Sunday, September 30, 2007 1:57 PM
moira wilkins wrote:
VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE WE HOPE 2008 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR IN AUSTRALIA YOU HAVE MANY FANS HERE AND WE ARE TWO OF THEM MOIRA AND BILL
Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:34 PM
Shirley wrote:
One of the things a parent wishes for a child is that they will help to make the world a better place. I would say that you have fullfilled that wish in many ways. You have made countless people happy with your music, filling our hearts with a song. So on this, your birthday, we wish you a most sincere, warm greeting.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAESTRO. You have at least 62 more to go.
Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:37 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE, MAY YOU SPEND YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH MUCH 'MUSIC', DOING WHAT MAKES YOU SO VERY HAPPY. ALL YOUR FANS WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HAPPY DAY. " *STOLAT* " - *( MAY YOU LIVE ONE HUNDRED YEARS !!!!!
Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:40 PM
Adele Geritzen wrote:
Happy Birthday Andre.!. keep well, keep happy, keep fit, and one day, please come and do some of your lovely concerts for us in sunny Italy, that you love so well... (if you need a hand, I will help you orgainze them !!! ) (Adele, a tour director!)
Sunday, September 30, 2007 3:22 PM
Margaret S wrote:
Happy Birthday Dear Andre We look forward to seeing you here in Australia next year. We send you good wishes for a wonderful year ahead filled with many blessings, good health and fun times.
I hope your birthday brings you happiness and many more years of happiness to come. Thank you for all the joy and happiness you bring to everyone.
Best wishes Pauline - Melbourne, Australia
Sunday, September 30, 2007 4:51 PMMarilyn Smith wrote:
Hello, André. Have a great birthday and thank you for the wonderful music that you bring to us. See you Oct. 9 at Portland, Oregon, and welcome back to the USA. A long-time fan.
Sunday, September 30, 2007 4:52 PM
Barb Henderson n Texas wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDRE`!! Thank you for using your God given talent to bring 'Joy To The World'. Barb
Sunday, September 30, 2007 4:53 PM
Maggie M wrote:
THE BEST OF BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU ANDRE FROM TWO AUSSIES WHO ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BRING THIS JOY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME -ANOTHER 58?
Monday, October 01, 2007 1:50 AM
Margaret S wrote:
Hi Maggie M. Can you please contact Sally to get my email address so I can tell you about the DVD from the TV interviews. Thanks
Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:03 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday André! Thanks for all the joy, happiness and all the beautiful music you bring to all of us around the world. I hope your day is as joyous as you have made us. Be safe, happy and healthy always!
Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:57 PMElaine Heron wrote:
Yes a very Happy Birthday to the maestro Andre. You deserve all the happiness in the world because you bring unlimited joy and happiness to all who share your music.
Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:18 PM
Toni H wrote:
Beste Andre, Van Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd met ou Verjaridige, From all your Fans in Australia but especially form me, love Toni. X X X
Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:53 PM
marianne peters wrote:
Dear Andre bestest Birthday wishes on your special day. There really are no words to express how much you have give to us all with the music & yourself. Know that your are treasured by all fans See you Oct 13th/07 Love Marianne
Monday, October 01, 2007 3:18 PM
ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
That is a very nice poem Jeanine Ann. I'll bet it gets copied & added to André's mememtos
Monday, October 01, 2007 4:15 PM
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Thank you Bill, Marilyn and Lorraine. I would love if it would get copied or at least Andre could see it. Who knows though, anything can happen Hugs
Monday, October 01, 2007 8:27 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
I've re-read your poem a couple of times Jeanine Ann, it's very good and enjoyable. I wish that I could write poetry like that.
Sunday, September 30, 2007 7:50 PMGordon Barnaby wrote:
Greetings from "Down Under" and happy birthday Andre from Gordon and Diana Barnaby of Whitianga and Marg Wellington of Invercargill who is staying to watch some of Andre's DVDs on our large 3.5m screen with surround sound.
Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:06 PMNorma Akers wrote:
Have a wonderful day Andre & many more years of enjoyment doing what you do best - making beautiful music. Best wishes from Australia
Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:10 PM
Liliana Emma Gabriel wrote:
Happy Birthday Andre! Health, Happiness And Lots of Blessings for who you are! Lilly, Emma & Gabriel!
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Andre, Happy birthday to you...hip hip hurray, hip hip hurray...I hope you have have a wonderful birthday and may all your wishes and dreams come true...We do love you here in Australia
Monday, October 01, 2007 7:06 AM
Nettie May Welton wrote:
My Dear Andre: Wishing you a Really Grand Rocky Mountain High birthday wish from Colorado... Will be seeing you soon in my state, your music makes the whole world sing, especially mine. Do enjoy the day......... with fondest regards. Nettie May
Monday, October 01, 2007 12:04 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
What wonderful fun reading all the fan mail of Birthday "wishes" to our Maestro, and JeanineAnn, what a beautiful poem you have created for our "Andre"! I am still seeking out how to secure glossy pics of the "man". Any fans out there know how to get more pics and/new DVD's. ???? Huggies and thanks to all.
Happy Birthday, André (correct spelling with accent mark)
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing & listening toyou & the JSO on 8 Dec 2007. It will be my 3rd concert.
Say "hi" to Agnes & Nadia, for me
Bill in Arizona
Monday, October 01, 2007 7:45 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
Hi Bill in Arizona, I am well aware of the correct way to spell the "Maestro's name with the accent in the correct place on Andre's name, however my PC is so old I don't believe there is a way I can do this properly. If you have any suggestions, I am open for an education on how I can do this properly on a "98 ole Gateway? (other than purchasing a newer model), eagerly awaiting on learning new things. Thanks for pointing this out to me. Take care in Arizona, from a devoted fan in West Seneca, NY.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 8:57 AM
Shirley wrote:
Judith, on the right side of your keyboard you will see numbers, to get the é, just press alt+0233. just be sure to use the numbers on the right side, not the ones above.
Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:06 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
Dear Shirley, I can not contain myself! I was always told, "you can't teach an olé dog new tricks", well Shirley, I am howling all after noon, woof-woof-woof. PLUS - André - André - André - André !! Guess the neighbor's will be wondering if I got myself a dog tonight, cause I am gonna howl all night. Many "HUGS"
Simply open "Word" & enter type the first 4 letters --- Andr now: press <ctrl> & hold it down, with the other hand, press '; release the 2 keys; now press e. Viola, an accent mark appears above the letter e
Saturday, October 06, 2007 3:36 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
Bill In Arizona, sorry my reply has taken so long. I just e-mailed you, but I want to share the "Teacher's" instructions for everyone, I tried all day working on Andre's name and I could not get the accent for the life of me - I am NOT a quitter, so I continued, and this is the results I achieved because of Bill and "Shirley": André, André, André, André, André, André, André, André, - I am un-stoppable (?) now. Sending you both lots of "bear hugs", and for having faith in this beginner.....
Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:14 PM
Shirley wrote:
hahaha....we knew you could do it Judith!See, in the beginning it was Mr Bill who INSISTED that we be "politically correct", so we had to learn it somehow. Now we just"forget", to tease him! But we do have to thank him I guess.
Monday, October 01, 2007 8:05 PM
Toni H. wrote:
Hi Sally, I tried to send the video I made at Eastland but It was to large a file. You mentioned that if I use ftp. I can shrink the file and that it is easy to use. Where do you get ftp from and is it free and how do you use it? looking forwards to hearing from you regards, Toni
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 8:37 AM
Kati wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE!! I WAS FLYING OVER HOLLAND YESTERDAY AS I WAS COMING HOME TO THE US!! THOUGHT OF YOU JUST DID NOT HAVE MY COMPUTER WITH ME. KATI
You made my day last week, when to my complete surprise I received the post card from you from Austria. Thanks for thinking of me.
Bill
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:19 AM
Kati wrote:
Hi Bill! More coming I hope, all Postcards were sent as AirMail, but They just take Their sweet time. It does show, I thought of You all! Kati
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 8:42 AM
Marilyn Bas wrote:
Welcome Home, Kati! I am so glad you had a safe trip. Counting days now (6) till Andre gets here to Portland. I can't wait to see my great granddaughters reaction when she see's Andre the the JSO in person. I will hopefully have a good story to tell. Hope everyone is getting used to the autumn. Seems to have hit us fast this year in the Northwest. I sure enjoyed the interview that Rude has on his site. Andre's castle is sure neat! Take care everyone, Marilyn B
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:24 AM
Kati wrote:
Hello Marilyn! Long flights, but safe, Thanks God. They just forgot about My luggage, but it did come Yesterday, They do deliver it in this case to My home. Kati
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 12:41 PM
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi Marilyn, I am so happy for you, less an a week to go!! I am sure you will have a wonderful time. Let us know how your great granddaughter reacts to seeing Andre. I enjoyed Ruud's interview also. Hugs
Saturday, October 06, 2007 3:52 PM
Judith Harzewski wrote:
Hi Jeanine Ann, have not heard from you, I hope all is well with you. I have to share with you what I accomplished with the help of Bill and Shirley - WATCH: André, André, André. Hope to hear from you soon. Hugs with excitement.........
Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:14 PM
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi Judith, I have been around, posting here and there. Your "Limelight" is in the mail. Hope you get it soon. Nice to hear from you. You did real good with the accent mark. Bill and Shirley are such nice helpful people. I will email you soon. Been a little busy with the fan dinner for Toronto and I changed my computer room around and I have papers and everything else all over the place. Trying to get everything organized so I can find things Take care. Hugs
Thursday, October 04, 2007 5:31 PM
Bernadette Craven wrote:
My word, just discovered all this info, Andre shares his birthday with my lovely son Jeremy! Wow (he's only in 30's)
I missed the chance to 'see'Andre in Melb. due to an accident, missed all the interviews on TV etc, so thank you everyone for all I have seen via this. I join everyone in wishing him long life and happiness on his birthday and always. Lets hope we can get tickets to be at his concert. I am saving from right now!
Thank you for the joy you share with all who listen to you and your orchestra.
My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing you in Portland, Oregon the past two times you have visited our city. Regretfully we will not be able to attend this coming Tuesday, October 9th. My husband is working that evening.
We were driving north on I-5 last night, October 5th (my youngest daughter's birthday) from Salem to Portland. A large bus passed us. Looked like it could have been one of your buses. Any chance of that. Just curious.
Will the Vienna experience concert be offered only in Toronto in North America?
Continued success and happiness to you and your orchestra!
Anne
Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:28 PM
Jeanine Ann wrote:
WELCOME BERNADETTE! So nice to have you. Hi Anne, Thanks for posting. Sorry you cannot get to the concert this year. Hopefully you will be able to get to another. Do not know about the bus unless it could have been some of Andre's advance people since the concerts are getting close now. The Romantic Viennese Nights will be only be in Toronto as far as North America is concerned and three in Germany in 2008. That is all we know at this time. Please post with us again. Hugs from all of us.
I do hope you have a really great birthday with lots of surprises, and that you have a beaut, successful tour of Aussie, without any hiccups (I don't mean from drinking) - but do have a good Red - we have some real beauties.
1949 was a good year. Happy Birthday Andre.
VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE WE HOPE 2008 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR IN AUSTRALIA YOU HAVE MANY FANS HERE AND WE ARE TWO OF THEM MOIRA AND BILL
Best wishes on this your special day!
Enjoy!!!
One of the things a parent wishes for a child is that they will help to make the world a better place. I would say that you have fullfilled that wish in many ways. You have made countless people happy with your music, filling our hearts with a song. So on this, your birthday, we wish you a most sincere, warm greeting.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAESTRO. You have at least 62 more to go.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE, MAY YOU SPEND YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH MUCH 'MUSIC', DOING WHAT MAKES YOU SO VERY HAPPY. ALL YOUR FANS WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HAPPY DAY. " *STOLAT* " - *( MAY YOU LIVE ONE HUNDRED YEARS !!!!!
Happy Birthday Andre.!. keep well, keep happy, keep fit, and one day, please come and do some of your lovely concerts for us in sunny Italy, that you love so well... (if you need a hand, I will help you orgainze them !!! ) (Adele, a tour director!)
Happy Birthday Dear Andre
We look forward to seeing you here in Australia next year. We send you good wishes for a wonderful year ahead filled with many blessings, good health and fun times.
Dear Maestro
I hope your birthday brings you happiness and many more years of happiness to come.
Thank you for all the joy and happiness you bring to everyone.
Best wishes
Pauline - Melbourne, Australia
Hello, André. Have a great birthday and thank you for the wonderful music that you bring to us. See you Oct. 9 at Portland, Oregon, and welcome back to the USA.
A long-time fan.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDRE`!! Thank you for using your God given talent to bring 'Joy To The World'. Barb
Happy Birthday to you Andre! Have a great day! Love, L
THE BEST OF BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO YOU ANDRE FROM TWO AUSSIES WHO ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BRING THIS JOY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME -ANOTHER 58?
Hi Maggie M.
Can you please contact Sally to get my email address so I can tell you about the DVD from the TV interviews. Thanks
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday André!
Thanks for all the joy, happiness and all the beautiful music you bring to all of us around the world. I hope your day is as joyous as you have made us. Be safe, happy and healthy always!
Yes a very Happy Birthday to the maestro Andre. You deserve all the happiness in the world because you bring unlimited joy and happiness to all who share your music.
Happy Birthday Maestro! You're not getting older, just MUCH BETTER with feeling!
Jenna Coburn,Melbourne.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE" !
AUSTRALIA LOVES YOU !!!
Beste Andre,
Van Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd met ou Verjaridige,
From all your Fans in Australia but especially form me,
love Toni. X X X
Dear Andre bestest Birthday wishes on
your special day. There really are no words to express how much you have give to us all with the music & yourself. Know that your are treasured by all fans
See you Oct 13th/07 Love Marianne
The Day Andre Rieu Was Born
The day of Andre Rieu's birth
was more than just a day,
it was the start of so much joy
mere words can never say.
And it was the start of such a dream
the world has ever known,
a gift of music to us all
that through the years has grown.
The special gifts you've given us
have clearly warmed our hearts,
the happiness your music brings
the moment that it starts.
And so we wish you Andre dear
much joy in every minute,
for you have made a better world
just by being in it!
Happy Birthday Andre and may you have many more. I love you!
Jeanine, what a wonderful expression of how we all feel.
Jeanine, What a lovely poem and gift! You are very talented! Hugs, L
That is a very nice poem Jeanine Ann
Thank you Bill, Marilyn and Lorraine. I would love if it would get copied or at least Andre could see it. Who knows though, anything can happen
I've re-read your poem a couple of times Jeanine Ann, it's very good and enjoyable. I wish that I could write poetry like that.
I had to re-read it too. It is like fine wine, even better with age. No doubt Maestro will enjoy it too.
Dear Maestro: Thank you for sharing your dream with all of us. We are dreaming with you.
Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday
~Sally~
Greetings from "Down Under" and happy birthday Andre from Gordon and Diana Barnaby of Whitianga and Marg Wellington of Invercargill who is staying to watch some of Andre's DVDs on our large 3.5m screen with surround sound.
Have a wonderful day Andre & many more years of enjoyment doing what you do best - making beautiful music. Best wishes from Australia
Happy Birthday Andre!
Health, Happiness And Lots of Blessings for who you are!
Lilly, Emma & Gabriel!
Dear Andre,
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Andre, Happy birthday to you...hip hip hurray, hip hip hurray...I hope you have have a wonderful birthday and may all your wishes and dreams come true...We do love you here in Australia
Lots of Love
Elizabeth Thompson
Happy birthday, Andre. I'll be celebrating along with you in Edmonton on the 13th.
Happy Birthday Andre love from nicole joy and joe
Thank you Sally for adding this lovely pic. Many thanks NJ.
My Dear Andre: Wishing you a Really Grand Rocky Mountain High birthday wish from Colorado... Will be seeing you soon in my state, your music makes the whole world sing, especially mine. Do enjoy the day......... with fondest regards. Nettie May
What wonderful fun reading all the fan mail of Birthday "wishes" to our Maestro, and JeanineAnn, what a beautiful poem you have created for our
"Andre"! I am still seeking out how to secure glossy pics of the "man". Any fans out there know how to get more pics and/new DVD's. ???? Huggies and thanks to all.
Sally, niemand stimmt nicht überein hat zugensandt Wunsch Wiegenfest André Rieu. Grüß Terka Paleèková in Kyjov T.R.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE,BEST WISHES, GOOD HEALTH,BLESSINGS ON YOU AND YOUR COMPANY AND SUCCESS WITH ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MUSICAL VENTURES.
Happy Birthday, André (correct spelling with accent mark)
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing & listening toyou & the JSO on 8 Dec 2007. It will be my 3rd concert.
Say "hi" to Agnes & Nadia , for me
Bill in Arizona
Hi Bill in Arizona, I am well aware of the correct way to spell the "Maestro's name with the accent in the correct place on Andre's name, however my PC is so old I don't believe there is a way I can do this properly. If you have any suggestions, I am open for an education on how I can do this properly on a "98 ole Gateway? (other than purchasing a newer model), eagerly awaiting on learning new things. Thanks for pointing this out to me. Take care in Arizona, from a devoted fan in West Seneca, NY.
Judith, on the right side of your keyboard you will see numbers, to get the é, just press alt+0233. just be sure to use the numbers on the right side, not the ones above.
Dear Shirley, I can not contain myself! I was always told, "you can't teach an olé dog new tricks", well Shirley, I am howling all after noon, woof-woof-woof.
PLUS - André - André - André - André !!
Guess the neighbor's will be wondering if I got myself a dog tonight, cause I am gonna howl all night. Many "HUGS"
Hi Judith,
Here is a topic on how to do accents, how to add umlats. We had a lot of fun with this topic
Simply open "Word" & enter type the first 4 letters --- Andr
now:
press <ctrl> & hold it down, with the other hand, press '; release the 2 keys; now press e. Viola, an accent mark appears above the letter e
Now simply copy & paste to the blog.
email me if you have any further questions.
Bill in Arizona aka
Spelling & Punctuation Chief of Police <g>
southpawbc-andre@yahoo.com
Bill In Arizona, sorry my reply has taken so long. I just e-mailed you, but I want to share the "Teacher's" instructions for everyone, I tried all day working on Andre's name and I could not get the accent for the life of me -
I am NOT a quitter, so I continued, and this is the results I achieved because of Bill and "Shirley": André, André, André, André, André, André, André, André, - I am un-stoppable (?) now. Sending you both lots of "bear hugs", and for having faith in this beginner.....
hahaha....we knew you could do it Judith!See, in the beginning it was Mr Bill who INSISTED that we be "politically correct", so we had to learn it somehow. Now we just"forget", to tease him! But we do have to thank him I guess.
Hi Sally, I tried to send the video I made at Eastland but It was to large a file.
You mentioned that if I use ftp. I can shrink the file and that it is easy to use. Where do you get ftp from and is it free and how do you use it? looking forwards to hearing from you regards, Toni
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDRE!! I WAS FLYING OVER HOLLAND YESTERDAY AS I WAS COMING HOME TO THE US!! THOUGHT OF YOU JUST DID NOT HAVE MY COMPUTER WITH ME. KATI
Hi Kati,
It's nice to see you back on this blog.
You made my day last week, when to my complete surprise I received the post card from you from Austria. Thanks for thinking of me.
Bill
Hi Bill! More coming I hope, all Postcards were sent as AirMail, but They just take Their sweet time. It does show, I thought of You all! Kati
Welcome Home, Kati! I am so glad you had a safe trip.
Counting days now (6) till Andre gets here to Portland. I can't wait to see my great granddaughters reaction when she see's Andre the the JSO in person.
I will hopefully have a good story to tell.
Hope everyone is getting used to the autumn. Seems to have hit us fast this year in the Northwest. I sure enjoyed the interview that Rude has on his site. Andre's castle is sure neat!
Take care everyone,
Marilyn B
Hello Marilyn! Long flights, but safe, Thanks God. They just forgot about My luggage, but it did come Yesterday, They do deliver it in this case to My home. Kati
Hi Marilyn, I am so happy for you, less an a week to go!!
Hi Jeanine Ann, have not heard from you, I hope all is well with you. I have to share with you what I accomplished with the help of Bill and Shirley - WATCH: André, André, André. Hope to hear from you soon. Hugs with excitement.........
Hi Judith, I have been around, posting here and there. Your "Limelight" is in the mail. Hope you get it soon. Nice to hear from you. You did real good with the accent mark. Bill and Shirley are such nice helpful people. I will email you soon. Been a little busy with the fan dinner for Toronto and I changed my computer room around and I have papers and everything else all over the place. Trying to get everything organized so I can find things
My word, just discovered all this info, Andre shares his birthday with my lovely son Jeremy! Wow (he's only in 30's)
I missed the chance to 'see'Andre in Melb. due to an accident, missed all the interviews on TV etc, so thank you everyone for all I have seen via this. I join everyone in wishing him long life and happiness on his birthday and always. Lets hope we can get tickets to be at his concert. I am saving from right now!
Welcome Bernadette ! We are all Happy to Meet you
Belated Happy Birthday to Jeremy!
I'm certain you will be able to see Andre when he returns to Melbourne for a concert tour.
Fröhliche Geburtstag André! Alles gut!
Thank you for the joy you share with all who listen to you and your orchestra.
My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing you in Portland, Oregon the past two times you have visited our city. Regretfully we will not be able to attend this coming Tuesday, October 9th. My husband is working that evening.
We were driving north on I-5 last night, October 5th (my youngest daughter's birthday) from Salem to Portland. A large bus passed us. Looked like it could have been one of your buses. Any chance of that. Just curious.
Will the Vienna experience concert be offered only in Toronto in North America?
Continued success and happiness to you and your orchestra!
Anne
WELCOME BERNADETTE! So nice to have you.
Hi Anne, Thanks for posting. Sorry you cannot get to the concert this year. Hopefully you will be able to get to another. Do not know about the bus unless it could have been some of Andre's advance people since the concerts are getting close now. The Romantic Viennese Nights will be only be in Toronto as far as North America is concerned and three in Germany in 2008. That is all we know at this time. Please post with us again. Hugs from all of us.
Hi Andre'
I do hope you have a really great birthday with lots of surprises, and that you have a beaut, successful tour of Aussie, without any hiccups (I don't mean from drinking) - but do have a good Red - we have some real beauties.
Take care and we'll see you in Adelaide
June