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Post by anthony40 on Dec 21, 2023 9:58:27 GMT
Just before we all start departing and heading our separate ways I just wanted to take to opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Some of you I have met, others I have not but regardless, I hope everyone travels safe and keeps themselves well.
I also wanted to take time and acknowledge the hard work that our Moderators do- I know that on occasion they’ve had to pull one or two of us in line- myself included- or delete a message or two.
Thank you also to all of you who have commented on and/or liked my posts, or responded to personal messages.
Whist we may not necessarily agree on certain things, the one thing that we all have in common- and is the reason why this board, and indeed our little community- exists is our mutual love of live theatre.
Personally, as my parents are in Australia- my sister, who’s also here in the UK, will come round and with my flatmate- who’s mother is also abroad, in India) we will have an ‘orphans’ Christmas.
So, be well, be happy, have far too much food and wine- hopefully Santa will find you- and lets see as many of you as possible next year, and lets welcome any new members with open arms.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 21, 2023 10:07:20 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone
Big thank you to everyone for making this board such a nice place to hang out on and extra thanks to our mods for keeping us in check
Xx
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Post by theatreian on Dec 21, 2023 22:49:34 GMT
Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year too. Thanks to everyone who helps make this such a great site. It is much appreciated.
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Post by lynette on Dec 22, 2023 20:22:05 GMT
Just to say I hope everyone has a good weekend and we can look forward to a year of good theatre and good chat here on the Board. Not an easy time for everyone, so again as usual, log in here if you want to chat/ have a moan/ reflect.
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Post by kate8 on Dec 22, 2023 20:56:22 GMT
Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful 2024. Thanks for all of the interesting posts this year. It really enhances my theatregoing to discuss plays here and read different viewpoints. Looking forward to much more of the same next year.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 22, 2023 22:41:44 GMT
Not an easy time for everyone, so again as usual, log in here if you want to chat/ have a moan/ reflect. I agree, I'm on another face book group where I live and several have commented how they dread Christmas and just want it to be over. I would urge anyone to chat to someone whether online or in person. It's only a day and chatting can make all the difference. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 22, 2023 22:46:05 GMT
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Post by bimse on Dec 23, 2023 10:35:54 GMT
Not an easy time for everyone, so again as usual, log in here if you want to chat/ have a moan/ reflect. I agree, I'm on another face book group where I live and several have commented how they dread Christmas and just want it to be over. I would urge anyone to chat to someone whether online or in person. It's only a day and chatting can make all the difference. Agreed, it can be an incredibly difficult time for many people who can’t, or don’t want to, meet the expectations and excesses of a “Christmas card Christmas”. I’ve been there a few times, and even though I’m not alone I still often find it difficult , remembering Christmases and people past. At the end of the day though, spiritual aspect aside, Christmas as the concept it’s become is a collection of parts , external to ourselves , brought together in the expectation they will make us happy. It can do, which is great, but only temporarily, and we should enjoy it with that understanding, managing our expectations (and budget). True and permanent peace and happiness can only be found within ourselves , not externally , and that’s what I’m aiming for , and depending on, peace of mind . I wish the same for all of you , peace and happiness, not just at Christmas, but always . |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 23, 2023 12:37:47 GMT
Merry Christmas to all you board members.
I will be dipping in and out of here over the Christmas period although I expect it will be pretty quiet.
I made a decision to have a solo holiday at Christmas instead of staying at home by myself pretending to enjoy the turkey I had just cooked and watching repeats on TV.
So yesterday I flew to Spain for a few days. I've been sitting in the sun all morning, 20c currently, and this afternoon. Going into Malaga to see the Christmas lights which are meant to be the best in Spain.
I'm absolutely loving it and this could be one of my best Christmases in years.
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Post by theatreliker on Dec 23, 2023 12:47:20 GMT
Well said. Merry Christmas and thanks for the theatre gossip and reviews this year.
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Post by Rory on Dec 23, 2023 12:49:53 GMT
I hope that everyone has a happy and peaceful Christmas, with thanks once again for the sense of community on here. And a big thank you to those who make it all possible for us!
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Post by david on Dec 23, 2023 13:08:41 GMT
All the best to everyone. Have a peaceful and relaxing Christmas wherever you are spending it. It’s been another wonderful year of TheatreBoard with discussions of all things theatre and life generally. Here is to more of the same in 2024.
A big thanks to all the admin staff for your work in keeping the board running. It is greatly appreciated.
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Post by viserys on Dec 23, 2023 14:41:16 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone and thank you all for all the interesting discussions, information and gossip so valuable to a wannabe-Brit stuck on the wrong side of the Channel! With two all-time favourite shows in London in 2024 I think it's gonna be a great year! And I'll add my voice to those thanking the admin for their great work and keeping the board free from so much of the drama that tears other online places apart  |
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Post by Latecomer on Dec 23, 2023 20:27:28 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone, thanks for all the hard work moderators and admins and for everyone that posts on here - always lovely to hear what people think about plays!
An extra day to fit in more theatre next year!!!!!
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Post by solotheatregoer on Dec 24, 2023 11:22:05 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone! I've been a long time lurker on this board but finally took the plunge and joined up this year. Such a great community to be a part of. Special thanks to the admins for keeping us in line. Here's to a healthy, happy and prosperous new year filled with many hours of theatre talk and 5* productions!
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 24, 2023 14:58:33 GMT
I can't believe it's already that time of year again.
Happy Christmas to all of TBs increasingly large number of members, new or old, and best wishes for the new year.
Here's to the Crucible Theatre becoming even more world-famous in 2024!!! 🙂
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Post by eulenspiegel on Dec 24, 2023 15:09:39 GMT
Merry Christmas
Thomanerchor, Thomaskantor Andreas Reize, Gewandhausorchester 2022
1:20 Kantate 1 "Jauchzet, frohlocket"
25:50 Kantate 2 "Und es waren Hirten"
53:53 Kantate 3 "Herrscher des Himmels"
1:15:50 Kantate 4 "Fallt mit Danken"
1:38:30 Kasntate 5 "Ehre sei Dir"
2:01:35 Kantate 6 "Herr, wsenn die "
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Post by AddisonMizner on Dec 24, 2023 20:51:29 GMT
Merry Christmas All! I hope that you all have the best of times, no matter where you are or what you are doing.
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Post by peggysue on Dec 25, 2023 8:54:08 GMT
Merry Christmas everyone and looking forward to lots of theatre trips. Special thanks to all admin staff 🥰
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Post by danb on Dec 25, 2023 12:50:33 GMT
Have a fantastic few days everyone! I’d like to add my voice of thanks to the mods who have to keep our sometimes needlessly irate opinion-sharing in check. A special wish too, to those whose opinions I haven’t shared. It’s just entertainment guys. X
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