@Bernard Ooh this is a hard question! I generally like green houses, but there's so much green around you... Maybe a blue? I don't dislike the idea of yellow, but maybe not the one you showed?

@AndyD said: Almost in tears watching the old man show how it ought to be played. I am going to have to learn it. this was basically my response! I have known this piece since forever, and sort of generally liked it. But hearing Victor Borge's version, I immediately wanted to learn it and play it myself. (My teacher tells me it's within my level, so I may start working on it when the fall semetser starts...) @bernard you may be right about the "orchestral" style. So, do you have a favorite version of CdL?

Hamberder

P.S. join me in this thread for an extension of this discussion to piano music: https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/3960/two-different-versions-of-clair-de-lune

A few things I remember most about my week in Paris: Notre Dame, a concert at St. Chappelle (a magical place), the Latin quarter at night, and a day trip to Versailles.

The Carnac alignments, bought earlier today with these [image: 1786628944383-8212-resized.jpg] all for under ten quid

For those who enjoy puzzles, I have recently become obsessed with Murdoku. They are kind of a cross between sudoku and a logic puzzle. I have two of the books (a third is in preorder). You can also try them online. I did online first and then ordered the books (trying to stay off devices). I find them easier to do on paper. I highly recommend them! https://murdoku.com/?lang=en

Not for a few years now. My partner sold his house about 5 years ago and of course the observatory went with it. I still have a very nice Astro-Physics refractor but it might be going away soon as well. Another good friend wants to buy it from me and move to Nevada. I don't use it at all as our night skies have fallen prey to sever light pollution. The new Casino that is due to open up this fall is about 1 mile from us as the crow flies. It is going to make things a lot worse. I have lost all motivation to even set it up.

But the United States does not have a king. In a representative democracy, the people must have confidence in the health of their leader, and in the leader’s capacity to guide the nation. We have been kept in the dark too long. True. But the role of presidency as defined by the Constitution is supposed to be limited. We have reached an age of celebrity presidents and that glorification is no good for anyone, left or right. We have a House and Senate that have completely reneged on their responsibility to run this country.

Watching A Spy Among Friends on Prime Video. There are six episodes in the series.

@jon-nyc He did the rational thing. Still it is Trump. Always good for a laugh if you are laughing at him. Wonder if the smell ruined the food.

Most have no gear changes at all - here's probably more than you needed to know: https://thedailyautomotive.com/does-electric-car-has-gear/ "Why just one gear? Electric motors are incredibly efficient. They can operate effectively across a wide range of speeds, from a complete stop to highway cruising. Unlike a gas engine, which needs gears to stay in its “sweet spot” for power, an electric motor gives you instant torque at any speed. It’s like having a car that’s always in the perfect gear. Pretty cool, right?"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Fun!

Pig squealing contest in France. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2087431388253524443/video/1?s=46

Very nice! Would make an interesting project.

Yes, moving. Thanks, people. New skit about my alma mater. Link to video He/ they continue to find ways to fulfill their destructive mission.

"He doesn't really mean that." Is what many said before they voted for him. What preparations for that are being done? I have no faith in the DNC.

That's what I thought, but wasn't Air Force One the plane that WAS properly outfitted against attacks?