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Just dropped by to wish Larry a Happy Birthday, but then saw what has happened to Gillian!
A broken Clavicle is not 'fine'. It is one of the most painful and inconvenient breaks you can have. It is no wonder you cannot sleep. I hope it heals quickly.
Good to hear that your parents are getting the vaccine, though. I have no clue when we will get ours. Our rates have gone through the roof and we are in major lockdown here.
Of course, Brexit is just making matters so much worse.
So, Hi everyone. Stay safe and well and, of course,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LARRY!
A broken Clavicle is not 'fine'. It is one of the most painful and inconvenient breaks you can have. It is no wonder you cannot sleep. I hope it heals quickly.
Good to hear that your parents are getting the vaccine, though. I have no clue when we will get ours. Our rates have gone through the roof and we are in major lockdown here.
Of course, Brexit is just making matters so much worse.
So, Hi everyone. Stay safe and well and, of course,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LARRY!
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Darker, mischievous kind of course! 
Deep, dark woods or sunny glade?
Deep, dark woods or sunny glade?
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I wish I could split my time between city and country but, sadly, I cannot. Country it is, then as that is where I live.
Thick snow or Summer sun?
Thick snow or Summer sun?
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...and speaking of Adagio...
I have only just discovered this. It is from the 1975 Renaissance album, Turn of the Cards. My all time favourite song is Northern Lights from the Song for all Seasons album.
A friend at the time told me that if I liked that album then I wouldn't like their others. Oh, how I wish I hadn't taken notice of him! If only YouTube had been invented then...
Annie Haslam had the most incredibly beautiful voice.
I have only just discovered this. It is from the 1975 Renaissance album, Turn of the Cards. My all time favourite song is Northern Lights from the Song for all Seasons album.
A friend at the time told me that if I liked that album then I wouldn't like their others. Oh, how I wish I hadn't taken notice of him! If only YouTube had been invented then...
Annie Haslam had the most incredibly beautiful voice.
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Yesterday, Marko Hietala, bass guitarist with symphonic metal band, Nightwish, suddenly resigned. This is what he said;
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here.
This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love.
And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good.
Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please.
But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose.
There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though.
I am so sorry about this.
Marko Hietala
P.S. Tony Iommi is an exception to the “no contact whatsoever”. Childhood hero takes a precedence.
Considering the pressures that are placed on top performers by corporate entities and the media, the announcement, whilst sad, is wholly understandable and I wish him well in whatever path he takes in the future.
Dear people. I am leaving Nightwish and my public life.
For a quite a few years now I haven’t been able to feel validated by this life. We have streaming company big guns demanding 9/5 work from artists of inspiration while unfairly sharing the profits. Even among the artists. We’re the banana republic of the music industry. Biggest tour promoters squeeze percentages even from our own merchandise while paying dividends to Middle East. Apparently some theocracies can take the money from the music that would get you beheaded or jailed there without appearing as hypocrites. Just a couple of examples here.
This past year forced me to stay home and think. And I found myself very disillusioned about these and a lot of things. I found out that I am in need of that validation. For me to write, sing and play, I need to find some new reasons and inspirations. ”My Walden” so to speak. And it’s even in my book that I’m a chronic depressive. It’s dangerous for me and the people around me, if I continue. Some of the thoughts a while back were dark. Don’t worry, I’m fine. I have my two sons, a wife, the rest of the family, friends, a dog and lots of love.
And I don’t think that I’ll be gone for good.
Conspiracy is the word of the day. For the people who like them I need to say that my 55th birthday is now on 14th of Jan and I’ve certainly done my time for now. Blaming for instance Tuomas is an insult to both him and my free thinking. This is a very sad thing to all of us too. Have a care please.
But of course now we’ll know, if some go there on purpose.
There are a couple of things agreed on that I will do on 2021. Otherwise I kindly and with respect ask the media, bands, artists projects etc. to not ask me for anything within the next year. I have some reinventing to do. I hope to tell you about it on 2022. It’s not a promise though.
I am so sorry about this.
Marko Hietala
P.S. Tony Iommi is an exception to the “no contact whatsoever”. Childhood hero takes a precedence.
Considering the pressures that are placed on top performers by corporate entities and the media, the announcement, whilst sad, is wholly understandable and I wish him well in whatever path he takes in the future.
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A large dinner because I can't play any instruments.
Book or e-book?
Book or e-book?
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Ich habe Paris besucht, es ist schön.
Mein französisch ist auch vergessen und mein Deutsch is schlecht.
Ich war Europäer aber jetzt bin ich nur noch Englisch, aus Yorkshire.jybTCPDi5G14Jx4r
I have visited Paris, it is beautiful.
My French is also forgotten and my German is bad.
I was European but now I am just English, from Yorkshire.
Mein französisch ist auch vergessen und mein Deutsch is schlecht.
Ich war Europäer aber jetzt bin ich nur noch Englisch, aus Yorkshire.jybTCPDi5G14Jx4r
I have visited Paris, it is beautiful.
My French is also forgotten and my German is bad.
I was European but now I am just English, from Yorkshire.
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Quote by DenimAngel
a cookie for each hand Bill is a good way to have both types of cookies!
...and definitely constitutes a 'balanced' diet!
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Guten Abend, Trishh, Ich Heiße Anna. Kommst du aus Frankreich oder aus Kanada?
Good evening, Trish, I am called Anna. Do you come from France or from Canada?
(Ok, I'm not German but I do love it there. )
Good evening, Trish, I am called Anna. Do you come from France or from Canada?
(Ok, I'm not German but I do love it there.
) 
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Quote by Adagio
Sweet - melody
Al...
Your word must begin with the last letter of the previous word. 
Yearnings - Stressful
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Bringing back memories,
As clear as the day.
Music from the seventies,
When it begins to play.
Those carefree times
before the stress
and strain of life.
We were truly blessed.
As clear as the day.
Music from the seventies,
When it begins to play.
Those carefree times
before the stress
and strain of life.
We were truly blessed.