What's your talent?

[tony]

Hey, folks, I'm curious.

What kind of talented do we have among our members?

What do you play? A HAPI Drum? Boobam drums? Serpentine bassoon? Maybe a theremin? Basso profundo? Coloratura soprano?

What ever your talent, tell us about it. Post a recording of yourself.

What other talents are here? Painters? Watercolor artists? Photographers? Woodworkers? Carvers? Post a picture to show us.

Also, what have you always wanted to learn?

[memason]

Hmmm..... I've always wanted to learn to be a forum administrator .. :shocked:

[SALYBOW]

I am a talented seamstress, A very patient golfer, :gc:a and great mother and grandmother, but the thing at which I am most talented is ministering to people in crisis as a hospital chaplain. Well actually, God works through me. To hime goes the glory!:pepper2:

[tony]

memason,

I don't know of anybody who knows how to do that.
:wine:

[Tom Hannon]

memason,

I don't know of anybody who knows how to do that.
:wine:

First requirement is you have to be an English major.

[tony]

Wait! I think I know one of those, but I don't think she has the time.

[Tom Hannon]

Wait! I think I know one of those, but I don't think she has the time.

If Gracie has the time to write 6000 posts, she has the time to be administrator. And the $300,000 salary the current chief makes would help her pay most of her bills.

[graciegirl]

Tom...me and the girls are coming over to visit you. Put the coffee on.

My talent is raising children and teaching four year olds. I was the HAPPIEST teacher in the universe when I taught preschoolers for ...well, decades. I had the smartest, cutest, funniest, orneriest, most precious,dearest four year olds in my morning and afternoon classes that were ever born.

They have turned out to be the most wonderful adults...did I mention their terrific parents?

[Tom Hannon]

Tom...me are the girls are coming over to visit you. Put the coffee on.



You have a long drive. I am still in NY. Why not wait until I get to TV. Hopefully, by the end of March.

[Talk Host]

This is right on track.

[tony]

Ahem. Now, getting back to talents. I really would like to see some here.

[graciegirl]

Alright..back to musical talents.

I play a kazoo.

Poorly.

[mak44070]

I can play the radio really well!

[Ohiogirl]

Is typing fast a talent? No - maybe a skill (I think that's why I post so much) - I type fast - also send really, really long emails to my sisters and kids. I don't think my kids read them all, but my sisters also type fast, so - good way to keep in touch. In detail.

Otherwise, I'm just a dabbler, like racket sports, golf, thrift-shopping (I'm really good at that), knitting, sewing, quilting - but I'm not great at any of them (except the thrift shopping :).

I think I was a good Mom - at least I think I have great kids, but sometimes that's just dumb luck. Fun to see your children raise their children, though, especially when you see yourself in your daughter. Never used to think we were that much alike!

Ohioboy, however, is a very fine cornet/trumpet player. Just an avocation, was never a profession, although he started out as a music major in college. He never quit playing. I'm a little jealous sometimes; think it would be great to have a real passion for something, especially in retirement.

[jblum8156]

:wave:I sew, I draw and paint and make pottery, I am an excellent cook, I used to play the piano and still would if I had a piano, I volunteer at a shelter for homeless animals, I don't play golf or tennis or pickleball because I am no good at hitting balls with things even if the balls are sitting still, and yes,
I am an English major. Also a Democrat.

[memason]

... I am an English major.

Seriously ???

[Tom Hannon]

Despite my poor spelling and the writers disease of commatosis, I love writing short stories. Mostly mystery's and dramas. I had a collection of short stories published (sold 308 copies, now out of print) and I intend to put together another collection now that I have the time to market it correctly. After running two great writing workshops on LI, once I become a frog, I will try to find a group of serious writers in TV and start another group.

[runnermi]

I am in love with all things Fiber. I have been for as long as I can remember. I took a long break from sewing until I was laid off for the first time in 2003. I knit, sew (purses, art to wear jackets, boxer shorts, etc.), quilt and usually have multiple projects going at all times. You never know what might come up out of the basement next.

I am attaching a picture of a scrap quilt I made for my Cousin and his wife. He told me on the phone that he didn't think she even smiled that much on their wedding day. I am really picky who I give my quilts to. I don't want to put all that hard work into one only to have it end up in a dog's bed.

The second picture is of my longarm (quilt machine). This thing sits on a 12 foot table and the machine head weighs 47 pounds. Yup, I am very serious about my hobby. I do quilt for others, but that is my fun job, not the job that pays my bills.

[jblum8156]

Yes. Duke U. 1962

[redwitch]

1. I can make a dog howl when I sing. Also get my neighbors to close their windows.

2. I can almost draw a straight line with a ruler. I keep trying and getting closer.

3. I can kill any plant just by looking at it. I buy 'em, they give up on the way home and they're dead by the time I walk through the door.

4. I know what a musical instrument is and enjoy listening to them but highly recommend you run the other direction if I start to play one.

5. I have no depth perception so don't ask me play a game involving a ball. If I don't get hurt, odds are you will (except pool -- that I can play quite well).

6. I can and do make beautiful wreaths. Have no idea where that talent came from, but I enjoy making them.

[Uptown Girl]

Much to the surprise of my darling Mother, I learned how to walk and chew gum at the same time!

[2newyorkers]

I have no talent but do enjoy and admire other peoples talent.

[K9-Lovers]

Don't let UptownGirl get away with that answer, she is a fantastic artist (painter).

I also love to paint, love photography, am a talented dog groomer. Right now I'm painting a commission project, a large mural on canvas, 4.5feet x 16feet. Some of my pet photograhy is on our TOTV photo album.

Mr. K9 is a handyman supreme. He can fix anything. He was a professional hockey player in his young adulthood. He knows a lot about cars. He is also the kindest man I've ever met.

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/doggiewood/CopyofLabeledforDigitalFrame.jpg

[l2ridehd]

With all this talent we could start a business.

1. I can ski just about anything white and down.
2. Fly most anything with wings.
3. I am a jack of all trades....None really well, but I sew, I plumb, I fix appliances, do electrical work, milk cows, cut wood, drive tractors, repair most anything, build most anything, cook fairly well and many others well enough to make do.
4. I ride motorcycles.
5. Design and make Christmas ornaments along with my better half.
6. And a long long time ago, grew wonderful gardens, but somehow that talent seems to have left me lately.

[redwitch]

With all this talent we could start a business.

1. I can ski just about anything white and down.
2. Fly most anything with wings.
3. I am a jack of all trades....None really well, but I sew, I plumb, I fix appliances, do electrical work, milk cows, cut wood, drive tractors, repair most anything, build most anything, cook fairly well and many others well enough to make do.
4. I ride motorcycles.
5. Design and make Christmas ornaments along with my better half.
6. And a long long time ago, grew wonderful gardens, but somehow that talent seems to have left me lately.

You forgot to mention upholster furniture. And don't let him kid you -- he does them all quite well. (Didn't know about the flying, though.)

[duffysmom]

OMG K9, what a beautiful painting. She is gorgeous; her eyes are magnetic and the colors of her fur are so soft. Your love of animals shines through. Who knew..? Where in the world did you find space to paint a 16ft canvas and what is the subject? I'm so impressed:ho: Since moving to TV I've become a watercolor artist and love it.:clap2:

[redwitch]

And I forgot to mention that I can't believe that's an oil painting, K-9. It looks like a very good photo. A truly beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing.

[jebartle]

Soooo much talent, Yipsters!....I might add to K-9's thread, that she gives fantastic advice about ALL things K-9, helped me sooo much!

My talents, paint glass, watercolor, make ball-markers with many designs for my golfing friends and their friends, bead art, lap quilt BUT all of these things will be tossed to one side if I get to play GOLF.....Love golf and loved it when I was a 6 handicap BUT I enjoy golf more since we moved to the Villages and I don't play competitively....Oh, and last but certainly not least, IF you ask the political foes on TOTV, I'm very good at getting them furious....Ha!

[Uptown Girl]

OMG K9, what a beautiful painting. She is gorgeous; her eyes are magnetic and the colors of her fur are so soft. Your love of animals shines through.
Where in the world did you find space to paint a 16ft canvas and what is the subject? I'm so impressed!

Ditto!!! What's going to go on that big canvas?

I am thrilled at the idea that there will be so many talented friends to meet when we finally get to join the community!!

[njbchbum]

i am a phenom crochet artist - been doing it some 40 yrs - started after i was graduated from college - taught myself because i feared i might never get a real job! specialty is afghans - specifically irish aran isle patterns. quickest to make - golf cart lapghans [also good for wheelchairs].

[TednRobin]

I am a great pie baker, my specialty, Coconut Cream.

[FMF Doc]

Much to the surprise of my darling Mother, I learned how to walk and chew gum at the same time!

To forgot to mention that wonderful talent for painting that you enjoy and have perfected. The eye for depth and detail that makes your paintings look alive and your husband proud.

SMOOCH

[TrudyM]

This is what my teachers in school told me. I learn the skill but have no talent.
I attended a boarding school that specialized in the arts, during which time I got the addicted to learning new crafts and such but am not really good at any.
I do stained glass (mostly foil technique)
Mosaics made out of tile; have done coat of arms for a friends entry etc.
I was taught how to weave and do textile design in school.
I have also done large sculptures out of wire and concrete. And have done a miniature of a kinetic, I would love to create full size but don’t know where I would put an 8 foot high out door piece, plus I don’t think I have the balance perfect yet it keeps stopping.
Wood block prints.
Oh and we have remodeled 5 houses.
My husband laughs that when I have nothing but time in retirement how much space will I need and have I figured the cost of these hobbies into our budget? I love doing this stuff but none of it is very good,

[sschuler1]

<a href="http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/?action=view&amp;current=backbendcassie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/backbendcassie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

My talent lies mainly in musical theatre. This photo was from the last project I just completed. I played the role of Cassie in Chorus Line at the Savanah Center. I am currently in rehearsals for Oklahoma, which will be at the Savanah Center in April. (tickets just went on sale today!) I am playing the role of Laurie.

Here is a clip from a show that I did last year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gOim17Rvo

[sschuler1]

<a href="http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/?action=view&amp;current=backbendcassie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/backbendcassie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Ooops.....still don't have the hang of how to post pictures on here!

[sschuler1]

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/backbendcassie.jpg

OK, I'm determined to figure this out!

[K9-Lovers]

Wow! So much talent here in The Villages -- we all shine in different ways.

Thanks for your kind words and questions, duffysmom, redwitch, jebartle and uptown girl. To answer your questions, I will be painting the mural outdoors before it gets too hot. I'll be using acrylic paints. The subject of the 4.5ft x 16ft mural is a winter scene (that should keep me cool) and will feature snowy hillsides & different types of trees in the foreground, higher hills with some snow-covered cottages in the midground, mountains in the background, the light will be coming from the rear as the sun has just set behind the mountains, and the sky will go from golden to coppers to violets to midnight blue with just a few stars twinkling way high in the sky. The mural will be used behind an elaborate Christmas village on display from November to February every year. Below is a photo of my painting area outdoors (no room indoors). Mr. K9 likes to be anonymous, so he's been blurred out.

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/doggiewood/muralframe.jpg

If you're interested, I'll post more pictures as a Work In Progress. My plan is to start on the project this weekend, dependent on the weather, of course. Fun, fun, fun! :a040:

[K9-Lovers]

Fabulous sschuler! I don't think my body could get into that graceful pose in a million years! And your acting/singing . . . wow, wow, wow!

[graciegirl]

K9...you paint too???

Which one, the girl or the boy K9???

People are so wonderfully versatile and so wonderfully wonderful here.

[K9-Lovers]

Mrs. K9 paints. Mr. K9 is a fix-it-all, golfing, nice guy.

Why don't you show us some of your paintings, Gracie? I've heard how beautiful they are. Post them on this thread!

[davet]

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[skyguy79]

Here's my contribution:


I speak only one language... Engrish, but I speak six kinds of it!
I used to play a brass instrument without a mouthpeace, but gave it up many years ago when the mice in my house formed a union and got mice from other states to join in a strike!
I learned Morris code and obtained an amature radio license. However, when I found out that it took electricity to operate a radio, I had to give it up so I could continue to save $$$ to replace the out house.
I was a committee person in our local Liberal Party at one time, but I never attended a meeting, didn't know any of their members and never even met any of them either. (belive this or not, all this is true)
I learned to play the accordian as a kid, but gave it up when I developed an uncontrollable impulse to repeatedly say "a-one-er-ful, a-one-er-ful and ran out of beer for playing the beer barrel polka!"
Kidding aside, I really did play a number of different brass bugles from no valve w/slide to 3 valve in a number of marching drum & bugle corps. I also played the accordian as well as the tenor saxaphone, in both marching capacities and stage bands. Unfortunately, I gave them up many-many years ago. Besides I never was professional material! http://smileys.smilchat.net/smileys/music/trumpet.gif

http://smileys.smilchat.net/smileys/music/smaccordeon.gif

[Pturner]

Don't let UptownGirl get away with that answer, she is a fantastic artist (painter).

I also love to paint, love photography, am a talented dog groomer. Right now I'm painting a commission project, a large mural on canvas, 4.5feet x 16feet. Some of my pet photograhy is on our TOTV photo album.

Mr. K9 is a handyman supreme. He can fix anything. He was a professional hockey player in his young adulthood. He knows a lot about cars. He is also the kindest man I've ever met.

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af306/doggiewood/CopyofLabeledforDigitalFrame.jpg

K-9,
She's Awesome!

[Pturner]

<a href="http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/?action=view&amp;current=backbendcassie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk279/sschuler1/backbendcassie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

My talent lies mainly in musical theatre. This photo was from the last project I just completed. I played the role of Cassie in Chorus Line at the Savanah Center. I am currently in rehearsals for Oklahoma, which will be at the Savanah Center in April. (tickets just went on sale today!) I am playing the role of Laurie.

Here is a clip from a show that I did last year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gOim17Rvo

Hi Sue,
I'm so glad I finally got to hear you sing for the first time. It won't be the last!! You're terrific!

[runnermi]

My husband laughs that when I have nothing but time in retirement how much space will I need and have I figured the cost of these hobbies into our budget? I love doing this stuff but none of it is very good,

I bet you are better than you are giving yourself credit for, Trudy. And if not, who cares! You enjoy it, get something out of it and love it enough to continue. Some of my stuff is less than stellar also but I still am driven to create something.

I think back about all the teachers, experts, etc. who insist that things must be done their way. How much creativity was stiffled because of their attitudes? Some of us live to color outside the box and lines.

I read about a nationally known quilt instructor (Quilt Magazine) who kicked a student out of her class because she, the instructor, didn't like the color choices of the fabrics the student has chosen. The student, bless her heart, refused to change the color choices and the teacher kicked her out of class. Are you kidding me? How small minded can you be? It was the woman's project, she was going to have to live with it, why did it matter what fabrics she chose to use?

I hope you go on creating whatever it is you desire for as long as you can.

[runnermi]

Double post. Oops!

[tudacee]

Tom,
Maybe one of these days I'll be in your writers' group. Writing is one of my passions, and I run a writers' group here in CT.
Here is a link to one of my short stories on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TMLYBE/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_alp_bywJnb0VS3AP2?tag=533633855-20

I like writing mysteries, too...and gentle horror stories.
Photography is another passion too. Here are two photos from my last village visit:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5454824943_e9d32da40e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tudacee/5454824943/)
The Rialto (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tudacee/5454824943/) by dee_r (http://www.flickr.com/people/tudacee/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5352623718_cb0f3ea540.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tudacee/5352623718/)
Sunset Delight (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tudacee/5352623718/) by dee_r (http://www.flickr.com/people/tudacee/), on Flickr

Looking forward to being with the creative minds of TV.
(right now we're in CT)
Donna




Despite my poor spelling and the writers disease of commatosis, I love writing short stories. Mostly mystery's and dramas. I had a collection of short stories published (sold 308 copies, now out of print) and I intend to put together another collection now that I have the time to market it correctly. After running two great writing workshops on LI, once I become a frog, I will try to find a group of serious writers in TV and start another group.

[K9-Lovers]

Beautiful photography, Tudacee! I'll see if I can download your book to my Nook.

[Tom Hannon]

Tom,
Maybe one of these days I'll be in your writers' group. Writing is one of my passions, and I run a writers' group here in CT.
Donna



Hope to catch up with you Donna when you come to TV

[silvertoken]

oops I slipped

[Trish Miller]

My talent is sign language for the deaf and hearing-impaired

[LittleDog]

I am a musician and play the euphonium (baritone horn) and a trombone. I have been playing since 5th grade and currently play in the Villages Concert Band and the Lake Concert Band as well as the German band here in TV. I would love to add golf as a talent but unfortunately I stink at it. :cry:

John

[duffysmom]

K9 I would love to see the progress you've made on your painting. Pretty please.....:kiss:

[K9-Lovers]

K9 I would love to see the progress you've made on your painting. Pretty please.....:kiss:

Thanks for asking. You will see it in due time. :thumbup:

[Vinny]

I kan spel gud! One a few speling b's.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I kan spel gud! One a few speling b's.

:thumbup:

Bill

[Jhooman]

Okay folks I'll share a view of my talents.

1. I make the most amazing Middle eastern foods and love to spoil my guests.

2. I'm an Avid golfer currently a 6. I love to play from the mens tees to torment the guys. It a new form of hit and giggle. I'm also called Double DD in my golf clubs. I love everything about golf, even the hideous shots. My attitude is- I could be picking strawberrys. What a great life I have. Pinch me.

3. I think I'm a grand grandma. My liitle Sirous is 15 months old and has had two open heart surgeries since birth. He is currently thriving and this grandma's job is to bring joy and love to his life. I'm just a big booby Granny giving Sirous giggles, toys, love and pure silliness to his challenged life. In reality he brings the joy to my life.

4. My fourth talent is being a wonderful wife to my cute, smart and devoted gorgeous husband. I still smile when the garage door opens and he's home.

5. Being resilient

[tudacee]

jhooman,
you sound like a very talented lady to me!!!

:BigApplause:

[jgbama]

Thanks for asking. You will see it in due time. :thumbup:

Can't wait to see the progress too. Wow, what talent you and the others have.

My talent of claim is playing alto saxophone. High school, college and a little dance band experience. Lot of computer experience from previous jobs, especially PowerPoint, Word, etc. Not a geek by a long shot, but have created quite a number of PowerPoint presentations.

Thank you all for sharing your talents with us all. :BigApplause:

[ajdeck]

Built my own house, remodeled many houses. Guess my outside talent is handyman. My business talent was in engineering, system developement, purchasing as well as consulting for law firms. But all that is pasted and now I always wanted to learn to play something musicial.

aj

[ladydoc]

According to Hubs, my greatest talents are shopping online and writing checks. Hmmmm When you live in the mountains of New Mexico and the only store around is WalMart, you have to shop online....
I think my talents are beading, making jewlery (just made wedding earrings for my niece), knitting and I love to do woodburning. I have decorated everything from furniture to the stocks of my hubby's guns.

[The Great Fumar]

I kan spel gud! One a few speling b's.

neerly spelt my kaphy,,,,,:1rotfl: