This drives my "cool stuff meter" to 11.

OMFG NOMEN!!!!!! Dear gawds I don't even think I should tell this to Ben, I
think he'd hunt you down and steal your ticket (singular - forget about me!
;) I *KNOW* you're walking on cloud nine- what's the air like up there?

Congrats, my friend, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
See all our masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped

See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at:
http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/

"Nomen Nescio" wrote in message
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I know I've discussed my fondness for the music of "Blackmore's Night"
with a few people, here. For those unfamiliar with the music, it's a folk,
rock, medieval, renaissance blend and some of the best music you've
probably never heard.

I first heard Ritchie Blackmore play when I was 12 yo staying up late
with some friends watching a local TV show that played clips from
concerts by various bands. I saw a band I'd never heard of (Deep Purple)
and saw a guy playing guitar (Ritchie) and said to myself, then and there,
"I want to play guitar....and I want to play it like THAT!". Two weeks
later,
I had a cheap Stratocaster knock off and a 20 watt noname amp. That
was almost 40 years ago and I've enjoyed playing guitar ever since. I
never quite managed to "play it like THAT!", though. For decades, I always
hoped I'd someday get a chance to thank Ritchie for inspiring me to pick
up
a guitar.

Every year, Ritchie and his lovely wife, Candice Night, host a medieval
themed
holiday party at an undisclosed location, invitation only, for 50 to 60
people.
There's dinner, drink, and Ritchie & Candice (usually with the rest of
Blackmore's
Night) perform for their guests. Medieval style dress is required.

This year, my wife and I will be 2 of those guests.

It's odd how several things in my life, lately, are starting to go full
circle.

With that in mind, here's "The Circle" by Blackmore's Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJ-LYN6dqM

My wife has informed me that if I wear the "tights", I'll never have to
prove
my courage to her, in any way, ever again.



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I didn't see the original message, but I have some idea how you feel. I am
a big fan of John Williamson, an Australian country/folk/humorous singer.
On my trip from California to Australia this September, I was able to attend
a concert of John's. It was also very exclusive and included dinner and the
chance to meet John and have my photo taken with him. I also got one with
both him and the woman he refers to as "my beloved Meg", who is an absolute
sweetheart.

I've been asked several times if that was the highlight of my trip to Oz.
Other than spending time with friends I've met on previous trips, it really
was.

Enjoy! (Not that you need to be told that)

--

Joy

A miracle is something that is impossible until it happens. - from "Kids
Rite the Darndest Things" by Art Linkletter

"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
OMFG NOMEN!!!!!! Dear gawds I don't even think I should tell this to Ben,
I think he'd hunt you down and steal your ticket (singular - forget about
me! ;) I *KNOW* you're walking on cloud nine- what's the air like up
there?

Congrats, my friend, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
See all our masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped

See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at:
http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/

"Nomen Nescio" wrote in message
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I know I've discussed my fondness for the music of "Blackmore's Night"
with a few people, here. For those unfamiliar with the music, it's a
folk,
rock, medieval, renaissance blend and some of the best music you've
probably never heard.

I first heard Ritchie Blackmore play when I was 12 yo staying up late
with some friends watching a local TV show that played clips from
concerts by various bands. I saw a band I'd never heard of (Deep Purple)
and saw a guy playing guitar (Ritchie) and said to myself, then and
there,
"I want to play guitar....and I want to play it like THAT!". Two weeks
later,
I had a cheap Stratocaster knock off and a 20 watt noname amp. That
was almost 40 years ago and I've enjoyed playing guitar ever since. I
never quite managed to "play it like THAT!", though. For decades, I
always
hoped I'd someday get a chance to thank Ritchie for inspiring me to pick
up
a guitar.

Every year, Ritchie and his lovely wife, Candice Night, host a medieval
themed
holiday party at an undisclosed location, invitation only, for 50 to 60
people.
There's dinner, drink, and Ritchie & Candice (usually with the rest of
Blackmore's
Night) perform for their guests. Medieval style dress is required.

This year, my wife and I will be 2 of those guests.

It's odd how several things in my life, lately, are starting to go full
circle.

With that in mind, here's "The Circle" by Blackmore's Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJ-LYN6dqM

My wife has informed me that if I wear the "tights", I'll never have to
prove
my courage to her, in any way, ever again.



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