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rivka
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quote:
Originally posted by Lurker-Girl:
Not a chance of scaring you off? Oh, good....

That's probably true too. OTOH, if attacked with hardware, I will defend myself. [Big Grin]
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*eyes up computer* I think it's too heavy to attack with. Although I would like to see you defend yourself against it.

But then, I don't really want to attack you, because then I'd never see you wash your hair again. [Evil Laugh]

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What do you mean, AGAIN?!? [Angst]
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hardware
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major items of equipment or their components used for a particular purpose
Lookit those things. THOSE are major! [Eek!]
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And used for a particular purpose. *nods sagely*
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*sprinkles rosemary*
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*checks the thyme*
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rivka
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*hums very old Chassidish melody that became a PP&M song*
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(Really? What song?)
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Scarborough Fair.
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it goes something like this:
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That was PP&M? Never heard their version. I know Simon and Garfunkle did it. I learned it from a book and my dad's Scottish friend singing it long before I heard that version, though. It's a pretty old song. I wonder if there's a history online, I'm interested in this melody connection... *wanders off to look on Google*
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[Blushing] Only I meant S&G, not PP&M . . .
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Free download from Amazon of a nice recording of it.
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I know the song, rivka. But thank you. [Kiss]

It seems that which words to the melody came first is disputed widely. [Dont Know]

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*laugh* I was just sharing. I was sure you knew the song!

Yeah, several versions claim to be oldest. Then again, traditional Chassidish melodies -- niggunim -- have no words.

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Beats me. Luckily, I don't have to know; I'm happy just to enjoy the song. And other songs.

Have you joined the a cappella recording group? You don't have to record, you can just hear us singing public domain songs if you want. Heck, you don't even have to join the group, just e-mail us for songs. It's fun. [Big Grin]

Okay, I know you haven't; a better question would be why? [Razz]

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Because I was under the impression that it was meant to be reciprocal.
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Yeah, but solo doesn't sing! To be fair, he mixes, but as I said, you could just be a groupy and praise us all. That would be participating, and in a very appreciated way. [Big Grin]
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*giggle* Ok, when I have time to catch up on a multi-page thread. I haven't read it since before it went to two pages.
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*bump*

Just 12 days to go! Are you guys excited? I am!!!!

Also, if you haven't responded for the restaurant yet and would like to go, just say so now! I called them, and they said I didn't need to make a reservation until next Wed. or so. So, you have until then to get counted. [Smile]

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...and back up.
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*suppresses "Guess Who's . . ." references*
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Hee hee!
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Hubby and I will join y'all for dinner on Sat night.
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<peeks in, relieved not to see flying hardware>

I wanted to let y'all know my schedule's probably going to change a couple more times; as of now, I won't be available Saturday but will be available Sunday. [Smile]

Why, yes, I did go to Scarborough Faire, but I didn't get the 'wench' t-shirt--dang pale pink!

<leaves humming S&G>

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So, my current count on dinner is 16. Cool! [Big Grin] Ooooh, this is going to be so fun...
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You guys will have to help me with the ordering at the restaurant, though. I've never been to an Indian restaurant.
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Oh, don't worry. I'm sure those of us who eat Indian food a lot will be happy to help those who don't choose.

Jeff doesn't like very spicy food, so I'm used to choosing things that aren't too hot for him. [Smile] He can also probably give you some recommendations for things that those new to Indian food will enjoy.

And pronunciation's not that hard; besides, if you're really butchering it, you can always point to the menu (I've only had to do that twice, though.)

If you all want to see a menu (although I'm not sure how accurate it is) go to this page and click on "menu". [Big Grin] *is hungry after reading the menu*

[ May 17, 2005, 12:43 AM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]

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*bumpity*

Mmmmmm... Mango lassi...

[ May 16, 2005, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]

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