Dating or not dating.

[NikF]

Good to hear things went well with that amateur violinist. That concert program looks rather boring...sigh. God forbid they perform some RVW, Elgar, Britten, Alwyn, Rubbra, Moeran, Ireland, Bax, Holst, Finzi, etc. I might be in London in late summer, I'm hoping to catch a concert from either the LSO, LPO, or The Philharmonia.

I'd much rather hear those composers too.

Anyway, if you do go to London and you're up for shenanigans, creating a kerfuffle and generic malarkey, let me know and I'll come down and instigate it between concerts. I am serious.

(It's men's fashion week in London during September, so there's a slight chance I'd be down there round about then anyway )

[Mirror Image]

I'd much rather hear those composers too.

Anyway, if you do go to London and you're up for shenanigans, creating a kerfuffle and generic malarkey, let me know and I'll come down and instigate it between concerts. I am serious.

(It's men's fashion week in London during September, so there's a slight chance I'd be down there round about then anyway )

Very cool, Nik. Yeah, we'd definitely have to hang out in London. I'd also hang out with Jeffrey (Vandermolen), too.

[Brian]

I know. We have the same problem with American composers here in the States. How often do you see Ives or even William Schuman on a concert program here? Yeah, the BBC Proms might be something I'd be looking into as well.

Wait hang on. I don't think you got what I meant. UK orchestras play tons of English music. Not necessarily Alwyn or Moeran - though local and even amateur orchestras do frequently trot out some of those names - but there is tons of Elgar, RVW, Britten, that kind of thing.

In July/Aug/early Sept. many of the major orchestras are taking their holiday, so you will likely not have regular programming. The Proms will probably be your best bet. There may be other local festivals at various times; for instance, in early/mid-summer Britten's home, Snape Maltings, puts on a big festival where I met Papy Oli one fine summer day.

[Mirror Image]

Wait hang on. I don't think you got what I meant. UK orchestras play tons of English music. Not necessarily Alwyn or Moeran - though local and even amateur orchestras do frequently trot out some of those names - but there is tons of Elgar, RVW, Britten, that kind of thing.

In July/Aug/early Sept. many of the major orchestras are taking their holiday, so you will likely not have regular programming. The Proms will probably be your best bet. There may be other local festivals at various times; for instance, in early/mid-summer Britten's home, Snape Maltings, puts on a big festival where I met Papy Oli one fine summer day.

Oh, sorry for the misunderstanding. I understand what you're saying. Sounds like the BBC Proms will be something I'd be attending, but, quite honestly, I'm also interested in the art museums and the tourist attractions, so I'm actually not too sure how much time I'll be spending regarding music. I definitely plan on checking to see if there's any CD stores there (if time permits). We plan on staying for about two weeks in London and will travel off to Cardiff, Wales and back again within those two weeks.

[Brian]

Oh, sorry for the misunderstanding. I understand what you're saying. Sounds like the BBC Proms will be something I'd be attending, but, quite honestly, I'm also interested in the art museums and the tourist attractions, so I'm actually not too sure how much time I'll be spending regarding music. I definitely plan on checking to see if there's any CD stores there (if time permits). We plan on staying for about two weeks in London and will travel off to Cardiff, Wales and back again within those two weeks.

London is weirdly lacking in CD stores, but you should have no trouble getting your art on. Still my favorite city on earth!

[NikF]

Valentine's Day card massacre.

Number of cards I could reasonably expect to receive: 5
Number of cards I absolutely, sincerely believe I deserve: 109
Number of cards actually received: 0

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

Valentine's Day card massacre.

Number of cards I could reasonably expect to receive: 5
Number of cards I absolutely, sincerely believe I deserve: 109
Number of cards actually received: 0

Is valentines day still a thing? Sorry to hear that you received 0 cards! Maybe people have forgotten how to send physical cards since The Internet...........

[Parsifal]

London is weirdly lacking in CD stores, but you should have no trouble getting your art on. Still my favorite city on earth!

The idea of visiting a CD store during travel baffles me. Is there anything you could find in a CD store that you can't find on amazon?  Was in London once for a relatively brief visit. Most memorable single thing was probably hearing Mackerras conduct Janacek's Katya Kabanova at Covent Garden.

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

It has been just over a week since I got tinder, and I haven't had any matches yet but I will be patient.........................

[Parsifal]

Valentine's Day card massacre.

Number of cards I could reasonably expect to receive: 5
Number of cards I absolutely, sincerely believe I deserve: 109
Number of cards actually received: 0

And you sent how many cards?

[NikF]

It has been just over a week since I got tinder, and I haven't had any matches yet but I will be patient.........................

That's the stuff. Time and patience are key.
Certainly, I'd been wondering how you were getting on with Tindr, but I didn't want to ask in case you were regularly shacking up in a hotel with some painted floozy or something.

e: and if you are, find out if she has an *older sister for me? Cheers. 

*but not too much older. 

[NikF]

And you sent how many cards?

Number of cards I sent: 0

[aleazk]

Me don't date anymore because I always end in the dumps... 

[NikF]

Me don't date anymore because I always end in the dumps... 

Well, you'll fit in this thread just fine with those of us who aren't always dating.

[aleazk]

Well, you'll fit in this thread just fine with those of us who aren't always dating.

Great! ... I guess, lol. 

[NikF]

Great! ... I guess, lol. 

Sorry, it's the best I can do at the moment, due to me being in absolute shock, nay, almost catatonic at receiving 0 (zero  ) valentine's cards.    

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

It's valentines day: Partytime! 

I'm afraid you're in NZ, so you either forgot it was yesterday or you're deluded

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

That's the stuff. Time and patience are key.
Certainly, I'd been wondering how you were getting on with Tindr, but I didn't want to ask in case you were regularly shacking up in a hotel with some painted floozy or something.

e: and if you are, find out if she has an *older sister for me? Cheers. 

*but not too much older. 

Lol......actually the app seems kinda stupid to me to be perfectly honest. It's nearly impossible to know anything ABOUT the people on there for me to work out which way I would rather swipe, so my right swipes are nearly always thoughtless.

[mc ukrneal]

I'm afraid you're in NZ, so you either forgot it was yesterday or you're deluded

Hey, just because you are in my tomorrow doesn't mean that today is not the day in question!

[aleazk]

lol, considering the low population of NZ, Tinder may not be the most interesting thing to try... "next person is at... 500 kms away"