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Can my dream come true?
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gj Michelob
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 RE: Can my dream come true? (in reply to Guest)
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I have more confidence on Val's dream than this one.
You may legitimately be skeptical, Shroomy. It is an ambitious plan [to have Spain’s ministry of culture recognize our efforts here, in any form or way]. I haven’t given up hopes, yet, particularly after its office preliminary reply [which I did not feel it was appropriate to share] which was quite enthusiastic.
The difference with Val’s (yet lovely) proposal is that, however farfetched the hope that such office would look favorably upon this forum’s challenge, it requires the “act” of one individual.
If Florian and I were trying to meet, it would not be so complicated, save for the distance which separates us, because One would need to get on a plane.
Conversely, when trying to gather the Forum around and expensive proposition (further complicated by individual distances, schedules and needs) I would dare to suspect that it may be nearly impossible to achieve.
But I regret my honesty about it, as your reply carried a degree of hostility (which I realized I caused by being so disagreeably blunt). Sorry about it, I trust you know I love this forum and its members, and few things would give me such satisfaction as any improvement in our relations.
Ciao.
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Date Aug. 14 2009 11:52:54
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gj Michelob
Posts: 1531
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From: New York City/San Francisco
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RE: Can my dream come true? (in reply to Guest)
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I think it's your reply that carried a bit of hostility
No... not hostility, just regret.
Now,
Dear Val, I think we all agree that organizing a jovial reunion of Flamencos is a wonderful idea. But it does (i) take an enormous effort (as you relaize) to be
(ii) possibly ill-rewarded by many enthusiastic replies which will eventually prove unrealistic.
When I -with Flo and Ailsa- tried to organize a forum's fund, a member pm'd me to remind me of how all say "I will buy your CD" when a memember announces its release, but ultimately very few will really do so. I think that that priavetely communicated Jiminy Cricket's message, prompted me to doubt the success you envisioned for your dream.
However, we should not discard the "dream" that one day we can actually meet in person at a festivity we will organize.
And if not all at once, I personally would love to meet many of you, as I met RiceCracker and found him and the experience wonderful.
With much more affection than my earlier message might have shown, I hug you dearly,
gj
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Date Aug. 15 2009 11:23:04
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