FReeper Canteen ~ Merry CHRISTmas, Troops!! ~ 25 December 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

For Unto You Is Born This Day...
A Savior...Christ The Lord

Merry CHRISTmas!!

LUKE 2:1-20
King James Version (KJV)

1..And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2..(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3..And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4..And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5..To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6..And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7..And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8..And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9..And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10..And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11..For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

12..And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13..And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14..Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15..And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16..And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17..And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18..And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19..But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20..And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, real saxophonist. How cool that you can bike to work, but 40 mph gusts!!
Did you have any bad moments?

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I am at 16:53 right now. the Soprano is doing her thing, and my mouth is just hanging open!

[MoJo2001]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!

OMG!! Merry Christmas, radu!! *HUGS* How have you been? How are all the creatures??

[MoJo2001]

Hi my!! How are you doing? Merry Christmas!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MoJo...*HUGS*

[Publius]

That's all improvised, as is the proper Baroque performance practice in a da capo aria.

[MoJo2001]

Dang, you found me already. Merry Christmas, Ma! Don’t worry about the Canteen! I will watch over things while you go wrap my Christmas gifts. Remember, if it needs batteries-—take it back! We’re in the digital age these days!

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Hi Everybody!

(((((HUGS))))

Just spent Christmas Eve with my guitar player’s large Italian family, and I almost needed a forklift to get into my car.

Tomorrow I will spend the day in prayer for America.

I probably should FAST too. :-)

A Blessed Christmas Eve to All!

[Publius]

Gee, and I was going to invite you over for pasta and sausage in red sauce.

[radu]

It’s been a while, hasn’t it?
We’re doing well and the critters are driving us up the walls, as usual. LOL!

How have you been? Everything hunk dory these days?

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I gathered that, as it is different than my other recordings.

I was particularly struck by the almost “dry” crispy clarity of her voice. It could have been the vocal placement, or the baroque lack of vibrato of which you spoke, but it was never sharp or shrill....just...different! I like it!

It could be that even with Classical music, modern amplification techniques tend to obscure some of that quality with excessive filtering and compression.

I love old-school acoustics, even though I am a sound engineer. I often stand away from the mic and balance my harmonies acoustically with other singers who ARE miked. It’s weird, but it works. Otherwise my harmonies are too loud.

[Kathy in Alaska]

HAPPY HANUKKAH, Wiz-Nerd, and welcome to the Canteen.

Our thanks to your son for his service to our country.

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If you do, I will have to WALK home afterward to burn off the calories.

[Publius]

It will be a 3300 mile walk. That should do the trick.

[MoJo2001]

Doing well. Ma currently left me in charge of the Canteen. I noticed she hasn’t wrapped too many presents. She must have fallen asleep at the computer again. LOL!

How many critters do you have these days?

[Publius]

It’s the lack of vibrato. It changes everything. I’m glad that Hogwood, in his 73 years, revolutionized our understanding of the Baroque.

[Kathy in Alaska]

No way am I leaving you to watch things...I know what happens when you are left to your own devices.

Look! 11 pipers piping!

[Soaring Feather]

Well, here we are heading to a new year. I pray we have a prosperous year.

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10K burns about 300 calories. Not much, but multiply that by350 and we’re talking some serious calorie burning.

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Imagine going to the routine annual fundraising for the Foundling Home, and having it turn out to be THAT!

Now THAT’S a “Donor Dinner’ i would have actually enjoyed!