Two days with a wonky internet connection

Anna

@LadyDuck (471541)

• Switzerland

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv I think that metal walls are not the best, the blankets surely help.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

I'm not sure it's really a problem but when our son played at the first concert with his double bass the very low notes made the walls reverberate.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

14 Nov 18

If it happens to me, I am going to freak out. It would affect my activities online.

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@ptrikha_2 (46955)

• India

16 Nov 18

@JudyEv yes and on our smartphones too !

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

15 Nov 18

@JudyEv You said it right. I cannot live without it now.lol

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We rely so much on our computers don't we?

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Nov 18

Hopefully, you don't have any more issue with your internet. it's not always pleasant when you have issues with it.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

I think many of us rely on the internet for so many things nowadays.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv We definitely do. I think we probably rely on it a little too much,

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@ptrikha_2 (46955)

• India

16 Nov 18

@JudyEv yes our dependency on the Internet has grown too much.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (121590)

• Gainesville, Florida

14 Nov 18

Someday I would like to play a concert there for you Judy. I have no musical talent, and have no idea how to play any musical instrument, and can't sing to save my life, but I feel I could wing it pretty good. People would love me. That is...they would love me when I finally get run off the stage and out of town!

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (121590)

• Gainesville, Florida

15 Nov 18

@JudyEv I don't think I would be hurt and upset at all. Maybe I could make some money with my "comedy" act!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@moffittjc Well, it's a thought!

You need to put something on YouTube so we could 'vet' you. We don't just invite any old body. You have to reach a certain standard (which isn't all that high, truth be known).

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

They might think you were a comedy act and then you'd be all hurt and upset.

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PLETHOS

@Plethos (13581)

• United States

14 Nov 18

you should get a blanket with a logo for the background.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We usually have some sort of decoration on the back. I haven't decided what to have for this one yet. Heck, I've got days to think about it!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

@Plethos We usually vary it from group to group. This one was for a group 'All our Exes Live in Texas'.

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PLETHOS

@Plethos (13581)

• United States

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv - now thats cool. im sure the inspiration will hit you one day.

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dave

@dave121495 (1296)

• Philippines

14 Nov 18

Look what unstable internet can do. That's very much productive!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

There is quite a bit to do before a concert so we try to do a bit at a time to spread the workload.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136464)

• India

14 Nov 18

I have gone through that situation - 'now you see me now you don't' with the Internet. It is history now. I have two good connections which have not let me down So when will the show begin. What is the strength of the audience?

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136464)

• India

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv Have a blast

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

It is on Sunday 25th so just a week or so away. We're allowed 100 people outside and hope to have somewhere near a full house.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@allknowing Thanks. :)

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85288)

• Valdosta, Georgia

14 Nov 18

Misbehaving internet is so frustrating!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We rely on it so much these days. Email and messaging seems to have virtually replaced ringing people up.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112879)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Nov 18

I'm glad your internet is working, hopefully it'll remain that way. WOW, you have an antique blanket ..... maybe you can sell it for a really good price

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

I will probably end up donating it to a museum. I think we might be coming to the end of our 'entrepeneurial' career

It's just starting to become more hard work than pleasure.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112879)

• El Paso, Texas

15 Nov 18

What the point of working if the pleasure derived is minimal @JudyEv but how knows, maybe you'll find that it's really all worth it all in all.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@rebelann We always enjoy it at the finish. It's probably the catering for them that is the worst part. So many have all these allergies or food fads. And now that Vince's hearing has deteriorated so much we find setting up the sound system causes a few dramas.

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Marsha

@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

15 Nov 18

Did not having a good connection give you more time to work on the area for the concert? When I saw your previous title I didn't realize that you two put these together yourself.

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Marsha

@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

15 Nov 18

@JudyEv amazing! Although it does sound like a tiring task. And it sounds like you prepare and bring food for those that come too? Have you ever made it available to get help with any part of it?

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

Yes, it's just us. We've improved quite a bit as we've gone along and now have it down to a fine art - until we forget something!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@MarshaMusselman We offer the musicians a bed and meals. The audience get free tea and coffee and I make apricot chocolate slice which everyone seems to enjoy. I make the slice ahead of time but sometimes the meals are a problem catering for perhaps vegetarians, (even vegans this concert), lactose free, gluten free (again this concert) etc.

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

14 Nov 18

First I must say when my computer is not working I go crazy and end up in my studio painting... Your set up sound wonderful and I love the fact it sounds very well liked and attended. Love the fact one says made to wartime. I hope you have a blast...

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv this year was my last craft show, just too much stuff to do with the tents and displays. I did the show simply because I had around 300 small slates with funny sayings ( the little pieces are not sold in stores), I was selling them for 10 and 5 and this year I sold them for $1, just to get rid of them. They all sold and I'm glad. My bigger ones that sell for 30 to 40, only a few sold. In the stores, they fly off the walls so that was the other reason I am done with shows... Have a great time with your audiences.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We have a very supportive audience, mostly people about our age from around the district. It is started to become a bit like hard work though and I'm not sure how many more years we'll keep it up. And now those coming next week are vegan which we find a bit difficult to cater for but they've suggested rice and vegetables so that doesn't sound too hard.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@PainsOnSlate

DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Nov 18

That's one old blanket and a great idea. Welcome back to myLot!

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv We lost our cable - internet, phones, and TV twice within the last few months, both due to branches falling form the trees. No cable for 3 days, and then 30 hours. Not fun!!!

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@DianneN It's nearly as bad as having no electricity.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

I really hate it when I get logged out. I come back into the office every ten minutes or so checking if it's fixed itself or not.

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John Roberts

@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Nov 18

How do you happen to have that blanket?

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@ptrikha_2 (46955)

• India

15 Nov 18

@JudyEv a vintage collection indeed !

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

I had two great uncles who went away to the first world war but I think these would be from the second. Two uncles enlisted but didn't see action. I guess they would have been army surplus as my father and brother had old heavy army greatcoats that they wore on the farm.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (90917)

• United States

14 Nov 18

That's a great idea and probably an awesome time. As for wonky Internet connections...nothing irks me more. Well, I am sure others things DO irk me more. But slow or non-working Internet is a real pain the you know what.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We mostly have the organisation down to a fine art now. This one is a bit easier than most as the musicians won't be sleeping over although we'll still provide a meal. This can cause its own problems as half the time they're gluten free or vegetarian or can't eat this or that. Luckily these are vegan which floored us for a while but they suggested anything rice and vegetables so that's what they'll be getting.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Nov 18

@porwest Most of ours in the folksy/indy range I guess rather than rock and roll so the people tend to be younger and all into healthy living etc. Although we had three older guys who took quite a shine to Vince's whisky.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (90917)

• United States

16 Nov 18

@JudyEv Wow. Didn't know they could be so finicky. When I think of concerts around here I think of lots of booze, junk food, and maybe some would resort to a bit of wacky weed or other naughty things.

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dpk262006

@dpk262006 (58676)

• Delhi, India

15 Nov 18

It seems a good idea to build such a concert room with minimal expenditure. In the picture it is looking nice.

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dpk262006

@dpk262006 (58676)

• Delhi, India

22 Nov 18

@JudyEv It is understandable.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

We couldn't afford anything too flash which is why it's called a 'shack' rather than a 'concert hall' or something like that.

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simplyme

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

14 Nov 18

That`s nice having a simple concerts that helps a lot of musicians to play

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

It can be lovely sitting on the grass and listening to music.

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simplyme

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv Yes so true

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@ptrikha_2 (46955)

• India

18 Nov 18

@JudyEv yes enjoyable indeed!

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maximax8

@maximax8 (31046)

• United Kingdom

14 Nov 18

Hello Judy. My Internet deal ended with one company and it was a while before the new company got the Internet working. My phone worked to give them a call to ask what was going on with the delay. The music shack sounds really lovely.

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maximax8

@maximax8 (31046)

• United Kingdom

15 Nov 18

My cousin lives near to Bunbury and she notices the same. When I visited her in 2000 she was living in Esperance and the Internet was even worse there. In England there is a wide choice of Internet providers.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We don't really have much choice of companies where we are as we are a few kms from any big centre and reception can be iffy.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@maximax8 We spent seven years in Esperance but left in 1980. And fancy your cousin living near Bunbury. That is our nearest big centre. Bunbury was the only option on my MyLot profile when I joined but we're actually about half an hour's drive from there.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180770)

• United States

14 Nov 18

Internet troubles are always frustrating.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180770)

• United States

14 Nov 18

@JudyEv Yea, thesE days it is a necessity.

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@ptrikha_2 (46955)

• India

15 Nov 18

@snowy22315 and I have to use my mobile fifth Internet many a times as my Hotspot connectivity with laptop is not good.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

We rely on it so much don't we? For just about everything.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40243)

• United States

14 Nov 18

Bless you for promoting the arts in your area. I would love to take in a show. That blanket has given much use

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

Musicians often find it hard to make a living from their music so mostly they are really keen to do a house concert or two. I know our son struggles with earning a reasonable living. In the winter we might have one indoors as we can fit about 50 or so in the lounge.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Nov 18

@FayeHazel Some of our groups wouldn't pull huge crowds so our type of venue and gig is ideal for them. A couple of groups we got when they were just starting out and they've gone on to much bigger things.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40243)

• United States

15 Nov 18

@JudyEv Oh that is so true. Venues expect bands to bring a crowd. Hard for bands starting out. How do you get a crowd of your own, if you don't play out because you don't get the gigs because you don't have a crowd..... Wow, I would love to see a picture of the lounge

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (87806)

• Bangalore, India

14 Nov 18

That is so nice. 34 concerts....that is a big number. And you do it for a noble cause. Many congratulations and best wishes. Hope Internet issue is resolved soon.

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@JudyEv (340043)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Nov 18

It's still on this morning so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)

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