September 25, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE! October is a beautiful month. Sally, the font colors you chose were perfect; the exact colors of the trees up here in Northern Wisconsin. We are visiting my sister and 2 brothers up here in the Wausau area. Yesterday we drove further North to their lake place and the beauty brought tears to my eyes. We are blessed.
October 1, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
This October is the best! I am getting that much closer to my Nov. 1st concert! Anyone who like to meet, let me know!Concert in Denver Colorado The Pepsi CTR. Kati
October 1, 2006
Terry Norman wrote:
Anyone want to get together before the Concert in Columbia SC?
October 1, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
I wish everyone a very happy October! Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year. Cooler weather and colors everywhere. Just curious if anyone knows Andre's middle name?? Thanks, take care everyone.
October 1, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Middle name is not that popular in Europe as is in the States. If He would have one, I am sure would have an initial, especially, when He signs things. I think He has none. At least that is my observation, from Europe. Kati
I am amazed at what I learn here on this blog. From Opera to Singers, Authors to Countries. And now this.
Kati I have known people with just an initial for a middle name, but I never understood why, what or where. It is a cultural thing! Thanks for letting us know. (and especially me, who had no clue).
October 1, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
If there is an initial, that is usually a second name, I do have one, but it is not automatic. Maybe these days, when parents would like to have some unique names, cannot agree on it, so they are using both. Kati
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Here is a correction I have to make. Some people have too many middle names, thay never use it, we do not know about it, and they are from Europe, I would say it does differ by contries. Kati
October 4, 2006
Anne Buch wrote:
Hi everyone. André has two middle names, but I remember for the time beeing only one, and I think it's Nicolas. Take care
October 1, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Happy October Everyone. What a beautiful time of year. God paints with a wonderful wide brush to bring happiness to all. It is my favorite time of year also. So many people say they don't like it because they think about winter coming on. To all those people, take a walk, absorb all the color and the smells of Autumn. Just can't be beat!! Carol
October 1, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
"October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came- The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band".
- George Cooper, October's Party
October 1, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
What a nice poem Shirley. I sure do wish that I could write like that. Amazing what words can be written by those who are talented.
October 1, 2006
Shirley k. wrote:
Thank you Marlene, that's always been a favorite poem of mine. Goerge had a brilliant imagination, huh? Really there are two more verses, I just didn't want to take up too much space.
October 2, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
First I thought, Shirley and poems, then I have seen the name, bugt it is very beautiful anyway, it does not come from You, but You the one found it, digged it up!! Thanks a lot. Kati
October 2, 2006
Shirley K. wrote: no kati, I wish I could write poetry, but I can only enjoy it. This one we learned in school, many years ago.I kept it, memorized it at one time. Here are the other two verses "The Chestnuts came in yellow, The Oaks in crimson dressed; The lovely Misses Maple In scarlet looked their best; All balanced to their partners, And gaily fluttered by; The sight was like a rainbow New fallen from the sky.
Then, in the rustic hollow, At hide-and-seek they played, The party closed at sundown, And everybody stayed. Professor Wind played louder; They flew along the ground; And then the party ended In jolly "hands around." Geo Cooper,1838-1927
October 2, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I am impressed, You do remeber all these, or had to look it up? Do not cheat now, it is OK if We forget sometimes. I like poems very much also. Something in common. Kati
October 2, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
WHO? ME? FORGET? why do you think I write things down? Seriously tho', i kept a small notebook of poems from school days, ones I liked. NOW, WHO DID YOU SAY YOU WERE?
October 3, 2006
LORRAINE wrote:
Shirley... this poem in full is even better! I, for one, did not know George Cooper...but looking at his birth date, i bet this was written during the height of the Victorian era. It is fitting and lovely for that period...remember in "little women" how the sisters' activities centered around the newspaper, writing and creativity in general. A wonderful center...the arts! Thanks for sharing, i'll copy this poem and take it out every October!L.......
October 3, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
It is a sad story, but nice. When I found out years ago ,thet my younger siter is gravely ill, I kept in touch with Her every day, phonecalls, letters. My letters were always a poem, even if it did say, what I was doing. I had a lots of joy with it, always wanted to chear Her up, and naturally myself. I still have them, but I do not have Her. Kati
October 2, 2006
Chris T. wrote:
I haven't seen this poem for a long time Shirley, thanks for bringing it to the top.
AUTUMN The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry's cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town,
The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I'll put a trinket on. (~Emily Dickinson)
October 3, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
No chris, I don't know that one, but I'm going to write it down. All I remember of hers was the "Hope Is A Thing With Feathers", mainly because the title fascinated me.I love poetry, but some is hard to understand. Here's my feelings on that. "I have a list of favorite poems, I wrote down in a book And sometimes every now and then I go and take a look. The short and simple rhyming ones are best for memorizing Longer thought provoking ones are meant for analyzing." Now... that one's by SK.
October 3, 2006
Chris T. wrote:
Very clever Shirley! There's gotta be more in your personal archive . . .
October 1, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE! What a lovely page! Thank you Sally for this and for getting the birthday page up and running late into the night. The leaves will soon be turning here in Pa. and everywhere you go you see thousands of pumpkins in the fields. That is a nice thought from Carol to enjoy the colors and smells of Autumn and not dwell on winter coming on. Of course it helps to leave for Florida before the snows. Last year we could not do that and I missed the beautiful Florida winter. But we must enjoy wherever we are at the moment. Take care and love to all. Jeanine
October 1, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi all, Is everyone voting!? Andre fell to #4 and I just voted and brought him even with the 3rd place person (forget who it is)but Andre was 3rd for a while. Vote now if you can. Thanks and take care. Jeanine
October 1, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Happy October to Everyone! Shirley...thank you for your lovely poem! It paints a lovely autumn picture... Carol, thanks you for good advice...will take that walk and breath in the good autumn air. Sally, thank you for your wonderful website/blog...and thank you to all for sharing so many wonderful things to brighten the days! Lorraine
October 1, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
Sally, I was just reading the Suisun Valley news, there's an interesting article about a featured artist,a Daphine Wynne Nixon. In her bio she mentions living and studying in Holland for three years.very interesting!Went back there to look for recipes and just stayed to read.
October 1, 2006
Sarah wrote:
HAPPY OCTOBER DEAR FANS!!! Well...what a beautiful month! Leaves swirling around, the wind blowing through my hair....ahhhhh. Hahaha! Sarah
October 2, 2006
Carol J LaCore wrote:
Dear Sally, Again another beautiful page to turn to. Thanks for all your work. I think you do this page just as an artist paints a picture. It's a good thing we got into October; September certainly filled up with all the wonderful messages.
I received my Mario Lanza CDs and found them to be just what I was looking for. Sure brought back a lot of memories. It is divided into 3 CDs. The last one was of arias from different operas, but, of course, my favorite was the first one with songs from waaaaaay back.
I'm still waiting for my Vienna DVD. I get more anxious every time I read a new response about it. I hope it comes before my trip to St.Paul, as I would love to take it along to view with my family there. Thanks to all for your many comments. I have learned a lot! Love to all and please enjoy this beautiful time of year, Carol
October 2, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
Carol, where did you order your cds? I might want them too. I watched a library checkout of something similar.Was there a song The Lord's Prayer, on it? that was done beautifully.As for the rest of your message, I agree. Have a wonderful day.
October 2, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Hi Shirley, The Mario Lanza CDs I got were from Amazon. It is a 3 disc and is called "The Mario Lanza Collection" and yes the Lord's Prayer is on disc 2. Iordered the Vienna DVD on Sept. 1 so I hope it will get here soon. I still haven't received the "Love Around the World" CD yet either. They tell me it was sent, but that snail mail makes the waiting a real chore. Love, Carol
October 2, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Carol, sounds like your cd is the same as one of mine. Is it entitled, "This is Gold"? SHIRLEY...the Lord's prayer is on that one ...it is on the first disc of the three...shirley...you got me thinking about taking too much space...garsh...i better be careful...i never stop talking! and i'll be brief on this (i hope)...just so that anyone who would like to hear mario cds...may i suggest going to grandtenori.com...the fourth page on mario lanza tells about the quality of cds ...apparently alot of them are poor quality and there are only a few that are really rich (not because of mario...but because of the recording studios). i think you can enjoy him on even the bad ones...but just in case anyone wants help in choosing...or email me at marceloandme@aol.com...i purchased alot of them and can really see what they're talking about re quality. also the book written about him, "an american tragedy" is so interesting with lots of photos and i'm sure it is probably in the library. i've taken too much time on andre's site...to talk about someone else...hope you all will forgive me...just a little excited about my new discovery! Lorraine
October 2, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
Lorraine, I only meant that"too long" part for myself as i tend to get long winded! as for this being an Andre site(and this is just my opinion) it IS about Andre, BUT, also his fans! what they think and share.I don't always mention Andre's name, but I thought it was also for "the fans of Andre Rieu", many and varied as we are, it's a chance for us to become aquainted.He's our common bond, but we are many.Am I the only one who thinks this way?
October 3, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Shirley, that is how i see it too. But then i thought maybe others don't. I'm interested in alot of music and musicians ... music makes the medicine in my life go down, so to speak...but i do not want to in any way annoy anyone...hope that i have not. I am very thankful, for all the diversity in this blog...for everyone's input...music, cakes, poems, lifestyles, family...it is wonderful and helps me to be part of something else, somewhere else with others! Hope you all feel the same, it seems that way! Thankfully. Andre is the common thread that has linked us together...and that is a wonderful thing! L...
October 2, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Just an added thought I had yesterday while listening to "The Flying Dutchman" CD. I just love the Entry of the Gladiators to start off the JSO concerts. It was so much fun to watch them all come in. They did the same at the concert I went to in Orlando. It sure gets the heart pumping. Hope they don't do away with it. Carol
October 2, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Most Wonderful People I had to take the weekend off of webwork and emails and rest my hands. I think I'm back at it as they are better today.
I'll start on the emails and pages today.
I want to thank everyone who posts for helping educate, make tribute, and bringing a smile to me, and everyone else who comes here. Andre truly has the most wonderful fans in the world, and I am happy to call you My Friend.
I was on Andre's website earlier today and they have indicated that the Vienna DVD will be available in NTSC format on October 9th from Andre's boutique. I am anxiously awaiting the chance to order this wonderful program.
Hope everyone is well. Our fall weather in Louisiana has gone away and we are back in the heat again. Hopefully it won't last long.
Best Wishes to all and especially to our dear Webmaster Sally.
Mack
October 2, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
Macky,did you not know you could have pre-ordered that dvd?I did that and I just recently got confirmation of shipment, so should be getting it soon now. Go ahead and order now,the sooner the better.
October 3, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I am happy to read Sally, You likes us all, You did not meet all of us, but I guess our writing says a lot. So many good hearted people, wonderful thoughts coming together on Your site, We do like You also, happy, that You let us on Your site. Thanks Kati
October 2, 2006
Macky Myers wrote:
I have a question for Sally. This is a photo ID. On the photo gallery page under the pics from Iris Schilling in Vienna, there is a picture of two ladies with Carmen. Carmen is wearing her gold gown and the ladies are both in aqua green and white. I recognize the lady on the left from the Dublin DVD (she had her arm in a sling). The lady on the right--I have seen her at many of the concerts Dublin, Royal Albert Hall, Maastricht, and a few others. We have always wondered if these people were just VERY devoted fans or maybe they had family in the orchestra. Just very curious as to who these lovely people are.
The two ladies in question are very, very devoted Andre Fans. We met both of them in Vienna and again in Maastricht this year and are two of the loveliest people you would ever want to meet. The lady on the left of Carmen is Kay Matthews and lives in Ireland. The lady on the right is Heather Jones and hails from England. Hope this answers your question.
October 4, 2006
Macky Myers wrote:
Thank you very much for your kind reply. We have seen Mrs. Jones at so many of the concerts we ahve on DVD and always wondered if they had children in the orchestra. Glad to know they are just extremely devoted fans. Thanks again.
Macky
October 3, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear sally Have a question re musicc background on andre's website. Music plays on the video clips but not otherwise. Also, how do I get to sonja page. Found it accidentally & have now forgotten how I got there Thanks Love to all marianne
October 3, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Hi Marianne, I sure am glad to find out that I'm not the only one who finds things on the internet and then the next time I want it I can't for the life of me remember what I did!!!! That's why I call myself a techno-dummy. I still have no idea how to send an attachment or a picture. My Andre webpage was also the same way---no music and then all of a sudden it was back. Have no idea why or what I did!!!! Hope to learn a little more as I go along. My son in FL works with computers and cable all the time and he keeps telling me it is so easy! (Riiiiight!!!) Love to all, Carol
Go to www.andrerieutranslations.com and that should get you into Sonja's site. Lots of good information. Have fun
October 3, 2006
Chris T. wrote:
Hi Marianne, On Andre's site, maybe try toggling on & off the "music off, music on" words at the Web Radio icon on the left of the page. It kinda seems the opposite of what you would think. Just a thought...
October 3, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Everyone! Well...I'm looking out my window and seeing a very cloudy sky. The weather forecast says it's going to rain tomorrow and Thursday here in Sacramento. Any interesting news??? Sarah
October 3, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi everyone, Loved all the beautiful poems!. Will write more later - getting dinner ready. If you want some lovely photos of our gorgeous Andre, go to:http://groups.msn.com/AndreRieuFan I ran out of ink several times just printing them. Love to all. Jeanine
October 3, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear John thanks for the tip to find Sonja's page. There is a wealth of info, so I can expand my knowledge of Andre & his fans who are great folks. Can;t remember when I' had so much fun meeting strangers who become friends Thanks again, Love Marianne
Join me in welcoming Moderator Prudence to our pages. Prudence brings her love of people and animals to us with her sense of humor. She enjoys history, and creating history with our daily lives.
Prudence has joined Moderators Bill & Lawrence to help bring interesting Entries our way, help us with our Blog and develop our Tribute to everyone's Favorite Maestro. Prudence brings with her, wit & wisdom along with charm, a true embodiment of AndreRieuFans.com.
(As Andre would say) Please give enormous applause to Moderator
October 4, 2006
Bill in Arizona wrote:
Welcome Prudence! We'll all be looking forward to your contributions to this blog
Moderator Bill
October 4, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY! We love you
October 4, 2006
John & Bobbie wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY. May your day be special and all your wishes come true. See you Saturday
October 4, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Happy Birthday Sally, I wish with all my Heart would be able to celebrate with You in person, on this weekend. Not yet! Someday I will. Enjoy it, make the best of it, no that You over 50, You catching up with the rest of us! Kati
October 4, 2006
Shirley K. wrote:
Sally, since this is your birthday, I wrote a simple poem for you,only rarely does this happen, but it comes from my heart. "Our little fair maiden with the golden hair may you have sunshine and roses and a day that is rare music and laughter to fill your day good wishes from friends as you go on your way". SK.
October 4, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR DEAR SALLY! May you have the happiest day ever - full of love, peace and happiness and lots of Andre's music! God bless you abundantly. Love, Jeanine
October 4, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY, I hope your day is filled with sunshine and happiness. You certainly deserve nothing less. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do on this page. My love and prayers are with you, Carol
October 4, 2006
Sarah wrote:
TO MY DEAR SALLY!!! Have a blessed birthday!!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you have done on this website. God bless you, honey!!! love, Sarah
October 4, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
*****NOTE LOCATION CHANGE***** California Chat n Chomp
Black Oak Restaurant 320 Orange Dr Vacaville, CA 95687 (707) 448-1311
WE HAVE RESERVATIONS UNDER THE NAME OF : BOBBIE DE JONG SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 11AM
October 4, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.
I AM HAVING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND IT IS MORE SO BECAUSE OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
~SALLY~
October 4, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
SALLY, Happy Birthday!!! You are sooooo special! Thankful that one October 4th, a wonderful baby girl named Sally was born. She becaume a wonderful woman who adds sunshine, love and kindness to all those she encounters. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR FRIEND AND WEBMASTER, Love, Lorraine
October 4, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
I'm very late, but they say it's better late than never
I'm wishing you a wonderful birthday Sally, I hope it's everything you dreamed it would be! You do so much for others, and the happiness it brings to us, may you receive the same happiness in return!! And may the next year be healthy, happy and prosperous!! With love, Marlene
October 4, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
A very big WELCOME Prudence, it's very nice to "meet" you!! I'm sure you will find a lot of pleasure and a lot of wonderful reading in all that is written here. It's my safe haven in a wild world out there, and the Andre fans are the best fans ever! I am looking forward to your wit, wisdom and charm!
October 5, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Thank you Shirley, Lorraine, Marlene, Sarah, Carol, Jeanine Ann, Bobbie & John and all who wished me a Happy Birthday. I had a good day, made even better by your kind wishes.
October 5, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Welcome Dear Prudence! I hope you find a lot of interesting subjcts on this site! YOu made me smile when you said the term: "she's a spring chicken." Hahaha! That was cute! Sarah
October 6, 2006
Shirley k. wrote:
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! The New York Memories cd is now available to order on Andre's website. preorder now!!!!
October 6, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Thanks Shirley, when did this came out? I just ordered it, hoping for a signed one. That would be really nice. Kati
October 6, 2006
Ineke wrote:
Hi Sally, What a coincidence! I did not know Oct. 4th was your birthday. In Holland it is "animal-day". At that special day I thought of you and I decided to send you a beautiful Vermeer-calender, to thank you for all your work for the Andre website and for your interest in Dutch items (Girl with pearl earring). So it is on its way to you!
Animal Day. I feel honored to be born on Dutch Animal Day. I have loved animals my entire life. Tamed everything I could, and appreciated those that should not be tamed.
Ineke, I thank you for such a kind deed. You are very special and I am blessed to call you Friend.
Sally
October 6, 2006
A. Bussemaker wrote:
Two or three weeks ago I saw some comments in the Guest book about the Bond Quartet. I decided to do a little research about them. Biography of the Bond String Quartet. They all have impeccable music pedigrees. They are in the age of 23 till 26 years old.
Each member spent years of training. They are all graduated from the Royal Collage of Music or similar studies. Their background is Classical music, but in their CD and DVD albums you will find a collection of various types of music pieces. Bond defines it as a musical realm of its own. In my opinion even "Victory" is a kind of classical music. It features also arrangements of Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saëns. A purist will not define this album as a classical, but as Bond music. They have numerous engagements including a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. But also in Italy, Panama, and NY USA. In Japan they have even a Japanese Fan site.
To present the names of the Bond members I refer to the hair color of the moment they play with André.
Dark hair Halie Ecker (first violin) from Perth Australia. Blond curly hair Eos Chater (second violin) from Cardiff Wales Blond strait hair Tania Davis (viola) from Sydney Australia Brown hair Gay-Yee Westerhoff (Cello)from Hull England Bond is an Anglo-Australian group as you can see.
Their violins look a little strange, because of they are electrical instruments and normally they have to be connected with a wire. I did not see these wires, but it could be wireless. All JSO microphones are wireless. No doubt you can hear their instruments clearly.
To play with André is a pleasure for them, because he is so funny and this is visible on their faces. I never saw them laughing as loud as in this presentation. André’s blue eyes with his handsome appearance had no problem to play in harmony with them, despite the difference in age with the Bond girls. They move with grace and elegance. And most of all they play music. Many woman Fans like them too.
What they wear is nothing more or less than what you see at an average gala reception. Only a few persons don’t like them, a pity. You can see more of the Bond string quartet at www.youtube.com. The resolution here is not so good, but you can get an impression of their performance. Here on youtube you can find many of your favorite artists including Andre Rieu. Arie
October 6, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Wow...good information! I've only heard them a few times...but was impressed with their skill and musicality.
Did not see them in the performance everyone speaks of... so can't comment on their attire...wish i could ....
we are all so acccustomed to the orchestra's clothing...and count on andre to take us to a different place in time...perhaps a more innocent place if there is such a thing (and there probably isn't..but perhaps a fairytale place/time...like at schonbrunn...
BUT THERE AND THEN AGAIN...just read frederic mortons "A Nervous Splendor"(a great book about Vienna, the Hapsburg's, the artists and musicians of the time ...yikes... and one gets to see behind the proverbial closed doors...don't think anything was ever innocent since the apple! Thanks for the good info...always wonderful to get the backgroun... L.
October 6, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Thanks for the great info on BONDS, we never had any doubt of their skills and studies, knowledge of music, maybe a little too modern for some of us, as far as their attire, but like You said have lots of fans, and followers, I have seen them in a concert in Australia. Kati
October 8, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Arie, Thank You for this detailed information. It is all good to know. I appreciate the work you put into this.
Dear Fans, Do you know Arie? He has lived in more than one country, and is from Holland!
I love how from all over the Globe, we have met!
October 6, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Ladies and Gentlemen!!!!! Listen to this!!! Guess what? I just went to Best Buy and Circuit City with my sister, and we bought 8 Andre Rieu cd's! They were at a beatiful price too! The highest price is like 15.00. Hurrah!!!!! I love today! You should check out the websites also! see ya Sarah
October 6, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Hello Sarah, I am glad You are catching up with us , older Ladies, we have all His CDs already worn out, hape to have replacement, so always nice to have good info, about good prices!Thanks Kati
October 6, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote: That's great. Good music at a good price! Wow
October 6, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Thank you Sally.What do you think of my Jazz? She really does have green eyes. she almost looks like an Egyptian princess doesn't she? She might as well be, she rules the house! By the way... I hope you all can see the beautiful HARVEST MOON tonight!It's supposed to be larger this year. we have a perfect night to view it here.
October 6, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote: Jazz has Loooooonnnnnng Legs. She looks very Elegant, but also like she would be a good hunter if need be. Those Green Eyes are gorgous!
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Shirley, You have a beauty there!! I like all animals, love dogs to keep, but this one just broke my heart too. I would love to have JAZZ any time! New addition to your household? Kati
October 6, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
About the "Bond" group, I've never heard of them prior to a couple of days ago on this site. I don't know what they look like or how they sound...I will just have to go and check them out. Thanks for all the information on them. Sarah, I'm happy you got some cd's, I'm sure you will enjoy them. I usually buy two, if not, I buy one and then burn it, so I don't wear it out! Because...I listen to them ALL the time. I just can't get enough of Andre!
Yes, Shirley, that harvest moon is really beautiful tonight, I noticed it myself as I came home a few minutes ago. I was thinking of "Romantic Moments" when I saw it, and it fit perfectly
I ordered "New York Memories", I hope I get in the first 100, if not, then I will still be incredibly happy with it. I'm like a kid in a candy store when we get a new cd of Andre's...the excitement...the anticipation, it's all there!
October 6, 2006
Bobbie de Jong wrote:
On The Bond String Quartet: You can find out more about them on their website. http://www.bondmusic.net/ or http://www.iclassics.com/artistBio?contentId=2546
October 7, 2006
Shirley wrote:
I was fascinated by their electrical instruments.
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I liked their musical instruments also, modern, beautiful sounds, show their skills. No problem there. It was just too daring outfits for me, at a more conservative settings, that is all. Different generation I guess. Kati
October 7, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Autumn's nightime show, a cool night, with a moon so bright it casts a silvery glow. Shine on Harvest moon!
Perfect for listening to our Andre's "Song To the Moon", right Marlene?
October 7, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Oooh yes Shirley...what an incredibly romantic, peaceful, wonderful song that is! Everytime I look at a nice moon now, I think of that song.
October 7, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi my dear friends, Marlene I know what you mean by feeling like a kid in a candy store. Every time that white mailer arrives I get so excited that I just rip it open! This may seem crazy but I even keep the mailers because they come from beloved Maastricht. Right now I am bidding on a CD Live At Royal Albert Hall on ebay. I like to have the CD's for the car and the DVD when I can look at our handsome Andre and see the beautiful scenery. Right now I am outbid with less than 4 hours to go but I will wait until the last minute and go in and hopefully get it. There are 11 bids so someone (besides me) really wants it. I have been waiting since August for my order of the Stradivari body lotion and Limited Edition photo and I contacted Andre's site yesterday and they told me the order was held up with U.S. Customs because of all the terrorism in Sept. Can you believe it?? Guess they thought the lotion could be an explosive!! Guess I should get it any day now. Take care my friends and welcome Prudence.
October 7, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote: You can purchase that CD at Amazon, Borders, Barns & Noble, so be certain not to over bid on it. *I always make a copy of my CDs for the car. That way I do not mess up my good CDs with heat and whatnot.
I must laugh at the Terrorist Body Lotion. I am happy we are being protected, but it is a tad bit funny! I hope it arrives soon.
I have a funny Stradivari Lotion story... My coworker Tarek came to my desk and while we were talking (no doubt about Dedicated Servers or T3s or OC12s and such) he took my Stradivairi and used it for hand lotion. Just then, his boss arrives and calls him to a meeting in the boss' office. When Tarek entered the office, his boss looked at him and (sniff sniff) said.. "Ummm, Tarek..is that really you?"
October 7, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Kati, this is Andre's body lotion he sells in his Boutique. It is flowery, not heavy, but definitely for a woman.
Tarek's boss would come in then. LOL
October 7, 2006
Prudence wrote:
I guess it's a sign of the times, but gracious me,EXPLODING Stradivari lotion? Would you say that's more BANG for your money?
October 7, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
I'm just not a fan of BOND. It's the To Each Their Own thing. Vince Gill comes on stage, stands there and plays. No gimmick needed. And yet, I like Garth Brooks who was flashy. For Classical, I like some of the older acts where they are still and let the instrument speak for them, and then again, I love to see & hear Andre Rieu who has not only talent, but is a complete Entertainer. As for BOND? I can pass. Don't need to see silicone and too short of skirts. Just not my idea of a good 'show'. (yet, I know others like them, and that's fine too.)
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Sally, You and Me are on the same wavelenght, I have very much the same opinion of BONDS, I like the instruments the souynds, not the outside package, does not do anything for me. Kati
October 7, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Yuppers. No doubt they are nice ladies, just the packaging is wrong for me.
October 7, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Ok, I just don't know this group. I listened, and it's ok, I probably wouldn't buy their music, because it's not my ideal. Maybe some of it is, I certainly haven't listened to all of it. I'm sorry, but I cannot get past Andre...he's my ideal. His music is everything that I need and want. Bond is probably very good, it sounds like they've done their homework. I need a special "tone" in music, and Andre has that like none other.
I will ask now...did I miss something? Where did you all hear about "Bond"?? Were they in a concert of Andre's?? I feel like I'm in the dark about this, and it's probably because I have been too busy to know any facts. Thanks and take care.
October 7, 2006
Prudence wrote:
Marlene, I first saw them on the New Years Eve Punch,Silvester Punch. An Andre,2003 dvd. Til then I had only heard of BOND,JAMES BOND. I'll not make any other comments.
October 9, 2006
Chris T. wrote:
Hi Marlene, I have that DVD - you can borrow it and return it to me at the Seattle concert. Then you can decide if you want to order it. Let me know if you're interested and I'll mail it to you. Chris T.
October 7, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Thanks for the CD advice Sally. As long as I can get it at the stores I won't over bid. I never saw it at our local Borders but will check Amazon. Was just watching Royal Albert Hall DVD over lunch so now I am really wound up. Had another idea for a song title which I posted on the song page. Heard it on the DVD trailer. That concert is so great and Andre looks sooo - well what can I say - I guess you know. Now I must try to get back to real life and get some work done. Take care my friends. Love from Jeanine
October 7, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Jeanine, watching Andre and then trying to get back to "real life", is not an easy task. I put an Andre dvd on so that I can "work" while I watch...no go..doesn't happen. I end up sitting there watching it, then I'm not in the mood for work.
October 7, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Prudence that was sooo funny. I like that about your co-worker too Sally. If my lotion and photo do not come by next Wed., they will send a replacement order registered mail!! My husband is giving me the art for Christmas; at this point I can be glad I started in August! Take care my friends. Jeanine
October 7, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Finally got all my records in order. I do need to have some put on cds.I'd forgotten how many I had, lps and my gosh, all the 45's!Got Jo Stafford,Tony Bennett,the Dorseys, G. Miller,Julie London,Jerry Vale,Andre Previn,Andre Kostelanetz, and Kati, I've got the Hungarian Rhapsody by Eugene Normandy, Mario Lanza. that's just a few, not counting the 45's.I've been looking for song titles, but found nothing apppropriate for Andre, not that I haven't mentioned before.
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Do not get lost between all those records now Shirley, we have our music already, I am sure You will come up with another title for Andre, You always surprise us! I do have the hungarian rapsody also, and like it too.There are a lots of beautiful hungarian music out there. I was just watc`hing oldxer recordings I made with my family, and a lots of good Gipsy music on it, singin by us and mainly my MOM, what memories!! Kati
October 7, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
I have been trying very hard to choose another song title that would fit this nice topic, but then, I hear music in my mind and it sets me in the mood for what reminds me of Andre...song titles...there are so many it kind of gets lost in my mind, not far to go, so, I just wanted you to know that I am still thinking.
Hi Marlene, I don't know why, but your post reminded me of Red Skelton. His theme song was..
Holiday For Strings
October 7, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
That kind of comedy is gone. No more, clean cut, enjoyable by the whole family, younger and older alike it is gone!! Too bad! Just like good old movies are gone. Kati
October 7, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Oh my...Red Skelton...I haven't heard his name in forever! We used to watch him every week. I loved his wonderful humor, always made us laugh. He was just the kind of guy who you would just love to meet. He was a great artist too. I don't remember "Holiday for Strings", although I certainly will see if I can find it somewhere. Sounds wonderful.
October 8, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote: When I see you smile at me I hear a haunting melody And I surrender to the tender thrill it brings Whenever you are near the Angels play A Holiday For Strings
Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance was made famous via the Internet. God Bless him for his Patriotism!
In 1969, comic Red Skelton lamented on his weekly television show that the Pledge of Allegiance might someday be considered a "prayer" and eliminated from public schools.
The Pledge of Allegiance:
I: Me, an individual, a committee of one.
PLEDGE: Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
ALLEGIANCE: My love and my devotion.
TO THE FLAG: Our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job.
UNITED: That means that we have all come together.
STATES: Individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country.
AND TO THE REPUBLIC: A state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people, and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION: One nation, meaning "so blessed by God."
INDIVISIBLE: Incapable of being divided.
WITH LIBERTY: Which is freedom, the right of power to live one's own life without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation.
AND JUSTICE: The principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
FOR ALL: For all, which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine.
And now, boys and girls, let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer, and that would be eliminated from schools too?
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Remember his ending"GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS". And his "Freddie the Freeloader"? Wasn't TV much more fun back then? I remember the music, but i didn't know the name of it.
To this day, just thinking about Clem Kadiddlehopper (unsure of spelling) makes me laugh.
You know, he was funny as could be, but always a gentleman. How I miss that with today's lot of 'comics'.
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
A gentleman indeed!As was another favorite of mine, maybe not so much a comedy man, but his "Kids say The Darndest Things", always left me smiling! Mr Art Linkletter.
October 8, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Every since last night when I read what you wrote about Red Skelton Sally, I was thinking of Clem Kadiddlehopper, (sp, too, ha), wasn't he funny? And yes, I truly do miss the clean humor he brought us. Unlike in today's "comics" there wasn't an insult nor a swear word in anything that Red Skelton did. Just plain good fun and humor.
October 8, 2006
lorraine wrote:
CLEM KADDILHOPPER...Marlene...your making me homesick for the good ol' days!
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
OOOOO, I FORGOT WHAT I CAME HERE FOR! Sally, I've been angling in the archives, trying to find the words you wrote of a song of Vince Gill's, something about rain, rain. Can you tell me the name of that song?
Rain Rain Come On Down You're So Welcome At My Door Comeon down and ease the pain I've never hurt this bad before Tears keep falling from my eyes And I do is walk the floor It ain't to hard to realize There's not much love here anymore
Rain Rain come blowing in Wash these tears away again Leavin's cut me to the core There's not much love here any more.
**guitar reprieve**
Rain Rain come blowin in Wash these tears away again Leavin's cut me to the core There's not much love here any more
Rain Rain come blowing in Wash these tears away...my friend Leavin's cut me to the core
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Thank you Sally.I've never been too keen on a lot of country, but when I first heard his voice, i think in the 80's sometime, can't even remember the song, but I thought "OH MY"!I've liked him ever since.
I'm with you Shirley, though I've always liked Country music. Vince's voice is a gift. He unashamedly sings of his belief in God, of his love for his wife and family and he can rock out too.
If his voice wasn't enough, All of that 6'3" t'ain't bad either.
I just pre-ordered his new 4CD set.
I am as usual...Broke but Happy.
October 8, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
My husband got me into country many years ago, I used to listen to it all the time. I still dabble in it, although Andre is at the top now
When I first heard Vince Gill many years ago, there was something about his voice that really got to me...maybe that haunting sound, that waiver in his voice, that soft, non-blaring voice that can sing that high note incredibly well...quality all the way. Well, you can tell that I do like him so very much. I have a couple of his cd's that I just "had to have". And you are right Sally, "All that 6'3" t'aint bad either".
October 8, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Oh yes, Sally..."broke but happy"...but it's that pleasure of the moment which makes us happy, that's what counts. There are far too many things in life that has a struggle connected to it. A little pleasure in our music, including purchasing cd's (many, many cd's) is not much too ask for!
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
me too Marlene, what is there about some songs or music that just touches you to the very depths of your soul? Can you believe that I don't have one of his cds? well, that's gonna change! I do have a set of Time Life golden country hits, and i think he has one song on it.Guess I'll have to get them out to see.So many good songs and music , so little time! i-yi-yi
October 8, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Well, I do like some country, but I used to have a boss who absolutely loved country music so much he would play it on the radio 8 hrs a day & when a song came on that he really liked he would turn the volume up louder, things like I LOVE MY TRUCK, or I'M THE kING OF BARSTOOL MOUNTAIN, or Whiskey River! I thought I would go mad! one day the fire inspecters came through the back door, off an alley, and they said"Well, well, we thought we were walking into a honkey-tonk"! I could have crawled under a desk! Now give me a Vince Gill, or a Marty Robbins,or Freddie Fender, to name a few and i'm happy, but NOT the cornball stuff. No way!
October 8, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
ROFL I like the titles of country songs. How Can I Miss You, If You Won't Leave? I'm gonna Walk Out On You (wearin' spiked heals).
October 8, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I have been never into country, so I do not know Him, have to check Him out to comment. Kati
October 8, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Kati: Vince has a beautiful voice, and he's not difficult to look at either!
October 8, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! I see you're talking about country music. I hope I'm not intruding. For some reason I don't feel very comfortable prying into someone else's conversation...especially ladies who are older than me...MUCH OLDER. Anyway, I like some honky-tonk, but I'm not into country too much. yee haw, Sarah
October 8, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Well Sarah, "intruding" into a conversation isn't intruding at all...maybe it's us older, "MUCH OLDER" ladies who understand that if it's up here for everyone to see, then it's up here for everyone to comment on.
And Shirley, I don't care for that cornball, bluegrass music either. I like music that means something, and has some heart and soul to it. I know that much of country music is a sad and "cheating" song haven, but some of it can be really meaningful.
October 8, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
I'm with you. If the song doesn't make sense, I do not want to hear it. Ma Dog Done Run Away...well..don't think that's such a good thing to sing about. LOL
Vince has a velvet voice and isn't all ye haw-ie, but there is a little twang..just enough to be charming.
His wife Amy Grant sings 'El Shaddai' and that too is a beautiful song.
October 9, 2006
lorraine wrote:
LOVE AMY GRANT! El Shaddai is a beautiful song...really love it. I haven't heard Amy Grant in a long time...she sure is beautiful....L
October 9, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I know Her, and I like Her voice too, now I definitely have to checkout Herhusband,s. Kati
October 8, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
I like most music and I like the age I am. I never wanted to be any age other than the one I currently am.
Now for music.. well..I guess I can listen to most anything other than violent rap stuff. Any violent music would turn me cold.
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Me too.most music, depends on where it takes me and how it makes me feel.If it makes you feel angry, or rebellious, not my cup of tea!Prefer the "softer side" or the happy, dancing side.
October 9, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sally, I like the age that I am also. You have no idea how nice it is to hear someone else say that! Music...I've always loved music, I don't consider rap (except Andre's of course)or heavy metal, or violent anything, music. I've heard some pretty violent words in some of the "music" from the guy in the car next to me.
October 9, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear sally Thanks for the electronic card. Had never seen on of those before & they are unique! Still don't have music on Andre's website but can get music other places & on the video clips so it's not my sound system. My children are both over 40 but they used to watch Red Skeleton when they were small & literally roll on the flor with laghter at his antica jokes etc. It was one of the few programs that the kids could watch. Some cdn t,v was just too raw for children & to-days' t.v. has much that isn't fit for adults let alone the children. Don't watch a lot of commercial t.v. for me it's either history, discover or national geographic or my music channel. I do like lost & grey's anatomy but the rest of sit-coms leave me cold. We sure are a varied group of people & it is so nice to have a forum where we can compare notes. A good day to all & remember to vote for Andre at persoonvanhetjaar.nl Love to all Maarianne
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Marianne, do you have the TCM channel, lots of good old movies on there. I just watched (again) Imitation of Life w/ Lana Turner, but at the end is a song sung by one of the great gospel singers, Mehalia Jackson.She was a classic.love a lot of the older movies.
October 9, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Mahalia Jakson...what a voice...thanks for reminding me! Which, for some reason reminds of someone else i used to love to listen to....MIRIAM MEKABA...especially the clicking song patu patu (i think)....or maybe pata pata...loverly...
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
How Interesting! I've never heard of the song the singer. I am going to put that on my List of things to search the library for.... wow are they going to wonder where I came up with all of this. (ha!)
October 9, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Sallly, just so you know b4 you go searching for Miriam Mekaba (don't really know how to spell it)...she sings in the hosha language of south africa. If you make a clicking sound with your tongue in the back of your mouth and then say OSHA..."click"osha...that is the language...it is very up beat and makaba sings it great! but my taste is a little strange....L
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
I'm with you and your assessment of television. I have some shows I like, I used to watch Everyone Loves Raymond, and I do like Grey's Anatomy, but rarely get to see it. I am the DVD Queen. I own Every Season of/and here is my list of favorites in order:
1. All Creatures Great & Small (plus I have the specials) from the books of James Harriet England
2. Road To Avonlea from the writing of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Canada
3. BallyKissAngel BBC Ireland
4. MONK (ok, heaven help me, I think it's funny)
OLD MOVIES>LOVE THEM
I like other shows on television, but don't have a collection of them. Mostly I watch The History or Discovery Channel but more times than not, the tv is off, Andre Rieu is on the DVD or I am enjoying this marvelous invention of God's called Silence.
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
ok, go ahead , it's your fault, "silence",, how 'bout Simon & Garfunkel's "SOUND OF SILENCE"?
October 9, 2006
lorraine wrote:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MONK! it is funny...i'm a little like monk with his obsession for aesthetics being his way...i think he is a hysterical character played by an amazing actor...imho one of the best to hit tv for many years... i like "House" also...even if a little scarry...
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Thank you Lorraine, I had forgotten about HOUSE. I have caught it a few times and liked how it made me think. It was not a dumbed down hospital story, but a who, what and where that had me guessing. What a Grump! (cute Grump tho..
October 9, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Like the oldies myself, favorite of mine is Walter Mathaew , I am with You all on all classics, Red Scelton, just enjoyed His 18 classical Hits, I like Johhy Carson, Lucille Ball, Honeymooners of course, the classic comedy with Bob Hope,Jery Lewis Abbott and Costello,Bibg Crosby my favorite voice at White Christmas, Laurel and Hardy. Those times never come back no more. I watched a lots of Carroll Burnett also, had to cheer up with something, I like the old movie channels and discovery, but just like Sally said, thanks God for DVDs. Kati
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
OH MY GOSH! CAROL....I feel like a dunce! I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!It was the 7th wasn't it? Here I stand with a bouquet in my hand,hoping you had a great day.
October 9, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY EVERYONE! aND, a belated Happy Birthday to Carol! Hip Hip Hooray...happy biiiiirthday!
Here i am watching the most spectacular columbus day parade ever...from New York City, being wowed from floats from La Scala and from Bologna, Bologna had a swimmer/gymnyst floating in a large transparant cup...doing ballet moves to incredible opera music....and La Scala had these amazing dancers in a baroque dress that had a skirt and bodice that must have been 15 feet high...the girls i guess then stood on a platform and the girls themselves from the waist up came out of the bodice....so it looked as though they were really wearing these amazing gigantic dresses, they had baroque wigs on but their own hair flowing under the wigs...the wigs were like hats atop their heads..they performed beautiful dance movements to opera arias...leave it to La Scala... then there were tenors...excellent ...one sang return to soriento...oh my garsh....but then the piece de resistance was after an Italian Singer (giatta someone or other) sang, they announced that she would soon star in a broadway play about the life of: MARIO LANZA!!!!!...i'm speechless...oh my garsh...i will find out when this happens...and who knows...maybe some of you guys would like to see it (it would be great if it lined up with a New York Andre concert)...we shall see... WELL, HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY TO ALL...L
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
wow, Lorraine! would I love to be where you are today.What a parade! I hope they will show it on the news somewhere. While I'm here, did you read the "news" on this website? Andre's HOMECOMING is #3 on the Billboards Classical Chart. not bad, huh?
October 9, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
The News shows , that Your town got famous today, how sad, was not much nicer to be known for something, other than shooting? I think they said nobody was hurt? Kati
October 9, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Yes Kati, I'm afraid that's it's happening everywhere. Lucky for us, the AK-47 jammed after the first shot or it could have been much worse. That and some quick and levelheaded thinking by the school officials.The kid was out to do some major damage for sure.13 yrs old...what a sad state of affairs.
October 9, 2006
lorraine wrote:
oh shirley...i did not hear the news. i will find it tonite. these school situations are horrifying...especially when one has a child in highschool as i'm sure some of you do... i didn't see the news yet about andre's status on the classical list...he will make it to number one...has done so in the past...his presentation of the music is delightful and even though many of the purists turn their noses up ...he is doing a tremendous service to the classical music community...introducing so many to music they may have never known about before...a wonderful role to have in life! Love everyone's song ideas! This is the neatest blog ever!L
October 9, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I am glad it was not deadly like the one here again in Colorado, I think if I mention I am from Colorado, that is all people remember any more, really sad. Kati
October 9, 2006
lorraine wrote:
me again, i forgot to add some singers i love from the past...since everyone is talking also about favs... PERRY COMO...what a doll of a man! and a lovely warm voice, with a twinkle in his eye...always...was very sad at his passing.
BOBBY DARIN...mack the knife...wow...he was a talent! L...
October 9, 2006
norman wrote:
Listening to the teaser tracks from the new CD on www.andrerieu.com is very pleasant (with the exception of the gospel screachers).
Listing to Andre playing his violin solo of America the Beautiful will give you goose bumps. Amazing Grace on the bagpipes might do the same to many.
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
With you Terry. Andre's violin solos were well worth hearing. It was glorious when he got back to basics and simply played the violin.
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hello Eveyone! Wow...I'm looking out my window while I'm typing this, and seeing all those red oranges, yellows, and reds, makes me dream away! I'm trying to stay out in the sunshine more these days, because we won't have it pretty soon! Ohhh...thank God for all these dazzling colors! Sarah
October 9, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Enjoy it while it last, here in Colorado there is a gloomy football Monday, snowing in the high country, supposed to get in town by the end of the football game. This is Colorado, changes fast,from the 80s yesterday to the 30s today! Kati
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
I have just the opposit Kati. Here in Calie it rarely changes. Short Sleeves all year round.
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hi Kate! Wow! That's wierd! Here in Sacramento people still walk around in tang tops! Sarah
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello! I told my sister about the bumper stickers(a little late), and she was asking where she could get some. Any clue's? thanks, Sarah
October 9, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear lorraine & sally, You can find Miriam Makeba on a Google page with complete history etc, plus there is some downloads as well. Another place I went I found a whole lot of instrumental music which I really enjoy especially if I'm into the accounting. Nice background without the crashing noise of a lot of to-days music. Another oldie but goodie was Vaughn Monroe (Riders in the sky) & andy williams (moon river). It seems that the pendulum is beginning to swing back to the balladeir which is kind of a good thing. Maybe our young people can realize that music does not have to be full of sound & fury. A bit of peacefulness just might ease tensions so folks get all angry & bent out of shape. Even color has an effect on people. Years ago I had a fire in my house so when the restoration was done the painter painted my bedroom hot pink, & that just made me so angry they had to repaint it a soft pastel pink. I like pink but not hot pink, even in clothing a little goes a long way. Happy October everyone. Bald old prairies !! It's beginning to get chillyu especially when the wind howls as there is new snow in the mountains & you need winter woolies Brr!! Love to all Marianne
October 9, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
I used to sit glued to the TV to see Perry Como Specials & Andy Williams.
The first record I ever bought was a 45 when I was 3 years old. Ricky Nelson. I had the biggest crush on him. Yeah, at 3 I was already boy-crazy. I also had my Dad buy me The Ballad of Davy Crockett by Fess Parker. Still have those records. 100 moments in Classical Music was one of my first Albums.
A very good album I wish was out on CD is: Big Bird Leads The Band. GREAT recording for the younger set to learn about Instruments, Tempo, Band & Orchestras. Speaking of the little set..anyone else a RAFFI fan?
October 10, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
I can't believe I didn't think of Perry Como when we were thinking about old singers records, TV shows, etc. He was my all-time favorite and I too used to be glued to the set when his shows were on. We had an old Christmas LP album of his that my kids grew up with and still talk about. He told the Nativity story, along with Christmas carols. Really great. Wish we could find it on CD. There is one but it is not the same. I'd like to have it for my grandkids. Have a great fall day! Carol
October 10, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Carol, Years ago, I saw a compilation of all Perry Como's Christmas specials...and some of his old shows. I think at the time it was on VHS FORMAT...but I have a strong feeling amazaon might have some programs on dvd...they have everything...i have come to learn EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE...and can be found somewhere.L...
October 10, 2006
Shirley wrote:
RAFFI? What is a Raffie? Andy Williams, another memory. He has a theatre down in Branson,Mo.Still sings Moon River.
October 10, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Thanks Marianne...you always have such good information. I checked the Makeba info...the song i like is not pata pata (i like that one too) but my favorite is called the "clicking song"!...love that one...and the language i believe...i didn't check it but kind of remember it now is XOCHA...THE X is the click sound...fascinating..boy did they know it would get this complicated when they built that tower in Babel? L....
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hi Sally! Is Raffi that guy with dark...I mean DARK hair? Sarah P.S. How was the Chat an Chomp?
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
OH MY WORD!!! Shirley...you are a poet?! WOW!!! I'm almost jumping out of my chair from amazement! I just now read that litte poem you wrote on top of this page. I still can't believe it!!! Listen everybody!!! Our beloved Shirley has become a Famous Poet!!! 3 cheers for her!!! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!!!!! I still can't believe this... Sarah
October 9, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hi Jeanine Ann! Can you please tell me again which site to go on to print off the Andre Rieu pictures? thanks, Sarah
October 10, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Sally, Shirley and Lorraine, Thanks so much for the birthday wishes. I loved the Jacquie Lawson card with the painting being made. Thanks Sally. I had a really nice day attemding a marching band competition. My grandaughter is in a high school marching band and they were in competition that day...a BEAUTIFUL fall day. They came in first in their group and 2nd overall in a 16 band competition, so we were all just so happy for them. Love that marching music. Their theme was "Run for the Roses" which is related to the Kentucky Derby. It is racing season in Lexington right now and the weather could not have been better. That is one thing Kentucky has...the beautiful horse farms and the thoroughbreds running in the fields. A sight to behold. I love it. Thanks again, Carol
October 10, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Ah, the KENTUCKY DERBY! I have to watch it every year.When they play that OLD KENTUCKY HOME I get goosebumps all over! Secretariet was my all time favorite horse.Only went through a little part of Kentucky, on my way to West Virginia(where I lived for awhile).I have beautiful picture in my mind of a horse farm long white fence, a typical Kentucky scene, the horses were so beautiful. yep, Churchill Downs and the Derby. I love it.A friend of mine goes every year and brings me back a glass. Would love, just once, to drink a mint julip!
October 10, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Oops, maybe I'm a little late, but it's better now than never...HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!!!!!!! God bless you honey!!!!! sarah
October 11, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Sarah, thanks for the birthday wishes. I appreciate it. You sound so much like my grandaughter. She enjoyed the Andre DVDs too, but right now she is into her marching band. She plays the clarinet. Maybe some day she will be like Manoe!!!!! I don't know if you got my message about your artist eyes, when you were telling about the sky colors, etc., but keep it up! Love, Carol
October 10, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi Sarah and all, The site is: http://groups.msn.com/andrerieufan Let me know if it doesn't work but you should get it. The photos are great. Love to all
October 10, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Forgot to mention, click on all the items on the left hand menu, especially Photo Cards" and Concert Photo Album". There are tons of photos all over the site. Jeanine
October 10, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Can we stir this pot and add favorite movies? Hope so... A few off the top of mine are: Roman Holiday Sabrina Breakfast at Tiffany's and recently: The Great Caruso Chariots of Fire Anything at all Audrey Hepburn! (a half-dutchie) A Man and a Woman (now this probably is my all time favorite movie) Babettes Feast... hope you ladies and gentlemen share some of yours! So good to learn! I will now check out Vince Gill, Bond, return to Perry Como and much more because of this blog. BRAVO EVERYBODY!!!!!
This is difficult for me as I have not seen many movies.
I believe Gone With The Wind to be the best for soundtrack. If there were no talking, the music would still tell the story.
I loved The Sound of Music, having read Maria's two books. Julie Andrews. Very pretty voice. Victor/Victoria for fun.
To The Shore of Tripoli. Maureen O'Hara and John Payne. Romance.
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos
Omar Sharif has made some interesting movies. Robin Williams in Awakenings. Any thing with Walt Disney's touch.
October 11, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
OMAR SHARIF, NOW HE'S A WOW x20!!!! LOVED DR. ZHIVAGO...WATCH IT EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS...SOMEHOW IT IS SO GOOD THAT IT IS ALMOST TOO HEARTWRENCHING FOR ME...i ach when he's having a heart attack just at the time Lara sees him from the windows of the bus and cannot reach him in time...i can't take it... boooooo hoooo....too much...but still i love it..!!!!
WHAT ABOUT CARY GRANT YOU ALL??????WOWO WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!
October 11, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Yeah, Omar is a good import! The number of movies with him on a horse. Geezzzz....wowzer!
Oh yes, at that very moment. Now that was a way to pull people into a movie. (what ever happened to story tellers like that?)
October 12, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I love all the old Western, watching them over and over again! Charles Bronson, who can forget about Him? My other favorite in the western are John Wayne,James Coburn. Who can forget Paul Newman? So many others? Kati,
October 12, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Kati: I saw Paul Newman at Sears Point Raceway in Petaluma, CA. I forget what he was driving, because I kept trying to get close enough to see his eyes.
October 12, 2006
ModeratorBillAZ wrote:
soooo, were you in someone else's pit crew? <giggle>
lol I would run my own cars out there. It was fun, and much better than dragging on the streets. Always had a car for the 1/4 mile drags.
October 13, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
They are real bleu? He does like to race, I think He has His own racecar, or just owns one , and someone else is racing, somethink like it. I like Him a lot! Kati
October 13, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
What about one of the best Clint mEastwood? Let us not forget all the good ones He made, and now He is just as good directing movies. Kati
October 10, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
"GONE WITH THE WIND" best ever movie! also love "SOUND OF MUSIC" and "SOUTH PACIFIC". Did you see the gorgeous photos on Andre's site from Cortona!!! My printer is BUSY again. Love from Jeanine
October 10, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Absolutely! Gone With the Wind! My all time favorite too. and,,, this is not on the movie topic, but can anyone remember, one of my all time favorites, Mr Piano man himself, Roger Williams.
October 11, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
How strange to know these movies, and music, and singer from a far away contry. Many of them I know because was brought into the country, translated. Love all of them. Kati
October 10, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
YES, Shirley! Roger Williams! We saw in in Las Vegas in 1970 while Bill was stationed at Nellis AFB. WOW! It was just a lounge show, but what a show. Barb
Lorraine, we could sit and watch movies together anytime. Lots of my favs are on your list. I will even pop the popcorn. Barb
October 10, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Barb... your place or mine! It is so lovely to know someone else likes some of my favs...it rarely happens!
Today, I watched a wonderful dvd i ordered from Amazon.com The Art of the Violin...Wow,Itzhak Perlman, Hillary Hahn and others comment on the likes of Izak Stern, Heifetz, Menuhin, Millstein , Kreisler, and many more... a great education in a little slim box! I smiled through the whole thing...also a dvd about menuhin which i absolutely loved...i am just amazed that what one had to attend university for before, is now availabe through dvd...and one can learn in the most entertaining way..eating popcorn in their pajamas...the good side of technology...wow.... AND NOW I WILL CHECK OUT THOSE TUSCANY photos! L....
October 10, 2006
Shirley wrote:
"education in a box", I like that! by the way, I did see Babbettes Feast, checked it out at the library. I've always liked everything you've suggested.Your dvd sounds fantastic too. Do you remember if there was a movie called Three Coins In The Fountain", or was that just a song? I'd swear i saw a movie with this big fountain in Rome.Also, have you seen an old movie called "Stage Door Canteen"? Then, back to movies, there was a time all my favorites were anything by Walt Disney, cried my eyes out at Bambi, then loved The Lady and The Tramp, seems like Peggy Lee sang the the Lady songs. Now, back to songs, did anyone ever sing as well as Ella Fitzgerald? What a voice! Then, how about Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians? Are we strolling down memory lane or what? There's a song by a country singer called Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes(Geo. Jones), that really says it all, some of these people, the likes we'll never see or hear again.Nobody can fill their shoes.
October 11, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Shirley, I'm glad you like my recommendations!!! I always feel my taste is far out...especially with the early music genre. THREE COINS IN A FOUNTAIN...i'm holding it in my hands as we speak...you can get it very reasonably on amazon...i think that is where i got mine...LOUIS JOURDAN (WOW WOW WOW), ROSASANO BRAZI (10 WOWs!!!), Dorothy Mcquire, Jean Peters and Clinton Webb...A FABULOUS CAST...ANDA ROMANTIC and lovely story...i visit it every winter as i do Babette's Feast... but i forgot to name
JAYNE EYRE...probably my favorite , favorite, favorite...i watch it about six times a year...with different actors and actress...it has been produced so many times...my favorite version is the one produced by A&E..love their version of pride and prejudice also ...COLLIN FIRTH (10 wows!!!),
MEMORY LANE: You know i was watching "The Art of Conducting " last night after the violin dvd...and one great conductor said of the golden legendary conductors...THERE ARE NONE TO COME ALONG TODAY THAT CAN COMPARE... or in your words "Nobody can fill their shoes" But beside that fact, i think when one reaches a certain age...all the warm and fuzzy feelings come from the Good Old Days, the old movies and music remind us of good times, better times in some respects, family times, cold winters, hot summers, spent with memories of loved ones, good food and everything loverly...THAT IS WHY I LOVE WHAT WE ARE DOING ON THIS BLOG...we are traveling down memory lane, we are being touched by things that are heartwarming and good for the mind and heart...love that...think we should keep doing it!!! and the best part about the age of technology, we can very much acquire those old movies and that old music with the click of a button... I have heard of George Jones and seen him briefly in some news clips...didn't he help the coal miner's daughter get started...and also emmy lou harris? Not sure but it rings a bell. Well, now that i'm reminded of Rossano Brazzi...i'm going to get a couple more of movies with him in it...i really liked that guy....ahhhhhhhh Thanks for the memories...love them, L
October 11, 2006
Shirley wrote:
wow, Lorraine, "I'm so dizzy, my head is spinnin"(another song), but I'd forgottend about Jane Erye and P & P, also Sense and Sensibility, one of the Movies that Andre played the MY FATHER'S FAVORITE, a very beautiful piece.Can you tell that the "hills are alive with the sound of music"?
And derek, I haven't heard yet about Carmen, but I'll bet someone will say something when it happens.
October 11, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Now I have to watch Jayne Eyre again. I think I've got the Collin Firth DVD of it and yes oh Gawwwsh yes.
I do not think I've seen Rosasano Brazzi . BUT... I will soon.
Memories are Wonderful, and we need to keep making Memories too.
October 11, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
So many of theses movies I have seen in translation, in Europe, is it not funny? I love them all. This is the greatest site, fro aall the knowledge people bring together. Thank You Sally, for having this site. Kati
October 10, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear shirley, yes there was movie three coins in the fountain, think it was released in the 60's. It was one of the last musicals for the movies with only the sound of music coming later. If you look at the music industry you will find such a variety to take in. I have enough cassettes cd's etc that it would likely take 5 years to get thru all of it. It's like a BANQUET & you have to tast just a little bit, Yesterday was canada thankgiving, we went out to our local lake & had an outdoor picnic for the gathering pof the clan. We were 21, the oldest Alice. 2 greats grandma to Olivia 18 months. After dinner we had a great sing-song. Alice & I were wrapped up in blankets as this time of year the temperature drops as soon as the sun goes down. We had a grand time Love to all Marianne
October 11, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
ooooooohhhhh....before i start working ...the mention of Louis Jourdan made me think of him and Leslie Caron in
GIGI....
Gigi is the epitomy of romance and charm...watch it yearly also!!!
and Leslie Caron was very good in another movie with Mel Ferar (married to Audrey Hepburn for many years)...i think it was called, yes it was called:
LILLY
very charming...once you stat walking down memory lane...there's no stopping! L
October 11, 2006
derek connolly wrote:
Hi to all you great ladies and andre rieu fans.You know i just happened to see one of the movies mentioned. it was "stage door canteen" marvellous entertainment by a lot of artists. also a genuine ww2 love story. I believe the most romantic movie scene ever was "sound of music" where maria and the captain are singing to each other in the cabana by the lake in the moonlight. I guess i am a movie buff but also a great fan of andre rieu. By the way, did carmen ever marry her boyfriend for whom she left andre's orchestra? derek
October 11, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Stage Door Canteen. I had never heard of it before, and now I've ordered it. Thanks for the good idea.
October 11, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Shirley, I forgot to say that I have not seen Stage Door Canteen but really would like to look into it. Also, anything you recommend is ALWAYS wonderful, worthwhile and above all, very classy...L
October 11, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Everyone! Oh dear...I have sooo much homework to do, and I'm here...chatting. Oh well. I just HAD to "chat" with you all for a few minutes! love, Sarah
October 11, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I left few postings on yesterday, none of them shows? Do You know why? When I posted, the blank page appears, for a new posting! Kati
October 11, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Where did you think you were Kati? Do some of you realize that's just a little over a week and you'll be seeing Andre? Who's going to what concerts in October? Kati, your won't be too far away either.Hope you guys will tell the rest of us all about it.
October 11, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
My computer was acting up, could not get in. So yesterday had a problem posting, I did, never showed, today, started the same way, now it is working better, locks me out times, just recode it. The date is Nov. 2nd. I still have a little time to get ready. Otherwise I am OK> Kati
October 11, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
The CD release date is the first Oct. Concert in Portland, coming soon! Mine is Nov.2nd, not too lomng. Kati
October 11, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
YES! YES! YES! 9 days to be exact...not counting tomorrow...it's 8!! I'm going to the Portland concert, Oct 21, and the Seattle concert, Oct 22...can't wait...can't wait...can't wait! Also meeting Sally, Ruth, Dorli, Gerda, Kyle and Judy, before the Portland concert for lunch, and at the Seattle concert, I'm going to meet Chris T. from Idaho. These are exciting times! Yes, ok...I'm excited. And I WILL tell you all about my experience...when I come down off the clouds!
October 12, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Meeting the fans! That's an added benefit. You will love them all. Say "hi" to them all. You're in for a treat with the "Swiss miss" ladies, how charming there are, and Sally! Well..unforgettable, and Ruth...YOU may get a button! I hope so...she's very creative. As for coming down off the clouds, I'm not sure you ever will.I hope you all have the most fantastic concert experience ever!
October 11, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hello Dear Fans! Whew!! You won't believe this! My teacher is so nice, she put 100% on my English which I didn't even finish! I love her! Sarah
October 11, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Marlene and Kate! I'm so happy for you two. You are so lucky to go to the concerts! I hope you have a great time! (great is not even the word.) Tell us all about it sweethearts... love, Sarah
October 12, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
And the people , Who are traveling from other states? The Portland one looks like the get together place! It will be something! Hardly can wait! Kati
October 12, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear fans I will be going to andre's concer on Oct 25th in Calgary AB & I am getting excited. Hope I can find other fans at the concert & would love to meet anybody that is going. We do have fun on this forum. Love to all Marianne
October 12, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi everyone, Oh girls, you are counting days until you see Andre!! How wonderful. I am so happy for you. Tell us all about it. I am still counting MONTHS - seems like an eternity. I am still trying to get a confirming for Fort Myers, Fl for April 22, that way I can at least get two concerts in two days. Don't know if I can handle it (haha) but I will try!! I get butterflies just thinking about it. My poor husband, he knows how I get when the time comes. I cannot eat or sleep - I get so excited. Haven't received the tickets for Miami as yet so I don't know where we will be but they have a great interactive seating chart that shows you exactly what you will see on the stage from your seat so I am really nervous about that too! I hope there will be no need for field glasses!! Guess my Strad. lotion and photo were lost somewhere in U.S.Customs. They are sending another order registered, priority mail. Next week we leave for Florida to look for a house so it will probably arrive during that time. Luckily I have a sister here who will take care of my mail. Must go get a little work done - notice I said Little - must watch Andre for a while. Take care my friends. Love from Jeanine
October 12, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Hi Everyone! I'm beginning to wonder if I am the only one who is not near the west coast. I just don't know of anyone close by. Sonja is in Cincinnati, but that too is a ways away. However, I am getting really excited about by trip to St.Paul, MN. I think it is Andre's first concert there. Anyone else attending? I sure hope it is a great turnout. The concert is Oct. 30. Can't wait.
Is Roszzano Brazzi the fellow in South Pacific?? Another 'hunk' with a great voice. Love, Carol
October 12, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
There are a lots of great Fans are living more to the west! You look anyplace in the States, You will find Fans. I am in the middle in a little. Kati
October 13, 2006
lorraine wrote:
that is the hunk alright...ahhhhh, L..
October 12, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Yes Carol - that was Rosanno Brazzi, gee just forgot how to spell his name! Well anyway I always loved his singing. I am about as far away from the West Coast as you get in Pa. and soon to be in Fla. Where are you Carol? I hope you have a beautiful, wonderful time at the concert. Love from Jeanine
October 12, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm not sure who wrote the article on the "Harlem Gospel Singers", it wasn't signed, but it was quite interesting. I do enjoy the songs that they sang, my favorite I believe is "I Will Follow Him". It seems that they do a lot of charity work and work for children and causes. It tend to admire anyone who does works for charities and causes.
I have heard the few clips of their music on Andre's site...it's different than what we are used to hearing on his site of course, or anywhere else when it comes to Andre's concerts or performances.
I don't know if Andre is going to have them at any more of his concerts, and although I do like all of the songs they sang, I tend to be more of the "classical" soft-sounds-of-music person. I do respect them for their 20 years of hard work.
October 13, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Marlene, I echo your comments. It's a good thing they do, the work for the children.I hadn't heard of them before.I think Andre has furthered their cause by featuring them in his concert too. He also is one for doing good things to help others. I'll bet Sally put the article together about the choir, it was interesting, now I learned something! And now, sally, did I hear you say something about racing? You do wear many hats! Shall we now call you the POWDER PUFF QUEEN?
October 14, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear Sallyu Just wondered what you did with the Maastricht article? Think you had me confused with Marlene W. It's quite a long detailed article but it really tells a lot about the south of Holland. As for favorite music, Zamfir (panflute) come to mind. very peaceful music which in to-day's busy noisy world is balm to the soul. Quite the snowfall in N.Y state!! we've had a skiff & it's cool here. Lot's of windy but when it doesn't blow it's pretty nice. Am waiting for the Vienna DVD & ordered the N.Y. CD & hope that the N.Y. DVD will be available sometime soon. Introduced Andre's music to a pal of mine. He'd never heard of Andre & he was impressed. He'll be telling his Mom as she lives in the Vancouver area & his concert is there Oct 23rd at G.M place which is a huge venue. Haven't been inside but people from all over the province of B.C. take the trip. Sure hope the weather is good for the bussing of the Orchestra & support staff as they have to cross the Rockies to get to Calgary for Oct 25th. Once this side of the mountains it's all flat land and downhill to Ontario when you get more mountains, except for the river valleys. I've driven all over the U.S. From Wash state south to san diego, then east across the Southwest to St Petersburg, Fl, & then north to Virginia Beach & then to Richmond VA. Pittsburgh. then west across the Dakotas Idaho North to Alberta & home to Kelown B.C. 12,500 miles. two & one half month. Quite a marvelous trip. Am ready for another jaunt to catch all the places I missed before. Would like to go east & then south. When I win a lottery!! Also do the European tour go to Maastricht then Tuscany where my grandmothers peaple originated. I have a painting of the spot where Teun plays the flute while perched on a hay roll Mine shows the monastery atop the hill. It is so nice to be able to trace one's roots & learn what your forbears accomplished. My paternal ancestor came from a village near Amsterdam in 1643. Settled in what is now Albany N.Y. One time N.Y. state was New Holland & the city was New Amsterdam. Dont exactly know when it became part of the U.S. but it had to do with some treaty that settled one of the wars in Europe. It's pure history on a personal level which makesa it really interesting. Hope everyone is fine Love Marianne
October 14, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Hello Marianne: Sorry it is taking so long to upload the page with the article. Whenever I am 'off' the computer for so long, it means my carpal tunnel in swing again. My voice typer is ok for emails or short blog messages, but if there are words I have not trained the voice typer to know, I have to wait until I can type the contents. I have read the article and really enjoyed it. You are right about it being history. Interesting history lesson.
I have it in line to finish, and thought I'd have it up last week, but I am still not hand typing things. Perhaps we can use what you wrote above as a 'teaser'. I know everyone will enjoy the article and it will not be too long before I can type again.
No doubt I was confusing people, sometimes I am just Befuddled!
October 16, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Sally, you have my prayers for the carpel tunnel. May the Lord heal you completely so that you can enjoy a pain free wrist and hand... you are a wonderful person and we all love hearing from you and love the fact that you established the most pleasant blog and Andre website...thanks to you we all have alot of fun daily on this great blog...know you are in my prayers too! Love, Lorraine
October 14, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Hi Marianne, are you by any chance going to any of the Florida concerts? Sounds like you traveled a lot. Have you been to Maastricht before? Would love to go. My husband were checking flight and hotel prices for maybe a future trip. I want to go so badly. It looks so lovely there and the fact it is Andre's home makes it even more wonderful. Waiting too for Vienna DVD and N.Y. CD. Can hardly wait any longer. Take care. Love from Jeanine
October 14, 2006
Shirley wrote:
I just heard that a singer we had mentioned somewhere, FREDDIE FENDER, died today.We send our prayers and thoughts to the family and hope he is in Heaven"BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS".
October 14, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
How sad. I really enjoyed him and his wonderful music. "VAYA CON DIOS" Freddy Fender.
October 14, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
My Prayers are with his family and loved ones. May he & they be blessed with the love of Christ.
October 14, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
My thoughts and prayers also to the family of Freddie. May they find peace. Jeanine
October 14, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Did you know that Freddie Fender was on the Rotterdam Walk of Fame? (As is our Andre of course).I was surprised to see who all was there.It's very similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
October 14, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Dear Fans! Guess where I went today? Monteray Bay, CA!!! The images appear in my mind when I close my eyes. I cannot explain in words all the beauty, all the peace, Monteray holds. We took lots of pictures with the Pacific Ocean in the backround. Oh...the waves crashing against the cliffs, the cry of a lonely seagull, and the salty mist on our faces. It was almost too beautiful to be true. I recommend Monteray to EVERYONE, dear friends! Sarah
October 15, 2006
Shirley wrote:
As I was "visiting" the NYC Trinity Church(on this web site), a most beautiful song came from my radio, gave me goosebumps. i would like to hear Andre play this song sometime.recognize the words? "Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the world
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven Like the first dewfall, on the first grass Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play Praise with elation, praise every morning God's recreation of the new day".
October 15, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hi everyone, Shirley, I've heard that song many times, I agree, it's so very beautiful! I heard Nana Mouskouri sing this song a long time ago. I would love to hear Andre play this song...it would be one of those songs Andre plays, that would definitely touch my soul.
October 15, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Dear Sally, I am sending my prayers and wishes for the recovery from your carpal tunnel. It sure can hurt can 't it?!! Do you have a brace for your wrist? That seems to help some. I suffered from that for a long time when I was working, but it seems to have subsided now that I am retired. It only acts up when I get hooked on the darn computer solitaire!!!!! Best of luck to you. We sure need you!! Carol
October 15, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear sally That carpal tunnel problem surely is a nuisance, I had that fixed in Oct 2002 as I had nerve damage plus trigger fingers but since the surgery I don't have a problem, When I was driving ny left hand would go numb, & then hurt when it woke up again Now I have no more trouble except when I play c0mputer solitaire & being right handed it goes numb but not bad enough to have surgery. It seems that these things happen when you use you hands in any kind of repetitive work. Hadn't heard of Freddie Fender passing it seems that we take for granted our favorite artists, not realizing that they too are mortal, but at least we have their body of work to enjoy until you wear out the cassettes. Had that occur with a Nana Mouskiri & Eagles tape. Much of my music has come from Reader's digest & they have access to both RCA & MCA so you really can collect a variety of music. I live in a seniors complex which is great. We have a pot-luck supper next Tuesday & I will be cooking a turkey for the do. Don't do a lot of cooking for just me so it is okay to keep my hand in once in a while Over the years I've cooked turkey for many functions & for me it's duck soup Really easy. Like Sonja's page & Benny Newman's rendition of Ode to Maastricht Won't likely get to any other concerts except in Calgary & unless I win a big fat lottery a trip to Europe is not on the horizon. Hope all is well with folks on this wet rainy Oct sunday Love to all Marianne s
October 15, 2006
Shirley wrote:
ummm...your talk of turkey sure got my mouth watering! I still like to do the turkey when it's my turn at Thanksgiving dinner.I have to smile when I remember the "first" I ever cooked, left the inards bag inside! yuck!That's been a while tho',you know, those early married years? Oh yes, Benny's a favorite of mine too. It's also a rainy, cool day here too. Yesterday was beautiful. We went to a small town Fall festival where they made apple butter, cooked it in big copper kettles, right on the town square.The smell was intoxicating! How do you order from Readers Digest? Do they have specials? Maybe I've missed seeing them.
October 15, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Dear Sally! Get well soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers! love, Sarah
October 15, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Dear Sally! Get well soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers! love, Sarah
October 15, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
My dear Sally, Prayers and hugs are with you. Feel better soon. Just watch some of Andre's concerts - he has a way of making pain go away. Love from Jeaniine
October 15, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
You are so right, Jeanine Ann, when you talk about Andre's concerts having a way of making pain go away. Go for it, Sally. I took a DVD to my dear friend that is terminal with endometrial cancer. She loves just laying there listening with her eyes shut. Gosh, Sally, I am so sorry you are having such problems with that disgusting carpal tunnel. Know that we are praying for you and love all that you have done on this site for us. Even though I have not had much time for "blogging" lately, I still enjoy reading your site in the middle of the night. Here comes a great big bear HUG. ( ) Take care! Barb
October 16, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Barb, give that "dear friend" a hug from us too.She's in our hearts and prayers too, as is our Sally. I know what a struggle it is for her sometimes. On a lighter note, Barb, don't you think "Waltz Across Texas" would be a good song for Andre?
October 17, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Barb, i also wanted you to know that we will be praying for your friend also! Music is so good to sooth and heal...and joyous things also...Lorraine
October 15, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Dear Sally, Yep, the ladies are right....Andre Rieu to the rescue!!!! xoxoxoxoxxx Sarah P.S. I'll save an extra prayer just for you dear.
October 16, 2006
Bill VanSickler wrote:
For those that live in The Netherlands and for those that have visited this great country, in yesterday's Dallas Morning News there is a very good article about Madurodam, the model city. The article was in the travel section.
October 16, 2006
Shirley wrote:
That was a very good article.I've heard about the "Holland In Miniature" before.It's amazing. It would certainly be something to see.
October 16, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Thank you Bill for the information. I am getting some books on The Netherlands and would love to know more about the country, especially since it is Andre's home country. Take care. Jeanine
October 16, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
I have quite a few books now on Holland and there is so much interesting information when learning a whole new country. I haven't heard about Madurodam. Maybe I have, but it's way back in those "files" in my mind. Thanks Bill, I will look it up and read all about it.
Shirley, you called it "Holland in Miniature"? Sounds really interesting.
October 16, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen... I just wrote this poem a few minutes ago. Hope you like it:
Fall Strolling down the lane Breathing crisp, cool air Fall has come again And I haven't been aware.
Leaves come swirling down As the wind blows through my hair. The trees have on beautiful gowns Which you can't find elsewhere.
The sun looks like a great ball of fire As it sets in the colorful west It looks lovely in it's evening attire And I am greatfully impressed.
Strolling down the lane Breathing crisp, cool air. Fall has come again And I haven't been aware.
Sarah
October 17, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
I really like this Sarah. That poem is beautiful.
October 17, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Sarah, you captured the beauty! I would like you to mail me a copy of this. I just read it with the cd playing Serenada(Andre's of course). It just seemed to go together! You play the piano, you need to come up with some music for this, and if you someday do, don't forget to get a copyright.This is beautiful.
October 17, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Thank you Sally. Fall sure is beautiful, isn't it? Sarah
October 17, 2006
Jeanine Ann wrote:
Sarah that poem is lovely!! I love to write also. It is such fun to get inspired and write. Will be leaving for Florida tomorrow morning for two weeks so I won't be posting for a while. Take care everyone. Love from Jeanine
October 17, 2006
Shirley wrote:
We,ll miss you Jeanine Ann! I just got another 'confirmation of shipment" for my Vienna dvd. I already got one on the 26th of Sept,so, what gives?Did this happen to anyone else? Here I've been waiting all this time and now i guess I'll have to wait even longer! (sigh).I'm certainly glad I didn't order any lotion!!!!
October 17, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
So, I am not alone, I got conformation for the same shipment 3 times, I was wondering, when will the package will arrive now? I thought on it,s way since a long time. We will see!? Kati
October 17, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
All of You Fans, Who are going to Portland for the firts concert, Have a wonderful time, think of us, who had to stay home! Let us know about the concert, and take care!! Kati
October 17, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sarah, I always wanted a talent for poetry. It's a beautiful poem. Jeanine, we will miss you! Have a great trip.
I too got confirmation today for the "Vienna" dvd...the last confirmation I received from the boutique was for "NY Memories". Only the one for "Vienna". I'm so anxious to see it. I have many anxious moments this week...and they continue
October 17, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Hi Everyone, thought of you guys while eating supper this evening...why? Limburger cheese.....that was this evening's supper! While i was eating it, i thought hey this comes from Andre's area...Limburg... i've been eating limburger cheese since i was a little girl...but not the real authentic one...only my father ate that one...not even my mom attempted it...stinky and strong...but my dad found the rest of us kids a delicious version of it...which is still available today...many years later. you see when i was little, my dad (who was from Germany...up north and not all that far from Limburg) had a sunday evening tradition...a weekly sunday evening supper which my which my dad lovingly referred to as "buchenbilder"...which means picture books...the "picture books" were actually open faced delicate sandwiches made from many german/dutch foods...for instance...westphalian ham, blutwurst, leberkase, all sorts of pickled herrings, all sorts of cheeses and especially LIMBERGER CHEESE...now my father realizing that this cheese was way to strong and "stinky" for children, found a pasturized version for us kids...it still exist and one can find it in the grocery store (it is a spread and comes in a jar named Limburger pasteurized cheese spread)...so whenever i have these buchenbilder i think of my dad...and the milder Limburger cheese is my favorite "Picture Book" ...i have it weekly just like when i was a kid...but for some reason tonite made me think of you all...and that you might like to try it if you have never had it before (it is delicious), since it is in a sense very much like the authentic Limberger cheese but a little milder...i can't remember where but i remember that andre spoke of this cheese on one of his videos...saything that no matter how many times you wrapped it in foil ...one could still not get rid of the "stink"...it made me laugh thinking of just how true that was...and how when we were kids we called it "dad's stinky Limburger cheese) ...this is probably so silly to share but i thought of you guys while eating my picture books tonight and thought you might like to try some of your own!!!Silly me.......Lorraine
October 17, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Lorraine, what a wonderful story. I enjoyed it very much! I smiled all the way through your story. I remember Andre talking of the Limburger cheese, I believe it was "La Vie Est Belle", but not quite sure, that he told of the cheese. I thought it was funny too.
I remember my father talking of Limburger cheese when I was a child, he said it was incredibly good, however, it did "stink", haha, and because of what he said, I have never tried it, not once. But, I am going to actually get some and try it, now that you told such a nice story, and also said there was a milder version Limburger cheese. Take care everyone, and have a nice day or night, whichever it may be!
October 18, 2006
Shirley wrote:
I'm so glad you wrote that little story.In the first I thought"she's eating limburger & that reminds her of us"? Then I saw what you meant about Limburg and Andre.I like the "picture book"sandwiches,never heard that before.As for your limbuger cheese, yikes!, not sure I could go for that, even the milder version.Had a German bro-in-law,who loved that cheese. He could empty a room faster than anyone! And lorraine, nothing "silly" about memories.Thank you so much for sharing that one.
That is a wonderful look back and memory of your father. A moment in time, still live in your mind and heart. It is the simple things that mean the most, the making of buchenbilder, time spent together.
Sometimes I think of long ago, and my father. I can 'see' him as he plays the piano or guitar, singing, laughing having a good time. I recall the duets we would play. My father loved to play cribbage, and most of all he loved to have me play as his partner, against his friends. I was but 7 and we could win most matches. I used to think we had fun playing and winning, but now as an adult, I know what I enjoyed the most was seeing how proud my father was of me, how he looked for ways to spend time with me.
I wonder when my kids are older what they will look back upon. What memories will they treasure?
October 18, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sally, sounds like some really fond memories of your father. It seems the perfect scenario for a growing child. And it's these types of moments with our parents that makes a child grow up with wonderful goals and ideas in their minds to make the world a better place to live for everyone. These moments make a lot of difference in how a child "settles in" to adulthood.
So many today don't have that, and it's so sad. We wonder what it's going to be like a few years from now when these children "grow up" and have to go it alone.
My father was anything but musical, but he was a very good father, we, as a family always did everything together and went places and saw a lot, even if it was just in the state (California). We were always together, and he protected us and kept us fed.
We used to play pinochle a lot, we had no tv for a very long time. We used to play partners when my brother was home, and when he wasn't we played singles. Dad used to out-bid my mom and I all the time...he took those chances he won a lot, but we won a lot too! Anyway, it was a very fun time and it was just the three (or four)of us, and it's all we needed to be together.
One of the reason's that I didn't care for school much, was because of my family, I just wanted to be home with them. I was very happy there.
School...well, I wished that I had learned more...but I did good. I just wanted to be home.
October 18, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Oh, just wanted to add, that we did more than just play pinochle...haha...that was just one moment in our life! Thanks for listening!
October 18, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
LOL I didn't think that was all you did.
Isn't it great to have good memories? I also like people who choose to keep the good and not dwell on the bad. It's something Andre Fans have in common (except for the few odd balls).
October 18, 2006
Prudence wrote: Is that like "accentuate the positive,eliminate the negative"?
October 17, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Dear Fans! Thank you for the compliments. As a matter of fact, I was actually thinking of a melody to go with one of my poems. I don't know how I'll ever manage it, but I'm not about to give up! Jeanine, We'll miss you. Have fun! Lorraine...haha! The post about the cheese made me smile. I think my mom is fixing ravioli's for dinner...gotta go eat! take care everyone! Sarah
October 17, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Funny...when my dad told us of Limburger cheese, way back when, little did I know that I was going to be listening to a man who plays the violin so beautifully, and one who comes from the very place this cheese is made.
October 18, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Shirley,Marlene, Sally and Sarah...glad you enjoyed the "buchenbilder" story...for Marlene...if you do go ahead and get the cheese get the Mohawk Valley processed one in a jar...the real stuff in horrible (to me at least)...but this one i love, and i put it on apples too...so good...but maybe only because i grew up with it...let me know if you try it!!! SALLY, THANKS for sharing your memories also...your dad sounds like he was wonderful with you...how lovely to play music with your dad...what a great memory that must be... i guess it is my age ...but i enjoy memory lane soooo much!!!! the good ol days...a nice place to revisit! Love you guys, L
October 18, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Ok Lorraine, just for YOU, I'll try this "milder" kind, if I can find it that is.I do like all kinds of cheese,EXCEPT LIMBURGER!Nothing wrong with "good ole' days".My dad used to sing to me a lot, 2 of my faves were YOU BELONG TO MY HEART and PEG O MY HEART. As for what things we remember, it's usually the simple things that leave an impression....like just spending time with someone.
October 18, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Shirley, you are a good sport! Trying Limburger cheese for me!!!! ...i really didn't mean anyone had to try it...just that Marlene said she would like to try it...so for Marlene and for you if your still game, and anyone else: AMAZON.COM sells exactly the cheese i eat...it is mohawk valley pasterized Limburger cheese spread...plug it in on amazon...and it will come up...i think it is $2.99...can you believe it....garsh...hope you like it....Love, L...but will truly understand if you don't...i think it is deeeee lish!!!
October 18, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Thanks Lorraine for the information, I will try this from Amazon.com, but I will have to wait until after the concerts, I have a very full schedule this week, and I probably won't be getting much sleep.
October 19, 2006
lorraine wrote:
MARLENE...OF COURSE THE CONCERTS SURELY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER CHEESE...WISHING YOU THE MOST WONDERFUL CONCERT EXPERIENCES!!!! LORRAINE
October 19, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
haha Lorraine...I guess it sounds like I thought that maybe I had to run out and get some of that cheese right now. Sometimes I write what's in my head, and when it is on paper, it reads strange. Take care everyone, and as soon as I have the opportunity, I will send in my experiences with the concerts! I am so excited!!!
October 18, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear fans I have received two confirmations for the Vienna concert so at this point I'm not sure if I will get a duplicate shipment Just have to wait & see. The turkey turned out very well We were l6 at dinner & it was a real feast most enjoyed by all!! Didn't make the connection with Limbourg & the cheese> I've tasted it & itt's good once you get it past your nose. Another piquant cheese is roquefort, also dutch. I really like danish blue. Use the salad dressing all the time.It has a bite which is okay. Eat a lot of cheese one way or another. Oct 25th is Andre's concert in Calgary & am eagerly awaiting same Not much else for the moment. Belated birthday wishes to Carol & Sally, I've read Andre's bio by Marjorie & will try to get the one listed on Andre's guestbook when in Calgary. Tried out the website for ZDF. All in German so I could only make out a few words but it still was different, plus some of Andre's music, but still have nothing on the main guestbook Have tried numerous tactics but so far no luck. Love to all Marianne
October 19, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Hi Everyone, I really enjoyed the topic of the Limburger cheese. My dad also liked it, along with the Roquefort. I am of a French background, with a name like Beauvais, how could I be anything else? I was only 18 when my dad passed away, but do have some kind and funny remembrances. Right now I am on the other end of the spectrum, with 6 kids ranging in age from 35-50, it is a blast when they get together and remember fun times we had. I always say that I had PMS for aabout 15 years and a lot of the things they bring up I don't remember at first, until they all start talking and laughing. I wish we could get together more often. Last May, we had a family vacation in Charleston, SC and visited the ship my husband was on during the Korean War, which is on display at Patriot's Point. The grandkids really enjoyed seeing where he spent 4 years of his life. Lots of memories there.
By the way, am I the only one attending the concert in St.Paul, MN?? Surely there must be someone out there that will be attending, being we ordered our tickets last December and aare inthe 29th row!!! Anyway. all of you on the west coast. have a great time visiting and enjoying the concerts. Love to all, Carol
October 19, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Everyone! Sooo, has anybody tried the Limburger cheese yet? Is it good? I heard of this cheese. My brother calls it: "The cheese that smells like sweaty feet." LOL Sarah
October 19, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Hi Sarah,I haven't tried it yet, I want to check out a couple of stores here first, since it's KRAFT I might be able to find it at a couple of our stores, if not, I'll order from Amazon. It's only 2.49.And I think lorraine says it's NOT as strong as the regular limburger cheese. That DOES smell like dirty gym shoes!! makes me shudder just to think of it. but, I will give this milder version a chance, maybe with apples. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained", right?
October 19, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hello AndreRieuFans.com Blog Peeps!
Have you seen the updates on the News & Letters page?
b 1874 d 1930 He was a member of a musical family which lived Moravian section of Austria (now Slovakia). His followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who were both military musicians. He enlisted as an apprentice musician and after study in Vienna was encouraged by bandmaster and well known musician Franz Lehar to join his band as a harpist. He followed Lehar to Hungary joining the 26th Regimental band in Gyor where he remained until1911 . He was selected as bandmaster to the Hungarian 26th Regiment band. He transferred to the 99th Regiment band in Vienna where he was involved with the historic final guard changing ceremony at the Imperial Palace . He retired in 1918 and was a popular; conductor/composer /arranger in Vienna for several years following the war.
Thought you might enjoy that wee bit of information.
October 19, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Terrific Information! (didn't know Austria/Slovakia)
Isn't it something that 1918 was not that long ago. Yet it is so far away. With today's technology I wonder what it would be like to have these musical genius amongst us.
And,...where are today's musical mighties? Who are they? Who are they to you? (you = everyone)
October 20, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Thanks for this beautiful piece of hystory, I am hungarian, I did not know this much. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!! Kati
October 19, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Prudence...i've been trying to think of that song all week long: Accentuate the Positive, and then I couldn't think of the words before "the negative" so i was sing...Accentuate the positive...something something something the negative.... BUT NOW THAT YOU'VE WRITTEN THE REST OF THE FIRST LINE...i looked up all the lyrics and hope no one minds if i type them for all to read...it's just so good...Bing Crosby sang it and it was written by: (Johnny Mercer / Harold Arlen)
You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to the minimum Have faith or pandemonium Liable to walk upon the scene
(To illustrate his last remark Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark What did they do Just when everything looked so dark)
Man, they said we better Accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between No, do not mess with Mister In-Between Do you hear me, hmm?
(Oh, listen to me children and-a you will hear About the elininatin' of the negative And the accent on the positive) And gather 'round me children if you're willin' And sit tight while I start reviewin' The attitude of doin' right
(You've gotta accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between)
You've got to spread joy (up to the maximum) Bring gloom (down) down to the minimum Otherwise (otherwise) pandemonium Liable to walk upon the scene
To illustrate (well illustrate) my last remark (you got the floor) Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark What did they say (what did they say) Say when everything looked so dark
Man, they said we better Accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister In-Between No! Don't mess with Mister In-Between
Remember everyone...don't mess with Mister In Between!!! Lorraine
October 19, 2006
Chris T. wrote:
Hello friends, I’m very excited – tomorrow is the day I fly to Seattle for the weekend to see the Andre/JSO concert on Sunday! I’m looking forward to meeting Marlene and getting the first scoop on her adventures at the Portland concert! I checked Ticketmaster just out of curiousity to see what kind of tickets are left and the “best available” were way up in the “nosebleed” section (I’ll be in row 10 on the floor, got my tickets in February). It’ll be a full house, so it should be a great time. I’ll try to pull together at least a small report, who knows what kind of pictures I’ll get. Hope you all have a great weekend!
October 19, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Hi Chris, I am excited for you!! Please be certain to write about the concert, your weekend and the fans you meet. Send me the story and your photos and I will put them on a webpage for you to share with all the other fans.
Portland Concert here I come!!!!!!! ~~Webmaster Sally~~
October 20, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Sally and everyone attending concerts...enjoy them...take lots of photos...have a blast!!! Portland is a really beautiful city, as is Seattle...lived in Seattle for six wonderful years and loved it! Hope you get to see some of Portland and that the Sun is shining for you...but if it mists...it's almost even better!!!! Enjoy! Hope you get to see the Oregon Coast...enjoy a good restaurant and hopefully have a complete ball...be with all of you guys in my dreams! L
October 20, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I am very happy to know, that on Nov. 2nd concert in Denver is going well, the whole sportcenter is open for the concert, that means tickets are selling in big number, holds over 20 000 for hockey games and basketball! Very anxious, counting the days! Kati
October 19, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear everyone, five days to Oct 25th & the Calgary concert I'm getting excited Have to go to Calgary to-morrow, 20th for an eye exam. But I wondered what the protocol is for cameras & if it is okay will take my little ones & hopefully can get some Pics of my favorites as I plan to be at the venue very early. Would find the set-up sound check interesting as that is what my son-in-law does plus film commercials & car races. Then he & his engineer do the editing which is the time consumer & why it takes so long to organize both cd's & dvd's, You can have mile of film footage that all requires reading & then assembling into a finished product & one thing about Andre's productions, they are the epitome of perfection He is a true libra in that he does not release any product that is not to his standard & we as fans can really enjoy his efforts. Will report on the concert next week or so Love to all Marianne
October 19, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear shirley, Reader's Digest is headquartered in Pleasantville New York They have a wide selection of music, books, how-to & numerous other stuff. Am sure that they will send you a catalogue of what is available. Also Time/Warnerr in New York also ha a huge selection of books & music. Have a whole section on the Cicil war done by Ken Burns which was very well putto-gether>Have relative who hailed from Richmond Va. & Gone with the Wind is still my all time favorite with Titanic as runner up. The other end of the spectrum is soaps which I got hooked on when my son was a baby Almost 45 years of soaps & boy have they changed a lot. It's amazing how many of the major movie stars got their start in soaps & it is fun to see how they have matured. Hope this bit of info helps. Love Marianne
October 20, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Just got conformation of shipment on the NY Memories cd.Let's see which one gets here first, this one or the Vienna dvd!I've had three c-o-s on the dvd so far and nothing yet! Well, it's concert time for many of you, some even first timers. I'll tell you for a fact, your first is always one you'll remember.Happy. happy, happy, the ones who attend an andre concert! Did you ever see a frown at one of his concerts? I never have! Shine On, dear Andre...keep filling our lives with music.
October 20, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I am counting the days also, I hope there going to be more for me, but we never know!!?? So, I will enjoy this one to the fullest! I would have been very happy Shirley, if You two could have made it to Denver! Maybe next time, We can meet someplace in the middle. I am hoping so. Kati
October 20, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Oh, me too Kati,it's just the timing not right this time.We are going to a Daniel O'Donnell concert in Branson, Dec. 1st.He's an Irish singer, very good. To all you who are making the concerts, especially Marlene, I have just a few words for you..."Don't let the stars get in your eyes Don't let the moon break your heart"!
October 20, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
I do like Daniel O'Donnell, listened to him a lot. My mom and I always watched him on PBS.
Thanks Shirley for your wonderful thoughts! I'll be thinking of you, and wishing you were with me!
The only stars that will be getting in my eyes this weekend are the stars that shine on our concerts! And on a weekend like this, the moon wouldn't dare break my heart! Andre Rieu has a way to make life so wonderful that nothing can happen except beautiful music, wonderful thoughts and many, many happy moments! I thank Andre for that, for he truly does bring us happiness with his beautiful violin music and his wonderful charisma!
October 21, 2006
Barb H. wrote:
SHIRLEY, I LOVE Daniel O'Donnell !! My sister introduced him to me with two of his CD's. She introduced me to Dan and I introduced her to Andre`. Now we are both hooked.
October 22, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Hi Barb,isn't it great? An Irishman and a Dutchman!
October 22, 2006
Bill in Arizona wrote:
"Love blooms at night In the daylight it dies Don't let the stars get in your eyes ..."
........
October 20, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Kati, Have a great time at the concert...tell us about everything... so glad you posted...missed your posts! Shirley...i just checked out Daniel...he's easy on the eye...what a cutie...now i'll have to check out his voice...i bet he's really good...hope you and Dan have lots of fun! L
October 21, 2006
Shirley wrote:
I can feel the excitement building as you all get ready for your concerts.Hope you all get some great pictures to share. Speaking of pictures, got a little "groaner" joke to share: "Snow White received a camera for her birthday. She quickly went through a few rolls of film taking pictures of the dwarves. The next day, she took the film to be developed. She waited a few days and then went to pick up the photos. But she was told that they weren't ready. She left and then returned a few days later. Again she was told that the photos weren't developed yet. She was so anxious to get the photographs that she started to cry. The store clerk wanted to console her, so he said, "Don't worry. Someday your prints will come." Are you groaning yet?
October 21, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Shirley, loved your little story about the "prints". I've been there before! /and kati and Lorraine, you'll love Daniel. He sure has a way with the songs. I have several of his cds. Have to get them out today and listen to him again. Wish I was going to Branson with you. You'll also love his duet partner, Mary Duff.
I checked on my account on the Boutique and it says that the 3 items I ordered have been sent. Now just to have patience and wait for the snail mail to get them here.
Have a great time all you people with concerts to attend this weekend. I will be getting ready for my trip to St.Paul. Sure wish I knew of someone else that was going there. Love ya all, Carol
October 22, 2006
Shirley wrote:
My, my, what a quiet Sunday this is!Reminds me of a song... OH Lonesome Me! "everybody's goin' out and havin' fun, I'm just sittin' here at home and havin' none"! oh, lonesome me!!! just waiting for all the tales of the concerts! Wish i knew someone who was going to St. Paul too Carol.(like me!). Might try looking for people wearing a red flower, if they are, ask who they are and where they live, you never know who you might run into.
October 22, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
I have been asked about the Herald online article 'about Andre'. It's nothing and not about Andre. The only part that is about Andre is from MY SITE. It is a poor copy of www.AndreRieuFans.com
Keep in mind when other websites say you can go there and read the great article, that if you want to read those articles, do it here.
Take it from me, the website Expert. I have researched that other site and it's fake author. BOGUS. Stay Away. (anyone who says otherwise does not know what they are talking about)
~Sally~
. . .
October 23, 2006
Shirley wrote:
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! Andre has the lucky numbers on his web site! I have one of the numbers for a signed cd! YEAH! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! As for the "bogus" book etc, believe Sally when she says stay away.I also have thoroughly checked it out.Thanx to another fan in Andre,s guestbook, seems like many have checked it out also. Don't waste your time.
October 23, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote: Shirley, I am Happy Happy Happy for you!
(now off I go to write about Portland and send you some photos)
Hi Shirley: I just saw that other post in Andre's gb. I hope that dear woman did not spend her money on the bogus book. I even saw another andre fan site telling people to go to the site. This is what happens when people do not have the knowledge to check things out. I checked out that site years ago, and found it to be fraud. The writer claimed to be an attorney, then to someone else, claimed to be a nun. I checked the name and there is no attorney in the US named that. The group behind that other site and fake book, want to overthrow the US Government and change our Constitution. They want women in head to toe veils, and we'd all be one religion. Not for me. I love our Constitution. I love our Freedoms and I love REAL FANS of ANDRE RIEU. I would never try to make money off of Andre, nor use his name for politics. (but I did LOVE the Andre is Governor sign!)
October 23, 2006
Moderator Lawrence wrote:
Hi everyone... As Shirley just wrote, the order numbers for the signed New York Memories CDs have just been posted on Andre's site. And, like Shirley, my order was on the list. Second year in a row that I have gotten a signed CD. Last year I was the 100th number on the list, the very last one. This year my number was the 11th one on the list.
I'm so excited!! According to the most recent email from Andre's Boutique, the CDs shipped out October 20th.. Keep a close watch on those mailboxes..
Lawrence
October 23, 2006
Shirley wrote:
wow Lawrence, #11? and I thought I was fast! haha, I am #39th on the list. Just goes to show, ya gotta pounce. Same with concert tickets, you gotta be fast ordering or you'll be sitting high up in the clouds with a pair of binoculars! Andre is getting so much more popular here in the US now and his fan base keeps growing. Wish he was gonna do Dallas again next year. Not only will I miss the fans and the dinner but the tree at the motel where ALL the birds whistled at me! Such a thrill! Besides, I want to know why Howard hasn't made "mayor of Grand Prairie" yet. or, maybe he has and I just haven't heard. Lawrence?
October 23, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
HA! Well Grand Prairie would have a good mayor and lots of Laughs (which every place could use more of), and of course, a Grand 1st Lady!
In Portland, I had to laugh when Dan the banner man, stood in front of the stage with a sign that read, "Arnie Gives Up, Andre is Governor" <<If only, sigh>>
October 23, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I do agree with You Shirley, I am jelaous of Lwrence numbers, I thought I was fast, the minute I have seen Your mail, I ordered, missed out! Sad! There is always next time, one cannot give up hope! Love You all! My concert is getting closer and closer! Cannot wait. Kati
Congratulations! You are going to have a collection of signed CDs!
I await my CDs as well, but no signed for me, as I did not order in the wee hours of the am this year. I was just too busy. So I await a photo of yours! I will take my CD jacket to a reception or concert for signing, and though it will not be the same, it will do.
October 23, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Congrats Shirley and Lawrence! Wow!!! I am sooo happy for you! What are you going to do with the signed cover? Put it in a picture frame? After all, Andre signed it! musically, Sarah
October 24, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Hi Sarah,I'll just put my cd with my other ones, I already have his autographed picture, it sits right above my head at the computer, right along with some of my best Andre fans!! It's cool enough outside now so I can wear my autographed sweatshirt. I really get a lot of comments on that.But there are really many more people who have way more autographs than I.I just got lucky to get what I did.
October 23, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hello everyone, it's hard to come off that cloud 9, so I will only be here for a minute Congratulations for Shirley and Lawrence for their signed copies! I didn't think I would get one because I live on the west coast, and the east coast gets the messages 3 hours before we do I was hoping, but knew it was a long shot. But, belive me, I will be happy because with a new cd of Andre's, how can it get much better? Had a great time this weekend, I will tell you all about it, give me a little time, I will get it up here asap!! I didn't get home until 2 am last night, and then I worked today, just got home, and need to gather my "thoughts", mmm...it was awesome!!
Shirley, haha..."Oh Lonesome Me". I'll be back soon!
October 23, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
It's "believe" me...not "belive" me...haha. Got in a hurry again! See you soon!
October 23, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
I think You have a lot to say after 2 concerts!? Right? We are waiting, We have patience! Kati
October 23, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
CONGRATS to Shirley and Lawrence! I was a day late and a few numbers short. Boy, am I ever having "concert" withdrawals!! Listening to all that have and will be attending concerts is making me a bit sad. You know I wrote a few weeks back to Andre's GB and told him how his faithful Dallas fans really miss him and that the new DVD and CD will have to hold us over. Well . . it never got posted! Oh well. Shirley, I have been busy . . just catching up on reading this site. Bill and I just "rowed" across Texas instead of "waltzing". We were visiting his Sis, Dot down in the Beaumont area. Flooding, indeed. They called out the Nat'l Guard. 5 lives were lost. Never saw such torrential rains in my 69 1/2 years. I laughed out loud at the Limburger cheese posts! My Dad really liked it and oh boy did we run when Mom brought it out! I had never heard of the milder "spread" version but will have to try it. Being a native "cheesehead", I bet I like it. When we were in Wisconsin recently for a wedding I sent differnt cheeses home to TX and my family and friends are enjoying it. Have you ever tasted cheese curds? Hhhhmm delish. Barb
October 24, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Oh boy! Isn't it exciting to hear about the concerts?Like you, barb, I am having severe withdrawal pains1 Especially now that I've looked at the picture below! boo-hoo! Yes, I was afraid you all would be floating around for months down there! Limburger...el yucko! I did try the milder spread Lorraine, but... guess I can't get past that taste, even the tiniest taste makes me shudder. Gave the rest to a family member who loves it. Cheese curds? YES, delicious.A friend, who orders vacuum packed ones, fixed some deep fried ones. boy were they good. She says fresh is best though. She had some at a fair up north once.I doubt if this is true, but said they feed the curds to rats up there, just to watch them drink beer and polka! I like to hear them squeek in my mouth(not the rats), almost as much fun as bubble gum used to be. Well, enough of that. Marlene, are you "down" yet?
October 24, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Shirley...i'm laughing because i was eating limburger again this week and really tasting it as if i were you...and i thought "Shirley, is Not going to like this"...i guess i love it because i grew up with it... Anne if you are reading....I also grew up with Tilsit ...a very strong Danish cheese...love that one too...what can i say ...can't have a Christmas without Tilsit at my table! Barb...maybe you better not try it...but i sure would like to try your cheese curds...especially the way Shirley makes them...they must be yummy, i have the feeling that they may have a sweet taste like ricotta?yes? Sally, loverly photo...thank you! So glad that you had a terrific time at the concert... listening to Paganinni...wow...was he amazing...they say he is the quintessential violinist...that is perhaps andre and marjorie would have named their would be restaurant after him...thankful are we all that they did not do that...think of life without having had the andre/JSO experience and benefit...!!!! to all you would be limburger cheese experimentors...maybe you should be having second thoughts after Shirley...oh garsh... Shirley and Barb, where does one buy cheese curds? Love to all, L
October 24, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Hi Lorraine,the cheese curds I ate were cheddar. Being from Wisconsin,Barb probably knows more about them than I do. I just ate them at a friend's house.She orders the curds from a Wisconsin catalog, they come vacuum packed.My friend just makes a batter of beer, pancake mix and eggs, then deep fries them.If you like cheddar, you'll like these. I've heard that all C&W chains will now be serving the cheese curds.
October 24, 2006
Carol J. LaCore wrote:
Congratulations Shirley and Lawrence! I was 5 short of getting on the list. Maybe next time. I'm really looking forward to the reports about the latest concerts. I hope it will be the same at the St.Paul concert. I leave in a couple of days for my weekend there, visiting family. I sure hope my Vienna dvd comes before I leave as I would love to take it along. This is his first concert in the Twin Cities and I sure hope it will be a sellout. Will let you know when I return. Love ya all, Carol
October 24, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hello Most Wonderful AndreRieuFans.com
My hands are good & rested! I slept most of yesterday, dreaming of the Portland concert & all the upcoming concerts we will share.
Upcoming pages are: Carillons (which Frank beautifully played this concert tour), Maastricht Andre's Glorious Church Lyrics: The Swinging Bells of Limburg And a few surprises!
If anyone wants to help with compling information, or Adopt A Page...just let me know.
Also, I am working on a page for the CD: The Homecoming. I need someone to review this.
Back at em! ~Webmaster Sally~
.
October 24, 2006
Sarah wrote:
hello Everyone! I really like this picture above! I'll get back later... Sarah
October 24, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
Gosh, Sally~ I am so happy to hear you are better! Looking forward to your reports. Envy all the concerts you are getting to see, but very happy for you. I look at the pictures and get a little teary eyed . . tears come easy right now anyway.
October 24, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Hi Barb: Just know that my arms are around you and I am giving you a Friendship Hug because you are such a special lady.
At the Portland concert Ruth & I waived your Dutch & American Flags! Andre and his JSO saw them as they marched up the aisle to the stage, and again while they were playing. You were there with us in Spirit!
October 25, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
Thanks, Sally. I am happy you and Ruth got use out of the Dutch & American Flags again. Sniff, sniff. I really do miss you guys and would give anything to attend a Christmas concert. Hard to plan with my friend, Anna, being terminal. Don't think she will share Christmas with us this year.
October 25, 2006
Shirley wrote:
It's so wonderful to 'relive" the concert experiences with you.I can almost(I said almost) pretend I was there too.It seems like long ago and far away since my last one and really it was only this last Spring! But like the song says, "it's along long time from May to December". Wish I could be like Dan the Banner man and just follow Andre & Co all over the world. I like to look for his signs in all the dvds, you never know which ones he will be seen in. And I've noticed in some now I can spot people's faces I know! And Marlene, you are sooo right. There's nothing like "LIVE"! To actually be there at a concert, it's indescribable.A dvd is the next best thing, but hey, it just makes you hungry for the "real thing". I love the "little white haired lady" story. Isn't that just like Andre to offer her a chair? I'd like to know what was in her mind at the time. Well,I can tell you all had a grand time and I thank you for sharing, stories and pictures. I'll come back and have a longer look when I can see better. took me about an hour just to get this typed and then I copied and pasted!
October 26, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Hi Shirley...hoping you will rest your eyes so you can take a longer look at all the photos of the concert. Don't strain them...ok? We are praying for your eyes...that all will be well very soon. Love, L
October 25, 2006
Barb Henderson wrote:
Shirley, did I miss something? See better, you say? What's up? Cataract surgery? Please let me know. And . . . let's start now planning on where we are going to meet for a concert! I am just plumb having withdrawals, now!!
October 25, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, (SIGH), I was just thinking about how fast time flies. It's hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner! It seems like year 2006 just begun, and now year 2007 is comin' up! Well, can't do anything about it. We have to recieve life and it's situations the way they come! respectfully yours, Sarah
October 26, 2006
Terry wrote:
You all may have seen this video, but it was new to me.
October 27, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear sally shirley carol marlene sarah, barb lorraine & everyone else that tunes into this forum. Oct 25th was a lovely concert in Calgary & all the orchestra had driven from Vancouver on the 24th after their concert in Van- couver B.C. A very long drive thru the Rockys which are already getting their winter coats of snow but the roads as yet are still okay. Edmonton is done & they are on their way to Winnipeg. We still have a chinook which is a sometimes normal weather phenomanon inthe area east of the mountain, altho it doesn't reach into Manitoba so there it will be chilly, Brrr. Met folks from Spokane & we shared a cab from the hotel to the saddledome, which is a hockey rink for the Calgary Flames of the Ntnl Hockey League. Also have the Edmonton Oilers up north which is where Wayne Gretzky played for years. To-day he is owner-mngr of the Phoenix Coyotes so he has ties to both Canada & the U.S. Also met Carol from KSPS, Spokane, the PBS sponsor of Andre's Cdn & U.S concerts in the west. I don't know how far their territory goes & expect that closer to other large cities they would have their own PBS stations involved. All in all it was a most enjoyable evening. Got the best aerobic workout, with all the clapping, toe-tapping & dancing humming & singing along with the JSO. Manoe is full of fun. & the anvil skit was hilarious. He also brought the carillion along & Fred Steins played his usual best. My seat mates were from holland originally & least Mom was so she quite enjoyed the performance. The newspaper write-up surely didn't reflect the enthusiasm of the crowd of between 7,000 to 10,000 people. Some time in the future, I will find out the attendance as the venue was a real crush & except for the areas adjacent to the stage it looked like a lot more than 7,000 people from all over southern Alberta, Wash. & Idaho & maybe even Montana. It was a real gala evening for me & I hope he back next year so I can go again. Love Marianne
October 27, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Marianne, it sounds like a GREAT night. Thank you so much for the history of the arena. From Gretzky to Rieu, all Wonderful. ~Sally~
October 27, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Marianne, that was a very nice story. I enjoyed reading your experience so much! Thanks for sharing!
October 28, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Thank you Marianne & all the others who are sharing your concert experiences.Guess tonight Andre will be in Winnipeg.Weren't the pictures that Tuen took of the Rockies beautiful?andre & Co. are sure seeing some beautiful country, i think he remarked that he had not seen snow this early.Kati, you had snow too didn't you? Andre could get snow in any one of the remainng concerts thru Nov. Speaking of Nov., can you believe that Oct. is almost gone? I almost feel like Rip Van Winkle. Hope to hear more about those concerts still coming.
October 28, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Biggest blizzard yet, had about a foot at our house, heavy, wet,lots of fun to get rid of?? It is gone, no more, waiting for the next round, maybe next week. Winter is beautiful! Kati
Kati, is there any way you can take a photo for us? I would love to see it. I heard there was a blizzard the other day. Here where I live it almost never snows.
Andre will think you gave him a Winter Wonderland!
October 30, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
Yes, I do have a lots of snow for You, will mail it! You can put it up fr all to see. Almost gone, today, but the picture will have a 1000 words. Kati
October 28, 2006
LORRAINE wrote:
Marianne, thank you for a wonderful report! How nice that you were sitting near people originally from Holland! Sounded like a grand evening! L
October 28, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear andre fans Calgary was one grand concert. Had a field test on eyes on thursday so I had to stay over and come home on friday. picked up my son's girl-friend from the airport & drove her to brooks about an hour & one=half. Nice trip, no snow that stayed a finally the sun came out so Andre should have had a good trip to Winnipeg, In this country this time of year you can get almost any kind of weather & it can change so quickly. Teun's pics were beautiful & I'm glad they all got to see some of the country with the time to wait to go to the airport, I found some other things to do to pass the time. We don't seem to have either Barne&Noble or circuit city so I went to chapters a large book shop & picked up a couple of books which are part of Barbara Taylor Bradford's series on a woman named emma harte & her saga of establishing a world wide chain of retail stores. I had read the first three & now have another three to read. I can always find time to read, usually at the expense of everything else. Also got Andre's cd, from Holland with love, & serenade & Be my love, which are mario lanza recording. Would like to get a rendition of the plantain tenors but expect that is not something available Will play them all yet this evening. My computer went down overnite so have played with it off & on all day. Finally shut the computer down completely and lo! it's back up working thank goodness. Am getting addicted to the internet & find it a lot of fun Sally you can post my photo with the article when your hand allow you to type, but as an alternative, I could also type the whole article from my copy. Please let me know your wishes on this. I can also borrow a webcam to convey the pictures as well. Will get my grandson to help, I might have to do it in two phases as I am pretty sure that it will be more than 3000 characters long. Love to all Marianne
October 29, 2006
WebMasterSally wrote:
Hi Marianne: Great Story. I would love to see Calgary. I fell in love with it during the Winter Olympics. It looked like a Breath of Fresh Air come to Life. On television, it appeared to be a White Winter filled with Colors. I have wanted to go ever since. Seeing Andre there would be a bonus.
My hands are back in the game for now. I am going to be working on your article this Monday & Tuesday. I should have it up then. Please email me any photos you would like to have up with your concert story. If they are not digital you can snail mail them to me or maybe your grandson can scan them and email.
This time my hands took longer to wake up, but I Think I waited to long to start the Relafin, so I'm vigilant to it now. I put up the Webmasters Words last night. I've got two more pages going up today.
Right now, I'm going to play some music and start on the pages that have been waiting for my attention. (I can still hear Frank playing the Swinging Bells of Limburg). I made a 'car cd' of it with older songs recorded in the 40's & 50's. It is fun and happy. Just as I like to be. (I was made in the 50's too!) ~Sally~
October 29, 2006
Shirley wrote:
You know, reading about all the concert experiences this morning, brings my thoughts to some of the fans I've met. Andre fans are a rare breed indeed.So many beautiful people I've never met before! My thoughts this morning are about one fan in particular. I met her in May of 2005, at Grand Prairie,Texas. I liked her right away, her personality, her smile, her sense of humor. As I've kept in touch with her over the last several months I realize what a really wonderful person she is. She's the kind of person that everyone should have in their lives. She's a person who knows the real meaning of the word "FRIEND". Just ask those who know her. She and Bill just had their 47th anniversary the 17th(?) of October. I speak of Bill & Barb Henderson. Barb, this is my "honor you" day. I just want everyone to meet you & for those who have, you know what I'm talking about. So, Happy Belated Anniversary Bill & Barb. May God bless you greatly. (And I can hear you saying now) "He already has". WE LOVE YOU GUYS..........
October 29, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Happy Anniversary Bill & Barb! (Belated as it is)I've written to you in the past Barb...sorry it's been so long writing again. Times, they are busy, and we, or "me"...find it hard to do all the things that need doing. If I fail to keep up with things that need doing, it's not that I don't think of you! Marianne, thanks for the nice report on Calgary, from the looks of the pictures on Andre's site, it certainly is beautiful country! Happy you had a great time!
I agree. Barb Henderson is one of the World's Nicest People. She has a giving heart and wining smile. I am blessed to know her.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BARBARA & BILL
October 29, 2006
Lorraine wrote:
Hi Barb! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVELY LADY! May you and your Bill have many many more happy, healthy and blessed of God years ahead of you for you to enjoy, and as Shirley so beautifully said flash that lovely smile on many others! Love, Lorraine
October 29, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Everyone: Marlene & Ruth's Pages are up on
www.AndreRieuFans.com
You can click on the More Info buttons on the home page. Click the center photo for the new Webmaster's Words.
(more new pages are on the way)
October 29, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Thank you Sally...you did a wonderful job putting those pages up! Perfect! Ruth, your experience was very enjoyable to read! Hope you are all doing great!
October 30, 2006
Shirley wrote:
Thank you Sally & everyone else for sharing. Now....CAROL, we'll all be thinking of you tonight as your St Paul concert time has arrived. Be sure and let us know about it.
October 29, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Dear Friends & Fans, today I went to my post box, and found a gift waiting for me. It was the Vermeer Calendar which Ineke had sent from Holland. There are paintings I have not seen before, and each one of them special in their own unique way. Something I notice is that Vermeer seemed to capture a 'moment' much as we would now with a camera. These paintings are as if we are looking in on the lives of the people, perhaps walking by, perhaps visiting them. Thank You Ineke. 365 Thank Yous!
October 29, 2006
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sounds like a wonderful calendar! To be able to paint like that would be a dream come true.
October 30, 2006katalin e krisch wrote:
October is almost over, means my concert is coming up!! The pictures Andre andcompany made of he Rockies, sure speak for themself! That is how beautiful is the drive over from Utah and the Northwest, from Canada, if they are driving that is. Kati
October 30, 2006
Sarah wrote:
Hello Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! Oh, my, isn't fall beautiful??? My neighbor's tree is all read orange. Ohhh, that tree looks so exquisite, like a painting! love, Sarah
October 30, 2006
Sarah wrote:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR BARB AND BILL!!! You have the heart of gold. May God bless you greatly!!! I'm so very sorry to be late, but it's better now, than never! love, Sarah
October 30, 2006marianne peters wrote:
dear sally Tried to send you an e-mail but it didn't go thru, so I will express my thanks for your effort here Use the 2nd pic at the top as it looks very nice in that frame, Didn't get any pics in Calgary as my camera was left in my son-in-laws' truck ^ I just forgot the thing but hopefully maybe next year if he returns to Calgary. My daughter can't understand my devotion to Andre & his music which brings me much joy!! Will watch for Carol's comments on the Minneapolis concert & hope she enjoys all the different aspects that Andre presents. Love to all Marianne
Hi Marianne: Got the email, but my spam cop marked it as spam. grrrr. So I forced it to add you to the Friend File.
I bet all our kids wonder what the fuss is about with Andre. LOL. But ya know..nothing wrong with good old fashioned Happiness! And I think that is what the music brings.
October 30, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN/ HAPPY HARVEST DAYS
October 31, 2006
Shirley wrote:
BOO-Ti-FUL!pumpkins....jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin History: References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was nasalized by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." Shakespeare referred to the "pumpion" in his Merry Wives of Windsor. American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." The "pumpkin" is referred to in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella. Native Americans dried strips of pumpkin and wove them into mats. They also roasted long strips of pumpkin on the open fire and ate them. The origin of pumpkin pie occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and filled the insides with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in hot ashes.
October 31, 2006
Webmaster Sally wrote:
The best pumpkin pies are made from White Pumpkins. The meat is coarse until made into mash, and then it is the smoothest I've tasted.
Very interesting info on pumpkins Shirley. I had no idea.
I love drive in the Valley in Early Fall. The hills are starting to green up, and the plants are filled with blossoms. Wish I owned a farm.
Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers, we more than gain in fruits". -Samuel Butler
October 31, 2006
lorraine wrote:
Sally, where do you find these things ...your graphics are amazingly amazing...garsh this pumpkin is scarry ...hope he doesn't come looking for me! About the California landscape...when i was in my twenties i drove from San Francisco along the coast heading south...i will never forget the view i saw...on my left...Black stallions grazing in a filed of orange pumpkins, with green trees...on my right THE PACIFIC OCEAN...IT WAS THE MOST GORGEOUS SCENE I THINK I EVER SAW! RAW GORGEOUS BEAUTY...it was a gift! ahhhhh California.....L
October 31, 2006
Barb Wilson wrote:
Hi all, and thanks a million to those who blazed that trail in Portland and shared your photos and happening there. I often wonder where you all get the fantastic "factoids". Sally, if I ever come across a white pumpkin...it's toast! I agree that this is a lovely time of year and I wish everyone a very happy and healthy tomorrow. Many KUDOS to Sally for bringing us all the many good times we share at this site. Cheers,
HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE! October is a beautiful month. Sally, the font colors you chose were perfect; the exact colors of the trees up here in Northern Wisconsin. We are visiting my sister and 2 brothers up here in the Wausau area. Yesterday we drove further North to their lake place and the beauty brought tears to my eyes. We are blessed.
This October is the best! I am getting that much closer to my Nov. 1st concert! Anyone who like to meet, let me know!Concert in Denver Colorado The Pepsi CTR. Kati
Anyone want to get together before the Concert in Columbia SC?
I wish everyone a very happy October! Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year. Cooler weather and colors everywhere.
Just curious if anyone knows Andre's middle name?? Thanks, take care everyone.
Middle name is not that popular in Europe as is in the States. If He would have one, I am sure would have an initial, especially, when He signs things. I think He has none. At least that is my observation, from Europe. Kati
I am amazed at what I learn here on this blog. From Opera to Singers, Authors to Countries. And now this.
Kati I have known people with just an initial for a middle name, but I never understood why, what or where. It is a cultural thing! Thanks for letting us know. (and especially me, who had no clue).
If there is an initial, that is usually a second name, I do have one, but it is not automatic. Maybe these days, when parents would like to have some unique names, cannot agree on it, so they are using both. Kati
Here is a correction I have to make. Some people have too many middle names, thay never use it, we do not know about it, and they are from Europe, I would say it does differ by contries. Kati
Hi everyone. André has two middle names, but I remember for the time beeing only one, and I think it's Nicolas.
Take care
Happy October Everyone. What a beautiful time of year. God paints with a wonderful wide brush to bring happiness to all. It is my favorite time of year also. So many people say they don't like it because they think about winter coming on. To all those people, take a walk, absorb all the color and the smells of Autumn. Just can't be beat!! Carol
"October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band".
- George Cooper, October's Party
What a nice poem Shirley. I sure do wish that I could write like that. Amazing what words can be written by those who are talented.
Thank you Marlene, that's always been a favorite poem of mine. Goerge had a brilliant imagination, huh? Really there are two more verses, I just didn't want to take up too much space.
First I thought, Shirley and poems, then I have seen the name, bugt it is very beautiful anyway, it does not come from You, but You the one found it, digged it up!! Thanks a lot. Kati
"The Chestnuts came in yellow,
The Oaks in crimson dressed;
The lovely Misses Maple
In scarlet looked their best;
All balanced to their partners,
And gaily fluttered by;
The sight was like a rainbow
New fallen from the sky.
Then, in the rustic hollow,
At hide-and-seek they played,
The party closed at sundown,
And everybody stayed.
Professor Wind played louder;
They flew along the ground;
And then the party ended
In jolly "hands around." Geo Cooper,1838-1927
I am impressed, You do remeber all these, or had to look it up? Do not cheat now, it is OK if We forget sometimes. I like poems very much also. Something in common. Kati
WHO? ME? FORGET?
Shirley... this poem in full is even better! I, for one, did not know George Cooper...but looking at his birth date, i bet this was written during the height of the Victorian era. It is fitting and lovely for that period...remember in "little women" how the sisters' activities centered around the newspaper, writing and creativity in general. A wonderful center...the arts! Thanks for sharing, i'll copy this poem and take it out every October!L.......
It is a sad story, but nice. When I found out years ago ,thet my younger siter is gravely ill, I kept in touch with Her every day, phonecalls, letters. My letters were always a poem, even if it did say, what I was doing. I had a lots of joy with it, always wanted to chear Her up, and naturally myself. I still have them, but I do not have Her. Kati
I haven't seen this poem for a long time Shirley, thanks for bringing it to the top.
Remember this one?
AUTUMN
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry's cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town,
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I'll put a trinket on.
(~Emily Dickinson)
No chris, I don't know that one, but I'm going to write it down. All I remember of hers was the "Hope Is A Thing With Feathers", mainly because the title fascinated me.I love poetry, but some is hard to understand. Here's my feelings on that.
"I have a list of favorite poems,
I wrote down in a book
And sometimes every now and then
I go and take a look.
The short and simple rhyming ones
are best for memorizing
Longer thought provoking ones are meant for analyzing." Now... that one's by SK.
YOU ARE A POET! I KNEW IT!
Very clever Shirley! There's gotta be more in your personal archive . . .
HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE! What a lovely page! Thank you Sally for this and for getting the birthday page up and running late into the night. The leaves will soon be turning here in Pa. and everywhere you go you see thousands of pumpkins in the fields. That is a nice thought from Carol to enjoy the colors and smells of Autumn and not dwell on winter coming on. Of course it helps to leave for Florida before the snows. Last year we could not do that and I missed the beautiful Florida winter. But we must enjoy wherever we are at the moment. Take care and love to all. Jeanine
Hi all, Is everyone voting!? Andre fell to #4 and I just voted and brought him even with the 3rd place person (forget who it is)but Andre was 3rd for a while. Vote now if you can. Thanks and take care. Jeanine
Happy October to Everyone! Shirley...thank you for your lovely poem! It paints a lovely autumn picture...
Carol, thanks you for good advice...will take that walk and breath in the good autumn air.
Sally, thank you for your wonderful website/blog...and thank you to all for sharing so many wonderful things to brighten the days! Lorraine
Sally, I was just reading the Suisun Valley news, there's an interesting article about a featured artist,a Daphine Wynne Nixon. In her bio she mentions living and studying in Holland for three years.very interesting!Went back there to look for recipes and just stayed to read.
HAPPY OCTOBER DEAR FANS!!!
Well...what a beautiful month! Leaves swirling around, the wind blowing through my hair....ahhhhh. Hahaha!
Sarah
Dear Sally, Again another beautiful page to turn to. Thanks for all your work. I think you do this page just as an artist paints a picture. It's a good thing we got into October; September certainly filled up with all the wonderful messages.
I received my Mario Lanza CDs and found them to be just what I was looking for. Sure brought back a lot of memories. It is divided into 3 CDs.
The last one was of arias from different operas, but, of course, my favorite was the first one with songs from waaaaaay back.
I'm still waiting for my Vienna DVD. I get more anxious every time I read a new response about it. I hope it comes before my trip to St.Paul, as I would love to take it along to view with my family there. Thanks to all for your many comments. I have learned a lot! Love to all and please enjoy this beautiful time of year, Carol
Carol, where did you order your cds? I might want them too. I watched a library checkout of something similar.Was there a song The Lord's Prayer, on it? that was done beautifully.As for the rest of your message, I agree.
Hi Shirley, The Mario Lanza CDs I got were from Amazon. It is a 3 disc and is called "The Mario Lanza Collection" and yes the Lord's Prayer is on disc 2.
Iordered the Vienna DVD on Sept. 1 so I hope it will get here soon. I still haven't received the "Love Around the World" CD yet either. They tell me it was sent, but that snail mail makes the waiting a real chore. Love, Carol
Carol, sounds like your cd is the same as one of mine. Is it entitled, "This is Gold"?
SHIRLEY...the Lord's prayer is on that one ...it is on the first disc of the three...shirley...you got me thinking about taking too much space...garsh...i better be careful...i never stop talking! and i'll be brief on this (i hope)...just so that anyone who would like to hear mario cds...may i suggest going to grandtenori.com...the fourth page on mario lanza tells about the quality of cds ...apparently alot of them are poor quality and there are only a few that are really rich (not because of mario...but because of the recording studios). i think you can enjoy him on even the bad ones...but just in case anyone wants help in choosing...or email me at marceloandme@aol.com...i purchased alot of them and can really see what they're talking about re quality. also the book written about him, "an american tragedy" is so interesting with lots of photos and i'm sure it is probably in the library. i've taken too much time on andre's site...to talk about someone else...hope you all will forgive me...just a little excited about my new discovery! Lorraine
Lorraine, I only meant that"too long" part for myself as i tend to get long winded!
Shirley, that is how i see it too. But then i thought maybe others don't. I'm interested in alot of music and musicians ... music makes the medicine in my life go down, so to speak...but i do not want to in any way annoy anyone...hope that i have not. I am very thankful, for all the diversity in this blog...for everyone's input...music, cakes, poems, lifestyles, family...it is wonderful and helps me to be part of something else, somewhere else with others! Hope you all feel the same, it seems that way! Thankfully. Andre is the common thread that has linked us together...and that is a wonderful thing! L...
Just an added thought I had yesterday while listening to "The Flying Dutchman" CD. I just love the Entry of the Gladiators to start off the JSO concerts. It was so much fun to watch them all come in. They did the same at the concert I went to in Orlando. It sure gets the heart pumping. Hope they don't do away with it. Carol
Hi Most Wonderful People
I'll start on the emails and pages today.
I want to thank everyone who posts for helping educate, make tribute, and bringing a smile to me, and everyone else who comes here. Andre truly has the most wonderful fans in the world, and I am happy to call you My Friend.
Happy October Everyone,
I was on Andre's website earlier today and they have indicated that the Vienna DVD will be available in NTSC format on October 9th from Andre's boutique. I am anxiously awaiting the chance to order this wonderful program.
Hope everyone is well. Our fall weather in Louisiana has gone away and we are back in the heat again. Hopefully it won't last long.
Best Wishes to all and especially to our dear Webmaster Sally.
Mack
Macky,did you not know you could have pre-ordered that dvd?I did that and I just recently got confirmation of shipment, so should be getting it soon now. Go ahead and order now,the sooner the better.
I am happy to read Sally, You likes us all, You did not meet all of us, but I guess our writing says a lot. So many good hearted people, wonderful thoughts coming together on Your site, We do like You also, happy, that You let us on Your site. Thanks Kati
I have a question for Sally. This is a photo ID. On the photo gallery page under the pics from Iris Schilling in Vienna, there is a picture of two ladies with Carmen. Carmen is wearing her gold gown and the ladies are both in aqua green and white. I recognize the lady on the left from the Dublin DVD (she had her arm in a sling). The lady on the right--I have seen her at many of the concerts Dublin, Royal Albert Hall, Maastricht, and a few others. We have always wondered if these people were just VERY devoted fans or maybe they had family in the orchestra. Just very curious as to who these lovely people are.
Thanks as always.
Macky
Hi Mackey
The two ladies in question are very, very devoted Andre Fans. We met both of them in Vienna and again in Maastricht this year and are two of the loveliest people you would ever want to meet. The lady on the left of Carmen is Kay Matthews and lives in Ireland. The lady on the right is Heather Jones and hails from England.
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you very much for your kind reply. We have seen Mrs. Jones at so many of the concerts we ahve on DVD and always wondered if they had children in the orchestra. Glad to know they are just extremely devoted fans. Thanks again.
Macky
dear sally Have a question re musicc background on andre's website. Music plays on the video clips but not otherwise. Also, how do I get to sonja page. Found it accidentally & have now forgotten how I got there Thanks Love
to all marianne
Hi Marianne, I sure am glad to find out that I'm not the only one who finds things on the internet and then the next time I want it I can't for the life of me remember what I did!!!! That's why I call myself a techno-dummy. I still have no idea how to send an attachment or a picture. My Andre webpage was also the same way---no music and then all of a sudden it was back. Have no idea why or what I did!!!! Hope to learn a little more as I go along. My son in FL works with computers and cable all the time and he keeps telling me it is so easy! (Riiiiight!!!) Love to all, Carol
Marianne
Go to www.andrerieutranslations.com and that should get you into Sonja's site. Lots of good information.
Have fun
Hi Marianne, On Andre's site, maybe try toggling on & off the "music off, music on" words at the Web Radio icon on the left of the page. It kinda seems the opposite of what you would think. Just a thought...
Hello Everyone!
Well...I'm looking out my window and seeing a very cloudy sky. The weather forecast says it's going to rain tomorrow and Thursday here in Sacramento. Any interesting news???
Sarah
Hi everyone, Loved all the beautiful poems!. Will write more later - getting dinner ready. If you want some lovely photos of our gorgeous Andre, go to:http://groups.msn.com/AndreRieuFan
I ran out of ink several times just printing them. Love to all. Jeanine
dear John thanks for the tip to find Sonja's page. There is a wealth of info, so I can expand my knowledge of Andre & his fans who are great folks.
Can;t remember when I' had so much fun meeting strangers who become friends
Thanks again, Love Marianne
ModeratorPrudence
Join me in welcoming Moderator Prudence to our pages. Prudence brings her love of people and animals to us with her sense of humor. She enjoys history, and creating history with our daily lives.
Prudence has joined Moderators Bill & Lawrence to help bring interesting Entries our way, help us with our Blog and develop our Tribute to everyone's Favorite Maestro. Prudence brings with her, wit & wisdom along with charm, a true embodiment of AndreRieuFans.com.
(As Andre would say) Please give enormous applause to Moderator
Prudence~WebMasterSally~
"A prudent person profits from personal experience, a wise one from the experience of others". — Dr. Joseph Collins
Thank you Sally,
I will just hang around a bit and listen.
Welcome Prudence, You joining a very lovely bunch of Fans, the best I should say! Kati
Welcome Prudence! We'll all be looking forward to your contributions to this blog
Moderator Bill
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY!
We love you
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY. May your day be special and all your wishes come true.
See you Saturday
Happy Birthday Sally, I wish with all my Heart would be able to celebrate with You in person, on this weekend. Not yet! Someday I will. Enjoy it, make the best of it, no that You over 50, You catching up with the rest of us! Kati
Sally, since this is your birthday, I wrote a simple poem for you,only rarely does this happen, but it comes from my heart.
"Our little fair maiden with the golden hair
may you have sunshine and roses
and a day that is rare
music and laughter to fill your day
good wishes from friends
as you go on your way". SK.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR DEAR SALLY! May you have the happiest day ever - full of love, peace and happiness and lots of Andre's music! God bless you abundantly. Love, Jeanine
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY, I hope your day is filled with sunshine and happiness. You certainly deserve nothing less. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do on this page. My love and prayers are with you, Carol
TO MY DEAR SALLY!!!
Have a blessed birthday!!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you have done on this website. God bless you, honey!!!
love,
Sarah
*****NOTE LOCATION CHANGE*****
California Chat n Chomp
Black Oak Restaurant
320 Orange Dr
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 448-1311
WE HAVE RESERVATIONS UNDER THE NAME OF : BOBBIE DE JONG
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 11AM
THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.
I AM HAVING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND IT IS MORE SO BECAUSE OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
~SALLY~
SALLY, Happy Birthday!!! You are sooooo special! Thankful that one October 4th, a wonderful baby girl named Sally was born. She becaume a wonderful woman who adds sunshine, love and kindness to all those she encounters. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR FRIEND AND WEBMASTER, Love, Lorraine
I'm very late, but they say it's better late than never
I'm wishing you a wonderful birthday Sally, I hope it's everything you dreamed it would be! You do so much for others, and the happiness it brings to us, may you receive the same happiness in return!! And may the next year be healthy, happy and prosperous!! With love, Marlene
A very big WELCOME Prudence, it's very nice to "meet" you!! I'm sure you will find a lot of pleasure and a lot of wonderful reading in all that is written here. It's my safe haven in a wild world out there, and the Andre fans are the best fans ever! I am looking forward to your wit, wisdom and charm!
Thank you Shirley, Lorraine, Marlene, Sarah, Carol, Jeanine Ann, Bobbie & John and all who wished me a Happy Birthday. I had a good day,
~Sally~ 25x2
Just 50?? I thought You already catching up with us! Happy Birthday! Kati
mercy me! She's just a spring chicken.
I hope We will hear about Your Birthday! And some pictures please! Kati
Welcome Dear Prudence!
I hope you find a lot of interesting subjcts on this site! YOu made me smile when you said the term: "she's a spring chicken." Hahaha! That was cute!
Sarah
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! The New York Memories cd is now available to order on Andre's website. preorder now!!!!
Thanks Shirley, when did this came out? I just ordered it, hoping for a signed one. That would be really nice. Kati
Hi Sally,
What a coincidence! I did not know Oct. 4th was your birthday. In Holland it is "animal-day". At that special day I thought of you and I decided to send you a beautiful Vermeer-calender, to thank you for all your work for the Andre website and for your interest in Dutch items (Girl with pearl earring). So it is on its way to you!
Animal Day. I feel honored to be born on Dutch Animal Day. I have loved animals my entire life. Tamed everything I could, and appreciated those that should not be tamed.
Ineke, I thank you for such a kind deed. You are very special and I am blessed to call you Friend.
Sally
Two or three weeks ago I saw some comments in the Guest book about the Bond Quartet.
I decided to do a little research about them.
Biography of the Bond String Quartet.
They all have impeccable music pedigrees. They are in the age of 23 till 26 years old.
Each member spent years of training. They are all graduated from the Royal Collage of Music or similar studies. Their background is Classical music, but in their CD and DVD albums you will find a collection of various types of music pieces.
Bond defines it as a musical realm of its own.
In my opinion even "Victory" is a kind of classical music.
It features also arrangements of Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saëns.
A purist will not define this album as a classical, but as Bond music.
They have numerous engagements including a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
But also in Italy, Panama, and NY USA. In Japan they have even a Japanese Fan site.
To present the names of the Bond members I refer to the hair color of the moment they play with André.
Dark hair Halie Ecker (first violin) from Perth Australia.
Blond curly hair Eos Chater (second violin) from Cardiff Wales Blond
strait hair Tania Davis (viola) from Sydney Australia
Brown hair Gay-Yee Westerhoff (Cello)from Hull England
Bond is an Anglo-Australian group as you can see.
Their violins look a little strange, because of they are electrical instruments and normally they have to be connected with a wire. I did not see these wires, but it could be wireless. All JSO microphones are wireless.
No doubt you can hear their instruments clearly.
To play with André is a pleasure for them, because he is so funny and this is visible on their faces. I never saw them laughing as loud as in this presentation.
André’s blue eyes with his handsome appearance had no problem to play in harmony with them, despite the difference in age with the Bond girls.
They move with grace and elegance.
And most of all they play music.
Many woman Fans like them too.
What they wear is nothing more or less than what you see at an average gala reception.
Only a few persons don’t like them, a pity.
You can see more of the Bond string quartet at www.youtube.com.
The resolution here is not so good, but you can get an impression of their performance.
Here on youtube you can find many of your favorite artists including Andre Rieu.
Arie
Wow...good information! I've only heard them a few times...but was impressed with their skill and musicality.
Did not see them in the performance everyone speaks of...
so can't comment on their attire...wish i could ....
we are all so acccustomed to the orchestra's clothing...and count on andre to take us to a different place in time...perhaps a more innocent place if there is such a thing (and there probably isn't..but perhaps a fairytale place/time...like at schonbrunn...
BUT THERE AND THEN AGAIN...just read frederic mortons "A Nervous Splendor"(a great book about Vienna, the Hapsburg's, the artists and musicians of the time ...yikes... and one gets to see behind the proverbial closed doors...don't think anything was ever innocent since the apple! Thanks for the good info...always wonderful to get the backgroun... L.
Thanks for the great info on BONDS, we never had any doubt of their skills and studies, knowledge of music, maybe a little too modern for some of us, as far as their attire, but like You said have lots of fans, and followers, I have seen them in a concert in Australia. Kati
Arie, Thank You for this detailed information. It is all good to know. I appreciate the work you put into this.
Dear Fans, Do you know Arie? He has lived in more than one country, and is from Holland!
I love how from all over the Globe, we have met!
Ladies and Gentlemen!!!!!
Listen to this!!!
Guess what? I just went to Best Buy and Circuit City with my sister, and we bought 8 Andre Rieu cd's! They were at a beatiful price too! The highest price is like 15.00. Hurrah!!!!! I love today! You should check out the websites also!
see ya
Sarah
Do I hear you getting excited?
Hello Sarah, I am glad You are catching up with us , older Ladies, we have all His CDs already worn out, hape to have replacement, so always nice to have good info, about good prices!Thanks Kati
That's great. Good music at a good price! Wow
Thank you Sally.What do you think of my Jazz? She really does have green eyes. she almost looks like an Egyptian princess doesn't she? She might as well be, she rules the house!
By the way... I hope you all can see the beautiful HARVEST MOON tonight!It's supposed to be larger this year. we have a perfect night to view it here.
Jazz has Loooooonnnnnng Legs. She looks very Elegant, but also like she would be a good hunter if need be. Those Green Eyes are gorgous!
All That JAZZ
Sharing Page
Shirley, You have a beauty there!! I like all animals, love dogs to keep, but this one just broke my heart too. I would love to have JAZZ any time! New addition to your household? Kati
About the "Bond" group, I've never heard of them prior to a couple of days ago on this site. I don't know what they look like or how they sound...I will just have to go and check them out. Thanks for all the information on them.
Sarah, I'm happy you got some cd's, I'm sure you will enjoy them. I usually buy two, if not, I buy one and then burn it, so I don't wear it out!
Yes, Shirley, that harvest moon is really beautiful tonight, I noticed it myself as I came home a few minutes ago. I was thinking of "Romantic Moments" when I saw it, and it fit perfectly
I ordered "New York Memories", I hope I get in the first 100, if not, then I will still be incredibly happy with it. I'm like a kid in a candy store when we get a new cd of Andre's...the excitement...the anticipation, it's all there!
On The Bond String Quartet: You can find out more about them on their website. http://www.bondmusic.net/ or http://www.iclassics.com/artistBio?contentId=2546
I was fascinated by their electrical instruments.
I liked their musical instruments also, modern, beautiful sounds, show their skills. No problem there. It was just too daring outfits for me, at a more conservative settings, that is all. Different generation I guess. Kati
Autumn's nightime show,
a cool night, with a moon so bright
it casts a silvery glow.
Shine on Harvest moon!
Perfect for listening to our Andre's "Song To the Moon", right Marlene?
Oooh yes Shirley...what an incredibly romantic, peaceful, wonderful song that is! Everytime I look at a nice moon now, I think of that song.
Hi my dear friends, Marlene I know what you mean by feeling like a kid in a candy store. Every time that white mailer arrives I get so excited that I just rip it open! This may seem crazy but I even keep the mailers because they come from beloved Maastricht. Right now I am bidding on a CD Live At Royal Albert Hall on ebay. I like to have the CD's for the car and the DVD when I can look at our handsome Andre and see the beautiful scenery.
Right now I am outbid with less than 4 hours to go but I will wait until the last minute and go in and hopefully get it. There are 11 bids so someone (besides me) really wants it. I have been waiting since August for my order of the Stradivari body lotion and Limited Edition photo and I contacted Andre's site yesterday and they told me the order was held up with U.S. Customs because of all the terrorism in Sept. Can you believe it?? Guess they thought the lotion could be an explosive!! Guess I should get it any day now. Take care my friends and welcome Prudence.
You can purchase that CD at Amazon, Borders, Barns & Noble, so be certain not to over bid on it. *I always make a copy of my CDs for the car. That way I do not mess up my good CDs with heat and whatnot.
I must laugh at the Terrorist Body Lotion. I am happy we are being protected, but it is a tad bit funny!
I have a funny Stradivari Lotion story... My coworker Tarek came to my desk and while we were talking (no doubt about Dedicated Servers or T3s or OC12s and such) he took my Stradivairi and used it for hand lotion. Just then, his boss arrives and calls him to a meeting in the boss' office. When Tarek entered the office, his boss looked at him and (sniff sniff) said.. "Ummm, Tarek..is that really you?"
What scent is Your lotion? Kati
Kati, this is Andre's body lotion he sells in his Boutique. It is flowery, not heavy, but definitely for a woman.
Tarek's boss would come in then. LOL
I guess it's a sign of the times, but gracious me,EXPLODING Stradivari lotion?
Would you say that's more BANG for your money?
I'm just not a fan of BOND. It's the To Each Their Own thing. Vince Gill comes on stage, stands there and plays. No gimmick needed. And yet, I like Garth Brooks who was flashy. For Classical, I like some of the older acts where they are still and let the instrument speak for them, and then again, I love to see & hear Andre Rieu who has not only talent, but is a complete Entertainer. As for BOND? I can pass. Don't need to see silicone and too short of skirts. Just not my idea of a good 'show'. (yet, I know others like them, and that's fine too.)
Sally, You and Me are on the same wavelenght, I have very much the same opinion of BONDS, I like the instruments the souynds, not the outside package, does not do anything for me. Kati
Yuppers. No doubt they are nice ladies, just the packaging is wrong for me.
Ok, I just don't know this group. I listened, and it's ok, I probably wouldn't buy their music, because it's not my ideal. Maybe some of it is, I certainly haven't listened to all of it. I'm sorry, but I cannot get past Andre...he's my ideal. His music is everything that I need and want. Bond is probably very good, it sounds like they've done their homework. I need a special "tone" in music, and Andre has that like none other.
I will ask now...did I miss something? Where did you all hear about "Bond"?? Were they in a concert of Andre's?? I feel like I'm in the dark about this, and it's probably because I have been too busy to know any facts. Thanks and take care.
Marlene, I first saw them on the New Years Eve Punch,Silvester Punch.
An Andre,2003 dvd. Til then I had only heard of BOND,JAMES BOND.
I'll not make any other comments.
Hi Marlene, I have that DVD - you can borrow it and return it to me at the Seattle concert. Then you can decide if you want to order it. Let me know if you're interested and I'll mail it to you. Chris T.
Thanks for the CD advice Sally. As long as I can get it at the stores I won't over bid. I never saw it at our local Borders but will check Amazon. Was just watching Royal Albert Hall DVD over lunch so now I am really wound up. Had another idea for a song title which I posted on the song page. Heard it on the DVD trailer. That concert is so great and Andre looks sooo - well what can I say - I guess you know. Now I must try to get back to real life and get some work done. Take care my friends. Love from Jeanine
Jeanine, watching Andre and then trying to get back to "real life", is not an easy task. I put an Andre dvd on so that I can "work" while I watch...no go..doesn't happen. I end up sitting there watching it, then I'm not in the mood for work.
Prudence that was sooo funny. I like that about your co-worker too Sally. If my lotion and photo do not come by next Wed., they will send a replacement order registered mail!! My husband is giving me the art for Christmas; at this point I can be glad I started in August! Take care my friends. Jeanine
Finally got all my records in order. I do need to have some put on cds.I'd forgotten how many I had, lps and my gosh, all the 45's!Got Jo Stafford,Tony Bennett,the Dorseys, G. Miller,Julie London,Jerry Vale,Andre Previn,Andre Kostelanetz, and Kati, I've got the Hungarian Rhapsody by Eugene Normandy, Mario Lanza. that's just a few, not counting the 45's.I've been looking for song titles, but found nothing apppropriate for Andre, not that I haven't mentioned before.
Do not get lost between all those records now Shirley, we have our music already, I am sure You will come up with another title for Andre, You always surprise us! I do have the hungarian rapsody also, and like it too.There are a lots of beautiful hungarian music out there. I was just watc`hing oldxer recordings I made with my family, and a lots of good Gipsy music on it, singin by us and mainly my MOM, what memories!! Kati
I have been trying very hard to choose another song title that would fit this nice topic, but then, I hear music in my mind and it sets me in the mood for what reminds me of Andre...song titles...there are so many it kind of gets lost in my mind, not far to go, so, I just wanted you to know that I am still thinking.
Hi Marlene, I don't know why, but your post reminded me of Red Skelton. His theme song was..
Holiday For Strings
That kind of comedy is gone. No more, clean cut, enjoyable by the whole family, younger and older alike it is gone!! Too bad! Just like good old movies are gone. Kati
Oh my...Red Skelton...I haven't heard his name in forever! We used to watch him every week. I loved his wonderful humor, always made us laugh. He was just the kind of guy who you would just love to meet. He was a great artist too. I don't remember "Holiday for Strings", although I certainly will see if I can find it somewhere. Sounds wonderful.
When I see you smile at me
I hear a haunting melody
And I surrender to the tender thrill it brings
Whenever you are near the Angels play
A Holiday For Strings
Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance was made famous via the Internet. God Bless him for his Patriotism!
In 1969, comic Red Skelton lamented on his weekly television show that the Pledge of Allegiance might someday be considered a "prayer" and eliminated from public schools.
The Pledge of Allegiance:
I: Me, an individual, a committee of one.
PLEDGE: Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
ALLEGIANCE: My love and my devotion.
TO THE FLAG: Our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job.
UNITED: That means that we have all come together.
STATES: Individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country.
AND TO THE REPUBLIC: A state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people, and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION: One nation, meaning "so blessed by God."
INDIVISIBLE: Incapable of being divided.
WITH LIBERTY: Which is freedom, the right of power to live one's own life without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation.
AND JUSTICE: The principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
FOR ALL: For all, which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine.
And now, boys and girls, let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer, and that would be eliminated from schools too?
Click here to HEAR Red Skelton recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Remember his ending"GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS". And his "Freddie the Freeloader"? Wasn't TV much more fun back then? I remember the music, but i didn't know the name of it.
A gentleman indeed!As was another favorite of mine, maybe not so much a comedy man, but his "Kids say The Darndest Things", always left me smiling! Mr Art Linkletter.
I ADORE Art Linkletter.
Every since last night when I read what you wrote about Red Skelton Sally, I was thinking of Clem Kadiddlehopper, (sp, too, ha), wasn't he funny?
And yes, I truly do miss the clean humor he brought us. Unlike in today's "comics" there wasn't an insult nor a swear word in anything that Red Skelton did. Just plain good fun and humor.
CLEM KADDILHOPPER...Marlene...your making me homesick for the good ol' days!
OOOOO, I FORGOT WHAT I CAME HERE FOR! Sally, I've been angling in the archives, trying to find the words you wrote of a song of Vince Gill's, something about rain, rain. Can you tell me the name of that song?
Rain Rain Come On Down
You're So Welcome At My Door
Comeon down and ease the pain
I've never hurt this bad before
Tears keep falling from my eyes
And I do is walk the floor
It ain't to hard to realize
There's not much love here anymore
Rain Rain come blowing in
Wash these tears away again
Leavin's cut me to the core
There's not much love here any more.
**guitar reprieve**
Rain Rain come blowin in
Wash these tears away again
Leavin's cut me to the core
There's not much love here any more
Rain Rain come blowing in
Wash these tears away...my friend
Leavin's cut me to the core
There's not much love here any more
It is amazing, You two always come up with the right answer! Kati
When we talk about Tenor Voices .. I would put Vince Gill's up against anyone.
Vince Song Samples <~~~click here
VinceGill.com <~~~click here
Thank you Sally.I've never been too keen on a lot of country, but when I first heard his voice, i think in the 80's sometime, can't even remember the song, but I thought "OH MY"!I've liked him ever since.
My husband got me into country many years ago, I used to listen to it all the time. I still dabble in it, although Andre is at the top now
When I first heard Vince Gill many years ago, there was something about his voice that really got to me...maybe that haunting sound, that waiver in his voice, that soft, non-blaring voice that can sing that high note incredibly well...quality all the way. Well, you can tell that I do like him so very much. I have a couple of his cd's that I just "had to have". And you are right Sally, "All that 6'3" t'aint bad either".
Oh yes, Sally..."broke but happy"...but it's that pleasure of the moment which makes us happy, that's what counts. There are far too many things in life that has a struggle connected to it. A little pleasure in our music, including purchasing cd's (many, many cd's) is not much too ask for!
me too Marlene, what is there about some songs or music that just touches you to the very depths of your soul? Can you believe that I don't have one of his cds? well, that's gonna change! I do have a set of Time Life golden country hits, and i think he has one song on it.Guess I'll have to get them out to see.So many good songs and music , so little time! i-yi-yi
Well, I do like some country, but I used to have a boss who absolutely loved country music so much he would play it on the radio 8 hrs a day & when a song came on that he really liked he would turn the volume up louder, things like I LOVE MY TRUCK, or I'M THE kING OF BARSTOOL MOUNTAIN, or Whiskey River! I thought I would go mad! one day the fire inspecters came through the back door, off an alley, and they said"Well, well, we thought we were walking into a honkey-tonk"! I could have crawled under a desk! Now give me a Vince Gill, or a Marty Robbins,or Freddie Fender, to name a few and i'm happy, but NOT the cornball stuff. No way!
ROFL I like the titles of country songs. How Can I Miss You, If You Won't Leave? I'm gonna Walk Out On You (wearin' spiked heals).
I have been never into country, so I do not know Him, have to check Him out to comment. Kati
Kati: Vince has a beautiful voice, and he's not difficult to look at either!
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!
I see you're talking about country music. I hope I'm not intruding. For some reason I don't feel very comfortable prying into someone else's conversation...especially ladies who are older than me...MUCH OLDER.
Anyway, I like some honky-tonk, but I'm not into country too much.
yee haw,
Sarah
Well Sarah, "intruding" into a conversation isn't intruding at all...maybe it's us older, "MUCH OLDER" ladies who understand that if it's up here for everyone to see, then it's up here for everyone to comment on.
And Shirley, I don't care for that cornball, bluegrass music either. I like music that means something, and has some heart and soul to it. I know that much of country music is a sad and "cheating" song haven, but some of it can be really meaningful.
I'm with you. If the song doesn't make sense, I do not want to hear it. Ma Dog Done Run Away...well..don't think that's such a good thing to sing about. LOL
Vince has a velvet voice and isn't all ye haw-ie, but there is a little twang..just enough to be charming.
His wife Amy Grant sings 'El Shaddai' and that too is a beautiful song.
LOVE AMY GRANT! El Shaddai is a beautiful song...really love it. I haven't heard Amy Grant in a long time...she sure is beautiful....L
I know Her, and I like Her voice too, now I definitely have to checkout Herhusband,s. Kati
I like most music and I like the age I am. I never wanted to be any age other than the one I currently am.
Now for music.. well..I guess I can listen to most anything other than violent rap stuff. Any violent music would turn me cold.
Me too.most music, depends on where it takes me and how it makes me feel.If it makes you feel angry, or rebellious, not my cup of tea!Prefer the "softer side" or the happy, dancing side.
Sally, I like the age that I am also. You have no idea how nice it is to hear someone else say that!
Music...I've always loved music, I don't consider rap (except Andre's
dear sally Thanks for the electronic card. Had never seen on of those before & they are unique! Still don't
have music on Andre's website but can get music other places & on the video clips so it's not my sound system. My children are both over 40 but they used to watch Red Skeleton when they were small & literally roll on the flor with laghter at his antica jokes etc. It was one of the few programs that the kids could watch. Some cdn t,v was just too raw for children &
to-days' t.v. has much that isn't fit for adults let alone the children. Don't watch a lot of commercial t.v. for me it's either history, discover or national geographic or my music channel. I do like lost & grey's anatomy but the rest of sit-coms leave
me cold. We sure are a varied group of people & it is so nice to have a forum where we can compare notes. A good day to all & remember to vote for Andre at
persoonvanhetjaar.nl Love to all Maarianne
Marianne, do you have the TCM channel, lots of good old movies on there. I just watched (again) Imitation of Life w/ Lana Turner, but at the end is a song sung by one of the great gospel singers, Mehalia Jackson.She was a classic.love a lot of the older movies.
Mahalia Jakson...what a voice...thanks for reminding me! Which, for some reason reminds of someone else i used to love to listen to....MIRIAM MEKABA...especially the clicking song patu patu (i think)....or maybe pata pata...loverly...
How Interesting! I've never heard of the song the singer. I am going to put that on my List of things to search the library for.... wow are they going to wonder where I came up with all of this. (ha!)
Sallly, just so you know b4 you go searching for Miriam Mekaba (don't really know how to spell it)...she sings in the hosha language of south africa. If you make a clicking sound with your tongue in the back of your mouth and then say OSHA..."click"osha...that is the language...it is very up beat and makaba sings it great! but my taste is a little strange....L
Interesting! Now I really want to hear her sing.
I'm with you and your assessment of television. I have some shows I like, I used to watch Everyone Loves Raymond, and I do like Grey's Anatomy, but rarely get to see it. I am the DVD Queen. I own Every Season of/and here is my list of favorites in order:
1. All Creatures Great & Small (plus I have the specials) from the books of James Harriet England
2. Road To Avonlea from the writing of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Canada
3. BallyKissAngel BBC Ireland
4. MONK (ok, heaven help me, I think it's funny)
OLD MOVIES>LOVE THEM
I like other shows on television, but don't have a collection of them. Mostly I watch The History or Discovery Channel but more times than not, the tv is off, Andre Rieu is on the DVD or I am enjoying this marvelous invention of God's called Silence.
ok, go ahead , it's your fault, "silence",, how 'bout Simon & Garfunkel's "SOUND OF SILENCE"?
Beautiful Song.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MONK! it is funny...i'm a little like monk with his obsession for aesthetics being his way...i think he is a hysterical character played by an amazing actor...imho one of the best to hit tv for many years...
i like "House" also...even if a little scarry...
Thank you Lorraine, I had forgotten about HOUSE. I have caught it a few times and liked how it made me think. It was not a dumbed down hospital story, but a who, what and where that had me guessing. What a Grump! (cute Grump tho..
Like the oldies myself, favorite of mine is Walter Mathaew , I am with You all on all classics, Red Scelton, just enjoyed His 18 classical Hits, I like Johhy Carson, Lucille Ball, Honeymooners of course, the classic comedy with Bob Hope,Jery Lewis Abbott and Costello,Bibg Crosby my favorite voice at White Christmas, Laurel and Hardy. Those times never come back no more. I watched a lots of Carroll Burnett also, had to cheer up with something, I like the old movie channels and discovery, but just like Sally said, thanks God for DVDs. Kati
OH MY GOSH! CAROL....I feel like a dunce! I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!It was the 7th wasn't it? Here I stand with a bouquet in my hand,hoping you had a great day.
HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY EVERYONE! aND, a belated Happy Birthday to Carol! Hip Hip Hooray...happy biiiiirthday!
Here i am watching the most spectacular columbus day parade ever...from New York City, being wowed from floats from La Scala and from Bologna, Bologna had a swimmer/gymnyst floating in a large transparant cup...doing ballet moves to incredible opera music....and La Scala had these amazing dancers in a baroque dress that had a skirt and bodice that must have been 15 feet high...the girls i guess then stood on a platform and the girls themselves from the waist up came out of the bodice....so it looked as though they were really wearing these amazing gigantic dresses, they had baroque wigs on but their own hair flowing under the wigs...the wigs were like hats atop their heads..they performed beautiful dance movements to opera arias...leave it to La Scala...
then there were tenors...excellent ...one sang return to soriento...oh my garsh....but then the piece de resistance was after an Italian Singer (giatta someone or other) sang, they announced that she would soon star in a broadway play about the life of: MARIO LANZA!!!!!...i'm speechless...oh my garsh...i will find out when this happens...and who knows...maybe some of you guys would like to see it (it would be great if it lined up with a New York Andre concert)...we shall see...
WELL, HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY TO ALL...L
wow, Lorraine! would I love to be where you are today.What a parade! I hope they will show it on the news somewhere.
While I'm here, did you read the "news" on this website? Andre's HOMECOMING is #3 on the Billboards Classical Chart. not bad, huh?
The News shows , that Your town got famous today, how sad, was not much nicer to be known for something, other than shooting? I think they said nobody was hurt? Kati
Yes Kati, I'm afraid that's it's happening everywhere. Lucky for us, the AK-47 jammed after the first shot or it could have been much worse. That and some quick and levelheaded thinking by the school officials.The kid was out to do some major damage for sure.13 yrs old...what a sad state of affairs.
oh shirley...i did not hear the news. i will find it tonite. these school situations are horrifying...especially when one has a child in highschool as i'm sure some of you do...
i didn't see the news yet about andre's status on the classical list...he will make it to number one...has done so in the past...his presentation of the music is delightful and even though many of the purists turn their noses up ...he is doing a tremendous service to the classical music community...introducing so many to music they may have never known about before...a wonderful role to have in life!
Love everyone's song ideas! This is the neatest blog ever!L
I am glad it was not deadly like the one here again in Colorado, I think if I mention I am from Colorado, that is all people remember any more, really sad. Kati
me again, i forgot to add some singers i love from the past...since everyone is talking also about favs...
PERRY COMO...what a doll of a man! and a lovely warm voice, with a twinkle in his eye...always...was very sad at his passing.
BOBBY DARIN...mack the knife...wow...he was a talent!
L...
Listening to the teaser tracks from the new CD on www.andrerieu.com is very pleasant (with the exception of the gospel screachers).
Listing to Andre playing his violin solo of America the Beautiful will give you goose bumps. Amazing Grace on the bagpipes might do the same to many.
With you Terry. Andre's violin solos were well worth hearing. It was glorious when he got back to basics and simply played the violin.
hello Eveyone!
Wow...I'm looking out my window while I'm typing this, and seeing all those red oranges, yellows, and reds, makes me dream away! I'm trying to stay out in the sunshine more these days, because we won't have it pretty soon! Ohhh...thank God for all these dazzling colors!
Sarah
Sounds Wonderful!
Enjoy it while it last, here in Colorado there is a gloomy football Monday, snowing in the high country, supposed to get in town by the end of the football game. This is Colorado, changes fast,from the 80s yesterday to the 30s today! Kati
I have just the opposit Kati. Here in Calie it rarely changes. Short Sleeves all year round.
hi Kate!
Wow! That's wierd! Here in Sacramento people still walk around in tang tops!
Sarah
Hello!
I told my sister about the bumper stickers(a little late), and she was asking where she could get some. Any clue's?
thanks,
Sarah
dear lorraine & sally, You can find Miriam Makeba on a Google page with complete history etc, plus there is some downloads as well. Another place I went I found a whole lot of instrumental music which I really enjoy especially if I'm into the accounting. Nice background without the
crashing noise of a lot of to-days music. Another oldie but goodie was
Vaughn Monroe (Riders in the sky) &
andy williams (moon river). It seems that the pendulum is beginning to swing back to the balladeir which is kind of a good thing. Maybe our young people can realize that music does not have to be full of sound & fury. A bit
of peacefulness just might ease tensions so folks get all angry & bent out of shape. Even color has an effect on people. Years ago I had a fire in my house so when the restoration was done the painter painted my bedroom hot pink, & that just made me so angry they had to repaint it a soft pastel pink. I like pink but not hot pink, even in clothing a little goes a long way. Happy October everyone. Bald old prairies !! It's beginning to get chillyu especially when the wind howls
as there is new snow in the mountains
& you need winter woolies Brr!! Love
to all Marianne
I used to sit glued to the TV to see Perry Como Specials & Andy Williams.
The first record I ever bought was a 45 when I was 3 years old. Ricky Nelson. I had the biggest crush on him. Yeah, at 3 I was already boy-crazy. I also had my Dad buy me The Ballad of Davy Crockett by Fess Parker. Still have those records. 100 moments in Classical Music was one of my first Albums.
A very good album I wish was out on CD is: Big Bird Leads The Band. GREAT recording for the younger set to learn about Instruments, Tempo, Band & Orchestras. Speaking of the little set..anyone else a RAFFI fan?
I can't believe I didn't think of Perry Como when we were thinking about old singers records, TV shows, etc. He was my all-time favorite and I too used to be glued to the set when his shows were on. We had an old Christmas LP album of his that my kids grew up with and still talk about. He told the Nativity story, along with Christmas carols. Really great. Wish we could find it on CD. There is one but it is not the same. I'd like to have it for my grandkids. Have a great fall day! Carol
Carol, Years ago, I saw a compilation of all Perry Como's Christmas specials...and some of his old shows. I think at the time it was on VHS FORMAT...but I have a strong feeling amazaon might have some programs on dvd...they have everything...i have come to learn EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE...and can be found somewhere.L...
RAFFI? What is a Raffie? Andy Williams, another memory. He has a theatre down in Branson,Mo.Still sings Moon River.
Thanks Marianne...you always have such good information. I checked the Makeba info...the song i like is not pata pata (i like that one too) but my favorite is called the "clicking song"!...love that one...and the language i believe...i didn't check it but kind of remember it now is XOCHA...THE X is the click sound...fascinating..boy did they know it would get this complicated when they built that tower in Babel? L....
hi Sally!
Is Raffi that guy with dark...I mean DARK hair?
Sarah
P.S. How was the Chat an Chomp?
OH MY WORD!!!
Shirley...you are a poet?! WOW!!! I'm almost jumping out of my chair from amazement! I just now read that litte poem you wrote on top of this page. I still can't believe it!!! Listen everybody!!! Our beloved Shirley has become a Famous Poet!!! 3 cheers for her!!!
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!!!!!
I still can't believe this...
Sarah
hi Jeanine Ann!
Can you please tell me again which site to go on to print off the Andre Rieu pictures?
thanks,
Sarah
Sally, Shirley and Lorraine, Thanks so much for the birthday wishes. I loved the Jacquie Lawson card with the painting being made. Thanks Sally. I had a really nice day attemding a marching band competition. My grandaughter is in a high school marching band and they were in competition that day...a BEAUTIFUL fall day. They came in first in their group and 2nd overall in a 16 band competition, so we were all just so happy for them. Love that marching music. Their theme was "Run for the Roses" which is related to the Kentucky Derby. It is racing season in Lexington right now and the weather could not have been better. That is one thing Kentucky has...the beautiful horse farms and the thoroughbreds running in the fields. A sight to behold. I love it. Thanks again, Carol
Ah, the KENTUCKY DERBY! I have to watch it every year.When they play that OLD KENTUCKY HOME I get goosebumps all over! Secretariet was my all time favorite horse.Only went through a little part of Kentucky, on my way to West Virginia(where I lived for awhile).I have beautiful picture in my mind of a horse farm long white fence, a typical Kentucky scene, the horses were so beautiful. yep, Churchill Downs and the Derby. I love it.A friend of mine goes every year and brings me back a glass. Would love, just once, to drink a mint julip!
Oops, maybe I'm a little late, but it's better now than never...HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!!!!!!!
God bless you honey!!!!!
sarah
Sarah, thanks for the birthday wishes. I appreciate it. You sound so much like my grandaughter. She enjoyed the Andre DVDs too, but right now she is into her marching band. She plays the clarinet. Maybe some day she will be like Manoe!!!!! I don't know if you got my message about your artist eyes, when you were telling about the sky colors, etc., but keep it up! Love,
Carol
Hi Sarah and all, The site is:
http://groups.msn.com/andrerieufan
Let me know if it doesn't work but you should get it. The photos are great.
Love to all
Forgot to mention, click on all the items on the left hand menu, especially Photo Cards" and Concert Photo Album". There are tons of photos all over the site. Jeanine
Can we stir this pot and add favorite movies? Hope so...
A few off the top of mine are:
Roman Holiday
Sabrina
Breakfast at Tiffany's
and recently: The Great Caruso
Chariots of Fire
Anything at all Audrey Hepburn! (a half-dutchie)
A Man and a Woman (now this probably is my all time favorite movie)
Babettes Feast...
hope you ladies and gentlemen share some of yours! So good to learn! I will now check out Vince Gill, Bond, return to Perry Como and much more because of this blog. BRAVO EVERYBODY!!!!!
OMAR SHARIF, NOW HE'S A WOW x20!!!! LOVED DR. ZHIVAGO...WATCH IT EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS...SOMEHOW IT IS SO GOOD THAT IT IS ALMOST TOO HEARTWRENCHING FOR ME...i ach when he's having a heart attack just at the time Lara sees him from the windows of the bus and cannot reach him in time...i can't take it...
boooooo hoooo....too much...but still i love it..!!!!
WHAT ABOUT CARY GRANT YOU ALL??????WOWO WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!
Yeah, Omar is a good import! The number of movies with him on a horse. Geezzzz....wowzer!
Oh yes, at that very moment. Now that was a way to pull people into a movie. (what ever happened to story tellers like that?)
I love all the old Western, watching them over and over again! Charles Bronson, who can forget about Him? My other favorite in the western are John Wayne,James Coburn. Who can forget Paul Newman? So many others? Kati,
Kati: I saw Paul Newman at Sears Point Raceway in Petaluma, CA. I forget what he was driving, because I kept trying to get close enough to see his eyes.
soooo, were you in someone else's pit crew? <giggle>
lol I would run my own cars out there. It was fun, and much better than dragging on the streets. Always had a car for the 1/4 mile drags.
They are real bleu? He does like to race, I think He has His own racecar, or just owns one , and someone else is racing, somethink like it. I like Him a lot! Kati
What about one of the best Clint mEastwood? Let us not forget all the good ones He made, and now He is just as good directing movies. Kati
Charades !!!!!
"GONE WITH THE WIND" best ever movie!
also love "SOUND OF MUSIC" and "SOUTH PACIFIC". Did you see the gorgeous photos on Andre's site from Cortona!!!
My printer is BUSY again. Love from Jeanine
Absolutely! Gone With the Wind! My all time favorite too. and,,, this is not on the movie topic, but can anyone remember, one of my all time favorites, Mr Piano man himself, Roger Williams.
How strange to know these movies, and music, and singer from a far away contry. Many of them I know because was brought into the country, translated. Love all of them. Kati
YES, Shirley! Roger Williams! We saw in in Las Vegas in 1970 while Bill was stationed at Nellis AFB. WOW! It was just a lounge show, but what a show. Barb
Lorraine, we could sit and watch movies together anytime. Lots of my favs are on your list. I will even pop the popcorn. Barb
Barb... your place or mine! It is so lovely to know someone else likes some of my favs...it rarely happens!
Today, I watched a wonderful dvd i ordered from Amazon.com The Art of the Violin...Wow,Itzhak Perlman, Hillary Hahn and others comment on the likes of
Izak Stern, Heifetz, Menuhin, Millstein , Kreisler, and many more...
a great education in a little slim box!
I smiled through the whole thing...also a dvd about menuhin which i absolutely loved...i am just amazed that what one had to attend university for before, is now availabe through dvd...and one can learn in the most entertaining way..eating popcorn in their pajamas...the good side of technology...wow....
AND NOW I WILL CHECK OUT THOSE TUSCANY photos! L....
"education in a box", I like that! by the way, I did see Babbettes Feast, checked it out at the library. I've always liked everything you've suggested.Your dvd sounds fantastic too. Do you remember if there was a movie called Three Coins In The Fountain", or was that just a song? I'd swear i saw a movie with this big fountain in Rome.Also, have you seen an old movie called "Stage Door Canteen"? Then, back to movies, there was a time all my favorites were anything by Walt Disney, cried my eyes out at Bambi, then loved The Lady and The Tramp, seems like Peggy Lee sang the the Lady songs. Now, back to songs, did anyone ever sing as well as Ella Fitzgerald? What a voice! Then, how about Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians? Are we strolling down memory lane or what?
Shirley, I'm glad you like my recommendations!!! I always feel my taste is far out...especially with the early music genre. THREE COINS IN A FOUNTAIN...i'm holding it in my hands as we speak...you can get it very reasonably on amazon...i think that is where i got mine...LOUIS JOURDAN (WOW WOW WOW), ROSASANO BRAZI (10 WOWs!!!),
Dorothy Mcquire, Jean Peters and Clinton Webb...A FABULOUS CAST...ANDA ROMANTIC and lovely story...i visit it every winter as i do Babette's Feast...
but i forgot to name
JAYNE EYRE...probably my favorite , favorite, favorite...i watch it about six times a year...with different actors and actress...it has been produced so many times...my favorite version is the one produced by A&E..love their version of pride and prejudice also ...COLLIN FIRTH (10 wows!!!),
MEMORY LANE: You know i was watching "The Art of Conducting " last night after the violin dvd...and one great conductor said of the golden legendary conductors...THERE ARE NONE TO COME ALONG TODAY THAT CAN COMPARE...
or in your words "Nobody can fill their shoes"
But beside that fact, i think when one reaches a certain age...all the warm and fuzzy feelings come from the Good Old Days, the old movies and music remind us of good times, better times in some respects, family times, cold winters, hot summers, spent with memories of loved ones, good food and everything loverly...THAT IS WHY I LOVE WHAT WE ARE DOING ON THIS BLOG...we are traveling down memory lane, we are being touched by things that are heartwarming and good for the mind and heart...love that...think we should keep doing it!!! and the best part about the age of technology, we can very much acquire those old movies and that old music with the click of a button...
I have heard of George Jones and seen him briefly in some news clips...didn't he help the coal miner's daughter get started...and also emmy lou harris? Not sure but it rings a bell.
Well, now that i'm reminded of Rossano Brazzi...i'm going to get a couple more of movies with him in it...i really liked that guy....ahhhhhhhh
Thanks for the memories...love them, L
wow, Lorraine, "I'm so dizzy, my head is spinnin"(another song), but I'd forgottend about Jane Erye and P & P, also Sense and Sensibility, one of the Movies that Andre played the MY FATHER'S FAVORITE, a very beautiful piece.Can you tell that the "hills are alive with the sound of music"?
And derek, I haven't heard yet about Carmen, but I'll bet someone will say something when it happens.
Now I have to watch Jayne Eyre again. I think I've got the Collin Firth DVD of it and yes oh Gawwwsh yes.
I do not think I've seen Rosasano Brazzi . BUT... I will soon.
Memories are Wonderful, and we need to keep making Memories too.
So many of theses movies I have seen in translation, in Europe, is it not funny? I love them all. This is the greatest site, fro aall the knowledge people bring together. Thank You Sally, for having this site. Kati
dear shirley, yes there was movie three coins in the fountain, think it was released in the 60's. It was one of the last musicals for the movies with only the sound of music coming later. If you look at the music industry you will find such a variety to take in. I have enough cassettes cd's etc that it would likely take 5 years to get thru all of it. It's like
a BANQUET & you have to tast just a little bit, Yesterday was canada thankgiving, we went out to our local lake & had an outdoor picnic for the gathering pof the clan. We were 21, the oldest Alice. 2 greats grandma to
Olivia 18 months. After dinner we had a great sing-song. Alice & I were wrapped up in blankets as this time of year the temperature drops as soon as the sun goes down. We had a grand time
Love to all Marianne
ooooooohhhhh....before i start working ...the mention of Louis Jourdan made me think of him and Leslie Caron
in
GIGI....
Gigi is the epitomy of romance and charm...watch it yearly also!!!
and Leslie Caron was very good in another movie with Mel Ferar (married to Audrey Hepburn for many years)...i think it was called, yes it was called:
LILLY
very charming...once you stat walking down memory lane...there's no stopping!
L
Hi to all you great ladies and andre rieu fans.You know i just happened to see one of the movies mentioned. it was "stage door canteen" marvellous entertainment by a lot of artists. also a genuine ww2 love story.
I believe the most romantic movie scene ever was "sound of music" where maria and the captain are singing to each other in the cabana by the lake in the moonlight.
I guess i am a movie buff but also a great fan of andre rieu. By the way, did carmen ever marry her boyfriend for whom she left andre's orchestra?
derek
Stage Door Canteen. I had never heard of it before, and now I've ordered it.
Shirley, I forgot to say that I have not seen Stage Door Canteen but really would like to look into it. Also, anything you recommend is ALWAYS wonderful, worthwhile and above all, very classy...L
Hello Everyone!
Oh dear...I have sooo much homework to do, and I'm here...chatting. Oh well. I just HAD to "chat" with you all for a few minutes!
love,
Sarah
I left few postings on yesterday, none of them shows? Do You know why? When I posted, the blank page appears, for a new posting! Kati
All of a sudden, here I am! Great! Kati
Where did you think you were Kati?
Do some of you realize that's just a little over a week and you'll be seeing Andre? Who's going to what concerts in October? Kati, your won't be too far away either.Hope you guys will tell the rest of us all about it.
My computer was acting up, could not get in. So yesterday had a problem posting, I did, never showed, today, started the same way, now it is working better, locks me out times, just recode it. The date is Nov. 2nd. I still have a little time to get ready. Otherwise I am OK> Kati
The CD release date is the first Oct. Concert in Portland, coming soon! Mine is Nov.2nd, not too lomng. Kati
YES! YES! YES! 9 days to be exact...not counting tomorrow...it's 8!! I'm going to the Portland concert, Oct 21, and the Seattle concert, Oct 22...can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!
Also meeting Sally, Ruth, Dorli, Gerda, Kyle and Judy, before the Portland concert for lunch, and at the Seattle concert, I'm going to meet Chris T. from Idaho.
These are exciting times!
Yes, ok...I'm excited.
And I WILL tell you all about my experience...when I come down off the clouds!
Meeting the fans! That's an added benefit. You will love them all. Say "hi" to them all. You're in for a treat with the "Swiss miss" ladies, how charming there are, and Sally! Well..unforgettable, and Ruth...YOU may get a button! I hope so...she's very creative. As for coming down off the clouds, I'm not sure you ever will.I hope you all have the most fantastic concert experience ever!
You will have quiet the company there, I am green!! Kati
The word is quite, I think Kati
hello Dear Fans!
Whew!! You won't believe this! My teacher is so nice, she put 100% on my English which I didn't even finish! I love her!
Sarah
Marlene and Kate!
I'm so happy for you two. You are so lucky to go to the concerts! I hope you have a great time! (great is not even the word.) Tell us all about it sweethearts...
love,
Sarah
And the people , Who are traveling from other states? The Portland one looks like the get together place! It will be something! Hardly can wait! Kati
dear fans I will be going to andre's concer on Oct 25th in Calgary AB & I am getting excited. Hope I can find other fans at the concert & would love
to meet anybody that is going. We do have fun on this forum. Love to all
Marianne
Hi everyone, Oh girls, you are counting days until you see Andre!! How wonderful. I am so happy for you. Tell us all about it. I am still counting MONTHS - seems like an eternity. I am still trying to get a confirming for Fort Myers, Fl for April 22, that way I can at least get two concerts in two days. Don't know if I can handle it (haha) but I will try!! I get butterflies just thinking about it. My poor husband, he knows how I get when the time comes. I cannot eat or sleep - I get so excited. Haven't received the tickets for Miami as yet so I don't know where we will be but they have a great interactive seating chart that shows you exactly what you will see on the stage from your seat so I am really nervous about that too! I hope there will be no need for field glasses!!
Guess my Strad. lotion and photo were lost somewhere in U.S.Customs. They are sending another order registered, priority mail. Next week we leave for Florida to look for a house so it will probably arrive during that time. Luckily I have a sister here who will take care of my mail. Must go get a little work done - notice I said Little - must watch Andre for a while. Take care my friends. Love from Jeanine
Hi Everyone! I'm beginning to wonder if I am the only one who is not near the west coast. I just don't know of anyone close by. Sonja is in Cincinnati, but that too is a ways away. However, I am getting really excited about by trip to St.Paul, MN. I think it is Andre's first concert there. Anyone else attending? I sure hope it is a great turnout. The concert is Oct. 30. Can't wait.
Is Roszzano Brazzi the fellow in South Pacific?? Another 'hunk' with a great voice. Love, Carol
There are a lots of great Fans are living more to the west! You look anyplace in the States, You will find Fans. I am in the middle in a little. Kati
that is the hunk alright...ahhhhh, L..
Yes Carol - that was Rosanno Brazzi, gee just forgot how to spell his name! Well anyway I always loved his singing.
I am about as far away from the West Coast as you get in Pa. and soon to be in Fla. Where are you Carol? I hope you have a beautiful, wonderful time at the concert. Love from Jeanine
Hi everyone, I'm not sure who wrote the article on the "Harlem Gospel Singers", it wasn't signed, but it was quite interesting.
I do enjoy the songs that they sang, my favorite I believe is "I Will Follow Him". It seems that they do a lot of charity work and work for children and causes. It tend to admire anyone who does works for charities and causes.
I have heard the few clips of their music on Andre's site...it's different than what we are used to hearing on his site of course, or anywhere else when it comes to Andre's concerts or performances.
I don't know if Andre is going to have them at any more of his concerts, and although I do like all of the songs they sang, I tend to be more of the "classical" soft-sounds-of-music person. I do respect them for their 20 years of hard work.
Marlene, I echo your comments. It's a good thing they do, the work for the children.I hadn't heard of them before.I think Andre has furthered their cause by featuring them in his concert too. He also is one for doing good things to help others.
I'll bet Sally put the article together about the choir, it was interesting, now I learned something!
And now, sally, did I hear you say something about racing? You do wear many hats! Shall we now call you the POWDER PUFF QUEEN?
dear Sallyu Just wondered what you did
with the Maastricht article? Think you had me confused with Marlene W. It's quite a long detailed article but
it really tells a lot about the south of Holland. As for favorite music, Zamfir (panflute) come to mind. very peaceful music which in to-day's busy noisy world is balm to the soul. Quite the snowfall in N.Y state!! we've had a skiff & it's cool here. Lot's of windy but when it doesn't blow it's pretty nice. Am waiting for the Vienna
DVD & ordered the N.Y. CD & hope that the N.Y. DVD will be available sometime
soon. Introduced Andre's music to a pal of mine. He'd never heard of Andre & he was impressed. He'll be telling his Mom as she lives in the Vancouver area & his concert is there Oct 23rd at
G.M place which is a huge venue. Haven't been inside but people from all over the province of B.C. take the trip. Sure hope the weather is good for the bussing of the Orchestra &
support staff as they have to cross the Rockies to get to Calgary for Oct 25th. Once this side of the mountains
it's all flat land and downhill to Ontario when you get more mountains,
except for the river valleys. I've driven all over the U.S. From Wash state south to san diego, then east across the Southwest to St Petersburg,
Fl, & then north to Virginia Beach &
then to Richmond VA. Pittsburgh. then
west across the Dakotas Idaho North to Alberta & home to Kelown B.C. 12,500
miles. two & one half month. Quite a marvelous trip. Am ready for another
jaunt to catch all the places I missed before. Would like to go east & then south. When I win a lottery!! Also do the European tour go to Maastricht
then Tuscany where my grandmothers peaple originated. I have a painting of the spot where Teun plays the flute while perched on a hay roll Mine shows the monastery atop the hill. It is so nice to be able to trace one's roots & learn what your forbears accomplished. My paternal ancestor came from a village near Amsterdam in 1643. Settled in what is now Albany N.Y. One
time N.Y. state was New Holland & the city was New Amsterdam. Dont exactly know when it became part of the U.S. but it had to do with some treaty that settled one of the wars in Europe. It's pure history on a personal level
which makesa it really interesting.
Hope everyone is fine Love Marianne
Hello Marianne: Sorry it is taking so long to upload the page with the article. Whenever I am 'off' the computer for so long, it means my carpal tunnel in swing again. My voice typer is ok for emails or short blog messages, but if there are words I have not trained the voice typer to know, I have to wait until I can type the contents. I have read the article and really enjoyed it. You are right about it being history. Interesting history lesson.
I have it in line to finish, and thought I'd have it up last week, but I am still not hand typing things. Perhaps we can use what you wrote above as a 'teaser'. I know everyone will enjoy the article and it will not be too long before I can type again.
No doubt I was confusing people, sometimes I am just Befuddled!
Sally, you have my prayers for the carpel tunnel. May the Lord heal you completely so that you can enjoy a pain free wrist and hand... you are a wonderful person and we all love hearing from you and love the fact that you established the most pleasant blog and Andre website...thanks to you we all have alot of fun daily on this great blog...know you are in my prayers too! Love, Lorraine
Hi Marianne, are you by any chance going to any of the Florida concerts? Sounds like you traveled a lot. Have you been to Maastricht before? Would love to go. My husband were checking flight and hotel prices for maybe a future trip. I want to go so badly. It looks so lovely there and the fact it is Andre's home makes it even more wonderful. Waiting too for Vienna DVD and N.Y. CD. Can hardly wait any longer. Take care. Love from Jeanine
I just heard that a singer we had mentioned somewhere, FREDDIE FENDER, died today.We send our prayers and thoughts to the family and hope he is in Heaven"BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS".
How sad. I really enjoyed him and his wonderful music. "VAYA CON DIOS" Freddy Fender.
My Prayers are with his family and loved ones. May he & they be blessed with the love of Christ.
My thoughts and prayers also to the family of Freddie. May they find peace. Jeanine
Did you know that Freddie Fender was on the Rotterdam Walk of Fame? (As is our Andre of course).I was surprised to see who all was there.It's very similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hello Dear Fans!
Guess where I went today? Monteray Bay, CA!!! The images appear in my mind when I close my eyes. I cannot explain in words all the beauty, all the peace, Monteray holds. We took lots of pictures with the Pacific Ocean in the backround. Oh...the waves crashing against the cliffs, the cry of a lonely seagull, and the salty mist on our faces. It was almost too beautiful to be true. I recommend Monteray to EVERYONE, dear friends!
Sarah
As I was "visiting" the NYC Trinity Church(on this web site), a most beautiful song came from my radio, gave me goosebumps. i would like to hear Andre play this song sometime.recognize the words?
"Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the world
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's recreation of the new day".
Hi everyone, Shirley, I've heard that song many times, I agree, it's so very beautiful! I heard Nana Mouskouri sing this song a long time ago. I would love to hear Andre play this song...it would be one of those songs Andre plays, that would definitely touch my soul.
Dear Sally, I am sending my prayers and wishes for the recovery from your carpal tunnel. It sure can hurt can 't it?!! Do you have a brace for your wrist? That seems to help some. I suffered from that for a long time when I was working, but it seems to have subsided now that I am retired. It only acts up when I get hooked on the darn computer solitaire!!!!! Best of luck to you. We sure need you!!
Carol
dear sally That carpal tunnel problem surely is a nuisance, I had that fixed in Oct 2002 as I had nerve damage plus trigger fingers but since the surgery I don't have a problem, When I was driving ny left hand would go numb, & then hurt when it woke up again Now I have no more trouble except when I play c0mputer solitaire
& being right handed it goes numb but
not bad enough to have surgery. It seems that these things happen when you use you hands in any kind of repetitive work. Hadn't heard of Freddie Fender passing it seems that we take for granted our favorite artists, not realizing that they too are mortal, but at least we have their body of work to enjoy until you wear out the cassettes. Had that occur with a Nana Mouskiri & Eagles tape. Much of my music has come from Reader's digest
& they have access to both RCA & MCA so
you really can collect a variety of
music. I live in a seniors complex which is great. We have a pot-luck supper next Tuesday & I will be cooking a turkey for the do. Don't do a lot of cooking for just me so it is okay to keep my hand in once in a while
Over the years I've cooked turkey for many functions & for me it's duck soup
Really easy. Like Sonja's page & Benny Newman's rendition of Ode to Maastricht
Won't likely get to any other concerts
except in Calgary & unless I win a big fat lottery a trip to Europe is not on the horizon. Hope all is well with folks on this wet rainy Oct sunday
Love to all Marianne
s
ummm...your talk of turkey sure got my mouth watering! I still like to do the turkey when it's my turn at Thanksgiving dinner.I have to smile when I remember the "first" I ever cooked, left the inards bag inside! yuck!That's been a while tho',you know, those early married years?
Oh yes, Benny's a favorite of mine too.
It's also a rainy, cool day here too. Yesterday was beautiful. We went to a small town Fall festival where they made apple butter, cooked it in big copper kettles, right on the town square.The smell was intoxicating!
How do you order from Readers Digest? Do they have specials? Maybe I've missed seeing them.
Dear Sally!
Get well soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
love,
Sarah
Dear Sally!
Get well soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
love,
Sarah
My dear Sally, Prayers and hugs are with you. Feel better soon. Just watch some of Andre's concerts - he has a way of making pain go away. Love from Jeaniine
You are so right, Jeanine Ann, when you talk about Andre's concerts having a way of making pain go away. Go for it, Sally. I took a DVD to my dear friend that is terminal with endometrial cancer. She loves just laying there listening with her eyes shut. Gosh, Sally, I am so sorry you are having such problems with that disgusting carpal tunnel. Know that we are praying for you and love all that you have done on this site for us. Even though I have not had much time for "blogging" lately, I still enjoy reading your site in the middle of the night. Here comes a great big bear HUG. ( ) Take care! Barb
Barb, give that "dear friend" a hug from us too.She's in our hearts and prayers too, as is our Sally. I know what a struggle it is for her sometimes. On a lighter note, Barb, don't you think "Waltz Across Texas" would be a good song for Andre?
Barb, i also wanted you to know that we will be praying for your friend also! Music is so good to sooth and heal...and joyous things also...Lorraine
Hello Dear Sally,
Yep, the ladies are right....Andre Rieu to the rescue!!!!
xoxoxoxoxxx
Sarah
P.S. I'll save an extra prayer just for you dear.
For those that live in The Netherlands and for those that have visited this great country, in yesterday's Dallas Morning News there is a very good article about Madurodam, the model city. The article was in the travel section.
That was a very good article.I've heard about the "Holland In Miniature" before.It's amazing. It would certainly be something to see.
Thanks Bill, I will look it up also. Greateful for the information. Kati
Thank you Bill for the information. I am getting some books on The Netherlands and would love to know more about the country, especially since it is Andre's home country. Take care. Jeanine
I have quite a few books now on Holland and there is so much interesting information when learning a whole new country. I haven't heard about Madurodam. Maybe I have, but it's way back in those "files" in my mind. Thanks Bill, I will look it up and read all about it.
Shirley, you called it "Holland in Miniature"? Sounds really interesting.
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen...
I just wrote this poem a few minutes ago. Hope you like it:
Fall
Strolling down the lane
Breathing crisp, cool air
Fall has come again
And I haven't been aware.
Leaves come swirling down
As the wind blows through my hair.
The trees have on beautiful gowns
Which you can't find elsewhere.
The sun looks like a great ball of fire
As it sets in the colorful west
It looks lovely in it's evening attire
And I am greatfully impressed.
Strolling down the lane
Breathing crisp, cool air.
Fall has come again
And I haven't been aware.
Sarah
I really like this Sarah. That poem is beautiful.
Sarah, you captured the beauty! I would like you to mail me a copy of this. I just read it with the cd playing Serenada(Andre's of course). It just seemed to go together! You play the piano, you need to come up with some music for this, and if you someday do, don't forget to get a copyright.This is beautiful.
Youful are a great talent Sarah, it is beautiful, I really like it. Kati
Thank you Sally.
Fall sure is beautiful, isn't it?
Sarah
Sarah that poem is lovely!! I love to write also. It is such fun to get inspired and write.
Will be leaving for Florida tomorrow morning for two weeks so I won't be posting for a while. Take care everyone. Love from Jeanine
We,ll miss you Jeanine Ann!
I just got another 'confirmation of shipment" for my Vienna dvd. I already got one on the 26th of Sept,so, what gives?Did this happen to anyone else? Here I've been waiting all this time and now i guess I'll have to wait even longer! (sigh).I'm certainly glad I didn't order any lotion!!!!
So, I am not alone, I got conformation for the same shipment 3 times, I was wondering, when will the package will arrive now? I thought on it,s way since a long time. We will see!? Kati
All of You Fans, Who are going to Portland for the firts concert, Have a wonderful time, think of us, who had to stay home! Let us know about the concert, and take care!! Kati
Sarah, I always wanted a talent for poetry. It's a beautiful poem. Jeanine, we will miss you! Have a great trip.
I too got confirmation today for the "Vienna" dvd...the last confirmation I received from the boutique was for "NY Memories". Only the one for "Vienna". I'm so anxious to see it.
I have many anxious moments this week...and they continue
Hi Everyone, thought of you guys while eating supper this evening...why? Limburger cheese.....that was this evening's supper! While i was eating it, i thought hey this comes from Andre's area...Limburg...
i've been eating limburger cheese since i was a little girl...but not the real authentic one...only my father ate that one...not even my mom attempted it...stinky and strong...but my dad found the rest of us kids a delicious version of it...which is still available today...many years later. you see when i was little, my dad (who was from Germany...up north and not all that far from Limburg) had a sunday evening tradition...a weekly sunday evening supper which my which my dad lovingly referred to as "buchenbilder"...which means picture books...the "picture books" were actually open faced delicate sandwiches made from many german/dutch foods...for instance...westphalian ham, blutwurst, leberkase, all sorts of pickled herrings, all sorts of cheeses and especially LIMBERGER CHEESE...now my father realizing that this cheese was way to strong and "stinky" for children, found a pasturized version for us kids...it still exist and one can find it in the grocery store (it is a spread and comes in a jar named Limburger pasteurized cheese spread)...so whenever i have these buchenbilder i think of my dad...and the milder Limburger cheese is my favorite "Picture Book" ...i have it weekly just like when i was a kid...but for some reason tonite made me think of you all...and that you might like to try it if you have never had it before (it is delicious), since it is in a sense very much like the authentic Limberger cheese but a little milder...i can't remember where but i remember that andre spoke of this cheese on one of his videos...saything that no matter how many times you wrapped it in foil ...one could still not get rid of the "stink"...it made me laugh thinking of just how true that was...and how when we were kids we called it "dad's stinky Limburger cheese) ...this is probably so silly to share but i thought of you guys while eating my picture books tonight and thought you might like to try some of your own!!!Silly me.......Lorraine
Lorraine, what a wonderful story. I enjoyed it very much! I smiled all the way through your story. I remember Andre talking of the Limburger cheese, I believe it was "La Vie Est Belle", but not quite sure, that he told of the cheese. I thought it was funny too.
I remember my father talking of Limburger cheese when I was a child, he said it was incredibly good, however, it did "stink", haha, and because of what he said, I have never tried it, not once. But, I am going to actually get some and try it, now that you told such a nice story, and also said there was a milder version Limburger cheese. Take care everyone, and have a nice day or night, whichever it may be!
I'm so glad you wrote that little story.In the first I thought"she's eating limburger & that reminds her of us"?
Sally, sounds like some really fond memories of your father. It seems the perfect scenario for a growing child. And it's these types of moments with our parents that makes a child grow up with wonderful goals and ideas in their minds to make the world a better place to live for everyone. These moments make a lot of difference in how a child "settles in" to adulthood.
So many today don't have that, and it's so sad. We wonder what it's going to be like a few years from now when these children "grow up" and have to go it alone.
My father was anything but musical, but he was a very good father, we, as a family always did everything together and went places and saw a lot, even if it was just in the state (California). We were always together, and he protected us and kept us fed.
We used to play pinochle a lot, we had no tv for a very long time. We used to play partners when my brother was home, and when he wasn't we played singles. Dad used to out-bid my mom and I all the time...he took those chances
One of the reason's that I didn't care for school much, was because of my family, I just wanted to be home with them. I was very happy there.
School...well, I wished that I had learned more...but I did good. I just wanted to be home.
Oh, just wanted to add, that we did more than just play pinochle...haha...that was just one moment in our life! Thanks for listening!
LOL I didn't think that was all you did.
Isn't it great to have good memories? I also like people who choose to keep the good and not dwell on the bad. It's something Andre Fans have in common (except for the few odd balls).
Is that like "accentuate the positive,eliminate the negative"?
Hello Dear Fans!
Thank you for the compliments. As a matter of fact, I was actually thinking of a melody to go with one of my poems. I don't know how I'll ever manage it, but I'm not about to give up! Jeanine, We'll miss you. Have fun! Lorraine...haha! The post about the cheese made me smile. I think my mom is fixing ravioli's for dinner...gotta go eat!
take care everyone!
Sarah
Funny...when my dad told us of Limburger cheese, way back when, little did I know that I was going to be listening to a man who plays the violin so beautifully, and one who comes from the very place this cheese is made.
Shirley,Marlene, Sally and Sarah...glad you enjoyed the "buchenbilder" story...for Marlene...if you do go ahead and get the cheese get the Mohawk Valley processed one in a jar...the real stuff in horrible (to me at least)...but this one i love, and i put it on apples too...so good...but maybe only because i grew up with it...let me know if you try it!!!
SALLY, THANKS for sharing your memories also...your dad sounds like he was wonderful with you...how lovely to play music with your dad...what a great memory that must be...
i guess it is my age ...but i enjoy memory lane soooo much!!!! the good ol days...a nice place to revisit!
Love you guys, L
Ok Lorraine, just for YOU, I'll try this "milder" kind, if I can find it that is.I do like all kinds of cheese,EXCEPT LIMBURGER!Nothing wrong with "good ole' days".My dad used to sing to me a lot, 2 of my faves were YOU BELONG TO MY HEART and PEG O MY HEART. As for what things we remember, it's usually the simple things that leave an impression....like just spending time with someone.
Shirley, you are a good sport! Trying Limburger cheese for me!!!! ...i really didn't mean anyone had to try it...just that Marlene said she would like to try it...so for Marlene and for you if your still game, and anyone else:
AMAZON.COM sells exactly the cheese i eat...it is mohawk valley pasterized Limburger cheese spread...plug it in on amazon...and it will come up...i think it is $2.99...can you believe it....garsh...hope you like it....Love, L...but will truly understand if you don't...i think it is deeeee lish!!!
Thanks Lorraine for the information, I will try this from Amazon.com, but I will have to wait until after the concerts, I have a very full schedule this week, and I probably won't be getting much sleep.
MARLENE...OF COURSE THE CONCERTS SURELY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER CHEESE...WISHING YOU THE MOST WONDERFUL CONCERT EXPERIENCES!!!! LORRAINE
haha Lorraine...I guess it sounds like I thought that maybe I had to run out and get some of that cheese right now. Sometimes I write what's in my head, and when it is on paper, it reads strange.
Take care everyone, and as soon as I have the opportunity, I will send in my experiences with the concerts! I am so excited!!!
dear fans I have received two confirmations for the Vienna concert so at this point I'm not sure if I will get a duplicate shipment Just
have to wait & see. The turkey turned out very well We were l6 at dinner & it was a real feast most enjoyed by all!! Didn't make the connection with
Limbourg & the cheese> I've tasted it & itt's good once you get it past your nose. Another piquant cheese is roquefort, also dutch. I really like danish blue. Use the salad dressing all the time.It has a bite which is okay. Eat a lot of cheese one way or another. Oct 25th is Andre's concert in Calgary & am eagerly awaiting same
Not much else for the moment. Belated birthday wishes to Carol & Sally, I've read Andre's bio by Marjorie & will try
to get the one listed on Andre's guestbook when in Calgary. Tried out the website for ZDF. All in German so
I could only make out a few words but it still was different, plus some of Andre's music, but still have nothing on the main guestbook Have tried numerous tactics but so far no luck.
Love to all Marianne
Hi Everyone, I really enjoyed the topic of the Limburger cheese. My dad also liked it, along with the Roquefort. I am of a French background, with a name like Beauvais, how could I be anything else? I was only 18 when my dad passed away, but do have some kind and funny remembrances. Right now I am on the other end of the spectrum, with 6 kids ranging in age from 35-50, it is a blast when they get together and remember fun times we had. I always say that I had PMS for aabout 15 years and a lot of the things they bring up I don't remember at first, until they all start talking and laughing. I wish we could get together more often. Last May, we had a family vacation in Charleston, SC and visited the ship my husband was on during the Korean War, which is on display at Patriot's Point. The grandkids really enjoyed seeing where he spent 4 years of his life. Lots of memories there.
By the way, am I the only one attending the concert in St.Paul, MN??
Surely there must be someone out there that will be attending, being we ordered our tickets last December and aare inthe 29th row!!! Anyway. all of you on the west coast. have a great time visiting and enjoying the concerts. Love to all, Carol
Hello Everyone!
Sooo, has anybody tried the Limburger cheese yet? Is it good? I heard of this cheese. My brother calls it: "The cheese that smells like sweaty feet." LOL
Sarah
Hi Sarah,I haven't tried it yet, I want to check out a couple of stores here first, since it's KRAFT I might be able to find it at a couple of our stores, if not, I'll order from Amazon. It's only 2.49.And I think lorraine says it's NOT as strong as the regular limburger cheese. That DOES smell like dirty gym shoes!! makes me shudder just to think of it.
Hello AndreRieuFans.com Blog Peeps!
Have you seen the updates on the News & Letters page?
Dutch Fan John Dumoulin has added to our Aviator's March page! Check it out. http://www.andrerieufans.com/Song/fliegermarsch.htm
.
.
Dostal Hermann
b 1874 d 1930 He was a member of a musical family which lived Moravian section of Austria (now Slovakia). His followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who were both military musicians. He enlisted as an apprentice musician and after study in Vienna was encouraged by bandmaster and well known musician Franz Lehar to join his band as a harpist. He followed Lehar to Hungary joining the 26th Regimental band in Gyor where he remained until1911 . He was selected as bandmaster to the Hungarian 26th Regiment band. He transferred to the 99th Regiment band in Vienna where he was involved with the historic final guard changing ceremony at the Imperial Palace . He retired in 1918 and was a popular; conductor/composer /arranger in Vienna for several years following the war.Thought you might enjoy that wee bit of information.
Terrific Information! (didn't know Austria/Slovakia)
Isn't it something that 1918 was not that long ago. Yet it is so far away. With today's technology I wonder what it would be like to have these musical genius amongst us.
And,...where are today's musical mighties? Who are they? Who are they to you? (you = everyone)
Thanks for this beautiful piece of hystory, I am hungarian, I did not know this much. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!! Kati
Prudence...i've been trying to think of that song all week long: Accentuate the Positive, and then I couldn't think of the words before "the negative" so i was sing...Accentuate the positive...something something something the negative....
BUT NOW THAT YOU'VE WRITTEN THE REST OF THE FIRST LINE...i looked up all the lyrics and hope no one minds if i type them for all to read...it's just so good...Bing Crosby sang it and it was written by: (Johnny Mercer / Harold Arlen)
You've got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium
Liable to walk upon the scene
(To illustrate his last remark
Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they do
Just when everything looked so dark)
Man, they said we better
Accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
No, do not mess with Mister In-Between
Do you hear me, hmm?
(Oh, listen to me children and-a you will hear
About the elininatin' of the negative
And the accent on the positive)
And gather 'round me children if you're willin'
And sit tight while I start reviewin'
The attitude of doin' right
(You've gotta accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mister In-Between)
You've got to spread joy (up to the maximum)
Bring gloom (down) down to the minimum
Otherwise (otherwise) pandemonium
Liable to walk upon the scene
To illustrate (well illustrate) my last remark (you got the floor)
Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they say (what did they say)
Say when everything looked so dark
Man, they said we better
Accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mister In-Between
No! Don't mess with Mister In-Between
Remember everyone...don't mess with Mister In Between!!! Lorraine
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wonderful Words of Wisdom!
Hello friends, I’m very excited – tomorrow is the day I fly to Seattle for the weekend to see the Andre/JSO concert on Sunday! I’m looking forward to meeting Marlene and getting the first scoop on her adventures at the Portland concert! I checked Ticketmaster just out of curiousity to see what kind of tickets are left and the “best available” were way up in the “nosebleed” section (I’ll be in row 10 on the floor, got my tickets in February). It’ll be a full house, so it should be a great time. I’ll try to pull together at least a small report, who knows what kind of pictures I’ll get. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Hi Chris, I am excited for you!! Please be certain to write about the concert, your weekend and the fans you meet. Send me the story and your photos and I will put them on a webpage for you to share with all the other fans.
Sally and everyone attending concerts...enjoy them...take lots of photos...have a blast!!!
Portland is a really beautiful city, as is Seattle...lived in Seattle for six wonderful years and loved it! Hope you get to see some of Portland and that the Sun is shining for you...but if it mists...it's almost even better!!!! Enjoy! Hope you get to see the Oregon Coast...enjoy a good restaurant and hopefully have a complete ball...be with all of you guys in my dreams! L
I am very happy to know, that on Nov. 2nd concert in Denver is going well, the whole sportcenter is open for the concert, that means tickets are selling in big number, holds over 20 000 for hockey games and basketball! Very anxious, counting the days! Kati
dear everyone, five days to Oct 25th &
the Calgary concert I'm getting excited
Have to go to Calgary to-morrow, 20th
for an eye exam. But I wondered what the protocol is for cameras & if it is okay will take my little ones & hopefully can get some Pics of my favorites as I plan to be at the venue
very early. Would find the set-up sound
check interesting as that is what my son-in-law does plus film commercials
& car races. Then he & his engineer do the editing which is the time consumer
& why it takes so long to organize both
cd's & dvd's, You can have mile of film footage that all requires reading & then assembling into a finished product & one thing about Andre's productions, they are the epitome of perfection He is a true libra in that
he does not release any product that is
not to his standard & we as fans can
really enjoy his efforts. Will report on the concert next week or so Love to all Marianne
dear shirley, Reader's Digest is headquartered in Pleasantville New York
They have a wide selection of music,
books, how-to & numerous other stuff.
Am sure that they will send you a catalogue of what is available. Also
Time/Warnerr in New York also ha a huge selection of books & music. Have a whole section on the Cicil war done by Ken Burns which was very well putto-gether>Have relative who hailed from Richmond Va. & Gone with the Wind is still my all time favorite with Titanic as runner up. The other end of the spectrum is soaps which I got hooked on when my son was a baby Almost
45 years of soaps & boy have they changed a lot. It's amazing how many of the major movie stars got their start in soaps & it is fun to see how they have matured. Hope this bit of info helps. Love Marianne
Just got conformation of shipment on the NY Memories cd.Let's see which one gets here first, this one or the Vienna dvd!I've had three c-o-s on the dvd so far and nothing yet!
Well, it's concert time for many of you, some even first timers. I'll tell you for a fact, your first is always one you'll remember.Happy. happy, happy, the ones who attend an andre concert! Did you ever see a frown at one of his concerts? I never have! Shine On, dear Andre...keep filling our lives with music.
I am counting the days also, I hope there going to be more for me, but we never know!!?? So, I will enjoy this one to the fullest! I would have been very happy Shirley, if You two could have made it to Denver! Maybe next time, We can meet someplace in the middle. I am hoping so. Kati
Oh, me too Kati,it's just the timing not right this time.We are going to a Daniel O'Donnell concert in Branson, Dec. 1st.He's an Irish singer, very good. To all you who are making the concerts, especially Marlene, I have just a few words for you..."Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't let the moon break your heart"!
I do like Daniel O'Donnell, listened to him a lot. My mom and I always watched him on PBS.
Thanks Shirley for your wonderful thoughts! I'll be thinking of you, and wishing you were with me!
The only stars that will be getting in my eyes this weekend are the stars that shine on our concerts! And on a weekend like this, the moon wouldn't dare break my heart!
Andre Rieu has a way to make life so wonderful that nothing can happen except beautiful music, wonderful thoughts and many, many happy moments! I thank Andre for that, for he truly does bring us happiness with his beautiful violin music and his wonderful charisma!
SHIRLEY, I LOVE Daniel O'Donnell !! My sister introduced him to me with two of his CD's. She introduced me to Dan and I introduced her to Andre`. Now we are both hooked.
Hi Barb,isn't it great? An Irishman and a Dutchman!
"Love blooms at night In the daylight it dies Don't let the stars get in your eyes ..."
........
Kati, Have a great time at the concert...tell us about everything... so glad you posted...missed your posts!
Shirley...i just checked out Daniel...he's easy on the eye...what a cutie...now i'll have to check out his voice...i bet he's really good...hope you and Dan have lots of fun! L
I can feel the excitement building as you all get ready for your concerts.Hope you all get some great pictures to share.
Speaking of pictures, got a little "groaner" joke to share:
"Snow White received a camera for her birthday. She quickly went through a few rolls of film taking pictures of the dwarves. The next day, she took the film to be developed. She waited a few days and then went to pick up the photos. But she was told that they weren't ready. She left and then returned a few days later. Again she was told that the photos weren't developed yet. She was so anxious to get the photographs that she started to cry. The store clerk wanted to console her, so he said, "Don't worry. Someday your prints will come."
Are you groaning yet?
Shirley, loved your little story about the "prints". I've been there before! /and kati and Lorraine, you'll love Daniel. He sure has a way with the songs. I have several of his cds. Have to get them out today and listen to him again. Wish I was going to Branson with you. You'll also love his duet partner, Mary Duff.
I checked on my account on the Boutique and it says that the 3 items I ordered have been sent. Now just to have patience and wait for the snail mail to get them here.
Have a great time all you people with concerts to attend this weekend. I will be getting ready for my trip to St.Paul. Sure wish I knew of someone else that was going there. Love ya all, Carol
My, my, what a quiet Sunday this is!Reminds me of a song... OH Lonesome Me!
"everybody's goin' out and havin' fun, I'm just sittin' here at home and havin' none"! oh, lonesome me!!!
just waiting for all the tales of the concerts! Wish i knew someone who was going to St. Paul too Carol.(like me!). Might try looking for people wearing a red flower, if they are, ask who they are and where they live, you never know who you might run into.
I have been asked about the Herald online article 'about Andre'. It's nothing and not about Andre. The only part that is about Andre is from MY SITE. It is a poor copy of www.AndreRieuFans.com
Keep in mind when other websites say you can go there and read the great article, that if you want to read those articles, do it here.
Take it from me, the website Expert. I have researched that other site and it's fake author. BOGUS. Stay Away. (anyone who says otherwise does not know what they are talking about)
~Sally~
.
.
.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! Andre has the lucky numbers on his web site! I have one of the numbers for a signed cd! YEAH! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!
As for the "bogus" book etc, believe Sally when she says stay away.I also have thoroughly checked it out.Thanx to another fan in Andre,s guestbook, seems like many have checked it out also. Don't waste your time.
Shirley, I am Happy Happy Happy for you!
(now off I go to write about Portland and send you some photos)
Not for me. I love our Constitution. I love our Freedoms and I love REAL FANS of ANDRE RIEU.
I would never try to make money off of Andre, nor use his name for politics.
(but I did LOVE the Andre is Governor sign!)
No luck here Shirley! Happy for You! Maybe next time!? Kati
No such Luck here shirley! Happy for You! Maybe next time! Kati
Hi everyone...
As Shirley just wrote, the order numbers for the signed New York Memories CDs have just been posted on Andre's site. And, like Shirley, my order was on the list. Second year in a row that I have gotten a signed CD. Last year I was the 100th number on the list, the very last one. This year my number was the 11th one on the list.
I'm so excited!! According to the most recent email from Andre's Boutique, the CDs shipped out October 20th.. Keep a close watch on those mailboxes..
Lawrence
wow Lawrence, #11? and I thought I was fast! haha, I am #39th on the list. Just goes to show, ya gotta pounce.
Same with concert tickets, you gotta be fast ordering or you'll be sitting high up in the clouds with a pair of
binoculars! Andre is getting so much more popular here in the US now and his fan base keeps growing.
Wish he was gonna do Dallas again next year. Not only will I miss the fans and the dinner but the tree at
the motel where ALL the birds whistled at me! Such a thrill! Besides, I want to know why Howard hasn't made
"mayor of Grand Prairie" yet.
HA! Well Grand Prairie would have a good mayor and lots of Laughs (which every place could use more of), and of course, a Grand 1st Lady!
In Portland, I had to laugh when Dan the banner man, stood in front of the stage with a sign that read, "Arnie Gives Up, Andre is Governor" <<If only, sigh>>
I do agree with You Shirley, I am jelaous of Lwrence numbers, I thought I was fast, the minute I have seen Your mail, I ordered, missed out! Sad! There is always next time, one cannot give up hope! Love You all! My concert is getting closer and closer! Cannot wait. Kati
Congratulations! You are going to have a collection of signed CDs!
I await my CDs as well, but no signed for me, as I did not order in the wee hours of the am this year. I was just too busy. So I await a photo of yours! I will take my CD jacket to a reception or concert for signing, and though it will not be the same, it will do.
Congrats Shirley and Lawrence!
Wow!!! I am sooo happy for you! What are you going to do with the signed cover? Put it in a picture frame? After all, Andre signed it!
musically,
Sarah
Hi Sarah,I'll just put my cd with my other ones, I already have his autographed picture, it sits right above my head at the computer, right along with some of my best Andre fans!!
It's cool enough outside now so I can wear my autographed sweatshirt. I really get a lot of comments on that.But there are really many more people who have way more autographs than I.I just got lucky to get what I did.
Hello everyone, it's hard to come off that cloud 9, so I will only be here for a minute
Had a great time this weekend, I will tell you all about it, give me a little time, I will get it up here asap!! I didn't get home until 2 am last night, and then I worked today, just got home, and need to gather my "thoughts", mmm...it was awesome!!
Shirley, haha..."Oh Lonesome Me".
I'll be back soon!
It's "believe" me...not "belive" me...haha. Got in a hurry again!
See you soon!
I think You have a lot to say after 2 concerts!? Right? We are waiting, We have patience! Kati
CONGRATS to Shirley and Lawrence! I was a day late and a few numbers short. Boy, am I ever having "concert" withdrawals!! Listening to all that have and will be attending concerts is making me a bit sad. You know I wrote a few weeks back to Andre's GB and told him how his faithful Dallas fans really miss him and that the new DVD and CD will have to hold us over. Well . . it never got posted! Oh well. Shirley, I have been busy . . just catching up on reading this site. Bill and I just "rowed" across Texas instead of "waltzing". We were visiting his Sis, Dot down in the Beaumont area. Flooding, indeed. They called out the Nat'l Guard. 5 lives were lost. Never saw such torrential rains in my 69 1/2 years. I laughed out loud at the Limburger cheese posts! My Dad really liked it and oh boy did we run when Mom brought it out! I had never heard of the milder "spread" version but will have to try it. Being a native "cheesehead", I bet I like it. When we were in Wisconsin recently for a wedding I sent differnt cheeses home to TX and my family and friends are enjoying it. Have you ever tasted cheese curds? Hhhhmm delish. Barb
Oh boy! Isn't it exciting to hear about the concerts?Like you, barb, I am having severe withdrawal pains1 Especially now that I've looked at the picture below! boo-hoo!
Yes, I was afraid you all would be floating around for months down there!
Limburger...el yucko! I did try the milder spread Lorraine, but... guess I can't get past that taste, even the tiniest taste makes me shudder. Gave the rest to a family member who loves it. Cheese curds? YES, delicious.A friend, who orders vacuum packed ones, fixed some deep fried ones. boy were they good. She says fresh is best though. She had some at a fair up north once.I doubt if this is true, but said they feed the curds to rats up there, just to watch them drink beer and polka!
Well, enough of that. Marlene, are you "down" yet?
Shirley...i'm laughing because i was eating limburger again this week and really tasting it as if i were you...and i thought "Shirley, is Not going to like this"...i guess i love it because i grew up with it...
Anne if you are reading....I also grew up with Tilsit ...a very strong Danish cheese...love that one too...what can i say ...can't have a Christmas without Tilsit at my table!
Barb...maybe you better not try it...but i sure would like to try your cheese curds...especially the way Shirley makes them...they must be yummy, i have the feeling that they may have a sweet taste like ricotta?yes?
Sally, loverly photo...thank you! So glad that you had a terrific time at the concert...
listening to Paganinni...wow...was he amazing...they say he is the quintessential violinist...that is perhaps andre and marjorie would have named their would be restaurant after him...thankful are we all that they did not do that...think of life without having had the andre/JSO experience and benefit...!!!!
to all you would be limburger cheese experimentors...maybe you should be having second thoughts after Shirley...oh garsh... Shirley and Barb, where does one buy cheese curds? Love to all, L
Hi Lorraine,the cheese curds I ate were cheddar. Being from Wisconsin,Barb probably knows more about them than I do. I just ate them at a friend's house.She orders the curds from a Wisconsin catalog, they come vacuum packed.My friend just makes a batter of beer, pancake mix and eggs, then deep fries them.If you like cheddar, you'll like these. I've heard that all C&W chains will now be serving the cheese curds.
NOPE...NOT DOWN YET!
Congratulations Shirley and Lawrence! I was 5 short of getting on the list. Maybe next time. I'm really looking forward to the reports about the latest concerts. I hope it will be the same at the St.Paul concert. I leave in a couple of days for my weekend there, visiting family. I sure hope my Vienna dvd comes before I leave as I would love to take it along.
This is his first concert in the Twin Cities and I sure hope it will be a sellout. Will let you know when I return. Love ya all, Carol
Hello Most Wonderful AndreRieuFans.com
My hands are good & rested! I slept most of yesterday, dreaming of the Portland concert & all the upcoming concerts we will share.
Upcoming pages are:
Carillons (which Frank beautifully played this concert tour),
Maastricht
Andre's Glorious Church
Lyrics: The Swinging Bells of Limburg
And a few surprises!
If anyone wants to help with compling information, or Adopt A Page...just let me know.
Also, I am working on a page for the CD: The Homecoming. I need someone to review this.
Back at em! ~Webmaster Sally~
.
hello Everyone!
I really like this picture above!
I'll get back later...
Sarah
Gosh, Sally~ I am so happy to hear you are better! Looking forward to your reports. Envy all the concerts you are getting to see, but very happy for you. I look at the pictures and get a little teary eyed . . tears come easy right now anyway.
Hi Barb: Just know that my arms are around you and I am giving you a Friendship Hug because you are such a special lady.
At the Portland concert Ruth & I waived your Dutch & American Flags! Andre and his JSO saw them as they marched up the aisle to the stage, and again while they were playing. You were there with us in Spirit!
Thanks, Sally. I am happy you and Ruth got use out of the Dutch & American Flags again. Sniff, sniff. I really do miss you guys and would give anything to attend a Christmas concert. Hard to plan with my friend, Anna, being terminal. Don't think she will share Christmas with us this year.
It's so wonderful to 'relive" the concert experiences with you.I can almost(I said almost) pretend I was there too.It seems like long ago and far away since my last one and really it was only this last Spring! But like the song says, "it's along long time from May to December". Wish I could be like Dan the Banner man and just follow Andre & Co all over the world. I like to look for his signs in all the dvds, you never know which ones he will be seen in. And I've noticed in some now I can spot people's faces I know!
And Marlene, you are sooo right. There's nothing like "LIVE"! To actually be there at a concert, it's indescribable.A dvd is the next best thing, but hey, it just makes you hungry for the "real thing". I love the "little white haired lady" story. Isn't that just like Andre to offer her a chair? I'd like to know what was in her mind at the time.
Well,I can tell you all had a grand time and I thank you for sharing, stories and pictures.
I'll come back and have a longer look when I can see better. took me about an hour just to get this typed and then I copied and pasted!
Hi Shirley...hoping you will rest your eyes so you can take a longer look at all the photos of the concert. Don't strain them...ok? We are praying for your eyes...that all will be well very soon. Love, L
Shirley, did I miss something? See better, you say? What's up? Cataract surgery? Please let me know. And . . . let's start now planning on where we are going to meet for a concert! I am just plumb having withdrawals, now!!
Hello Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
(SIGH), I was just thinking about how fast time flies. It's hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner! It seems like year 2006 just begun, and now year 2007 is comin' up! Well, can't do anything about it. We have to recieve life and it's situations the way they come!
respectfully yours,
Sarah
You all may have seen this video, but it was new to me.
http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek/inhalt/7/0,4070,2399975-6-wm_dsl,00.html
dear sally shirley carol marlene sarah,
barb lorraine & everyone else that tunes into this forum. Oct 25th was a lovely concert in Calgary & all the orchestra had driven from Vancouver on the 24th after their concert in Van-
couver B.C. A very long drive thru the
Rockys which are already getting their winter coats of snow but the roads as yet are still okay. Edmonton is done & they are on their way to Winnipeg. We still have a chinook which is a sometimes normal weather phenomanon inthe area east of the mountain, altho
it doesn't reach into Manitoba so there
it will be chilly, Brrr. Met folks from Spokane & we shared a cab from the hotel to the saddledome, which is a
hockey rink for the Calgary Flames of the Ntnl Hockey League. Also have the Edmonton Oilers up north which is where
Wayne Gretzky played for years. To-day he is owner-mngr of the Phoenix Coyotes
so he has ties to both Canada & the U.S. Also met Carol from KSPS, Spokane,
the PBS sponsor of Andre's Cdn & U.S
concerts in the west. I don't know how far their territory goes & expect that closer to other large cities they
would have their own PBS stations
involved. All in all it was a most enjoyable evening. Got the best aerobic workout, with all the clapping,
toe-tapping & dancing humming & singing along with the JSO. Manoe is full of fun. & the anvil skit was
hilarious. He also brought the carillion along & Fred Steins played
his usual best. My seat mates were from
holland originally & least Mom was so
she quite enjoyed the performance. The newspaper write-up surely didn't reflect the enthusiasm of the crowd of between 7,000 to 10,000 people. Some time in the future, I will find out the attendance as the venue was a real crush & except for the areas adjacent
to the stage it looked like a lot more
than 7,000 people from all over southern Alberta, Wash. & Idaho & maybe
even Montana. It was a real gala evening for me & I hope he back next year so I can go again. Love Marianne
Marianne, it sounds like a GREAT night. Thank you so much for the history of the arena. From Gretzky to Rieu, all Wonderful.
~Sally~
Marianne, that was a very nice story. I enjoyed reading your experience so much! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Marianne & all the others who are sharing your concert experiences.Guess tonight Andre will be in Winnipeg.Weren't the pictures that Tuen took of the Rockies beautiful?andre & Co. are sure seeing some beautiful country, i think he remarked that he had not seen snow this early.Kati, you had snow too didn't you? Andre could get snow in any one of the remainng concerts thru Nov. Speaking of Nov., can you believe that Oct. is almost gone? I almost feel like Rip Van Winkle. Hope to hear more about those concerts still coming.
Biggest blizzard yet, had about a foot at our house, heavy, wet,lots of fun to get rid of?? It is gone, no more, waiting for the next round, maybe next week. Winter is beautiful! Kati
Yes, I do have a lots of snow for You, will mail it! You can put it up fr all to see. Almost gone, today, but the picture will have a 1000 words. Kati
Marianne, thank you for a wonderful report! How nice that you were sitting near people originally from Holland! Sounded like a grand evening! L
dear andre fans Calgary was one grand concert. Had a field test on eyes on thursday so I had to stay over and come home on friday. picked up my son's girl-friend from the airport & drove her to brooks about an hour & one=half. Nice trip, no snow that stayed a finally the sun came out so Andre should have had a good trip to Winnipeg, In this country this time of year you can get almost any kind of weather & it can change so quickly. Teun's pics were beautiful & I'm glad they all got to see some of the country
with the time to wait to go to the airport, I found some other things to do to pass the time. We don't seem to have either Barne&Noble or circuit city so I went to chapters a large book shop & picked up a couple of books which are part of Barbara Taylor Bradford's series on a woman named emma
harte & her saga of establishing a world wide chain of retail stores. I had read the first three & now have another three to read. I can always find time to read, usually at the expense of everything else. Also got
Andre's cd, from Holland with love, &
serenade & Be my love, which are mario lanza recording. Would like to get a rendition of the plantain tenors but
expect that is not something available
Will play them all yet this evening. My computer went down overnite so have played with it off & on all day. Finally shut the computer down completely and lo! it's back up working
thank goodness. Am getting addicted to the internet & find it a lot of fun
Sally you can post my photo with the article when your hand allow you to type, but as an alternative, I could also type the whole article from my copy. Please let me know your wishes on
this. I can also borrow a webcam to convey the pictures as well. Will get my grandson to help, I might have to do it in two phases as I am pretty sure
that it will be more than 3000 characters long. Love to all Marianne
Hi Marianne: Great Story. I would love to see Calgary. I fell in love with it during the Winter Olympics. It looked like a Breath of Fresh Air come to Life. On television, it appeared to be a White Winter filled with Colors. I have wanted to go ever since. Seeing Andre there would be a bonus.
My hands are back in the game for now.
This time my hands took longer to wake up, but I Think I waited to long to start the Relafin, so I'm vigilant to it now. I put up the Webmasters Words last night. I've got two more pages going up today.
Right now, I'm going to play some music and start on the pages that have been waiting for my attention. (I can still hear Frank playing the Swinging Bells of Limburg). I made a 'car cd' of it with older songs recorded in the 40's & 50's. It is fun and happy. Just as I like to be.
You know, reading about all the concert experiences this morning, brings my thoughts to some of the fans I've met.
Andre fans are a rare breed indeed.So many beautiful people I've never met before!
My thoughts this morning are about one fan in particular. I met her in May of 2005, at Grand Prairie,Texas.
I liked her right away, her personality, her smile, her sense of humor. As I've kept in touch with her over the last several months
I realize what a really wonderful person she is. She's the kind of person that everyone should have in their lives.
She's a person who knows the real meaning of the word "FRIEND". Just ask those who know her.
She and Bill just had their 47th anniversary the 17th(?) of October. I speak of Bill & Barb Henderson.
Barb, this is my "honor you" day. I just want everyone to meet you & for those who have, you know what I'm talking about.
So, Happy Belated Anniversary Bill & Barb. May God bless you greatly. (And I can hear you saying now) "He already has".
WE LOVE YOU GUYS..........
Happy Anniversary Bill & Barb! (Belated as it is)I've written to you in the past Barb...sorry it's been so long writing again. Times, they are busy, and we, or "me"...find it hard to do all the things that need doing. If I fail to keep up with things that need doing, it's not that I don't think of you!
Marianne, thanks for the nice report on Calgary, from the looks of the pictures on Andre's site, it certainly is beautiful country! Happy you had a great time!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BARBARA & BILL
Hi Barb! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVELY LADY! May you and your Bill have many many more happy, healthy and blessed of God years ahead of you for you to enjoy, and as Shirley so beautifully said flash that lovely smile on many others! Love, Lorraine
Hi Everyone: Marlene & Ruth's Pages are up on www.AndreRieuFans.com You can click on the More Info buttons on the home page. Click the center photo for the new Webmaster's Words.
(more new pages are on the way)
Thank you Sally...you did a wonderful job putting those pages up! Perfect!
Ruth, your experience was very enjoyable to read!
Hope you are all doing great!
Thank you Sally & everyone else for sharing.
Now....CAROL, we'll all be thinking of you tonight as your St Paul concert time has arrived. Be sure and let us know about it.
Dear Friends & Fans, today I went to my post box, and found a gift waiting for me. It was the Vermeer Calendar which Ineke had sent from Holland.
There are paintings I have not seen before, and each one of them special in their own unique way.
Something I notice is that Vermeer seemed to capture a 'moment' much as we would now with a camera. These paintings are as if we are looking in on the lives of the people, perhaps walking by, perhaps visiting them.
Thank You Ineke. 365 Thank Yous!
Sounds like a wonderful calendar! To be able to paint like that would be a dream come true.
October is almost over, means my concert is coming up!! The pictures Andre andcompany made of he Rockies, sure speak for themself! That is how beautiful is the drive over from Utah and the Northwest, from Canada, if they are driving that is. Kati
Hello Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!
Oh, my, isn't fall beautiful??? My neighbor's tree is all read orange. Ohhh, that tree looks so exquisite, like a painting!
love,
Sarah
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR BARB AND BILL!!!
You have the heart of gold. May God bless you greatly!!! I'm so very sorry to be late, but it's better now, than never!
love,
Sarah
dear sally Tried to send you an e-mail but it didn't go thru, so I will express my thanks for your effort here
Use the 2nd pic at the top as it looks very nice in that frame, Didn't get any pics in Calgary as my camera was left in my son-in-laws' truck ^ I just forgot the thing but hopefully maybe next year if he returns to Calgary. My daughter can't understand my devotion to Andre & his music which brings me much joy!! Will watch for Carol's comments on the Minneapolis concert & hope she enjoys all the different aspects that Andre presents. Love to all Marianne
Hi Marianne: Got the email, but my spam cop marked it as spam. grrrr. So I forced it to add you to the Friend File.
I bet all our kids wonder what the fuss is about with Andre. LOL. But ya know..nothing wrong with good old fashioned Happiness! And I think that is what the music brings.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN/ HAPPY HARVEST DAYS
BOO-Ti-FUL!pumpkins....jack-o-lanterns!
Pumpkin History:
References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was nasalized by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." Shakespeare referred to the "pumpion" in his Merry Wives of Windsor. American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." The "pumpkin" is referred to in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella.
Native Americans dried strips of pumpkin and wove them into mats. They also roasted long strips of pumpkin on the open fire and ate them. The origin of pumpkin pie occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and filled the insides with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in hot ashes.
The best pumpkin pies are made from White Pumpkins. The meat is coarse until made into mash, and then it is the smoothest I've tasted.
Very interesting info on pumpkins Shirley. I had no idea.
I love drive in the Valley in Early Fall. The hills are starting to green up, and the plants are filled with blossoms. Wish I owned a farm.
~Sally~
Isn't this time of year beautiful?
The pumkins, the hay bales, the chrysanthemums.
Autumn's harvest.
"
Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable forbiting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season,
and what we lose in flowers, we more than gain in fruits".
-Samuel Butler
Sally, where do you find these things ...your graphics are amazingly amazing...garsh this pumpkin is scarry ...hope he doesn't come looking for me!
About the California landscape...when i was in my twenties i drove from San Francisco along the coast heading south...i will never forget the view i saw...on my left...Black stallions grazing in a filed of orange pumpkins, with green trees...on my right THE PACIFIC OCEAN...IT WAS THE MOST GORGEOUS SCENE I THINK I EVER SAW! RAW GORGEOUS BEAUTY...it was a gift! ahhhhh California.....L
Hi all, and thanks a million to those who blazed that trail in Portland and shared your photos and happening there. I often wonder where you all get the fantastic "factoids". Sally, if I ever come across a white pumpkin...it's toast! I agree that this is a lovely time of year and I wish everyone a very happy and healthy tomorrow. Many KUDOS to Sally for bringing us all the many good times we share at this site. Cheers,