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Old 04-25-2022, 08:31 PM
 
Location: NW Indiana
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Hi, everyone! I'm posting this a bit early tonight because I need to hit the sack early and get up early tomorrow for jury duty. So, scroll on down and take a gander at

TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone?

When did you get your first cell phone?

Do you use your phone for email?

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?

Have you ever used a megaphone?

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"?

What's your favorite music genre?

Have you taken music lessons?

Did you have music class in elementary school?

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent.

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?

Have you performed in a concert?

Have you performed in a recital?


That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.

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Old 04-25-2022, 08:38 PM
 
Location: In the Pearl of the Purchase, Ky
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone? Android

When did you get your first cell phone? Sometime around 2000 I think

Do you use your phone for email? Nope

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data? Nope

Have you ever used a megaphone? Nope

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone? As a Cub Scout project many many moons ago!

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door? Nope. Had a friend said she tried it when her brother and new bride came to visit for a couple days after their honeymoon. Said she did a lot of giggling! lol

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"? A little bit with my right hand

What's your favorite music genre? Oldies

Have you taken music lessons? Couple years of piano, then 6 years of band

Did you have music class in elementary school? Yup

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent. 5

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform? Yup

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended? I went to my grandson's middle school band concert tonight

Have you performed in a concert? Yup, in the high school band
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Old 04-25-2022, 10:59 PM
 
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Hi, everyone! I'm posting this a bit early tonight because I need to hit the sack early and get up early tomorrow for jury duty. So, scroll on down and take a gander at

TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone? Neither, it's an LG phone where I buy a 20 dollar phone card from the store and get X amount of minutes.

When did you get your first cell phone?1999

Do you use your phone for email?no

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?no

Have you ever used a megaphone?many years ago

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?never did

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?no

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"? yes, took lessons at 10 years of age.

What's your favorite music genre?classic and progressive rock--favorites are Moody Blues, Alan Parsons, Strawbs, Barclay James Harvest, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Mike Oldfield, Focus, Pink Floydmany others--love bluegrass music as well!

Have you taken music lessons?Yes, started at age 10

Did you have music class in elementary school?yes

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent. 7-8

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?yes

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?Oldies concert last September--Cowsills--Vogues--ClassicsIV, Buckinghams. Loved it!The Cowsills were SURPRISINGLY good!

Have you performed in a concert?no

Have you performed in a recital?no


That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.

.

COOL ??'s PJ! Enjoy your week all!!
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Old 04-25-2022, 11:16 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Hi, everyone! I'm posting this a bit early tonight because I need to hit the sack early and get up early tomorrow for jury duty. So, scroll on down and take a gander at

TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone?

Android

When did you get your first cell phone?

Not sure , early 90's? I used to test phones for Nokia.

Do you use your phone for email?

I use it for pretty much everything.

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?

That too...

Have you ever used a megaphone?

I can be pretty loud if I need to be...

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?

No. I would just use a real phone

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?

I tried for grins and it worked!

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"?

Yes, a bit more too.

What's your favorite music genre?

Classical and classic rock.

Have you taken music lessons?

I graduated from music school.

Did you have music class in elementary school?

Yes, it was a part of curriculum.

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent.

Probably 10

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?

On YouTube.

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?

Before pandemic - Dallas symphony. Family member plays there.


Have you performed in a concert?

Many times while in music school.

Have you performed in a recital?

That too... It's just a part of music education.

That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.

Thank you! Have a fun Tuesday, kiddos
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Old 04-26-2022, 12:38 AM
 
Location: San Francisco
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone?
It's an iPhone 11.
When did you get your first cell phone?
I think it was around 2006.I was a late adopter.
Do you use your phone for email?
No, I don't.
Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?
Yes, a couple of times, but I don't like to do it that way. It's too hard to format my posts.
Have you ever used a megaphone?
No, I haven't.
Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?
No, I don't think I've ever done that.
Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?
Yes, I've done that.
BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"?
Only "Chopsticks."
What's your favorite music genre?
Classical, but I enjoy many different types of music including opera, oldies, classic rock, swing, jazz and big band.
Have you taken music lessons?
Yes, I briefly took bassoon lessons. I love the instrument but had to admit that I didn't have the talent to be as good as I wanted to be.
Did you have music class in elementary school?
Yes, we did. It was my favorite part of the day.
Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent.
If you mean sense of rhythm, I'd say 8. I think I have a pretty good sense of rhythm, and I can carry a tune (although I haven't got much of a voice).
Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?
Only on TV.
What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?
I went to see Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos at the San Francisco Symphony in 2019.
Have you performed in a concert?
Only in school.
Have you performed in a recital?
No.

Thanks, Pammy! Good luck with jury duty.
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Old 04-26-2022, 01:27 AM
 
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
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Originally Posted by PJSaturn View Post
Hi, everyone! I'm posting this a bit early tonight because I need to hit the sack early and get up early tomorrow for jury duty. So, scroll on down and take a gander at

TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone?
Android
When did you get your first cell phone?
So long ago, I don't exactly remember....1990's I think it was.
Do you use your phone for email?
I use the computer for emails...sometimes I will check or read my emails on my phone though
Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?
I like to use the computer for that
Have you ever used a megaphone?

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"?

What's your favorite music genre?
Oldies Rock...but like bits and pieces of all music genres
Have you taken music lessons?
No
Did you have music class in elementary school?

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent.
I'd say about a zero!
Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?
My Son's school band in middle school.
Have you performed in a concert?

Have you performed in a recital?


That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.
Thanks Miss Pammy. U2.
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Old 04-26-2022, 01:32 AM
 
Location: The Wild Wild West
44,661 posts, read 61,736,984 times
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone? It's a plain 'ol Consumer Cellular phone and it sits in the glove box for emergency use only. .

When did you get your first cell phone? Many years ago.

Do you use your phone for email? No.

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data? No.

Have you ever used a megaphone? No.

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone? Yes when I was a youngster.

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door? Yes.

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"? No.

What's your favorite music genre? Big Band, Pop Oldies, CW.

Have you taken music lessons? No.

Did you have music class in elementary school? No.

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent. 1

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform? Yes.

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended? Oak Ridge Boys eons ago.

Have you performed in a concert? No.

Have you performed in a recital? No.

That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.

~ Life's a gift. Don't waste it. ~
Rate this post positively ms pam
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Old 04-26-2022, 02:04 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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Hi, everyone! I'm posting this a bit early tonight because I need to hit the sack early and get up early tomorrow for jury duty. So, scroll on down and take a gander at



TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone?

It's an LG phone with a pay as you go program.

When did you get your first cell phone?
after I retired: 2014

Do you use your phone for email?
nope

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data?
My phone doesn't know City_data exists.

Have you ever used a megaphone?
no

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone?
no

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door?
no


BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"?

nope. Took piano lessons for 3 yrs and was just getting to the end of book 2.

What's your favorite music genre?
I like a lot of different types but I guess favorite folk/accoustic

Have you taken music lessons?
yup-in addition to the piano I took guitar for 3 1/2 yrs. Can't play that either.

Did you have music class in elementary school?
I think so. Been a while.

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent.

0

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform?
once on TV

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended?
a blue grass band's tribute to a former member who had died.

Have you performed in a concert?
no.

Have you performed in a recital?
dance recital when I was too young to say no.



That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.

.
thanks, Pam.
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Old 04-26-2022, 03:06 AM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone? - Android

When did you get your first cell phone? - 2001

Do you use your phone for email? - No

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data? - Nope

Have you ever used a megaphone? - A couple of times as a kid.

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone? - No

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door? - Nope
BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"? - Nope

What's your favorite music genre? - Rock

Have you taken music lessons? - I expressed interest but I was discouraged when I was growing up. Never did as an adult.

Did you have music class in elementary school? - I remember here and there, nothing consistent.

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent. - Sorry, not sure I understand the question. I do not know how to play any instruments which is too bad.

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform? - I do not know what this is.

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended? - Bob Mould, punk icon. Great show and I had a good time.
I'm planning to see The Who next month in DC but I do not have a ticket yet. There are plenty left and I only need one.

Have you performed in a concert? - No

Have you performed in a recital? - Nope

That's it for now, kiddos. Have a superb Tuesday, be kind, have fun, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness. - Thanks, Pam!
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Old 04-26-2022, 03:52 AM
Status: "It's WARY, or LEERY (weary means tired)" (set 1 day ago)
 
Location: A Yankee in northeast TN
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Quote:
TODAY'S QUESTIONS

Is your cell phone an Android or an iPhone? Android

When did you get your first cell phone? Too long ago to remember

Do you use your phone for email? No

Have you used your phone to post on City-Data? No

Have you ever used a megaphone? No, ewww

Did you ever try connecting two tin cans with a string to see whether that would work as a telephone? Of course!

Have you ever placed a glass against a wall or door, and then placed your ear against the glass, in an attempt to eavesdrop on a conversation taking place on the other side of the wall or door? Yeah, worked slightly better than the two cans and a string, but not by much

BONUS QUESTIONS

Can you play the piano, even if only just "Chopsticks"? Very basic beginner level stuff only

What's your favorite music genre? No real favorite, just a few genres I don't care for.

Have you taken music lessons? Yes, they didn't last very long due to a lack of talent

Did you have music class in elementary school? Yes, loved it!

Rate your personal rhythm between zero and 10, with 10 being most excellent. 2

Have you ever heard a handbell choir perform? One of my relatives performed locally, she was also a Sweet Adeline.

What was the last concert (any type) that you attended? A couple of years ago, if you count outdoor festivals. Different types on each stage.

Have you performed in a concert? Yes, in school, but I can't really carry a tune so eventually I was booted out of the choir.
thx
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