I prefer John Philip Sousa.

Scotty

"katysails" wrote in message
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Jim asked:
What about "Flying Dutchman?" Pretty appropriate.

Not one of my favorites...if I have to listen to Wagner, let it be
"Lohengrin" or "Meistersinger of Nuremberg"
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Scotty:
I prefer John Philip Sousa.

I like Sousa...quite imspirational if the band is good...quite horrible if
the band is not....
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Boston Pops on 4th of July!


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Scotty:
I prefer John Philip Sousa.

I like Sousa...quite imspirational if the band is good...quite horrible if
the band is not....
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Boston Pops on 4th of July!

The best....although I heard the Washington Symphony (I think it was
them...) perfrom the 1812 Overture on the oval in front of the White House
with cannon and fireworks and I think that probably was the most spectacular
music I've ever been privy to hear...
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seen that on the tube. must be fantastic live.
Scotty

"katysails" wrote in message
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Boston Pops on 4th of July!

The best....although I heard the Washington Symphony (I think it was
them...) perfrom the 1812 Overture on the oval in front of the White House
with cannon and fireworks and I think that probably was the most
spectacular
music I've ever been privy to hear...
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Scott Vernon wrote:

Boston Pops on 4th of July!

Boston Symphony, in Boston Symphony hall, on any day.

Jim


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Scotty:
I prefer John Philip Sousa.

I like Sousa...quite imspirational if the band is good...quite horrible if
the band is not....
--
katysails
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Living all my life in Boston I've attended both on many, many occasions.
Symphony Hall is one of the best venues in the country. I've been there five
times this season, most recently to see Bobby McFerrin - a great show,
especially with the Symphony Hall acoustics.

However, the July 4th event on the river is a spectacle not to be missed, at
least a few times. For a number of years I worked in the boathouse directly
across from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Perfect seats for the fireworks,
but we used the TV and radio to bring in the concert.

I haven't gone over to watch the concert in a few years - only the first 200,000
get good seats. Last year we watched the concert on TV on our boat, moored in
Salem Harbor waiting for their fireworks.





"Jim Cate" wrote in message
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Scott Vernon wrote:

Boston Pops on 4th of July!

Boston Symphony, in Boston Symphony hall, on any day.

Jim


"katysails" wrote in message
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Scotty:
I prefer John Philip Sousa.

I like Sousa...quite imspirational if the band is good...quite horrible if
the band is not....
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

"Jeff Morris" wrote ...
Living all my life in Boston I've attended both on many, many occasions.
Symphony Hall is one of the best venues in the country. I've been there
five
times this season, most recently to see Bobby McFerrin - a great show,
especially with the Symphony Hall acoustics.

how recent? Just last week, on the radio, one of those
'what-ever-happened-to?' bits, asked if Bobby was still happy.



However, the July 4th event on the river is a spectacle not to be missed,
at
least a few times. For a number of years I worked in the boathouse
directly
across from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Perfect seats for the
fireworks,
but we used the TV and radio to bring in the concert.

I haven't gone over to watch the concert in a few years - only the first
200,000
get good seats. Last year we watched the concert on TV on our boat,
moored in
Salem Harbor waiting for their fireworks.

Sounds lovely!

Scotty

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Jeff Morris" wrote ...
Living all my life in Boston I've attended both on many, many occasions.
Symphony Hall is one of the best venues in the country. I've been there
five
times this season, most recently to see Bobby McFerrin - a great show,
especially with the Symphony Hall acoustics.

how recent? Just last week, on the radio, one of those
'what-ever-happened-to?' bits, asked if Bobby was still happy.

Two weeks ago, April 4. Symphony Hall was sold out, the first time I've seen it
filled this year. It was a great concert; lots of audience participation.
McFerrin is an incredible musician. Making a special appearance was harpist
Deborah Henson-Conant, who amazed all with her "electric blues harp" and
singing, which sounded like Bonnie Riatt. Their duets were worth the price of
admission. McFerrin finished with a Wizard of Oz medley, and then did the
Mickey Mouse Club Song for an encore. He seemed very happy, but he did not do
his trademark song.














However, the July 4th event on the river is a spectacle not to be missed,
at
least a few times. For a number of years I worked in the boathouse
directly
across from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Perfect seats for the
fireworks,
but we used the TV and radio to bring in the concert.

I haven't gone over to watch the concert in a few years - only the first
200,000
get good seats. Last year we watched the concert on TV on our boat,
moored in
Salem Harbor waiting for their fireworks.

Sounds lovely!

Scotty

Were you working at Community Boating? I sailed out of
there for five years, and enjoyed walking along the Half
Shell. Community Boating had 81 total boats, including
51 Mercuries when I was there. I bet the Mercuries are
all still there.

We have three left at the boat club. This is where I
learned to sail, on these same Mercuries. Now, I'm in
charge of refurbishing them this year. They are tanks
--15.5' 630 lbs worth of solid fiberglass. These boat
are so tough, when the kids hit the dock, the dock gets
damanged.

Since we have three, and they will be used for the youngest
juniors--9 year olds. I was surprised to see they only had
numbers and no names. One nice thing about running the
project--I get to pick the names. I love naming boats.
There is an art to it. They must be fitting and cool.

I thought of kids crashing into docks and then I thought, three
boats, then I thought--"The Three Stooges". Moe, Larry and
Curly. I spent the moring sanding "Larry" down before I went
sailing.

I'm trying to find another boat or two for donation. Others
names could be named Nyuck, Nyuck-Nyuck, or Curly-Joe.

I learned on these same boats, nearly 39 years ago! I still
remember the centerboards, that drop like a guillotine. So I have
a certain foundness for them and want to make them look really
nice. These are getting new masts, new booms, new centerboards,
lots of new hardware, and new paint.

Bart

"Scott Vernon" wrote

"Jeff Morris" wrote

at
least a few times. For a number of years I worked in the boathouse
directly
across from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Perfect seats for the
fireworks,
but we used the TV and radio to bring in the concert.

Sounds lovely!

Scotty