Avanti!

[Anduril]

Thanks Graystar. :-*
IMO the more they read the easier spelling becomes too, they can usually tell when something they have written "doesn't look right". If you give them enough strategies you can usually trust them to find the light at the end of the tunnel.
Here endeth the sermon.
As to the internet Tigerclan, I think a whole new way of spelling etc will be acceptable there very soon. Not that I agree with it- you can't take the class out of the teacher :hihi.
I find it hard to use the shortcuts, even on sms. Too old......

 

[Tigerclan]

Yes they have a language all of their own

 

[Anduril]

Yes they have a language all of their own

Scary!

 

[frahlee]

Just noticed the similarities in our blood lines Anduril. We mad irish slash australian women must have superb taste in footy clubs. The mad bit helps though. Have responded to your Caulfield comments back on my own little post.

 

[Jools]

I'm another with Irish in me (and Scottish, Dutch, English). I enjoy your posts Anduril, and agree about language. I find it very difficult to abbreviate, though my daughter has no difficulty whatsoever.

 

[Anduril]

Thanks Jools!Like the way you keep the blokes in line with your posts too

 

[graystar1]

Thanks Jools!Like the way you keep the blokes in line with your posts too

Hey there "Andy." We blokes don't need keeping in line. All men Tiger members\supporters are fine upstanding species of the human race. We adore our women folk and would love them even more if they would let us. >

Well, maybe not all Tiger men are like that, but most of us. Got to love us all!! :wave :thumbsup :angel:

 

[Anduril]

We do love you all gray. :hearton
That's why we keep you in line, we wouldn't bother otherwise.

 

[graystar1]

We do love you all gray. :hearton
That's why we keep you in line, we wouldn't bother otherwise.

Don't know why I posted that!! learned long ago you can't win an argument with a lady. Why is it I never learn? Never had too many arguments with my beautiful wife, now gone, but can't remember winning any either. So, Andy, I dips me lid!!

 

[an_oxford_man]

Anduril,

I'm a big fan of your work. I particulary enjoyed discussing the Australian Open with you throughout the month of January.

You say you are a classical music fan. Who is your favourite composer? Is there anything you would recommend?

I agree with Curtis E. Bear when he said that you are one of the people that makes PRE so addictive when footy news is "rare and rank" and although there is an abundance of footy news at the moment (intra club match, Tambling etc.) I still look forward to your posts.

Keep up the good work. ;D

Sincerely,

Gypsy Jazz

 

[Anduril]

Flattery wil get you everywhere G_J

My favourite composer... how long is a piece of string?
I have a large collection ranging from Puccini to Vivaldi, but don't think I could do without Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Handel.
I'm really into Baroque music at the moment, which by the way is excellent for "brain food" and studying. (My classes really enjoyed it during math sessions.)

 

[graystar1]

Flattery wil get you everywhere G_J

My favourite composer... how long is a piece of string?
I have a large collection ranging from Puccini to Vivaldi, but don't think I could do without Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Handel.
I'm really into Baroque music at the moment, which by the way is excellent for "brain food" and studying. (My classes really enjoyed it during math sessions.)

You left our Tschaikovsky and Bizet, but would be as certain of winning Tatts that you have DVD's by these composers. Surely The Nutcracker Suite and Carmen would have to be two of the most popular pieces of classical music of all time. Our school orchestra at MBHS specialised in playing the Toreador song to tumultous applause each time. Boys being what they are, of course, amended the words somewhat. The Four Seasons from Vivaldi is a fave of mine.

Would not say I was a fan of Baroque though...those poor suffering maths students.
:rofl :cutelaugh

 

[Anduril]

The music was part of school policy Gray, studies have shown that certain types of music are conducive to learning. Mozart in particular and other composers of that period are especially helpful in learning retention. We also encouraged our chillun to have their water bottles in the classroom as well as brain food like nuts, fruit, and raw vegies. The whole idea was to equip the kids with strategies to help them become successful learners. They liked the music, believe it or not ;D
Gald you like Tchaikovsky, he was my Dad's fav when I was a nipper, whenever I hear the 1812 overture I can see him "air" conducting...
I know some different words to the Toreador song too...... :hihi

 

[graystar1]

The music was part of school policy Gray, studies have shown that certain types of music are conducive to learning. Mozart in particular and other composers of that period are especially helpful in learning retention. We also encouraged our chillun to have their water bottles in the classroom as well as brain food like nuts, fruit, and raw vegies. The whole idea was to equip the kids with strategies to help them become successful learners. They liked the music, believe it or not ;D
Gald you like Tchaikovsky, he was my Dad's fav when I was a nipper, whenever I hear the 1812 overture I can see him  "air" conducting...
I know some different words to the Toreador song too...... :hihi

As I said earlier you must be a great teacher. With all the negative things I read about teaching these days, it is refreshing to hear of the good things you are doing. BTW, my daughter, who has a downie, teaches at a special school. She used to teach at primary, and is a dedicated teacher. Must tell her about Baroque. Also, must tell you I cannot sing or play a musical instrument to save myself, but love listening to music of many varieties. Classical, country, Gilbert and Sullivan, songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Not rap or heavy metal, leave that to the youngun's.

My wife was a classical lover, with Joan Sutherland her fave. She could sing and once was in a choir which performed for the Queen. She had a great knowledge of opera and classical in general. Gee, I miss her something awful.

Nuff said for now.

 

[Anduril]

I was just an ordinary, every day garden variety of teacher. Like most of my colleagues Gray! Glad your daughter is enjoying her teaching, we need lots more like her to join up.
It's always hardest on the one left behind, you think you know what it's like till it happens to you, then you really find out.
I never saw Sutherland in person, but she had a wonderful voice and her championship of Bel canto opera was timely. Wish I'd kept up with my singing, then maybe I would've been as lucky as your wife.

 

[Otis]

Music is a passion, Classical and Opera in particular, I subscribe to both and attend regularly. But I like any music with a decent melody line.

Oooh interesting, I respect people that are passionate about music, especially classical. I have Tchaikovsky (my favourite), Rahcmaninov, Bizet, Holst and some Beethoven in my collection. As I grow older I'll probably develop more of a love for classical as I mature more. Any further recommendations to add to my collection?