Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani appreciation thread - Part 6

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hannah 01.

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“Something about pencil leads - I'm sweet and innocent so no idea what the conversation was about 😚”

Tea.

Splutter

Soaked

KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“I was taught to write using an Italic ink pen from an early age so I would like to request consideration for the JayJob of Mistress of the Fountain Pen.
I had a very temperamental pen and thus am practised in the art of cajoling it into action even when ink is low or the ink reservoir might need a little persuasion.

As for roller balls - Korky you are welcome to them! I prefer the real thing ”

Okay, I shall withdraw.

Isih - I wish to apply for the Jayjob of Holder of the Indelible Pen. This has remarkably enduring qualities but extreme caution must be exercised because as soon as it is used it stays put in perpetuity and one cannot change one's mind.

KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“I think at this juncture it would be apposite to mention that I am rarely calligraphically challenged, having learned to write with a dip pen. This rarely left blots so I did not require blotting paper, which could be advantageously utilised dipped in ink, placed on the end of a twelve inch ruler and flicked at fluffed up felines who'd bitten off more than they could chew....

I would also add that if you sink your ink well, it won't spill over.”

Ah, but I do, very deeply, yet upon withdrawing the dip pen there is sometimes a globule which adheres to the very tip and, if not noticed and wiped off, can spoil the accomplishment.

Isih

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“Re BIB If you're going to be technically correct it would have to be a Tenor Horn in a brass band - French Horn is orchestral.

Not just fingering & blowing Korky there's the multiple tonguing techniques, single, double & triple & you mustn't forget flutter tonguing”

You've torn it now, Whiffle!

Quoting myself (bad form, I know)

In my role as KEEPER OF THE DOUBLE / SINGLE / DOWNRIGHT OBSCENE ENTENDRE, which no-one else seems willing to take over, I must make a feeble protest as to the tenor of the above applications. (I am not referring to brass/silver band instruments here)

I would also make the observation that the Protection Provider concerned appears, by her own admission, to be failing in her duties AGAIN. No french horn for you, my girl, you can't even handle the letters.

see - I'm not as daft as I look

As far as the jobs go, I feel I'm running backwards. I had everything nearly ready to post and off you all go again!

Beth - thanks for all your hard work, and good luck tomorrow!
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KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jayfan:
“...ETA
It is Paddy Dalton singing on that track Jay posted. Not Jay. Paddy tweeted about it.

Erin has just posted another lovely Jaliona vid to the Friends theme tune.”

Thanks - here's her latest compilation.

https://youtu.be/TJT9dICcWR0

Whiffle_09

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by KorkyTheCat:
“That sounds pleasant! I should like to try it given the opportunity. I know that you have to shape your mouth just so to achieve the desired effect or else you'd just blow a raspberry and things would fall rather flat. ”

It's more to do with what you do with your tongue - I can elucidate if you like

Toasted Toad

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by ahouch:
“I haven't read any of the previous Cha Cha reviews so apologies if I repeat what others have already said. I may have a look at them later as a way to compare and contrast, but I didn't want to beforehand.”

Popping in to find I'm pages behind (will be mostly lurking from now on anyway - I've finished my last compilation unless I decided to do review compilation, which I don't have time for right now)!

Anyway, great review ahouch - so much I agree with.

I know some object to Tess going on about his nerves, but J himself didn't mind. As a presenter, she can point out some things to the viewing audience that we otherwise would not see - e.g. the fact that someone is so nervous they are actually shivering. That just helps us understand them better and puts their dancing and character in context. Some aspects of performance are more of a hurdle for some than for others.

LOL the Cowardly Lion!!

Isih

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“It's more to do with what you do with your tongue - I can elucidate if you like”

Please wait till after the watershed

The kittens are still about

Toasted Toad

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“Sadly we lost Becks today but we were able to get him outside into the grass for some to eat which he hadn't been able to do since Feb.
I am heartbroken and it is slowly sinking in I will never hold him again or feel his tongue lick my hand or see him point to where he wants to be itched, or hear him call to me.

Devastated.”

Just seen your news, Janet. Am totally gutted for you & Becks. He will always be our Thread pet.

KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“It's more to do with what you do with your tongue - I can elucidate if you like”

Well, yes and no. Sometimes it's nice to experiment until it feels just right. I believe the buttons need a light touch too or caterwauling will ensue...

Whiffle_09

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by KorkyTheCat:
“Well, yes and no. Sometimes it's nice to experiment until it feels just right. I believe the buttons need a light touch too or caterwauling will ensue...”

?????

Isih I have come upon a word for possible inclusion in the Jayctionary. I have checked & couldn't see it there.

The Jaywink – A determined attempt to wink unusually utilising both eyes. Highly adorable.

fatskia

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“Fnar!
Some much needed hilarity this morning girls.

Thank you for your thoughts.

I'm in bits to be honest but when the time came I was able to be with Becks and OH, we took him into the grass for some time to eat in the sunshine, the birds were singing.

We told him how proud and grateful we were to have him in our lives, and how much we love him - and we held him as he took his last journey, and went to sleep.”

It's good that you and your OH were able to be with your noble companion to the end. He had a great life with you.
It's a sad time, but mainly because of how great the past was.
(((Hugs)))

KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Isih - A few Jayfinitions

Jayvocado - his favourite fruit
Jaypricot - his second fave
Jaysparagus - his favourite veg
Jayniversity - his seat of learning
Jaycoustic - authentic J sound
Jayccordion- his fave musical instrument
Jayrizona - where he'd like to go to see the desert cacti

hannah 01.

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by DeiseDays:
“Thanks for typing and posting Beth, I loved reading it.
Good luck for your exam tomorrow.

Hmmm, I seem to remember that jnb has excellent calligraphy skills, I predict athree-way inkwell battle for this Jayjob ”

You pick who is who.
Oops how did GrumpyLGoodman get in there.
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KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“?????”

Valve levers?

Whiffle_09

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by KorkyTheCat:
“Valve levers?”

Aah you mean the valves Korky. These require oiling on a regular basis. Less frequently you will need to give your instrument a bath & clean possibly using a cleaning snake & bore brush.

jnb_7

07-06-2016

https://twitter.com/janetnbecks/stat...33550679674880

Mo_Wilson

07-06-2016

Hi jnb.

I hope you don't mind, but this has given me some comfort in the past -especially the last two lines of the final verse.

Take care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-Agbey040

KorkyTheCat

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“https://twitter.com/janetnbecks/stat...33550679674880”

I hope this doesn't sadden you more as I mean it as some comfort:

He had my love
And I had his
By fair exchange.

His heart I keep in mine
As he held mine in his.
This truth will never change.

Love abides for ever.
Our ties they will not sever.

JuliePB

07-06-2016

Jnb,

Haven't posted in absolute ages, but just wanted to say how very, very sad I was to read your news about Becks - love and hugs xx

hannah 01.

07-06-2016

I can't remember seeing this posted.
Ali and Vin at The Hurlington Club yesterday
It looks lovely.
With @flaginthesand

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlionaVil...3240515585?p=v

Lola the cat

07-06-2016

For Janet

https://youtu.be/LkpSKnFhMho

xx

BionicBard

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by hannah 01.:
“I can't remember seeing this posted.
Ali and Vin at The Hurlington Club yesterday
It looks lovely.
With @flaginthesand

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlionaVil...3240515585?p=v”

Who are the other couple? I don't recognise them at all.

ETA looks like it may be a marketing shot for Flag in the Sand, a luxury travel concierge - there's nobody else eating around them.

jnb_7

07-06-2016

Thank you everyone for you thoughts. Not doing well tonight, pain of loss hitting me harder.

Sleepless nights.......I am so lost without him. I have some of his tail hair to make into a bracelet. I will see his face again one day, I am absolutely certain of that. But it doesn't make any of this any easier....I'm totally broken right now & just wish I could turn back the clock.

DeiseDays

07-06-2016

Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“Thank you everyone for you thoughts. Not doing well tonight, pain of loss hitting me harder.

Sleepless nights.......I am so lost without him. I have some of his tail hair to make into a bracelet. I will see his face again one day, I am absolutely certain of that. But it doesn't make any of this any easier....I'm totally broken right now & just wish I could turn back the clock.”

We all feel your immense loss and your pain. All we can do is empathise with you and perhaps provide some distraction.

It seems that we haven't had a thud alert in quite a while. so this is especially for you jnb. xx
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