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Re: Taking umbrage

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Subject: Re: Taking umbrage
From: Fred Harvey <fharvey@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:56:50 -0400
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Norm Harris wrote:

> Phil, based on this reply, i'm sure glad you didn't take umbrage. Further
> comments inserted.
>
> Philip Anderton wrote:
>
> > Norm Harris wrote:
> >
> > >Mate, please don't take umbrage. We're not having a go at you or anybody.
> > This forum
> > >is about the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
> > >
> >
> > No umbrage taken. I'm happy to ignore the myopia of most Conservtorium
> > brass musicians and include top brass bands in my list of quality musicial
> > ensembles.
>
> That is your prerogative to include who and what you wish on your list. As for
> most conservatorium brass musicians being myopic, i do believe you are treading
> on very dangerous ground and exposing your flank.
>
> > Its just that, despite having heard a few "A-grade" concert
> > bands and wind ensembles of various construction, I'm yet to be impressed.
>
> OK, not a problem. I'm willing to bet you probably don't have a real quality
> wind ens. in your library, but got lots of English BB's.  At this point it's a
> dietry problem. I'll endeavour to remedy that for you.  Send me your address
> please mate, then watch the letter box.
>
> > Which is the best "concert" band in Australia, Norm?
>
> Purely subjective question, right now i don't know but up until 18 months ago
> i'd have to say the RAAF Central Band.
>
> > Next time they have a
> > concert or are in a contest I will go along with an open mind hoping to be
> > inspired.
>
> Well, the RAAF band don't contest, but Elder Conservatorium did and beat all
> comers for years, then there's City of Sydney and there's a beauty up in
> Newcastle. No doubt it's bigger than the rest. ;~)))
>
> > Phil.
> Upon being asked to use the word horticulture in a sentance, Dorothy Parker
> responded with;
> Norm.
> You can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make her think.
>
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References:
- Aw jees Norm...
  - From: Philip Anderton
- Re: Aw jees Norm & Adrian
  - From: Philip Anderton
- Taking umbrage
  - From: Philip Anderton
- Re: Taking umbrage
  - From: Norm Harris

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