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Originally posted by kernelbogey View PostOh agreed! But at least here it's (nominally) contained within a subject area that I am unequivocally interested in....It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by french frank View PostThere is, too, an element of choice about what one reads here. No question of, If you want to read about The Mask of Orpheus, you must first read about wrist watches. Or Stormy Weather. Or Rock/Pop/Jazz-rock/Fusion …
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Originally posted by Old Grumpy View PostWhilst I have no desire to act as a cereal apologist for IS, I think in fairness it should be pointed out that no one is obliged to listen to Essential Classics either!
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I don't think there's a need to be an apologist for Ian: reading out tweets and emails &c is written into the programme brief ('an element of interactivity with the audience').Last edited by french frank; 22-02-19, 21:16.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by french frank View Postreading out tweets and emails &c is written into the programme brief ('an element of interactivity with the audience').
IS used to be a breath of fresh air, presenting without all this rubbish.
[ed.] Also, I think Ian Skelly presents the programme and not himself which makes the programme feels, well, a breath of fresh air (again, to me, that is). I may of course be wrong on this, as I listen to it only occasionally.Last edited by doversoul1; 22-02-19, 22:26.
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Originally posted by doversoul1 View Posttherefore, I think E-A’s comment (#6) is rather harsh as if this were his choice (OK, he chose to take up the job but what would you have done if you had been him?).
On a few occasions when I came across this slot, the messages were all music related and some were well informed comments (to me, that is). I wish we had a ‘music programme’ to fill the three hours but deriding Ian Skelly for the programme we have now is a bit unfair.
[ed.] Also, I think Ian Skelly presents the programme and not himself which makes the programme feels, well, a breath of fresh air (again, to me, that is). I may of course be wrong on this, as I listen to it only occasionally.
Totally agree ...... but then I would say that ........
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Originally posted by underthecountertenor View PostWhilst I share your irritation, I'm tempted to say that the last two sentences of your post are often word for word in my mind when I read the strings of competitive strenuous punning that sometimes seem to pass for humour on this site.
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Originally posted by LMcD View PostI'll have you know that strenuous punning is a highly skilled and much underrated sport which is seriously being considered for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics (summer or winter, it doesn't manner. 'cos we punsters are a hardy lot when it comes to winning laurels).
Well said!
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Originally posted by underthecountertenor View PostWell with Lent approaching, I'm succumbing to all available temptations while I have the chance."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by LMcD View PostI'll have you know that strenuous punning is a highly skilled and much underrated sport which is seriously being considered for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics (summer or winter, it doesn't manner. 'cos we punsters are a hardy lot when it comes to winning laurels).
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