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    Got the new edition of Newbooks magazine this morning. Going to be hard to choose my free book. Next time I think the choice will be easier - for me anyway
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    I think you can get Classic FM on line Kylie, that's how I learnt all the names of my favourite pieces. I forgot to say that I love ballet music, particularly Swan Lake and every now and again I have to go and see it again. I have lost count now how many times I have seen it.
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    I am glad you liked the bridge picture Nici. Midhurst is a really lovely place. One of those villages/towns that typifies England

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    And, to disprove your theory that young 'uns know nowt nowadays, supergran...! (I didnt really say that did I?) This was the reason I started this thread, to give you all a chance to tell me what you know and like. My first favourite composer was Tchaikovsky too and I loved the Piano Concerto and also his Romeo and Juliet Fantasy. I am swept away by romantic, full bodied music. Classic FM definitely widened my knowledge of music, I knew "the tunes", but not the titles, but I do now thanks to them. I learned to play the piano when I was very young and used to bang out The Blue Danube regularly, I still love it today and go dancing around the room when I hear it. Strangely, I have completely forgotten how to play the piano now, I dont know why.
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    I wonder where in the North East you are?? My mother's family came from the Sunderland area and I have friends in Alnwick. I also love Bamburgh Castle.

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    Thought I would launch a new thread to find out a little more about my bcf friends. 1. Do any of you play a musical instrument (yes I know you do Ice Cream) and if so how good are you and how often do you play; do you play classical, jazz, rock or pop or let's not forget brass band, or any other type of music 2. Do you like classical music? If so what do you like; do you have a favourite composer; a favourite piece of music, favourite soloist, favourite instrument. Me? I love classical music, I would listen to Classic FM all day if I could. I have lots of favourite pieces and composers. Elgar, Vaughn Williams, Saint Saens, Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Brahms etc etc. I love the Organ Symphony by Saints Saen, also Elgar's Cello Concerto. I love most violin concertos, particularly Barber's. I also love opera, my favourite operas are La Boheme and Madama Butterfly, but I also like Tosca. I could go on and on, but let's hear from the rest of you, or if necessary I will shut up
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    For anyone interested, I have uploaded photos from our trip to Midhurst in Sussex

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    I have ordered sunshine for you Nici - have fun xxx

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    Sounds as if you had a nice time with your Mum, I am glad about that. Here's to the next time eh?:friends0:

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    Welcome to the Forum, I hope you are enjoying it.

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    That sounds really interesting Inver. I remember her from the "Vet" programmes. The account sounds a bit like "A Year in Provence" which I read years ago, cant remember the author's name, but John Thaw played him in a TV adaptation.
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    Does anyone have this book for me to borrow???
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    Posted After You'd Gone to you this morning, let me know when you get it

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    I am not sure that Midhurst is that near to Box Hill LOL. Dont forget we have to get from Littlehampton to Midhurst!! That took 2 buses! Thanks for your invite though, we will keep it mind. We hop on trains as well sometimes, but that isnt free unfortunately. Last year we went to Guildford by train and really loved it. We have just come back from an 18 mile cycle ride today and I am exhausted!! Think we will take it easy tomorrow

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    Have you read it yet?
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    I am getting on with this book very well and enjoying it. It is very easy to read. My only criticism at this stage is that it lacks depth a little, but this may well improve as the wagon train gets off into the unknown and things start to go wrong;)
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    That's a really good story Kelly, I am sure you will enjoy it.
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    This book is one of the books sitting on my bookshelf borrowed from H&D some time ago. I obviously havent read it yet, because I dont remember it from your review. The Anne Tyler books I have read (recommended by H&D) I have really enjoyed, so I look forward to reading this one too.
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    I have just read your review of this book Gyre and have put it on my wish list. Sounds a lovely story.
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    I am on a trip tomorrow, so I will post it on Saturday or Monday

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    If you would like to pm me with your address, I will send you "After You'd Gone". Chicken has not replied, so Inver is moving her down.

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    I am fine thank you. I hope you enjoyed your birthday

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    The Historian is a very good read, take your time over it, dont skip any pages.
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    hEY THERE, JUST NOTICED ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY! MANY HAPPY RETURNS HAVE A GREAT DAY!

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    I put down The Blind Assassin by Margaret Attwood. I just couldnt get into it. It is still on my bedside table, so will probably give it another go quite soon.
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