Transcripts from the Live Chat with Deirdre on
November 25, 2006
3:00 P.M. (EST)
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Deirdre Joins Room
con336: Deirdre we
love you!!
Emma: Hi Deidre!
Cassie: can someone tell me how this works in here?
con336: hi Deirdre
Lucca: wow. I’m very honored.
Don L: Deirdre, howdy!
DonPettigrew: Hi Deirdre!
Cassie: my first time....
stu: if anyone can read this, please give my regards to Deirdre
con336: love your cd I’m listening to it right now
ADMINISTRATOR: Thank you Deirdre for taking the
time out of your busy schedule to say hello to everyone again.
George: Hello Deirdre
Cassie:
Hi Deirdre, hello to everyone else... ;-)
ALCAN1: hi Deirdre
Coleen: hi there
OldFatGuy: hiya, songbird!
Lucca: wow....hello.
Emma: Hi Deidre
ADMINISTRATOR: Welcome Deirdre!!!!
MODERATOR [0]: Welcome Miss Deirdre
con336: what time is it in Ireland?????
OldFatGuy: Deirdre, we wouldn't care if it was 3 am.
Lucca: pleasure to meet you.
con336: :)
ALCAN1: 8 pm
KewlTalk: Eithne Joins Room
con336: opps my mistakeop&lsb;s my mistake
Emma: Hi En!?
Eithne: Hey mates
Coleen: hi eithne
Eithne: 'lo Coleen
Caite: hey En :)
Cassie: hi there, where are you guys from?
Deirdre: The bonus track
KewlTalk: Emma Joins Room
Lucca: hi!
Emma [0]: I'm having problems with my internet
Eithne: I'm not the famous and amazing singer, though. Just sharing the name
Rianne: hi! sorry i'm a bit late.....
Eithne: Hi Rianne
OldFatGuy: hi rianne
Emma [0]: I;m back I didn't leave
Emma [0]: Hi Rianne
Lucca: hi emma!
Cassie: thanks for giving me the right time through
Moni, Rianne
Rianne: cassie!! nice to see you here
stu: hi
Cassie: wonder... lol
Coleen: wb stu
Cassie: this time I am around...
Deirdre: Hey all you guys from Germany and Holland. Great to see you. You should be in bed
Cassie: thanks Deirdre... long ago that we saw you... too long!
Moni: we not more babys
Rianne: it's nine pm here, deirdre, a bit early to be in bed. but lovely to
see you again!
OldFatGuy: deirdre, you're worth losing sleep for.
Cassie: thanks Deirdre... long ago that we saw
you... too long! ;-)
Deirdre: I'm sorry everyone but my answers are not
coming up in English!
Lucca: that's ok.
Cassie: in which language then???
Emma [0]: there in english for me
Lucca: ok.
Cassie: ok
Deirdre: Some computer code
Suzanne: they are for me
Cassie: they show up in English here, too
Rianne: that's strange, everything went perfect last time!
con336: no problem here with language
OldFatGuy: hey, collin!
Lucca: yep.
Rianne: breathe, jenny, just stay calm. everything's fine!~
Aldhelm: hey, rich! just got in
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: I'm going to cut and paste the
questions and our lovely Miss Deirdre is going to answer.
Don L: can you change your font, deirdre?
OldFatGuy: i'm getting a cool mixture of english and
gibberish. reminds me of my drinking days.
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Hold on....
Emma [0]: yep I do
Agree
Deirdre: Ok guys. Here's the answer to the first question kindly submitted by Danial. Fingers crossed NewBornMusic: John Ireland / Lyrics:Christina Rosetti Your brother has a falconYour sister has a flower But what is left for mannequin Born within an hour I'll nurse you on my knee, my knee My own little son I'll rock you, rock you in my arms my least little one I'll rock you, rock you in my arms my least little one. John Ireland was a prolific composer of all kinds of music. His songs are so descriptive and true to the lyrics that I could not let the chance slip by to record my favourite. Here, his musical accompaniment of Christina Rosetti's simple sentiment is breathtakingly pure and has the candour of a child. Although I have no children of my own yet, I can imagine myself singing this song to my own 'little one'. And Yes, I do think of my little nephew and niece when I sing it!
KewlTalk: Dale Joins Room
OldFatGuy: i love it when you talk hexadecimal.
Emma [0]: Hi Dale
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Deirdre, since you are often
touring with the Celtic Tenors, do you know yet if you will be touring with
them on their USA Spring tour?
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: That question was from Don Leavitt
Deirdre: Well it
seems that that was in English but not punctuated. The question was in
reference to the track New Born and my nephew and niece
Deirdre: With regards to Don's question about touring in the Spring
with CTs ..
Don, although I like to be well organised so far as my forward touring
schedule is concerned, with all the disruption to my plans with Celtic Woman
being cut short, I found myself having to change tack fairly quickly. The
Celtic Tenors offered me the US dates and I have committed myself as far as I
dare, but with my new album out and my desire to get my own show 'out there' I
feel that I must be circumspect in regard to saying exactly where I'll be in
three months time. I have a number of projects that I am working on and I will
let you all know as soon as I can what those plans are should they come to
fruition. The costs associated with touring in
America must be taken into account also. The chance to tour as The
CelticTenor's guest is wonderful for me since the costs are bourne mainly by
their management company and I can still maintain a presence while the boys
build their profile. Touring is usually put together by a record label and
until I have licensed the album with a distribution deal it is almost
impossible to make a solo tour work.There are many wonderful musicians and
artists that I know of who will sadly never be heard by a wider public because
all the elements for getting yourself known just never fell into place for
them.There is still a lot of luck involved in this business.
Deirdre: My two other brothers have always been very musical and both of them carry a guitar with them on all occassions. My sister is a little shy but she can understand the 'buzz' that we get from singing. I believe that having grown up enveloped in music that it has deeply effected them as well as us. They see it almost as a second skin! They will always appreciate it and also have great critical ears for my work. I never hesitate to ask their opinion and I always get an honest answer.
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: When will you have your
schedule for the Year 2007? as far as appearances in the
USA are concerned. I thought you were going to be touring with
the CT in Feb or Mar.. but I might be wroing... Bill Godfrey
Deirdre: -Bill Godfrey BillI think I will be on tour with the boys then alright. I have postedsome new dates on the site today so keep an eye out there. I will letyou know beyond that as soon as I possibly can. Sorry you can't bewith us!
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: It seems as though everyone is just raving over your new CD!! Any chance you might release your first CD Evening Clouds for those of us that can't get enough of your beautiful voice? Don
Deirdre: Thank you Don, for flattering me with your knowledge of my
previous work.With regard to Evening Clouds it may turn up as a 'curio' one
day but the feeling was when I made it (and this is my conviction to this day)
was that it did not represent my voice nor my musical aspirations. I am a very
tough critic of my own work and will simply not allow myself to go below a
certain standard. My opinion of Evening Clouds, although there are some very
lovely moments on it, was that it is not good enough and I'm afraid I can be
very stubborn when it comes to moving my standards downwards. I know there are
a few copies out there and I have had very nice comments abou tit, for that I
thank you but as an artist I am maturing all the time and although I did the
best that I could do at the time, my creative involvement in the album was
minimal and I felt that I was over-ruled on many aspects of production and
that the finished product did not reflect my own creativity. I am not ashamed
of it at all but would rather my new album be the bench mark for my future
work. I am thinking about a new album at the moment and in fact have just been
on a two day photo shoot with a view to a future album.
con336:
same here its a wonderful cd dierdre is your
cd still only available from your site??
Deirdre: Thank you Con
ADMINISTRATOR [0]:
I love the songs in the CD that you sing in Gaelic. Is is such a beautiful
and melodic language. Did you speak and learn Gaelic in your home growing up
as a child or did you learn it at school? Do you speak it with your parents
and siblings today? Is it in danger of becoming extinct due to fewer children
learning and speaking the language today? If so, is there a concerted effort
within Ireland to keep it alive for future generations?
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: that question was from Don Pettigrew
con336:
thanx for singing it
Deirdre: Don,I learned Irish (Gaelic) at both Primary and Secondary School. I was lucky enough to be blessed with really good teachers for which I am still very grateful. I always loved it and despite not having a brilliant apptitude for languages (Maths was my forte!) I did very well in Irish exams down through the years. We spoke it a small bit at home but English was our first language. I loved singing in Irish and playing Celtic tunes on the tin whistle and accordian, it always seemed like magic music to me. Mr. Murchanthe head teacher at the time had a great passion for it and I think that's where my deep love of Irish came from - through music - at avery young age. Now I try to keep my spoken Irish brushed up. It will always be a pleasure for me to sing 'as gaeilge'.As for the tradition itself, it is alive and kicking! There's a revival happening and it is no longer something to be embarrassed about as it was in the 40s and 50s. Gaelic is still being taught in Primary and Secondary Schools and is compulsary for Primary Teacher Training.There's even a funky new Irish TV channel called 'TnaG' which is doing really well here. So I'm delighted to say that it's far from fading!
Deirdre: Sorry bout that. Thought it would be in bold text. Excuse me if it is difficult to read
Rianne: it's perfectly readable
Cassie: don't worry, Deirdre, it's ok
Lucca: how long have you been singing deirdre?
Deirdre: I am very grateful that it is not so
hard. That's good. X
Lucca: sorry if that's already been asked.
Deirdre: I have been singing about 10 years
professionally
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: I love the fun song "Gathering Mushrooms on your new CD. This question is about some of the lyrics in that song. Can you help us Americans understand how you make your mammy ketchup from mushrooms? Is the ketchup referred to in the song something that we might call "gravy" in the US? Don Pettigrew
con336: despite the attempt by the englsih to wipe
it out
Deirdre: Well in a way yes as there are some expressions that cannot be translated directly like any language. That's wy I like to keep the sentiment in its original language
MODERATOR: Please refrain from interjecting questions at this time...as
soon as Deirdre has had an opportunity to address those submitted previously,
then you will all have an opportunity
Suzanne: thank goodness...i have tickets for march
Deirdre: Ok I think I have the hang of this. My
answers are in bold type from now on so it's easy to see
Emma [0]: I haven't heard it?
con336: when you translate songs from gaelic to
english is there something lost in the translation???
Deirdre: That's ok. I sometimes forget myself!
Aldhelm: it's neat that irish has been kept alive all these years
KewlTalk: Suzanne Joins Room
con336: despite the attempt by the englsih to wipe
it out
Deirdre: Well in a way yes as there are some
expressions that cannot be translated directly like any language. That's why I
like to keep the sentiment in its original language
MODERATOR: Please refrain from interjecting
questions at this time...as soon as Deirdre has had an opportunity to address
those submitted previously, then you will all have an opportunity. Thanks.
Deirdre: Gathering Mushrooms here goes...
con336: oak let us know when we can question diedre
hey
Deirdre: Iwill be totally frank with you on this one. Nobody that I have asked has any idea what this refers to as 'ketchup' is specifically a tomato based sauce. So..... we have to put this one down to poetic license. I have always assumed though that it's some sort of mushroom sauce that does not go off since it has many spices in it. Like pickles ?
Deirdre: There are a few more questions. But feel free to ask anything if you don't understand what I've written in response to pre-submitted questions
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Deirdre, you sing Dormi Jesu like I imagine Mary might have sung lullabies to the infant Christ Child... If Dormi Jesu is included both of your CD's have each included two beautiful lullabies. Could you tell us about your interest in including these lullabies on your albums? Don Leavitt...
Deirdre: had seriously considered making an album entirely made up of lullabies. This says a lot, for I am very comfortable singing this genre of music. So be on the look-out for an album like this in the future from me.
Deirdre: Well observed Don. When I was researching my latest album Deirdre Shannon, I had seriously considered making an album entirely made up of lullabies. This says a lot, for I am very comfortable singing this genre of music. So be on the look-out for an album like this in the future from me.
Deirdre: Sorry, oops..
DonPettigrew: That's ok Deirdre we love reading your answers twice. LOL!
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Next question: The reason you recorded She Moved Through The Fair a-capella had nothing to do with the song itself, but judging by the reviews and the comments I've heard, many people seem to prefer it this way. I am one of them, since I think the song is at its most haunting this way.. like it is supposed to be. Would you have preferred to record it with music, and if so, why? Rianne..
Deirdre: Cool Don. So you're all with me??
Deirdre: I'm not boring you then?
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Oops.. good beer again!!!
Rianne: shy is
supposed to be "why"?
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Never!!!
Cassie: you never bore us, Deirdre...
Suzanne: not ever
Deirdre: Ah Cassie..
Cassie: yep
Deirdre: ..get
what?
Rianne:
that was e question about "evening clouds" someone else already asked :-)
Rianne: everyone keeps asking me where they can get it
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: People keep asking me where I
can get Evening Clouds, and when I tell them it was sold out ages ago, they
ask whether I think you are going to re-release it. I obviously don't know
that so here goes, on behalf of at least half the Celtic Woman forum and quite
a few people on the Celtic Tenors forum: is there any chance that you might
re-release Evening Clouds? Rianne
Deirdre: Thank you Rianne. I have answered Don Pettigrew's question above and I hope that it also answers your question.
Rianne: i know, thank you. i think evening clouds is great too, though!!
Cassie: I agree
Cassie: still love to listen to it!
Deirdre: Thanks you ladies. I'm flattered..really
MODERATOR: You don't have to feel obligated to answer the following question, but you often appear taller than the other ladies in several of the web site pictures. Would you please tell us how tall you are? Don Leavitt
Deirdre: Don, I think I am about 5'7K
Cassie: I guess you are taller, Deidre....
Cassie: you are taller than me and I am 5'7
Lester: nessa im!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MODERATOR: What do you like the most about
touring and what is the most interesting experience you have had to date while
on tour
con336: dierdre will you be with the cts on their march 3 concert in blue ball pa???
Deirdre: Jenny, there are lots of things I like about touring but the big thing is that yu get to spend a lot of constant quality time with your music. On the road there are few 'real life distractions which provide a very sheltered environment if you like. You can easily get lost in the world of music there. The most interesting experience I had on the road was being on tour with Mr. Tom Petty. Through him I had the honour of meeting many stars like Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Stephen Stills etc. An amazing time in my life I would have to say! I love listening to mostly female folk artists like Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy, Linda Ronstadt, Nora Jones. The list goes on..
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: What do you like the most about touring and what is the most interesting experience you have had to date wwhile on tour? What type of music do you most enjoy listening to? Jenny!!
con336: dierdre will you be with the cts on their march 3 concert in blue ball pa???
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Next question...
Deirdre: Not sure right now Con about that
specific date though I will be on tha tour with the boys. Too much fun!!..
con336: thats my part of the state
Deirdre: Well please email me or at least check
out www.deirdreshannon.com or even the fansite to know for sure
KewlTalk: dale Joins Room
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: The reason you recorded "She Moved Through the Fair" a-capellahad nothing to do with the song itself, but judging by the reviewsand the comments I've heard, many people seem to prefer it this way.I am one of them, since I think the song is at its most haunting thisway - like it is supposed to be. Would you have preferred to record it with music, and if so: why? Rianne
Deirdre:Rianne, I love singing acapella and when a song has such a strong identity as 'She Moved Through The Fair'. I think it is often the most powerful way to communicate a song and by far the most difficult. There is nothing to hide behind! I wouldn't change this song as it s. I like it too much.
Deirdre: I think that that was the las pre submitted quest so let loose
everyone
Cassie: I listened to a male version of that song
lately.. that was strange (by Sinead O'Connor)
MODERATOR: Hi Deirdre, just wondering if you will
ever plan to come up to
Anchorage,
Alaska on tour? That would be sso cool if that would happen. But
either way I'll be traveling to see you in
Albany,
New York on the 6th of March. I'm going to be able to catch the 1 CT
show while on tyhe east coast this spring. I'm looking forward to it. You will
recognise me, I'll be the one in the third row center with a big smile on my
face. Hopefully after the show I'll be able to see and talk with you. - Tony
Picallo
OldFatGuy:
by the way, folks, mushroom ketchup is a common
condiment in
england.
tomato ketchup originated in new england, about 200 years ago. ketchup was
originally a chinese sauce made with pickled fish.
DonPettigrew: Deirdre, have you ever been able to
meet any of the female singers you look up to so much?
Aldhelm: i did not know that, rich. kind of confused when that question came up
Deirdre:
Alaska
will always be cool!! Wow I would really Like to go there.
DonPettigrew:
Thanks Rich! I knew I should have asked you in the
forum before I asked Deirdre.
Deirdre: I have seen many of them in concert, but
alas no..
MODERATOR: Just a comment...Thank you, Deirdre, for being a warm and kind person, in addition to your artistic talents, and for being such an enthusiastic partner in our Songbird Charities venture. -Rich Ropes
OldFatGuy: i'm a fountain of useless information.
Deirdre: Thank you Rich. Love those mushrooms!
con336:
dierdre in case you haven't checked out the cw site
recently a new thread has been started urging members to donate to charity in
honor of cw do you have any specific causes you support? better then christas
fruit cake.
Rianne: i still think celine dion and andrea bocellu themselves would be
proud of your and matthew's cover of "the prayer"
Rianne: celine dion and andrea bocelli, of course.....
MODERATOR: Hi Deirdre, Congratulations on your new album, love it! Could you give us an update on the planning of your upcoming 2007 tour?- Lester
Deirdre: As regards the 'Songbirds Charity' I am
very happy to be involved and always will support a good cause
OldFatGuy: http://www.actionaid.org/
con336: you and matthew really harmonize well
together
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Hey folks.. we have one more question to go.. then we will open the chat for free talk!!
Coleen: i like deirdre and matthew's version of the prayer better than
celine's and andrea's
Cassie: me too
con336: sorry
Coleen: sorry jenny
Deirdre: I am not aware of the CW idea though
there was talk of it while I was in the show
Cassie: but we are a bit biased, aren't we??
Deirdre: I will find out more about it
Rianne: sorry, jenny
Deirdre: Oops sorry there. I thought we were
through with quests..x
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: No problem
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: We're all excited that she's here!!!
Don L: deirdre, what kind of diversions do you pursue in your spare time - what kind of hobbies / interests besides your music?
Cassie: Deirdre, Cassie again... I shall ask you
from Karl heinz if you'll be in
Boston in March
next year... ;-)
Deirdre: I love to walk, work in the garden, swim and other gentle things.
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: I guess the floor is open!!
con336: dierdre,
which song of your cd is your favorite???
Deirdre: I'm not so
good with aggressive sports. oh yes and I love to paint and draw
Deirdre: Won't be in
Boston in March
Cassie. Can you convery this?
con336: do you enjoy watching their birds
Rianne: i'd love to see your paintings and drawings, Deirdre
Cassie: as for the painter you are, Rianne (quite
good who doesn't know, by the way)
Coleen: i'll have to look into it
Rianne: thanks, cassie
Caite:
Deirdre, what advice would you have for an aspiring
singer?
Deirdre: Thank you laura
Cassie:
you know me, I say what I think... ;-)
Rianne: what do you like to paint/draw, deirdre?
con336: always wondered do you have to be born with
musical talent or can it be developed or perhaps a little of both????//
Deirdre: Caite, be true to yourself always and
sing what you are comfortable with. You may be pushed in certain directions
but be vocal always about tyour likes
Cassie: how's your niece, Deidre? did you spend some
time with her yet?
Deirdre: Thanks so much for your comments about 'the Prayer'
Deirdre: It's one of my favourites too
Deirdre: Rianne is great.. thanks Cassie
Cassie:
how's your niece, Deidre? did you spend some time
with her yet?
Deirdre: I love to
draw close ups of natural subjucts like trees, and other textured subjects.
Deirdre: I like painting landscapes
DonPettigrew: Deirdre, how is Matthew's new little one, Grace doing? I just spent the weekend with my one year old neice and had a great time with her. Do you get to see Grace often?
Caite: Thanks for the advice
Rianne: plenty of pretty landscapes in ireland
Deirdre: Talent and ability get you over the threshhold, Con. At least I was always told this. It is a tough life - not for the fainthearted
Guest: are you planning on a solo tour in the spring? i hope so!
Cassie: yes, please!! and don't forget Germany!!D
Deirdre: I have seen baby Grace a few times. She is beautiful, placid and enquiring already
Deirdre: I may be doing a solo tour in late Spring though it is too early to say
Daniel:
deirdre, good evening, will be in touch. daniel
con336: is she singing yet???? Lol
Rianne: the fanclub was so happy to get that news, deirdre. "uncle" james
himself informed us
Cassie: it is very poplular yes... many Irish pubs
here
Deirdre: Celtic music is certainly big there. Also in Holland
Deirdre: Welcome Daniel
Rianne: hooray!! the fans will be in first row, deirdre, count on that!
con336: holland is such a beautful country
Deirdre: Grace is not quite singing yet though she's finding a world of other ways to express herself!
Cassie: she's probably a charming child already... lol
KewlTalk: Daniel Left Room
con336: i'm sure she'll be a great soprano just like
her aunt.
KewlTalk: Eithne Left Room
Guest: i really hope that you do a solo tour and come to los angeles in the
spring, deirdre. i have to go somewhere now, but it was nice chatting with you
for a few minutes. merry christmas and a prosperous new year. Dianne
Rianne: if grace is anything like her daddy and her aunt she will be a
wonderful person
Deirdre: Thank you so much Dianne.
Suzanne: utica, we're chatting with Deirdre
Deirdre: Hello Eithne
con336: dierdre will your cd ever be released by
amazon??
DonPettigrew: Deirdre, are you and the boys getting
excited about the new tour in December? Any chance you will be singing some
Christmas songs in the tour?
Eithne: Hello Deirdre I want to thank you for the autographed copy
of your CD. Even if it was autographed to my mother....it's sort of a family
joke now, haha
Guest: you're certainly welcome, deirdre. your cd
has meant so much to me. bye for now, Dianne
Don L: deirdre, do you have some material already
picked out for the next album?
Deirdre: Con, we are looking into that right now..
There's a lot of research to do but nearly there. Will definately let you know
con336: i'd luv to see the tenors produce a
christmas cd
Deirdre: Don we will be singing some Christmas numbers. Some nice seasonal treats
Rianne: we've been begging them for that for years, con, but no luck so far
Deirdre: I have indeed.
Deirdre: Thanks Con. Who know though where life will take her
con336:
i imagine on your site you get more of the profit
but talent like yours needs a largier audience.i
Deirdre: Who knows but I may make a Christmas
album for next year?!
Deirdre: Who knows but I may make a Christmas album for next year?!
Rianne: hooraaaaaaaaaay!!
Suzanne: that would be great
Coleen: that would be great, Deirdre
DonPettigrew: That would be great Deirdre!
Deirdre: I may be doing a solo tour in late Spring though it is too early to say
Daniel: deirdre, good evening, will be in touch.
daniel
Cassie: it is very poplular yes... many Irish pubs
here
KewlTalk: stu Left Room
Deirdre: Celtic music is certainly big there. Also
in
Holland
Deirdre: Welcome Daniel
Don L: deirdre, do you have
some material already picked out for the next album?
Rianne: hooraaaaaaaaaay!!
Suzanne: that would be great
Coleen: that would be great, Deirdre
DonPettigrew: That would be great Deirdre!
Deirdre: Thanks you Con. I understand what you're
saying completely
Cassie: can that be our Christmas wish???
Deirdre: Indeed yes
Lester: have to go. thanks for the chat deirdre. the best of holidays to you.
Rianne: which is your favorite christmas song, deirdre?
Deirdre: I want to take this opportunity for taking the time out to chat it's been wonderful. Thank you everyone
Coleen: thank you, deirdre
DonPettigrew: Thank you so much Deirdre for your
time!!
con336: take care diedre we luv you
Cassie: thanks Deirdre, have a nice Christmas time
and good luck with the tour!
Rianne: thanks for joining us :-)
ADMINISTRATOR [0]: Thank you so much for coming
Deirdre
OldFatGuy: deirdre, did you go out christmas
caroling when you were a kid?
Suzanne: always great to chat with you!!
Don L: thank you very much, deirdre!!
Deirdre: Fav Christmas Song has to be White
Christmas.
Eithne: Thank you very much for blessing us with your time, Deirdre
Moni: it was niuce to read your answers
CAN1: thank you Deirdre
Cassie: Slan
Coleen: take care, Deirdre
OldFatGuy: thank you so much, deidre.
DonPettigrew: Good night Deirdre!
con336: sweet dreams
Aldhelm: take care!
ALCAN1: we love you
Suzanne: blessings
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