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Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

Viva! Foro

It's a great thing. I find it hard to lift material from paper, next to impossible for me.
So, three good things on Foro this Christmas.

1/ Been talking to Anders about his guitars and he sent me an audio of him playing buleria on one of his guitars. Sounded great and I noticed a neat chord change where A normally goes to B# on beat 3, however, Anders chord was 013020 hammering on to 3. Nice!

2/ Saw Todds video por Solea and liked his falseta, so I set about learning it. Realized later that his longer video, broke it down in stages, but no fuss, it was good to work parts out.

3/ Henrik posted a nice Buleria video and sound clip with some neat licks, nice to try and good fun to see and hear.

Cheers
Jim.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 27 2004 16:26:11

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Jim Opfer)

Hi Jim

You're right. Its a great foro. Lots of variety, and a nice relaxed friendly atmosphere. Not just the "I love condes versus I hate condes" and the "Nuñez is not flamenco versus Nuñez es muy flamenco" discussions.

I read most things, but do not write so much. I do not have the time to follow up.

The point 1 in your posting is muy PDL, from his time with Camaron. I think I play one of the "Camaron" falsetas as well on the sound clip. Cant remember.

Well, it's goddam cold in Andalucia. We had a white christmas (5cm) and frost every morning. So I take care with the gluing, and sit down in my kitchen near the woodburner, playing siguiriyas.

So happy new year.

Anders

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 9:51:50

Escribano

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Guest)

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Well, it's goddam cold in Andalucia. We had a white christmas (5cm) and frost every morning. So I take care with the gluing, and sit down in my kitchen near the woodburner, playing siguiriyas.

I need to buy a woodburner in January. Can you recommend any particular type and supplier in the area? I know of one place in Motril.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 10:05:36

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Jim Opfer)

To late Simon.

I just gave one away to a poor and cold soul. I prefer the cheapest barrel type burners, where you feed from the top. They cost some 55 euros + tubes, and they work very well with olive, which is what you're going to use. I bought mine up at the top in Albaycin, at the small hardware store. You dont need a northern style burner, just something simple that works. Beside my dog, its my best friend these days.

When are you comming down.

Anders

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 13:35:39

Escribano

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Guest)

Yes, I have a load of olive wood in the garage, drying out. How far up the chimney do you need the piping?

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When are you comming down.

Jan. 12th for a couple of weeks - can you send me a private message with your phone number, we'll hook up. Do you have transport?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 15:56:35

Kate

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Guest)

Hey Simon,

We bought our chimenea in the vega, not that far away. its great and more effective ( prob more expensive but really really worth it) than a top wood burner. Its a fireplace but with glass front so you can enjoy the flames without sparks jumping out. Our tube goes up right through our house warming all three top floors and right now we really need it. We're going under 0 degrees tonight. Seriously considering bringing my lemon tree inside ! Poor thing it has four lemons, one almost ready to go in a nice gin and tonic, the others too small and prob wont survive the cold.

Also have just heard about a great place for white goods, fridges, cookers etc which are very cheap as they are shop soiled, but this may only mean scratch or two. So if you need anything like that we should go check it out. I need an oven. Its on the road to Cordoba just outside Granada on the industrial estate, 'poligono'.

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 16:06:04

Escribano

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Kate)

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We bought our chimenea in the vega

Where is the vega - is it a store?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 16:35:44

Kate

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Escribano)

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ORIGINAL: Escribano
Where is the vega - is it a store?

La Vega, the plains of Granada ! I think it was in Armilla, but will ask Harold exactly where it is in the Vega. We still have the receipt from our purchase somewhere !

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 16:38:56

Escribano

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Kate)

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La Vega, the plains of Granada

Ahh, "the fertile valley", as in Las Vegas, now I understand

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 17:00:11

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Jim Opfer)

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Ahh, "the fertile valley", as in Las Vegas, now I understand

Yeah exactly, just less neon. Probably wont take more than a few years until its all covered with concrete and cars stuck in traffic jam.

I've got wheels, and my tlf. is 958 485 118 (no mobile)

Anders

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 20:19:45

Kate

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Guest)

Hey there Anders.

I'll call you to let you know prices and dont mind getting a ticket for you, then we can all sit together. Just the one ticket ? No Novia ?

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 20:46:21

Kate

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RE: Viva! Foro (in reply to Guest)

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ORIGINAL: Anders

quote:

Ahh, "the fertile valley", as in Las Vegas, now I understand

Yeah exactly, just less neon.

That's an understatement !

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2004 20:49:33