New news about lead in LBV's hair ->death

[PDG]

I think I may have to change my own avatar as it is detracting somewhat from the depth and brilliant insights of my postings. Also, I must make it clear that it's a cartoon of Beethoven, not me.

But, Mike, I always thought it was Rodney Bewes...

[PDG]

Accepted. I withdraw the name. However, not the sentiment (Xmas notwithstanding). Rudeness is rudeness at any time of the year and the Honourable Gentlemen exhibited considerable rudeness.


Euan

Agreed.

[PDG]

TiberiaClaudia freely acknowledged lack of scholarship. On the other hand she showed enthusiasm in spades.

Euan

And is one sassy lady, to boot!

[PDG]

Merry Christmas to you too, Peter ! And to that rake-stomper PDG !!! And all the other forum members, too.

Bonnes fêtes !!

Likewise, Philip. Please note that it now takes me six hours to get around a golf course due to my curious cross-legged walk, getting from fairway to fairway.

[TiberiaClaudia]

And is one sassy lady, to boot!

Believe me, it gets me into trouble...both the good sort and the bad!!

"Rake-stomping hooligan..." Must insert that one into my quote book alongside "Big smelly onion."

Euan, you're too sweet though enthusiasm seems to get me into as much trouble as being sassy!

I already rec'd a new copy of "Missa Solemnis" and "Favorite Beethoven Piano Sonatas" for Christmas from someone *very* special, along with a book by Edmund (forgot his last name) on Beethoven's life. I'm taken care of at present, Santa doesn't even need to come tonight...

Cheery holidays,

Sassafrass

[Michael]

But, Mike, I always thought it was Rodney Bewes...

Not likely!

Happy Xmas!

[LizR]

But, Mike, I always thought it was Rodney Bewes...

Whatever happened to that Likely Lad?

[PDG]

Why, Liz, he became an avatar!

[Michael]

Why, Liz, he became an avatar!

I am getting so confused between threads that I can't follow this argument!
Let me finally state that my avatar is not me (I am much more handsome), it is not Rodney whatever, but it is a cartoon representation of an obscure German composer who died in 1827.
I think I'll change my avatar but not tonight ........................

Happy New Year!

[PDG]

I think I'll change my avatar ......

Oh no! Looks like we're about to lose our second Rod inside a year!

[Megan]

You fools, you stones, you worse than senseless things! It was Tracy Emin (or John Tavener) who killed our belovèd LvB.

[Megan]

That's exactly the point. You refuse to delve deeper into the topic and stick to simple and false explanations. You don't know a thing about Andreas Wawruch's medical expertise and I bet you haven't even read the last volume of the Konversationshefte. You represent the majority of the audience and therefore unscholarly nonsense will forever spread like a fungus.

TiberiaClaudia

Cetto von Cronstorff (real name Michael Lorenz) is widely known for his rudeness and arrogance. Take no notice of him.

From time to time I have wondered if he and his research activities are paid in whole or part by the state and, if so, whether he realises the implications of that.

I think not. Examine the quote above carefully; it is revealing and, in addition, makes exactly the same mistake that he accuses you of making.

A pity: he doubtless has much to offer, but ...

Euan

I don't care what Cetto's real name is, and it is wrong to judge him the way you do Euan. I happen to think he is a very well informed, mature polite person.
Carry on Cetto.

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[gardibolt]

Dear TiberiaClaudia (hereafter referred to as 'TC'), for an enlightening explanation of the term 'Samothracian', please read Maynard Solomon, 'Late Beethoven, Music, Thought, Imagination', University of California Press 2003. Solomon raises an intriguing hypothesis : that in calling Schindler a 'Samothracian' LvB was inferring that the Swindler was a homosexual.

Solomon is alternately a fabricator and delusional. He is at least as unreliable as Schindler.

[Quijote]

Solomon is alternately a fabricator and delusional. He is at least as unreliable as Schindler.

An equally interesting response, Gardibolt. Care to elaborate?

[Quijote]

Do I take this to mean we are now on speaking terms, Megan?