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#1298888 - 11/03/09 12:51 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: athomik]
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That cat sort of reminds me of the "Fonze" from that television show with the leather jacket and glasses. Very cute. Now if it only had a motor cycle!
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#1298889 - 11/03/09 12:53 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Happy Days. laugh
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#1298917 - 11/03/09 01:37 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Originally Posted By: Jerry Groot RPT
...Now if it only had a motor cycle!

Yeah, like this guy's, and you can tune while you're riding!

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#1298918 - 11/03/09 01:43 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jim Moy]
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That gives a whole new meaning to tuning the G string...
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Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1299114 - 11/03/09 07:41 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Yipes!!!!!
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#1299356 - 11/04/09 10:20 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Originally Posted By: Jerry Groot RPT
Yipes!!!!!

I second that YIKES!!! grin. . .
That has to be added to the "What was he thinking category"!



Edited by Diane... (11/04/09 10:28 AM)
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#1299362 - 11/04/09 10:36 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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Yipes!!!!!

I second that YIKES!!! grin. . .
That has to be added to the "What was he thinking category"!

Well from the picture, clearly, he's thinking "The top octave sure is hard to tune with that motorcycle running the background..."
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#1299378 - 11/04/09 11:09 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jim Moy]
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Well up here in CANADA he'd be thinking, "I need a SECOND COAT!" grin

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#1300260 - 11/06/09 12:10 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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laugh laugh That's too funny!!!
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Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1300389 - 11/06/09 09:48 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Jer,

You mean you don't tune in da' Nude? What's a matta U!
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#1300451 - 11/06/09 12:03 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Scooters]
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To cold here in Michigan for dat Scooter's!

Sides, that sounds kind of fishy to me. Here's the catch of the day. And we thought cats were stupid.

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#1300452 - 11/06/09 12:05 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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grin
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"My face is my passport." ~Vladimir Horowitz

Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1300995 - 11/07/09 10:10 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Although Scooters, my dad has a few stories of showing up to people's homes to find they would rather walk around in the nude while he tuned. Ladies... When asked if it would bother him he said, oh no! It's your house. You can walk around anyway you like. grin
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#1301087 - 11/07/09 12:48 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Did they wear a very long tie like Victor Borge threatened to? grin
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"My face is my passport." ~Vladimir Horowitz

Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1301194 - 11/07/09 04:43 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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No but, I tuned for him a couple of times. Very nice man.
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#1301198 - 11/07/09 04:54 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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I'll bet you never focused on a tuning harder in your life! grin
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Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1301355 - 11/08/09 12:32 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Naaaa, honestly I tune for so many different concerts each year and for so many different performers that it doesn't bother me any longer. Especially at my college. When you're a newbie, it bothers you a LOT but after tuning for 35 years full time like that you get used to it. The only bad ones are those that think they have something to prove or are just plain ornery.
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#1301362 - 11/08/09 12:49 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Ooops, I was referring to the nudist. grin I didn't realize you meant you had tuned for Victor Borge. That's cool! Did he tell any jokes? laugh
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"My face is my passport." ~Vladimir Horowitz

Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1301603 - 11/08/09 01:11 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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He was his jovial self. Joking a little bit but not like he does on stage performing. He always picked up the lid of a 9' Bose like it was a piece of paper. I joked with him about dropping it. He said, good one, I should use that in my skit. Don't know if he ever did though.

We are having an Indian Summer here now! Finally, some sunshine!!! 2 day's worth with more to come. How's the weather elsewhere?
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#1301701 - 11/08/09 04:37 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Well I've always heard he was quite a character...and that his home life was pretty lively. grin That's pretty stout, to pick up a concert grand lid so easily.

A select few Borge skits for your enjoyment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ4ZNbiO15M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWqFaGwNCMU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJQE3ppdOU
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"My face is my passport." ~Vladimir Horowitz

Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1301703 - 11/08/09 04:41 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Oh, and the weather is lovely where I am. smile
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"My face is my passport." ~Vladimir Horowitz

Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1302031 - 11/09/09 11:07 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jerry Groot RPT]
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Originally Posted By: Jerry Groot RPT
Although Scooters, my dad has a few stories of showing up to people's homes to find they would rather walk around in the nude while he tuned. Ladies... When asked if it would bother him he said, oh no! It's your house. You can walk around anyway you like. grin

Well, I just had 2 pianos tuned and it cost me $320! Even if I were to walk around naked, I think my "tuner" would just sees me like this! Pretty soon I won't be able to aford clothes!

But . . . I pay my tuner whatever he wants cause he's worth every penny! or rather, every "dollar"! Oh, and I should add that it's really nice here, and I'm just wearing a "light coat"! grin

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#1302127 - 11/09/09 01:11 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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Uhhh, Diane, I think that picture — as funny as it is — is a little too risqué for this forum. smile
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Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1302176 - 11/09/09 02:37 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Originally Posted By: Horowitzian
Uhhh, Diane, I think that picture — as funny as it is — is a little too risqué for this forum. smile

Oh, okay Horowitzian!

So who do I "CALL" to get it removed! grin I tried to delete it, but I can't! If I'm not here tomorrow, you'll all know why, right? grin Let me just say in my defence, that she has more covered that that guy in the picture above this! Just my observation!

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#1302304 - 11/09/09 06:13 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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"Hello? Hello? Hel... darnit, Jerry Groot told me I could call him even if I was in the shower, why won't he answer???"


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#1302368 - 11/09/09 08:50 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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Originally Posted By: Diane...
Originally Posted By: Horowitzian
Uhhh, Diane, I think that picture — as funny as it is — is a little too risqué for this forum. smile

Oh, okay Horowitzian!

So who do I "CALL" to get it removed! grin I tried to delete it, but I can't! If I'm not here tomorrow, you'll all know why, right? grin Let me just say in my defence, that she has more covered that that guy in the picture above this! Just my observation!



grin

Use the "Notify" button to alert a moderator. Tell them you thought better of posting it, but cannot edit anymore. I did that once, and Ken deleted the image no problem. smile
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Chopin Prelude in Em, Op. 28 #4, Bach Invention No. 8 in F major, Rach Prelude in Bm Op. 32 #10.
Chopin Polonaise Op. 44 in F♯m — set aside.

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#1302429 - 11/09/09 10:27 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Jim Moy]
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I think that gal is going to get Brain Washed. Hope the water isn't too hot! whome Hello? Hello?

Knowbody's home!
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#1302661 - 11/10/09 10:53 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Horowitzian]
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Originally Posted By: Horowitzian
Ooops, I was referring to the nudist. grin I didn't realize you meant you had tuned for Victor Borge. That's cool! Did he tell any jokes? laugh

Jerry tuned for "VICTOR BORGE"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh then Jerry deserves a "COOL CAT" award too! Cool cat pictures are hard to find, so this is all I could come up with! grin You will be cool like this too soon Jerry! Any snow yet? wink

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#1302668 - 11/10/09 11:05 AM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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Okay, here's a better "COOL CAT" picture! Everyone say Yeah!!!!!!
If there are any single guys out there who look half this COOL. . . Call me!
Looking this good should be a crime! wink

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#1303018 - 11/10/09 10:35 PM Re: OT Paging Jerry Groot (and any one else living [Re: Diane...]
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The cat above, ate the bird and is setting just as content as can be in the bird feeder waiting for his next meal. grin

Good luck finding that handsome man that looks like the one above. The perfect looking gentleman. How bout a fat man instead?
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