                          Kati:  You were AFK for a little while   

                          AFK = Away From Keyboard

                          tyvm  -Thank You Very Much 

                          yw  You're Welcome

                          
                          
                          1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:25 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                             TYVM, I always use large letters, You know Sally. This way, I never get back to work, tyvm. just so funny, that, cannot stop laughing. I think, laughing is better, than crying! You Welcome! Kati
                             
                             1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:30 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                                

                                Right you are.  Laughing is better than crying.  Anyday.

                                Now, off I go to the Valley for a White Mocha.    Care to join me?  Want a Latte?

                                
                                
                                1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:33 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                                   Love to, any time!! I guess, I am too late? HUH? Kati
                                   
                    2. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:09 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
                       Yuppers..Marlene is our Chat-Speak Official ! 
                       
                       1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:20 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                          Another Offical? Don't We have one? Someplace in the South, with His Birthday cake? WE just have to worry a little more from now on! Kati
                          
                          1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:28 PM Shirley wrote:
                             Kati, you just crack me up!!!! One thing you're NOT, and that is "dumb". I love the way you even write with an accent! haha
                             
                             1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:36 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                                Shirley, that is not an accent, it is a mistake!! HAHAHA. Kati
                                
                          2. Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:01 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                             Here it is OFFICIAL! Kati
                             
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:49 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BILL. Hope it was a most happy one! Hugs
  
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:50 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BILL. Hope it was a most happy one! Hugs
  
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:08 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  Is everyone having a good spring? I hope so. All the flowers and trees are starting to bud out, our lilac bushes are getting a lot of buds, they are one of my favorite spring flower, arent't they just beautiful? Put a bunch of them in a nice vase, and they are so romantic!
  Take care everyone!
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:30 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I do have a lots of
     French Lilacs, I will send You some, when I get the flowers! Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:29 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
        mmmmm...I would love some French Lilacs!
        
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:40 PM Sally wrote:
  From Elaine Coffey:
  
  Hello. I have two tickets for Andre's concert in Maastricht on 8th July 2007. They are in Block B. Unfortunately I cannot attend and am willing to sell for face value Euro 63 each to any Andre fan. If you are interested please email elaine.coffey@gmail.com
  
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:57 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Just seen the German couple, Ice Skating, was not the best, they did get diappointed, but skated beautifully. We know them alredy, don't We? Kati
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:41 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, did You watch the Ice Skating also? Have You noticed , that other people like the same kind of music, We get at Andre,s concert? Like the Music of The Night? Interestingly tha Japenese Lady, chose a beautiful hungarian music, very fast, csardas like, I was surprised, that must be very hard for an oriental person, I do admire Her!. Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:34 PM Shirley wrote:
        Yes Kati, the music is really important I think, and how well the skater interprets that music in their skating. I watched the young Japanese girl but can't remember what her music was. One I'll never forget is the 1984 Olympics when Torvill & Dean skated to BOLERO. They won gold that year for an outstanding performance. and yes,a lot of the music reminds me of Andre. I told Dan, last night, if you just close your eyes you would think you were at an Andre concert. I think tomorrow is free style isn't it? I'd like to try to catch that one. Kati, do you remember,oh, maybe not, a skater by the name of Sonja Henie? I saw her in a couple of old movies once, she had been a world championship skater. come to think , you are younger than me so you might not know of her. Anyway, she's the first women ice skater I ever saw in a movie.There are so many young skaters now it's hard to keep up with them all.I remember a young skater, Dorothy Hamill(?), who had a haircut called the "wedge". I remember that because my daughter wanted a wedge cut!
        
        1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:47 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Yes Shirley, I do remember Sonja's name, never seen Her, I have seen the rest. I always wacht winter sports, love skating, just do not bring it all. In Europe, a competition like this broadcasted from the very beginning,till the end, they do show everybody. They do make a big issue out of describing the Lady's outfits and whatever they can scoop up. Today, is a Gala, the end of the competition, no more scores, just exibition! This is the funny one, they do not have to worry about the points no more, some of them even have special customes. It does start 3 PM my time, so maybe it is for for You. How is DAN/ Kati
           
• Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:11 PM Bill in Arizona wrote:
  Actually, I haven't been given a birthday cake in the last 20 years. Primarily because I always request a Fruit PIE! Got 3 this year, Razzleberry, Apple, & Raspberry. And I DON'T share!
  
  1. Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:06 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Oh, now we know.. Kati is going to have to bake a Pudding Pie !  Or maybe she has a specialty pie for you.
     
     1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:11 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        I sent Him something better, I just hope He will understand a joke! Otherwise, I better do not show up in Phoenix for a concert!!?? Kati
        
  2. Sunday, March 25, 2007 7:27 AM Shirley wrote:
     Reminds me of an old song! "Can she make a cherry pie,
     Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
     Can she make a cherry pie,
     Charming Billy?
     She can make a cherry pie,
     Quick as a cat can wink an eye,
     She's a young thing
     And cannot leave her mother". and speaking of pies, Dan doesn't think it's spring til I bake him a rhubarb pie.
     
     1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:57 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        That was my Husband's favorite, Dan has a good taste. Anything, We make for Bill, have to be colored, chartreuse maybe We get the cherries off the tree while they are green?? Would that work , Billy Boy?? Kati
        
     2. Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:14 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Memory Supreme!  Wow.  I have not heard that song in at least 40 years.  I had plum forgotten it.
        
        Oh where have you been Billy Boy Billy Boy...Oh Where have you been charming Billy?
        
        I have been to see my wife, she's the darling (?) of my life...
        
        She's a young thing and cannot leave her mother.  
        
        (is that right?)
        
        1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:25 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Sally, I never knew the verse, just knew there is a song like that. Kati
           
  3. Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:52 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes, I would have something for Him, If I would know, what the heck is Razzleberry? I never thought You are so selfish? Now, I do. Kati
     
• Sunday, March 25, 2007 10:00 AM marianne peters wrote:
  Dear friends The figure skating is a pleasure to watch. Was very involved
  with the sport when my daughter was skating, Carnival & costumes for the whole club!! About 300 skaters from
  8 to 15, mostly girls but we did have a few boys who took the figure skating so they could play better hockey. It
  was a lot of fun as we all had to make
  the costumes for each child, & then my
  daughter had a wardrobe of costumes for
  practice, figures &free skate. When they get to the final dances etc you need a 2nd pair of skates plud private lesson etc & time to do nothing else but skate. At 13 my daughter wanted to play ball & have time for her pals so the skating fell by the way, It was her choice & she did have fun with it & she still skates for pleasure & she still plays ball & she's just past 40, & still in good physical shape. The pot-luck supper went very well, thoroughly enjoyed to stew & dumplings
  made by Alice here in the building. There are a lot of reallygood cooks here. Myrtle's lemon pie is scrumptious
  so I eat my fill which is unusual as I
  don't eat big meals. Gain the weight too easily& have been fighting the weight problem since I was 25 yrs old.
  But recently I've been able to stabilize at 160 pounds & would like to lose at least another 20 pounds or so. Happy belated b/d Bill. Liked kati's spring rooster comment. That brings smile time Love to all Marianne
  
  1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:11 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     Hi Marianne:  I too remember the outfits.  I roller skated, and we had a rink two blocks from my house.  What fun I had there.  Everyday.  Yes, and Club, and Private Lessons.  Wasn't it fun?  We had plenty of boys in our club.  I think they enjoyed Freestyle, the Jumps.  One of the girls who danced was quite heavy, but I tell you.. she put on skates and she was a graceful as a swan.  I was thin then, this being before lymphedemia.  (on the way to recovery, so no worries other than swelling)
     
     I had one outfit made of Aluminum Foil.  Yup. Kid you not.  We did a space age techno dance.  And I had another that was pink with lots of hand sewen bobbles and beads.  Really flashy, and feminine.
     
     We didn't change skates or blade, but changed wheels.  I had practice wheels, dance wheels, speed wheels and freestyle (jump) wheels.  Today I have dance and freestyle plus street wheels.  Now I need someone to skate with!!  Any takers?
     
     Sally <~~going to steal Bill's pie and take it to Marianne's next pot luck!  heehee shhh don't tell him.
     
• Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:07 AM Shirley wrote:
  Hi all. Marianne, I was wondering how your stew and dumplings came out. sounds delicious.I wish i could have learned to ice skate, but around here there's not much ice, at least not enough to ice skate on. I suppose there are indoor places somewhere but I never knew of them growing up. I sure wouldn't try it now!
  You mention lemon pie! That is one of my very favorites, banana cream & lemon meringue. yum yum. Alas, also, like you, i don't need the extra calories so it's a rare treat that I make for myself. My husband is diabetic & he doesn't need it either. When I make his yearly rhubarb, I use the Splenda sweetner, he says it's not bad. Kati,if you make Mr Bill a pie, you could make apple and mix green & yellow food coloring to make his chartreuse color. Think that would work? Mr Bill... we DO love to tease you!!!!
  
  1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:17 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Shirley, You sure coming up with some great ideas, but I already teased Him today with something, I think I am pushing it a little too far, He will Not Correct All Those Mistakes I make, so I will never learn proper English. It is OK, I will pick it up from You Shirley, and Sally. Kati
     
     1. Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:58 PM shirley wrote:
        oh kati.... you're a gem, but PLEASE, don't use me for a teacher for "proper english"! You'll be in a heap o' trouble!!!
        
• Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:38 AM Marilyn Bas wrote:
  Sally, I too skated as a kid and up through high school but didn't take lessons till I had 3 kids. We had a new skating rink in town and so I started up again with the kids. I took American dance and International Dance. I only got up to the 7th silver and that was the end. I had to go to work. I still have my skates and some of the wheels. I am afraid to put them on now days. Was a great way to have fun and meet people. I never cared for ice skating.
  
• Sunday, March 25, 2007 12:57 PM Shirley wrote:
  Sounds like you guys were "into" the fancy wheels & costumes than I. I made my own gored skating skirts & we just wore a sweater or blouse with them. And I only had the precision dance wheels. This was back in the 50's mostly. My sewing teacher showed me how to cut the gores (they each looked like a bell). I remember the first one I made. When I folded it it looked like one of the gores was longer so I cut it off, each one looked longer, so I would cut them off too. Come to find out, I should have have held it up and looked at it first. I think it ended up about three inches too short, so then she had to show me how to make a bias strip to sew onto the bottom edge. It worked, but I felt like such a dummy! Anyway, I did make many skating skirts, mostly the length was about 14", didn't want them too short. I think they are much shorter now. I was probably about 40 yrs old when I last skated, and that was just because I took my daughter & her friends to the rink. They were more "into" the speed skates.
  
• Monday, March 26, 2007 12:16 AM Norma Akers wrote:
  Hi Al, I will leave a contact number with your friends. Looking forward to meeting you. Safe trip!
  
• Monday, March 26, 2007 5:01 AM lorraine wrote:
  Hi everyone...sorry i wasn't around to get into these fun exchanges...had a show...and in production for a big one this weekend.
  
  Sally, to answer your question...i to an audition went to accompany my friend who ws trying out for the dance troupe. The director did not have people audition separately but played music and had everyone dance together. My friend said, come on Lorraine...you do it to. So i did. I was chosen!
  I danced with the group for about two years. We danced all over the seattle area...went to workshops in Malibou, CA and in Oregon. It was alot of fun!
  
  HAPY BIRTHEDAY DARLYNG BILI! ONLY KIDDING...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING BILLY!
  
  heavy production this week ...will return on monday...oh the fun i'll be missing....darn! be well friends, L
  
• Monday, March 26, 2007 5:49 AM Bill VanSickler wrote:
  Good Morning:
  
  On Saturday night I was watching the Music Classic Series on DCTV (Dallas City Tv). Lo and behold, Andre and his musical gang were featured. They were playing at the Royal Albert Hall and were playing "Tea For Two". This was in 1994. Of course, many did actually look younger, including Andre, and many are no longer with the orchestra. However, back then Tanja had brown hair, Manoe was as beautiful as she is now, and many of the old timers were up to their old tricks. A wonderful surprise.
  
  1. Monday, March 26, 2007 8:14 AM Nettie May Welton wrote:
     Hi Bill;; Happy belated birthday.. Hope it was a very special one.
     Our Denver, Colorado station has been playing Andre's ....Dublin... DVD. I noticed the younger look of some JSO members in it, and Andre as well.... No graying hair around the temples...Mercy... Time does make a difference, but all bring music to our hearts, and love to our lives... Happy Day..... Nettie May
     
  2. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:05 PM ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
     

     The Stars & Stripes Forever, is the best rendition I've seen from the JSO.  I especially liked all the piccolo

     players that marched in from both sides of the stage.  I was truly surprised to see all the stereo typed, stiff upper lip brits, dancing with abondon in the isles.
     
     1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:40 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        One of my favorite couples dances on Live from the Royal Albert Hall DVD.  They are a young couple, and I think they danced to every song.  The smiled at each other and were just so cute a couple I watched them as much as anything else.  It was fantastic to see the dancing.  We all need to do that at our concerts!
        
        1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:39 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           We have to learn to dance first! Especially the csardas! Kati
           
           1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:09 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              Yes! Absolutely!
              
              1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 12:13 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Two to the left, Two to the right, on theing! I will show You! Soon! Kati rythm of the music, faster, or just barely move. I will show You soon!! Kati
                 
• Monday, March 26, 2007 8:14 AM Julie Spengler wrote:
  Bill: I was watching the same program in Palo Alto, CA and just before Andre came on I said out loud "I want Andre" ... and there he was! Too bad they didn't pick one of his better numbers that would show off their talents better.
  
  1. Monday, March 26, 2007 9:22 AM Shirley wrote:
     AHA! So that's how you get Andre to appear on TV!!! You just say "I WANT ANDRE"? I'll try that. We haven't seen him on our PBS station for quite awhile. On the RAH I like the Andre Sisters and the Glenn Miller medley.
     
• Monday, March 26, 2007 10:33 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Me too Shirley. Our PBS just showed Andre's Flying Dutchman and took a tour through the Castle with oh forget her name from PBS and I taped it for the interview. Maybe most of you have it but if you don't I will give it to you. I will transfer it from VHS. It was so cute when they were sitting in the living room and Andre said "next year we go upstairs"! He had the biggest smile on his face.
  Busy day today with the usual household chores. Kati hope it stopped raining so you have no more excuses for not biking! Have a wonderful day everyone. Hugs
  
  1. Monday, March 26, 2007 12:58 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes,Move the old bones! I was busy, withpainting, very good exercise!! I sure, do not want to do it every day, rather, ride the bike. Kati the Sun came out, have to go!!
     
• Monday, March 26, 2007 11:55 AM Shirley wrote:
  Julie, YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!I just got off the phone with a friend and said to myself, "I NEED SOME ANDRE MUSIC". I was going to watch a video, but I had my radio tuned in to our NPR station, and on came Andre Rieu, playing the Strauss song, Morning Papers! I couuld hardly believe my ears! There must be something to this "I WANT ANDRE RIEU" business.
  
  1. Monday, March 26, 2007 1:02 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     People know His name anymore, Thank Goodness, so, even the radio, tries to entertain people. Great News!! The more , the Merrier! Kati
     
• Monday, March 26, 2007 10:49 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  "I WANT ANDRE RIEU", "I WANT ANDRE RIEU", "I WANT ANDRE RIEU"...
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:44 AM Shirley wrote:
     LOL!Well Marlene, it worked for me! Before I quit listening to my radio they had played three Andre numbers. the one I mentioned and also the Marche Militaire and the Skaters waltz. And boy did they sound great with my earphones on.gave me goosebumps!I also found out that this station has a request line so I can just call in and say "I WANT ANDRE". now, what I came here to say is, did you guys know that Andre has a new dvd out on his website? Called ROMANCE. I just ordered it. You can read all about it on his site.
     
  2. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:39 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I want Him, or His music rather, did not get it, this week. I have to use my CDs to make music! Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:07 AM Carol J. LaCore wrote:
  Hi All, Just finished a couple of weeks of doctors, etc. and can now get caught up on all the news. Sure enjoyed all the talk about the skating, dancing etc. I was raised in MN and did a lot of ice skating as a kid, but could never get the hang of the roller skates. I think ice skating is a whole lot easier! Of course, I have been in KY for the past 34 years and haven't had on a pair of skates since then. Right now my knees and hips wouldn't allow it anyway. My favorite dancing years ago was the polka. There were a number of halls that specialized in old-time dancing. Now I just fantasize being out there and dancing up a storm.
  
  After coming home from FL and myvisit with my kids, I was at 6 weeks instead of 4 for my infusion treatment and had a real batch of blisters. Also, they were unable to get my 'portacath' to work so had to be hooked up to what they call a pick line for the 3 days.
  The following week I spent a couple of hours at my oncologist's office and the nurses worked at getting my port to work again. BTW, I am now a 5 year cancer survivor and am so pleased with that news. and, I have begun loosing some of the weight I had put on due to prednisone and tamoxifen. Oh joy!
  
  Kati, what kind of painting do you do?
  I also do oil and acrylic painting. I have what I call my "bubble bath" in my bathroom. About 6 years ago I was looking to painting my bathroom and one night dreamt about bubbles. Sooo, I decided to something about it. I painted the whole bathroom a sky blue and put clouds all around the walls and ceiling. Then I painted bubbles of different sizes and colors going up the walls. I love it and have had so many comments about it. Have never seen another one or anything for the bath with bubbles on it. Guess I have a one-of-a-kind bathroom!!!! I'm glad I did it then 'cuz now I wouldn't be able to get on the ladder.
  
  That reminds me, Sally, did you ever receive the hand painted Christmas ornaments I sent you, or are they floating around somewhere in the Postal underground for lost and found?
  
  Guess I have used up my quota of space for now. Will check in later. Have a great day everyone and I hope you have some of the beautiful spring weather we are having. Lotsa love, Carol
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:49 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     GoodMorning Carol:  Oh now I am upset.  I sent a beautiful card to you and if you are asking about then my card is lost in mail-land. 
     
     YES.. I have the orniments and they are GORGEOUS.  I am even working on a page to feature them.
     
     I have no artistic talent at all.  Not as far as drawing, painting, heck I can't even write my name & make it look pretty.    I learned piano easily, and skating was a breeze, but then I skated from the same time I walked.  That's about it for me.
     
     Carol, I am so glad to have you back on the blog, and for totally selfish reasons.  I missed you!   I hope all is well.
     
     ~Sally~

     
     
  2. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 1:47 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hi Carol, You are a true Artist. I do paint the house inside, nothing fancy, just acustic white, simple, most important, it will be clean! The Cancer news is great!! People get very afraid of the C-Word, with good reason. Some, just takes You fast, and others are very curable. I had Thyroid one, 1981, lucky for me, at that time already was 97% curable, never forget it tho, 8 years later, they said I have it both knees, in my ribs, and my thighs, was not true, a person made a mistake, I was sick to my stomach, and showed up on my Hospital gown, and they said, those are my bones. The bad part was, had to take so many test, for about 2 months, and without any thyroid medication, I thought I will climb the wall, and, yes, gained water, because the low Thyroid, took me awhile, running around the blocks, and had a physical job, before, I got back to normal!!?? If I ever got back to normal? Real painting is , I would love to, but no talent. I do remember, the art teacher, in about 5th grade, He put out a green bottle, and apple next to it, You supposed to see the shine on gthe bottle, and painted in, I did not see it, He came with the ruler, had to hold my right hand fingers, and ouch, that hurt. That was the end of my painting, so He came and finished it for me. Not funny!! Kati
     
     1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:26 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        

        Oh Kati, what a horrid teacher.  Sometimes people do not realize how much effect their words and actions have.  I think everyone has a talent, and all talents are different.  That's what makes the world so enjoyable. 

        If I was to get smacked for not being able to paint, eeeooouuccch, I would have broken bones, because I cannot draw or paint.

        
        
        1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:36 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           I did not care, He finished it for me, and got a good grade, isn't crazy? Kati
           
           1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:54 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
              Kati while I was in college, the first meeting of one of my courses, the teacher showed up late and drunk.  He then suggested we move the class to a bar up the road.  As everyone left for the bar, I left! I went home and never attended his class again.    I got a B.  I aways thought if I never went to that first class, I would have had an A.  (lol true story)
              
              1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:08 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
                 Unfortunately,European schools, work different than Americans, over here, You schedule Your credits, over there, the subjects written out in a schedule, for the whole year, how many classes daily, You must attend to all,kids are staying in the classroom, while the teacher, changes the classrooms, depending on the subject. Like just an example, I was a Biology and Geography teacher, My fist hour or about 45 minutes, was with first year Highschool students, my next hour was maybe with graduating students, in my other subject. All is written out for them, for the whole year, does not matter, what You like, and what You do not. Very stricht! Kati
                 
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:47 AM Shirley wrote:
  Hey Carol, glad to see you back.We've missed you but you're never far from our thoughts.Well,I am a cancer survivor too,13 yrs in remission now, so I understand about the ports and the prednisone. Oh, your bathroom sounds so beautiful! What a pleasure, I'm sure, to be in there.You must be one of those creative souls!
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 1:56 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     That Prednisone, is the worst medication, hate it, help with allergies, but, the water You pick up, awful , at least, they have something that works. I feel terrible, for this Tony Snow guy, My Young Sister had the same thing, Colon first, got in the Liver, and 9 months later, She was gone. Gave Her just 3, but She was a much taller, and stronger person, than I, and very Young. I think, most everybody have some kind of connection to this disease, We all know somebody, who had it, or has it, it is very real. Kati
     
     1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:40 PM Shirley wrote:
        Yes Kati, it's terrible news about Tony Snow and Elizabeth Edwards.I shall say prayers for them both. It's scary to think sometimes when the Dr says"not a cure" & it's always in the back of your mind & you think "what if". But you know, we can't live on "what ifs". we take one day at a time and thank the Lord for each day!And I think you're right, everyone has been touched, one way or another by this disease or some other.
        
        1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:31 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
           Yes, Elizabeth Edwards too.  And she has little kids.  Kisses for them too.  And for all of those whose names we do not know.
           
     2. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:30 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        

        Yes, Kati.  That is so sad for Tony Snow.  I like him (he's cute too!).  It reminded me of Michael Landon.  When he appeared on Johnny Carson, saying he was going to fight it for all he could.  Bless him, he was gone just a few weeks later. 

        I am sorry to hear about your sister.  She is still with you in your heart and will be with you again one day I believe.

        I will say an extra prayer for everyone today.  I just feel the need for it.

        
        
        1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:51 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Yes Sally, these are the things, that never leaves You, miss them forever! I alway liked Tony Snow, while at FOX news also, He is a nice fresh face for the President, I think, everybody treated Him with great respect. Kati
           
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:42 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! Hey Carol - welcome back. Would you believe I was just reading some of the blog pages from last year and you were talking about coming back from a trip to Florida. I am sure that was you although my memory is sometimes fuzzy. Glad to hear from you and your bathroom sounds gorgeous. I love to paint and I often think there are so many paint colors and so few rooms I can paint.
  Did everyone see the pre-order for Andre's new DVD called "Romance"? I probably have everything on it but I ordered it anyway. I am sure it will be SPECIAL as is everything he does.
  Well the tickets for Miami came this morning. I was shaking as I opened the envelope but I was hoping for better seats. We are not on the floor as Channel 2 said we would be but we are on the plaza level 133 which is close to the stage, row 5. Of course we called them and the man we spoke to told us they are pretty good seats but I told him how will I dance? He said there is no dancing possible there which I don't believe. Anything is possible if you are on the floor level. But I know we will have a great time because I will be in the same airspace as Andre and that is all that matters.
  Oh I just noticed that Shirley mentioned the Romance DVD also. I didn't see her comment the first time I read it. I usually try to read fast and that is not good because you miss things. Thanks Shirley. Glad you ordered it also. Don't know when it will be available. Hope everyone is having a beautiful day. It is close to 80 here today and that is beautiful to me. Hugs
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 2:00 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Hi Jeanine, I think, Andre put together, the most beautiful parts from several DVDs, so it will be lovely to see Our Favorites, and most beautiful music, combined with great scenery, like He always does. Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 4:07 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Kati, thank you. I think too it will be wonderful to see our favorite music on the new DVD and I love that cover! Hope you have been able to bike the last few days. It has been beautiful today with a high temperature of 82. That does not happen too often. Guess I better start walking, need exercise. Do you still have your husband's car? Take care and have a wonderful day tomorrow.
  Hugs
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:12 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes, I do have His car, just drive it once a week. I did not bike the last two, it was heavy rain one day, good excuse, so I painted, and i painted some more the next day, and got too tired to ride. One more lazy day today, will ride Tomorrow. Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 4:13 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi again, just heard the news about Tony Snow and Elizabeth Edwards. I feel very sorry for them. No matter what our politics is they need our prayers. My mother and grandmother died from this awful disease so I know how terrible it can be for the families and friends of those affected.
  I wish the very best for them.
  Hugs
  
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:54 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  I don't get out much, so please someone tell me who Tony Snow and Elizabeth Edwards are?
  The new DVD, "Romance", I would LOVE to have, but it is in the PAL format, and I cannot play that on my player. I wonder if it is going to come out in NTSC format??? I should go ahead and order it, at least I will have it in my hands and then, maybe sometime I will be able to get a player that plays PAL.
  
  1. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:18 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Tony Snow, worked for FOX, Now He is theWhite House spokesman, very Young, and Elizabeth Edward, is the wife, of one of the Presidential Candidate,two very Young children are the Youngest of the Kids, like 6 and 8. She is strong, Let us pray, maybe it does help, Doctors told them, not cureable, got the Big-C in the bones/ribs/ and Lungs.From breast Cancer, He will still campaign,She sure is not selfish!! Great person, should deserve something better. MAybe God, will intervene? Kati
     
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:01 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Marlene. The new DVD is in the NTSC format. I can play either but I am sure I saw that it said NTSC. I will check again and if I am incorrect I will post it. Hope you get to buy it. I am sure it will be beautiful. Take care. Hugs
  
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:34 PM marilyn bas wrote:
  Hi Marlene, I just ordered that new DVD and on the order page, it says NTSC or whatever the "other" version is. The Boutique says they send the format according to our address. I also noted it said not available at this time, but I have not yet received word that it is not in stock.
  My biggest problem is the mailman can't seem to get our mail in the correct box. I get nervous when I am expecting a package.
  Are you coming to the Portland concert in Oct. Should be several of us there.
  I see the tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster for Seattle. I check every day as I need to order 3 more.
  Marilyn
  
  1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:02 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I thought, they mentioning it, that is in PAL version, saying, it might not play in Our area!? Kati
     
  2. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:27 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Hi Marilyn, I should have come here before I checked out the dvd on Andre's site. I sent a message to the helpdesk asking if they are going to be getting the NTSC version in. I so want to have this dvd...of course, anything with Andre on it, is a MUST! I will go ahead and order it anyway of course...if for some reason it does not play, then at least I can look at the picture .
     YES, I am going to the Portland concert in October. I'm looking forward to seeing you! I'm going to check out the Ticketmaster for Seattle, I have first alert with them, but they never send it to me , for some strange reason. I DO have my Seattle tickets already, however, I do not know where my seats will be, and so I thought that if I bought from Ticketmaster also, I could have a choice of the better of the two. Is that logical? Are you going to the Seattle concert as well, Marilyn?
     
     1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:15 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        Marlene, last year Marilyn & Vernice came from Portland/WA area to the Sacramento Christmas Concert too!  I was lucky enough to meet them.  Won't it be great we will all be in Portland this year?
        
        1. Friday, March 30, 2007 3:11 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
           Yes! That will be great. I will start looking forward to it immediately, like I'm not already.
           
• Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:31 PM marianne peters wrote:
  dear friends. Have missed you Carol, & am glad you're hanging in there. Went to my Doc to-day & am in the best health I've been for at least 8 years. I was lucky that my breast cancer stayed put * didn't go into either lymph nodes or bones, so I am most thankful. Treatment is possible & if it works so much the better. Very few of us wish to leave our lives as we have kids, grandbabies & friends that connect us to this world. I keep trying to convince my daughter that there will come a day when I will be on
  the other side, but just maybe we can come back at least in dreams With the Good Lord anything is possible. Finally figured out why I have no music
  Thought the system had given up, but no it is the port on the computer tower
  so will have to phone the techies & get some new pieces. Think what happened is that the power converter overheated and fed back to the tower as my new system will play my portable
  CD player. We shall see. The new DVD is available in NTSC format which plays in North America. Still have a lst gasp of winter, cold rain to-day & snow my the weekend, but nothing like what is happening in the Detroit townships, flooded streets, basements etc, knee-deep in places a few spots it is hip-deep, & there seems to be no place to divert the excess water. Like
  so many things it seems to be a feast or a famine, when it comes to nature. Hope all is well with everyone, Love
  Marianne
  
  1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:40 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
     Marianne, I'm so happy to hear you are in good health. Anyone with such great stories to tell us all the time, can only have good news. You said that very few of us wish to leave our lives as we have kids, grandbabies and friends that connect us to this world. I also believe that when you have that special spark as you have...when there is so much you wish to accomplish...and so many people you wish to help and make happy, then I believe with all my heart that we should have the chance to do that. We should never have to leave before we are ready. There is always something more that I wish to do in life!
     
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 3:27 AM Shirley wrote:
  For those who are wondering about the new dvd being out of stock, I ask the help desk about it and here is their reply:
  "Yes, the DVD will be released within a week or two.
  
  With kind regards,
  Helpdesk André Rieu."
  
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 4:45 AM Carol J. LaCore wrote:
  Good Morning All, I can 't believe I am on this computer so early in the morning, but have a number of things to do today. Yes Kati, it is so sad to hear about Tony Snow and Elizabeth Edwards. Even being a survivor it is never far from the back of your mind about when or if it will strike again. A friend of my daughter's was
  diagnosed a few years ago; had the mastectomy and treatments and was doing well when BAM it hit again in her bones and her brain. She lasted about another 6 weeks....and only 48 years old!!! Left 2 teenage boys. It was so sad. I am also praying for them.
  
  Sally, I am so glad to hear that you had received the ornaments I sent. I had sent some to my aunt, my sister and all my kids and grandkids (had started a tradition several years ago for the grandkids and they really look forward to them)Sadly, the ones I sent to my aunt were all broken, so I guess she will receive a few for Easter!! One of the ones I sent my daughter in TX was broken also. I usually send everything UPS but this year went to the post office. Guess I'll go back to UPS.
  
  Being my budget is sort of "on a diet" this year so I won't be able to make any of the Andre concerts this year. He will be in Orlando in April (and I just returned from there) Another that I would love to attend is in St.Paul in October, but I have to make a trip up there in Sept. for a niece's wedding. Guess the Good Lord is telling me it is time to tighten the purse strings a little more.
  
  I do have something to look forward to though. My daughter is turning 40 next month. She is not married and is always doing something for someone, so her siblings decided to have a big blast for her here in KY. It will be during the spring racing mete here so a lot of family and friends are coming.
  even aunts, uncles and cousins!! Besides the B-day, my one daughter just moved into a new house, so it will be a house warming and B-day. Besides that, 2 grandkids are graduating this year (one here and one in TX) so we decided to celebrate that, too. And I'll get to see that sweet little new grandson again also!!!
  
  Guess I have rattled on long enough, so will sign off for now. Have a great week. Love ya, Carol
  
  1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:50 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
     

     Hi Carol: Sounds like your daughter is much like you.  Doing things for others.  I'm working on photographing the ornaments, then I want to show them off on a page.

     You are going to be busy with travel and get togethers! Big kids and wee new little kids!  That is always good to look forward to, I think looking forward to things is half the fun.

     Well, off to work I go.

     ~Sally~

     
     
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 6:26 AM Macky Myers wrote:
  Good Morning Everybody,
  
  This month's guestbook started off with identifying a picture of a former JSO member. I would like to "pick everyone's brain" about another person that worked for Andre. I don't have a picture so this will have to be from memory.
  
  There was a young man that often assisted Andre on stage. He was tall with reddish-blonde hair and he wore glasses. In the Dublin DVD, he is the man that carried Carla on to the stage for the "Song of Olympia" that she did as a puppet. He was also in several spots in the lesser known DVD "New Year's Eve Punsch" which was a concert in Hanover in 2003. He was in oriental costume after the geisha number with Carla, Carmen, and Suzan (one of their all-time best). Does anyone know who this gentleman is and if he is still with Andre? Andre is always talking about "the world famous team of John and Mario" who are stage assistants for him in Vienna at Schoenbrunn.
  
  If anyone has information as to who this gentleman is, please post.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Macky
  
  1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:59 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     How anyone could forget Him, bringing Carla in, and yes the oriental one, I always thought, He is a Stage Hand, they need them too, just like the Schonnbrunn DVD, the guys brought in the little table for Jenniges, the Zither Player? My opinion. Kati
     
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 12:13 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi Macky,
  I think too (as Kati said) he is probably a stage hand but I don't know his name. BILL - didn't you say something about him one time? Does anyone else know him?
  Hugs
  
  1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 10:18 PM ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
     

     He is the Bus Driver for Rieu 1

     
     
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 12:22 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Dear Marianne, so glad to hear that you are in the best of health. I have been praying for you and prayed especially hard when you were going through your tests in February. I am still praying for Lorraine's knees too!
  Keep up the good work Marianne. I hope someday we will meet at a concert.
  Weather here was 82 yesterday - wonderful day, today only 64 but not bad considering it is still March. We are to get a bit colder next week and would you know it I just put all my plants outside. I may need to cover them. Hope you and everyone has a beautiful Spring. Spring and Andre - what could be better!! Hugs
  
  1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:48 PM Lorraine wrote:
     Jeanine Ann and Shirley: with you guys praying for my knees, the Lord has carried me through an entire fundraiser from 7 a.m. to the next day with NO PAIN! then i did have some pain...while walking up stairs...but YESTERDAY AND TODAY NO PAIN! Thank you so much for your kindness...THe Lord is so good...and my friends are so kind...a thousand thank yous and many HUGS! L
     
     1. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:11 PM WebMasterSally wrote:
        That is wonderful. I think when many people pray God knows someone special is needing him.
        
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:47 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
  He gets a name , depending on the part He plays, oriental, or austrian? I think, maybe Andre, mentioned His name on some of the DVDs,We can look it up! Kati
  
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:31 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  Ok, now I know who Tony Snow is, thanks everyone who answered, I should have remembered him, but...you know how it is! Anyway, thanks also to all who told me about the new DVD...can't wait to see it!!
  
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:29 PM marilyn bas wrote:
  Hi Marlene,
  I am excited for October, not sure about Seattle yet. We do not know where our seats are yet either. Guess they (PBS) don't let us know for awhile yet.
  
• Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:45 PM marianne peters wrote:
  deae friends Finally got the music back. Turned out to be a glitch in the software so nothing would happen when I plugged in the power cord. It's okay, but I most likely reashed a perfectly good sound system for no good
  reason As for being artistic my forte lies in crochet, knitting or sewing
  which I can do quite well, but I can't draw a straight line with a rular, but I can still enjoy other folks efforts &
  it's amazing how much talent is around
  Used to paint walls but not any more.
  Have a bad shoulder that is a real nuisance. Have to use both hands to comb hair & reaching over my head with the arm is just not possible so I help it along with the other arm & manage okay. It seems that as soon as you hit forty-five, all the little hurts you sustained when younger have a sneaky way of coming back to haunt you, but you adjust & carry on & never sit in a corner & bemoan the ailments, as there is just too much to enjoy every day. Love to all Marianne
  
• Thursday, March 29, 2007 5:09 AM Lorraine wrote:
  Hello Everyone! It is good to hear that you are all doing well. Everyone sounds very chipper and that is so good!
  Kati thanks for your kind words. Kati i did not know that you went through all that. I'm so very happy that you are okay now...painting, shoveling, snowblowin, biking and adding so much to all our lives!
  
  Marianne, i know what you mean about all those childhood pains.
  
  Carol, so lovely that you have a big family. I am so lonely for a big family. Mine is very distant. It makes me sad.
  
  Sally great to hear about your skating costumes! Would love to see some photos...have any? You somehow spread sunshine through every word!
  
  Shirley, i dreamt about you last night. You were in town and i was rushing to get ready to meet you for dinner! Ha!
  
  Getting ready to begin another day of design production. I am praying for some new and great ideas....i've done some of my classic designs a bit differently...but i really desire completely new designs for this weekends' show...so i am praying to the Good Lord for help...nothing is coming up on in my own thouhts!
  
  My heart and prayers also go out to Elizabeth Edwards and Tony Snow....and also all the other unknown and unnamed persons who have been touched by this disease. My dad and two cousins lost their lives from it. The deaths of family members have left me a little traumatized. it is very very hard to lose loved ones...my parents death was and is very difficult for me....miss them so very much.
  
  My prayer is that the Lord keep us all safe and healthy and close to Him. What more could we ask for in life...but i think the most important thing is faith in Him...because life does not end here on this planet.
  
  It is my prayer this Easter Season that many people may come to know the Lord and what His Cross offers to those who believe He died for them and believe He is exactly who He said He is. Eternal life what a gift...what a hope. It says that we will have no more sorrows, no more tears, no more sickness and fullness of joy. Yipeee!
  
  Sorry to get so serious...this is me i guess. When cancer is spoken of and loss of life...i don't know where else to go but to Jesus. I hope i don't offend anyone. I know i was so very offended the first time I heard about it.It is important...not one of us know when we will draw our last. Much love, this easter season to you guys, L
  
  1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:44 AM Shirley wrote:
     Hi Lorraine, a discerning ear will hear the wise. If one thing be true about Spring, it's the promise that life conquers death.I stand beside you with my "wet noodle" if need be!
     I like your dream! I have, hanging by my computer, the postcard you sent of "The Gates" in Central Park.All around me are pictures or mementos of my Andre friends, each one as different as the snowflakes that fall, each having it's own beauty. I treasure you all, not for what you believe or don't believe, but just because you're you, and what a pleasure you all add to my life. It has been said by many, that" ANDRE FANS are some of the best people in the world", and I find that to be true. Thank you all for giving such an added dimension to my life, and thank you Andre for making it possible.
     
     1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:48 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
        Spring, wishful thinking, the storm brought, Tornadoes, and yes, snow in town. Nothing to sowel, but it is cold and windy. Maybe Tomorrow. Dinner, that would be nice, if We were somewhat closer, like the next block or so, I would attend also. Kati
        
• Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:35 AM Al Girard wrote:
  Hi fans,
  
  I've just received a notice that tickets will be available to the general public for the October 13th Edmonton concert at 10 am Friday, October 20th at Ticketmaster.
  
  Not to worry - I've got four near the front through a pledge to KSPS in Spokane.
  
• Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:14 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Hi everyone! Lorraine thank you for your beautiful thoughts. I agree with you 100 percent. This life is certainly a preparation for the next life. Without God I would have nothing, would be no one. Everything I have and all that I am is due to HIM. All I need to do is have faith and do good to others as best I can. I thank God every day for everything, my home, my family, my health and all of YOU my dear friends and for the wonderful gift of Andre and his music that has been given to all of us.
  Thank you too Shirley for your lovely words. All of you are such valued friends. Hugs
  
  1. Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:42 PM Lorraine wrote:
     ....and you Jeanine are very precious, kind and altogether lovely, it is wonderful to have you for a friend! It is good to be thankful! I would have nothing without Him too!
     
     And.....with Shirley and her wet noodle protecting us...what more could a gal ask for! Love, L
     
• Friday, March 30, 2007 10:44 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
  I have a hard time to believe, that We got another Month older!!?? Kati
  
• Friday, March 30, 2007 11:00 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Just got a note, that the DVD been sent. It is Pal version. Anybody seen the NTSC? Kati
  
  1. Friday, March 30, 2007 1:16 PM Shirley wrote:
     Hey Kati!I ordered the NTSC version& they said it would take a couple of weeks. Can you believe March is almost gone?wow, that went fast! did you have some more snow? Makes bike riding hard doesn't it? haha We're in for some downpours tonight, hope that's all the weather does. I really so love Spring, just could do without the tornadoes & lightning! Have had close calls with both so not my cup of tea.
     
     1. Friday, March 30, 2007 1:25 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
        Yes, it snowed for two days, nothing to shovel tho. that is nice, but cold. I did not ride my bike since days, have a good excuse!. I will catch up, I am waiting for some warmth. Sun is out, but still cold. I have seen the Map, around Your area, hopefully, get no gemage, like here in Colo. Kati
        
• Friday, March 30, 2007 3:18 PM Marlene Warren wrote:
  I finally was able to order the "Romance" dvd. I just didn't know where to look for the NTSC version, but finally found it. Now cannot wait to get it.
  Shirley, I will send good thoughts to you and prayers that you do not have any tornados! I don't wish for anyone to have them, so if they could just go somewhere else, it would be great.
  Our weather is cool/warm rainy/sunny, dry/wet...depending on it's mood. Right now it's warm/overcast/dry.
  Take care everyone and have a great day!
  
• Friday, March 30, 2007 4:08 PM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Ok dear Kati, you have an excuse right now for not riding but as soon as it gets warmer you get your bike out. I cannot talk too much because I am not walking either. Now it is a little warmer so I have no excuse. I must get my winter bones loose and get some good exercise. It was high 60's today but I understand next Friday it will only be 47 so I am keeping my tropical plants inside until after Easter.
  Kati did you order the NTSC version of "Romance"? They usually show you the version you should order according to your country. Hope it comes soon. It should be beautiful.
  Hope everyone has a beautiful weekend!
  Hugs
  
  1. Friday, March 30, 2007 6:03 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
     Yes, I have to get in gear, do more painting, and the bike. I have the PAL, I ordered. does not matter, my player is good with both. It is on its way! Hardly can wait! Kati
     
• Saturday, March 31, 2007 8:56 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
  Listen everybody! This is not April's fool Day yet! There is still a lots of things to discuss, today! Like, what are we going to do, when We get a lots of Sunshine, I guess, back to painting, back to the Bike, oh how boring. I just do not like to torture myself with exercise> I am kidding, I will continue! My Pal DVD is on it's way, I will see it sonner, than other people!! HAHAHA Kati
  
• Saturday, March 31, 2007 9:47 AM Jeanine Ann wrote:
  Oh Kati you would not think of watching that DVD before we get our copy would you? haha Maybe you should ride that bike and put the DVD away for later - just kidding. I will be happy for you whenever you get it.
  Have a beautiful day everyone. Hugs
  
  1. Saturday, March 31, 2007 11:17 AM katalin e krisch wrote:
     I am just getting ready to go back to my bike, just checked ythe Blog! I will let You know, how much I liked the new DVD!! OK? Sun is out, better day, so I better get to it! Kati
     
     1. Saturday, March 31, 2007 11:22 AM WebMasterSally wrote:
        It must be a beautiful day in Colorado!  I hope you enjoy your bike ride. 
        
        1. Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:35 PM katalin e krisch wrote:
           Windy, and I hate wind, try to come up with another excuse, especially, when You have to push the pedal so hard against the wind. It is over for today!! Hurray!! Barely made it home, legs like yello, but 7 more miles in my system. Best, if a person, just do not stop, for a day or two, it is so hard to start again. I think getting too lazy, ?? Kati
           
• Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:06 PM Shirley wrote:
  Well... here it is, the last day of March. didn't it seem to go by fast, or is it just me? Thank goodness, we didn't get as bad of weather as I thought we might. (this time).I'm kind of like the little girl who was afraid of the dark. One night the girl's mother asked her to go outside and get the broom. Little girl says"mama, I 'm afraid of the dark".mama says,"it's ok,God will protect you".little girl goes to back door, cracks it open a bit, and whispers,"God, if you're out there, will you please hand me the broom"? Says a lot doesn't it? So, I guess tomorrow will be April Fool's Day, huh Kati? not one of my favorites. never know what or who to believe. April is good tho', it will bring Andre back to town. Wish we were going to at least one concert this year but it's just not in the cards. Will have to depend on hearing from all of you who do go. Looks like an exciting tour. Little Mirusia is going to be a huge success I'm sure. On another subject, we did go see the Lipizzaners. There's not enough time or space to tell you how much I love these horses! I heard that the Spanish Riding School will be touring the West Coast next fall. That would be a "must see" for anyone living there, at least if you know anything at all about these beautiful animals.
  Well, I'm out of words right now(I know, you didn't think that would ever happen, huh?), so I will leave the rest of the space for someone else. As Jeanine ann would say.."HUGS" to everyone...
  

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