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Hi,
I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
Happy Dancing :)

Ron

Ron Mackey
RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches

Hi

My husband and I also agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of
the mag is wonderful. They look absolutely wonderful.

The rest of the room seems an 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over
the place and facing different directions with some semblances of lines but
not entirely clear. The men in the background seem to have their partner on
their left - or still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have
their partner on their right.

We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some musicians at the
other end of the room - possibly with faint representation of music stands
and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying glass can't really tell. If so
why are many of the dancers facing down in promenade hold?

I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and some had just
left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still there.

The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser
Band, who has a very good website.

My husband is left-handed. He couldn't see the relevance of being
left-handed to the question.

We give up. What's the answer? Ron

Katharine Hoskyn
Following consultation with Neil Horne

PS I am interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at
different ends of the world.

Katharine Hoskyn
Franklin District, New Zealand

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of
Ron Mackey
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:57 AM
To: STRATHSPEY
Subject: Magazine

Hi,
I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the
front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed
- well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be
interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who
look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
Happy Dancing :)

Ron

Ron Mackey
RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches=

Greetings!

The camera never lies but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.

Having looked at the original photograph from which the cover was cropped, it is bar 2 of the promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band was therefore on the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets is from left to right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007 and the dance was EH3 7AF.

Jim Healy
Perth, Scotland

> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I also agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is wonderful. They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely clear. The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left - or still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their partner on their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint representation of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying glass can't really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing down in promenade hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still there.> > The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser> Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is left-handed. He couldn't see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> > We give up. What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following consultation with Neil Horne> > PS I am interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at> different ends of the world.> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> > -----Original Message-----> From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of> Ron Mackey> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:57 AM> To: STRATHSPEY> Subject: Magazine> > Hi,> I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the> front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed> - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be> interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?> It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who> look charming, - just a dancing quirk.> Happy Dancing :)> > Ron> > Ron Mackey> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches=>

I think the cover is wonderful, gives a great impression of Scottish Dance and what a relief, two YOUNG and very clearly talented dancers, not to mention that the young lady looks very lovely and the young man rather handsome.

A great advert and a picture that should be used on posters and any other advertising material.George T. Watt, 4 Ancrum Drive, Dundee. DD2 2JB Scotland. tel. 01382 642131> From: jimhealy@hotmail.com> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 07:43:48 +0000> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Greetings!> > The camera never lies but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.> > Having looked at the original photograph from which the cover was cropped, it is bar 2 of the promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band was therefore on the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets is from left to right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007 and the dance was EH3 7AF.> > Jim Healy> Perth, Scotland> > > > > From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I also agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is wonderful. They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely clear. The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left - or still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their partner on their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint representation of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying glass can't really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing down in promenade hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still there.> > The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser> Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is left-handed. He couldn't see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> > We give up. What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following consultation with Neil Horne> > PS I am interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at> different ends of the world.> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> > -----Original Message-----> From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of> Ron Mackey> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:57 AM> To: STRATHSPEY> Subject: Magazine> > Hi,> I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the> front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed> - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be> interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?> It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who> look charming, - just a dancing quirk.> Happy Dancing :)> > Ron> > Ron Mackey> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches=>
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While I am familiar with the expression that "the camera never lies",
the darkroom guy is not the entire problem. Often, in his choice of
framing, the photographer and the darkroom guy often lie, here meaning
changing reality. During the takeover of Tehran by the fundamentalists,
there was a photo in one periodical showing a rather mean looking guy
holding an uzi standing in the street. As a comment on this a rival
periodical showed the entire shot from which it was cropped. In the
full shot, no one noticed the guy with the uzi, traffic looked pretty
much the same as in London. So instead of being a fearful sight, in
London, this guy would just be wierd.

[I know if the uzi was real it would not have been allowed in London]

Well I think that I came up with a pretty imaginative answer. Edward De
Bono would be proud of my lateral thinking - but it wasn't lateral enough to
think of the photo being taken sideways - in a mighty wide hall! Jim's
explanation does make sense.

But I won't comment about the covering of sets across the hall as it was a
social occasion and people were obviously having fun.

Katharine Hoskyn
Franklin District, New Zealand
(The land with speedy mail link with Scotland)

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of
Jim Healy
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM
To: SCD news and discussion
Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture

Greetings!

The camera never lies but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.

Having looked at the original photograph from which the cover was cropped,
it is bar 2 of the promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band
was therefore on the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets
is from left to right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007
and the dance was EH3 7AF.

Jim Healy
Perth, Scotland

> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr
2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I also
agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is wonderful.
They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an
'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing
different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely clear.
The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left - or
still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their partner on
their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some
musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint representation
of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying glass can't
really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing down in promenade
hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and
some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still there.> >
The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser>
Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is left-handed. He couldn't
see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> > We give up.
What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following consultation with

Greetings!

Katharine Hoskyn comments:
> - in a mighty wide hall!
With about 80 sets on the floor, it does need a fairly large hall <grin>

As for Ron's enigma - apart from the right hands being a little higher than I would prefer as a teacher, I am obviously missing something.
The one thing it is not is a reversed negative (what's a negative?)

Jim Healy

> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 22:30:21 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Well I think that I came up with a pretty imaginative answer. Edward De> Bono would be proud of my lateral thinking - but it wasn't lateral enough to> think of the photo being taken sideways - in a mighty wide hall! Jim's> explanation does make sense.> > But I won't comment about the covering of sets across the hall as it was a> social occasion and people were obviously having fun.> > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> (The land with speedy mail link with Scotland)> > -----Original Message-----> From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of> Jim Healy> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM> To: SCD news and discussion> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Greetings!> > The camera never lies but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.> > Having looked at the original photograph from which the cover was cropped,> it is bar 2 of the promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band> was therefore on the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets> is from left to right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007> and the dance was EH3 7AF.> > Jim Healy> Perth, Scotland> > > > > From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr> 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I also> agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is wonderful.> They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an> 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing> different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely clear.> The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left - or> still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their partner on> their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some> musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint representation> of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying glass can't> really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing down in promenade> hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and> some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still there.> >> The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser>> Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is left-handed. He couldn't> see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> > We give up.> What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following consultation with >

Amid all the discussion, I do not think anyone has mentioned the names of
the two dancers. Could not find that in the magazine, where it should have
been.

Harry Ways
Potomac, MD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Healy" <jimhealy@hotmail.com>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture

Greetings!

Katharine Hoskyn comments:
> - in a mighty wide hall!
With about 80 sets on the floor, it does need a fairly large hall <grin>

As for Ron's enigma - apart from the right hands being a little higher than
I would prefer as a teacher, I am obviously missing something.
The one thing it is not is a reversed negative (what's a negative?)

Jim Healy

> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr
> 2008 22:30:21 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Well I think
> that I came up with a pretty imaginative answer. Edward De> Bono would be
> proud of my lateral thinking - but it wasn't lateral enough to> think of
> the photo being taken sideways - in a mighty wide hall! Jim's> explanation
> does make sense.> > But I won't comment about the covering of sets across
> the hall as it was a> social occasion and people were obviously having
> fun.> > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> (The land with
> speedy mail link with Scotland)> > -----Original Message-----> From:
> strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org>
> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf
> Of> Jim Healy> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM> To: SCD news and
> discussion> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Greetings!> > The
> camera never lies but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.> >
> Having looked at the original photograph from which the cover was
> cropped,> it is bar 2 of the promenade and is taken through 1st man's
> place - the band> was therefore on the left of the dancers as shown and
> the line of the sets> is from left to right. The picture is from the AGM
> Ball on 2 November 2007> and the dance was EH3 7AF.> > Jim Healy> Perth,
> Scotland> > > > > From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org>
> Date: Wed, 9 Apr> 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My
> husband and I also> agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of>
> the mag is wonderful.> They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the
> room seems an> 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place
> and facing> different directions with some semblances of lines but> not
> entirely clear.> The men in the background seem to have their partner on>
> their left - or> still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't
> have> their partner on> their right.> > We wondered what they were
> dancing. There seem to be some> musicians at the> other end of the room -
> possibly with faint representation> of music stands> and fiddle sticks.
> But without a magnifying glass can't> really tell. If so> why are many of
> the dancers facing down in promenade> hold? > > I wondered if they were
> dancing the Dunedin Festival dance and> some had just> left the 6 hands
> across, whilst others were still there.> >> The acknowledgement for the
> photo is RSCDS conference - photo by Fraser>> Band, who has a very good
> website.> > My husband is left-handed. He couldn't> see the relevance of
> being> left-handed to the question.> > We give up.> What's the answer?
> Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following consultation with > =

I must admit to being very intrigued. My membership has lapsed since I
moved quite a distance away. Can someone post the front picture somehow?

Fiona

On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 10:54 AM, Harry W <hways@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> Amid all the discussion, I do not think anyone has mentioned the names of
> the two dancers. Could not find that in the magazine, where it should have
> been.
>
> Harry Ways
> Potomac, MD
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Healy" <jimhealy@hotmail.com>
> To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 10:13 AM
> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture
>
>
> Greetings!
>
> Katharine Hoskyn comments:
>
> > - in a mighty wide hall!
> >
> With about 80 sets on the floor, it does need a fairly large hall <grin>
>
> As for Ron's enigma - apart from the right hands being a little higher
> than I would prefer as a teacher, I am obviously missing something.
> The one thing it is not is a reversed negative (what's a negative?)
>
> Jim Healy
>
>
>
> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr
> > 2008 22:30:21 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Well I think
> > that I came up with a pretty imaginative answer. Edward De> Bono would be
> > proud of my lateral thinking - but it wasn't lateral enough to> think of the
> > photo being taken sideways - in a mighty wide hall! Jim's> explanation does
> > make sense.> > But I won't comment about the covering of sets across the
> > hall as it was a> social occasion and people were obviously having fun.> >
> > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> (The land with speedy mail
> > link with Scotland)> > -----Original Message-----> From:
> > strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org> [mailto:
> > strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of> Jim
> > Healy> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM> To: SCD news and discussion>
> > Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Greetings!> > The camera never lies
> > but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.> > Having looked at the
> > original photograph from which the cover was cropped,> it is bar 2 of the
> > promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band> was therefore on
> > the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets> is from left to
> > right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007> and the dance
> > was EH3 7AF.> > Jim Healy> Perth, Scotland> > > > > From:
> > kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr>
> > 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I also>
> > agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is wonderful.>
> > They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an>
> > 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing>
> > different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely clear.>
> > The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left - or>
> > still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their partner on>
> > their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be some>
> > musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint
> > representation> of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a magnifying
> > glass can't> really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing down in
> > promenade> hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin Festival
> > dance and> some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were still
> > there.> >> The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference - photo by
> > Fraser>> Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is left-handed. He
> > couldn't> see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> > We
> > give up.> What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following
> > consultation with > =
> >
>
>

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Harry Ways wrote: >>Amid all the discussion, I do not think anyone has mentioned the names of the two dancers. Could not find that in the magazine, where it should have been.<<

That was my first thought when I saw the picture. It is absolutely wonderful and the dancers should have received some credit in the Magazine for their poise. Bev, their hands look like they are in the correct position to me although, if I were to be really picky, I might suggest that the young man swivel his wrist slightly so that he is leading his partner with his thumb in the upward position (as though he were holding the handle of a mug) rather than palm down.

BTW, my magazine arrived today, Wednesday April 9th, in Colorado.

Moira Theriault
Colorado Springs

If am not mistaken the lady is Gillian Few. I do not know the young man
however.

Claire,
Grenoble, France

2008/4/10 Moira <gr8scot@earthlink.net>:

> Harry Ways wrote: >>Amid all the discussion, I do not think anyone has
> mentioned the names of the two dancers. Could not find that in the magazine,
> where it should have been.<<
>
> That was my first thought when I saw the picture. It is absolutely
> wonderful and the dancers should have received some credit in the Magazine
> for their poise. Bev, their hands look like they are in the correct
> position to me although, if I were to be really picky, I might suggest that
> the young man swivel his wrist slightly so that he is leading his partner
> with his thumb in the upward position (as though he were holding the handle
> of a mug) rather than palm down.
>
> BTW, my magazine arrived today, Wednesday April 9th, in Colorado.
>
> Moira Theriault
> Colorado Springs
>

Le 10 avr. 08 à 08:10, Claire Eymin a écrit :
> If am not mistaken (...)
>
> Claire,
> Grenoble, France

who received two copies -- one for the club, of course, which she
showed us -- while I am still waiting, just down the road.

Martin,
Grenoble, France.

Claire wrote:

> If am not mistaken the lady is Gillian Few. I do not know the
> young man however.

Andrew Nolan, originally from London Branch, currently dancing in
Edinburgh.

Cheers,

Ian

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Fiona Kopeny wrote:
>I must admit to being very intrigued. My membership has lapsed since I
>moved quite a distance away.

Fiona,
You are obviously interested enough to still be a Strathspey member, so
would you consider joining the Society again and being a member of the
International Branch? In this way you would still get the magazine etc.
[I do not think that anyone has mentioned the 4 dance booklet included with
this issue.]
Contact Pia Walker for further information.
Andrew Smith,
Bristol, UK.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fiona Kopeny" <ofina7@gmail.com>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: Magazine cover picture

>I must admit to being very intrigued. My membership has lapsed since I
> moved quite a distance away. Can someone post the front picture somehow?
>
> Fiona
>
> On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 10:54 AM, Harry W <hways@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>> Amid all the discussion, I do not think anyone has mentioned the names of
>> the two dancers. Could not find that in the magazine, where it should
>> have
>> been.
>>
>> Harry Ways
>> Potomac, MD
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Healy" <jimhealy@hotmail.com>
>> To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 10:13 AM
>> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture
>>
>>
>> Greetings!
>>
>> Katharine Hoskyn comments:
>>
>> > - in a mighty wide hall!
>> >
>> With about 80 sets on the floor, it does need a fairly large hall <grin>
>>
>> As for Ron's enigma - apart from the right hands being a little higher
>> than I would prefer as a teacher, I am obviously missing something.
>> The one thing it is not is a reversed negative (what's a negative?)
>>
>> Jim Healy
>>
>>
>>
>> From: kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr
>> > 2008 22:30:21 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Well I
>> > think
>> > that I came up with a pretty imaginative answer. Edward De> Bono would
>> > be
>> > proud of my lateral thinking - but it wasn't lateral enough to> think
>> > of the
>> > photo being taken sideways - in a mighty wide hall! Jim's> explanation
>> > does
>> > make sense.> > But I won't comment about the covering of sets across
>> > the
>> > hall as it was a> social occasion and people were obviously having
>> > fun.> >
>> > Katharine Hoskyn> Franklin District, New Zealand> (The land with speedy
>> > mail
>> > link with Scotland)> > -----Original Message-----> From:
>> > strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org> [mailto:
>> > strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of> Jim
>> > Healy> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:44 PM> To: SCD news and
>> > discussion>
>> > Subject: RE: Magazine cover picture> > Greetings!> > The camera never
>> > lies
>> > but the man in the darkroom can confuse the issue.> > Having looked at
>> > the
>> > original photograph from which the cover was cropped,> it is bar 2 of
>> > the
>> > promenade and is taken through 1st man's place - the band> was
>> > therefore on
>> > the left of the dancers as shown and the line of the sets> is from left
>> > to
>> > right. The picture is from the AGM Ball on 2 November 2007> and the
>> > dance
>> > was EH3 7AF.> > Jim Healy> Perth, Scotland> > > > > From:
>> > kat.hos@xtra.co.nz> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr>
>> > 2008 18:02:41 +1200> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Hi> > My husband and I
>> > also>
>> > agree that the photo of the dancers on the front of> the mag is
>> > wonderful.>
>> > They look absolutely wonderful.> > The rest of the room seems an>
>> > 'interesting' arrangement of people - all over> the place and facing>
>> > different directions with some semblances of lines but> not entirely
>> > clear.>
>> > The men in the background seem to have their partner on> their left -
>> > or>
>> > still be taking promenade hold. They certainly don't have> their
>> > partner on>
>> > their right.> > We wondered what they were dancing. There seem to be
>> > some>
>> > musicians at the> other end of the room - possibly with faint
>> > representation> of music stands> and fiddle sticks. But without a
>> > magnifying
>> > glass can't> really tell. If so> why are many of the dancers facing
>> > down in
>> > promenade> hold? > > I wondered if they were dancing the Dunedin
>> > Festival
>> > dance and> some had just> left the 6 hands across, whilst others were
>> > still
>> > there.> >> The acknowledgement for the photo is RSCDS conference -
>> > photo by
>> > Fraser>> Band, who has a very good website.> > My husband is
>> > left-handed. He
>> > couldn't> see the relevance of being> left-handed to the question.> >
>> > We
>> > give up.> What's the answer? Ron> > > Katharine Hoskyn> Following
>> > consultation with > =
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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I haven't received mine yet in the Netherlands and the last time I
had to ask for it to be sent again as it didn't arrive at all.

You beat me to the plug for the International Branch, Andrew. Do
contact Pia asap, Fiona, so you can enjoy the whole magazine.

Margaret,
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

On Apr 10, 2008, at 8:50 AM, Andrew Smith wrote:

> Fiona Kopeny wrote:
>> I must admit to being very intrigued. My membership has lapsed
>> since I moved quite a distance away.
>
> Fiona,
> You are obviously interested enough to still be a Strathspey
> member, so would you consider joining the Society again and being a
> member of the International Branch? In this way you would still get
> the magazine etc.
> [I do not think that anyone has mentioned the 4 dance booklet
> included with this issue.]
> Contact Pia Walker for further information.
> Andrew Smith,
> Bristol, UK.
>
>

I have already been talking to Fiona :>) And as a good girl am trying to
get her to join the RSCDS again - she does have a branch near her.

But seriously - you people out there who move frequently, stop in one place
temporarily and are happily transient - Do investigate the International
Branch - We have a lovely bunch of welcoming people spread all over the
world.

Pia

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of
Margaret Lambourne
Sent: 10 April 2008 08:08
To: SCD news and discussion
Subject: Re: Magazine cover picture

I haven't received mine yet in the Netherlands and the last time I
had to ask for it to be sent again as it didn't arrive at all.

You beat me to the plug for the International Branch, Andrew. Do
contact Pia asap, Fiona, so you can enjoy the whole magazine.

Margaret,
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

On Apr 10, 2008, at 8:50 AM, Andrew Smith wrote:

> Fiona Kopeny wrote:
>> I must admit to being very intrigued. My membership has lapsed
>> since I moved quite a distance away.
>
> Fiona,
> You are obviously interested enough to still be a Strathspey
> member, so would you consider joining the Society again and being a
> member of the International Branch? In this way you would still get
> the magazine etc.
> [I do not think that anyone has mentioned the 4 dance booklet
> included with this issue.]
> Contact Pia Walker for further information.
> Andrew Smith,
> Bristol, UK.
>
>

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Well, Ron and Katherine, you've now both got everyone else on tenterhooks,
waiting for their magazines!

It usually arrives in France about 2 weeks after the UK (and NZ apparently -
interesting!), ie. it should arrive when I move, so the French post office will
have to forward to me... in Edinburgh!

Sophie

Selon Katharine Hoskyn <kat.hos@xtra.co.nz>:

> PS I am interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at
> different ends of the world.

--
Sophie Rickebusch
FR - St Martin d'Heres

Help!

Where does one get this magazine???

Bob



> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:03:55 +0200> From: sophie.rickebusch@free.fr> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Well, Ron and Katherine, you've now both got everyone else on tenterhooks,> waiting for their magazines!> > It usually arrives in France about 2 weeks after the UK (and NZ apparently -> interesting!), ie. it should arrive when I move, so the French post office will> have to forward to me... in Edinburgh!> > Sophie> > Selon Katharine Hoskyn <kat.hos@xtra.co.nz>:> > > PS I am interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at> > different ends of the world.> > > > -- > Sophie Rickebusch> FR - St Martin d'Heres
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As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.
Mine arrived yesterday.
Andrew Smith,
Bristol, UK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert James Robertson McArthur" <rjrmcarthur@hotmail.co.uk>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:48 AM
Subject: RE: Magazine

Help!

Where does one get this magazine???

Bob

> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:03:55 +0200> From: sophie.rickebusch@free.fr> To:
> strathspey@strathspey.org> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Well, Ron and
> Katherine, you've now both got everyone else on tenterhooks,> waiting for
> their magazines!> > It usually arrives in France about 2 weeks after the
> UK (and NZ apparently -> interesting!), ie. it should arrive when I move,
> so the French post office will> have to forward to me... in Edinburgh!> >
> Sophie> > Selon Katharine Hoskyn <kat.hos@xtra.co.nz>:> > > PS I am
> interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at> >
> different ends of the world.> > > > -- > Sophie Rickebusch> FR - St Martin
> d'Heres
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Thanks Andrew,

I am a member through the London Branch so I will watch the mail for the Magazine.
I do get "The Reel" from London.

Bob> From: afsmith@talktalk.net> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:04:12 +0100> Subject: Re: Magazine> > As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.> Mine arrived yesterday.> Andrew Smith,> Bristol, UK> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert James Robertson McArthur" <rjrmcarthur@hotmail.co.uk>> To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:48 AM> Subject: RE: Magazine> > > > Help!> > Where does one get this magazine???> > Bob> > > > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:03:55 +0200> From: sophie.rickebusch@free.fr> To: > > strathspey@strathspey.org> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Well, Ron and > > Katherine, you've now both got everyone else on tenterhooks,> waiting for > > their magazines!> > It usually arrives in France about 2 weeks after the > > UK (and NZ apparently -> interesting!), ie. it should arrive when I move, > > so the French post office will> have to forward to me... in Edinburgh!> > > > Sophie> > Selon Katharine Hoskyn <kat.hos@xtra.co.nz>:> > > PS I am > > interested that you have just received the mag and so have I - at> > > > different ends of the world.> > > > -- > Sophie Rickebusch> FR - St Martin > > d'Heres> _________________________________________________________________> The next generation of Windows Live is here> http://www.windowslive.co.uk/get-live > >
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Let's see, it is 4550 miles between Bristol, England and Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, USA, so, I expect my magazine tomorrow! :-D

Tom Mungall
Baton Rouge, La, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Smith" <afsmith@talktalk.net>

> As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.
> Mine arrived yesterday.
> Andrew Smith,
> Bristol, UK

Mine has just arrived in Christchurch, but not the NZ one, I am in Dorset!!!

Bob> From: atheling@cox.net> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 07:58:24 -0500> Subject: Re: Magazine> > Let's see, it is 4550 miles between Bristol, England and Baton Rouge,> Louisiana, USA, so, I expect my magazine tomorrow! :-D> > Tom Mungall> Baton Rouge, La, USA> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Smith" <afsmith@talktalk.net>> > > > As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.> > Mine arrived yesterday.> > Andrew Smith,> > Bristol, UK>
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Relax Tom. Here in the West of Scotland, 80 miles from Edinburgh, we don't
have the magazine either.
I just checked with Glasgow Branch secretary and she hasn't received her
copy either.

Alasdair Graham
Dumbarton, Scotland.

> Let's see, it is 4550 miles between Bristol, England and Baton Rouge,
> Louisiana, USA, so, I expect my magazine tomorrow! :-D
>
> Tom Mungall
> Baton Rouge, La, USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Smith" <afsmith@talktalk.net>
>
>
>> As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.
>> Mine arrived yesterday.
>> Andrew Smith,
>> Bristol, UK
>
>

Not only that, but the copy we have seen was reportedly given away free to anyone, at the recent "Young Persons'" Spring Fling in Glasgow. Surely members should have this glossy mag before any are given as "Freebies". It costs members dearly enough, I'm sure.
Regards,
Dick Daniel> From: alasdair.graham@blueyonder.co.uk> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:02:06 +0100> Subject: Re: Magazine> > Relax Tom. Here in the West of Scotland, 80 miles from Edinburgh, we don't > have the magazine either.> I just checked with Glasgow Branch secretary and she hasn't received her > copy either.> > Alasdair Graham> Dumbarton, Scotland.> > > > > Let's see, it is 4550 miles between Bristol, England and Baton Rouge,> > Louisiana, USA, so, I expect my magazine tomorrow! :-D> >> > Tom Mungall> > Baton Rouge, La, USA> >> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Andrew Smith" <afsmith@talktalk.net>> >> >> >> As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.> >> Mine arrived yesterday.> >> Andrew Smith,> >> Bristol, UK> >> > > >
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Well it came today!(April 9, 2008) Good old Royal Mail and USPS! All 4432
miles from Edinburgh, Scotland to Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

Tom Mungall
Baton Rouge, La, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alasdair Graham" <alasdair.graham@blueyonder.co.uk>

> Relax Tom. Here in the West of Scotland, 80 miles from Edinburgh, we
don't
> have the magazine either.
> I just checked with Glasgow Branch secretary and she hasn't received her
> copy either.
>
> Alasdair Graham
> Dumbarton, Scotland.
>
>
>
> > Let's see, it is 4550 miles between Bristol, England and Baton Rouge,
> > Louisiana, USA, so, I expect my magazine tomorrow! :-D
> >
> > Tom Mungall
> > Baton Rouge, La, USA
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew Smith" <afsmith@talktalk.net>
> >
> >
> >> As an RSCDS member - it is sent direct from the Society.
> >> Mine arrived yesterday.
> >> Andrew Smith,
> >> Bristol, UK

As most people seem to have had their Mags. within a short space of time (I
think someone should take a bow!) I'll air my answer.

What struck me it the fact that the man is on his partners left.
That means that his black covered right arm is right across her body and,
for me, distracted me from the picture.
If he had been on his partner's right he would have his right hand in
the 'lead' position and the left would be underneath so the the lady would
by open to view by all.
It depends on the requirements of the dance on which side the man should
be so - if approaching from the left (this is where being open-minded
left-handed comes in!) why does the man not lead with his _left_ hand with
his right underneath to present the better picture?
When dancing in class, ballroom or Dem floor, I have often taken Prom
hold and felt that the lady was in danger of an elbow in the mouth or being
scratched by diamond shaped metal buttons. It is only thinking of this
picture that has 'gelled' this thought which has been sloshing liquidly
round my skull for the best part of 50 years! :~) It is something which
subconciously I have endeavoured to deal with all this time.

Of course there is no solution and most dancers will say I'm talking
rubbish but discussing rubbish _can_ be fun!? As for leading with the left
hand - it is only recently that the left hand has been accepted as a
sensible tool for passing one's partner down (or up) and across to own
sides!
As to the hand position - yes men were always taught to lead palms up
but It is quite often seen these days for a compromise to be reached
especially if the lady is very used to dancing 'man'.

As some distant TV character used to say - 'It makes yer fink, dunnit?'.

Happy Dancing :)

Ron

Ron Mackey
RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches

Am I the only one who is sitting at my pc - holding my arms out in front of
me - slightly moving my arms, wrists and hands to certain positions?

I'm so glad it is only my cat looking at me right now :>)

Pia

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of Ron
Mackey
Sent: 11 April 2008 11:06
To: SCD news and discussion
Subject: Re: Magazine

As most people seem to have had their Mags. within a short space of time (I
think someone should take a bow!) I'll air my answer.

What struck me it the fact that the man is on his partners left.
That means that his black covered right arm is right across her body and,
for me, distracted me from the picture.
If he had been on his partner's right he would have his right hand in
the 'lead' position and the left would be underneath so the the lady would
by open to view by all.
It depends on the requirements of the dance on which side the man should
be so - if approaching from the left (this is where being open-minded
left-handed comes in!) why does the man not lead with his _left_ hand with
his right underneath to present the better picture?
When dancing in class, ballroom or Dem floor, I have often taken Prom
hold and felt that the lady was in danger of an elbow in the mouth or being
scratched by diamond shaped metal buttons. It is only thinking of this
picture that has 'gelled' this thought which has been sloshing liquidly
round my skull for the best part of 50 years! :~) It is something which
subconciously I have endeavoured to deal with all this time.

Of course there is no solution and most dancers will say I'm talking
rubbish but discussing rubbish _can_ be fun!? As for leading with the left
hand - it is only recently that the left hand has been accepted as a
sensible tool for passing one's partner down (or up) and across to own
sides!
As to the hand position - yes men were always taught to lead palms up
but It is quite often seen these days for a compromise to be reached
especially if the lady is very used to dancing 'man'.

As some distant TV character used to say - 'It makes yer fink, dunnit?'.

Happy Dancing :)

Ron

Ron Mackey
RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches

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No, Joan Donald and myself have been discussing on the phone how 'mincing little steps' could be used in The Dancing Master or the Market Square and still get back to where one should be at the end of the prom

Bob

> From: pia@intamail.com> To: strathspey@strathspey.org> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:34:36 +0100> Subject: RE: Magazine> > Am I the only one who is sitting at my pc - holding my arms out in front of> me - slightly moving my arms, wrists and hands to certain positions?> > I'm so glad it is only my cat looking at me right now :>)> > Pia> > -----Original Message-----> From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of Ron> Mackey> Sent: 11 April 2008 11:06> To: SCD news and discussion> Subject: Re: Magazine> > As most people seem to have had their Mags. within a short space of time (I> think someone should take a bow!) I'll air my answer.> > What struck me it the fact that the man is on his partners left.> That means that his black covered right arm is right across her body and,> for me, distracted me from the picture.> If he had been on his partner's right he would have his right hand in> the 'lead' position and the left would be underneath so the the lady would> by open to view by all.> It depends on the requirements of the dance on which side the man should> be so - if approaching from the left (this is where being open-minded> left-handed comes in!) why does the man not lead with his _left_ hand with> his right underneath to present the better picture?> When dancing in class, ballroom or Dem floor, I have often taken Prom> hold and felt that the lady was in danger of an elbow in the mouth or being> scratched by diamond shaped metal buttons. It is only thinking of this> picture that has 'gelled' this thought which has been sloshing liquidly> round my skull for the best part of 50 years! :~) It is something which> subconciously I have endeavoured to deal with all this time.> > Of course there is no solution and most dancers will say I'm talking> rubbish but discussing rubbish _can_ be fun!? As for leading with the left> hand - it is only recently that the left hand has been accepted as a> sensible tool for passing one's partner down (or up) and across to own> sides!> As to the hand position - yes men were always taught to lead palms up> but It is quite often seen these days for a compromise to be reached> especially if the lady is very used to dancing 'man'.> > As some distant TV character used to say - 'It makes yer fink, dunnit?'.> > Happy Dancing :)> > Ron> > Ron Mackey> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 08/04/2008> 17:03> > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 08/04/2008> 17:03> >
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Oh, Pia - A cat now , as well as an up-graded broomstick?
Things are starting to look serious.
Any sign of movement from the broomstick?
Andrew Smith,
Bristol, UK.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pia" <pia@intamail.com>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 7:34 PM
Subject: RE: Magazine

> Am I the only one who is sitting at my pc - holding my arms out in front
> of
> me - slightly moving my arms, wrists and hands to certain positions?
>
> I'm so glad it is only my cat looking at me right now :>)
>
> Pia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org
> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of
> Ron
> Mackey
> Sent: 11 April 2008 11:06
> To: SCD news and discussion
> Subject: Re: Magazine
>
> As most people seem to have had their Mags. within a short space of time
> (I
> think someone should take a bow!) I'll air my answer.
>
> What struck me it the fact that the man is on his partners left.
> That means that his black covered right arm is right across her body and,
> for me, distracted me from the picture.
> If he had been on his partner's right he would have his right hand in
> the 'lead' position and the left would be underneath so the the lady would
> by open to view by all.
> It depends on the requirements of the dance on which side the man
> should
> be so - if approaching from the left (this is where being open-minded
> left-handed comes in!) why does the man not lead with his _left_ hand with
> his right underneath to present the better picture?
> When dancing in class, ballroom or Dem floor, I have often taken Prom
> hold and felt that the lady was in danger of an elbow in the mouth or
> being
> scratched by diamond shaped metal buttons. It is only thinking of this
> picture that has 'gelled' this thought which has been sloshing liquidly
> round my skull for the best part of 50 years! :~) It is something which
> subconciously I have endeavoured to deal with all this time.
>
> Of course there is no solution and most dancers will say I'm talking
> rubbish but discussing rubbish _can_ be fun!? As for leading with the
> left
> hand - it is only recently that the left hand has been accepted as a
> sensible tool for passing one's partner down (or up) and across to own
> sides!
> As to the hand position - yes men were always taught to lead palms up
> but It is quite often seen these days for a compromise to be reached
> especially if the lady is very used to dancing 'man'.
>
> As some distant TV character used to say - 'It makes yer fink,
> dunnit?'.
>
> Happy Dancing :)
>
> Ron
>
> Ron Mackey
> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>
>
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Nah - even when I wave my arms about, it won't lift off - perhaps I need to
shed my traditional build.

Pia
Double Double toil and trouble

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of
Andrew Smith
Sent: 11 April 2008 20:04
To: SCD news and discussion
Subject: Re: Magazine

Oh, Pia - A cat now , as well as an up-graded broomstick?
Things are starting to look serious.
Any sign of movement from the broomstick?
Andrew Smith,
Bristol, UK.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pia" <pia@intamail.com>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 7:34 PM
Subject: RE: Magazine

> Am I the only one who is sitting at my pc - holding my arms out in front
> of
> me - slightly moving my arms, wrists and hands to certain positions?
>
> I'm so glad it is only my cat looking at me right now :>)
>
> Pia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org
> [mailto:strathspey-bounces-pia=intamail.com@strathspey.org]On Behalf Of
> Ron
> Mackey
> Sent: 11 April 2008 11:06
> To: SCD news and discussion
> Subject: Re: Magazine
>
> As most people seem to have had their Mags. within a short space of time
> (I
> think someone should take a bow!) I'll air my answer.
>
> What struck me it the fact that the man is on his partners left.
> That means that his black covered right arm is right across her body and,
> for me, distracted me from the picture.
> If he had been on his partner's right he would have his right hand in
> the 'lead' position and the left would be underneath so the the lady would
> by open to view by all.
> It depends on the requirements of the dance on which side the man
> should
> be so - if approaching from the left (this is where being open-minded
> left-handed comes in!) why does the man not lead with his _left_ hand with
> his right underneath to present the better picture?
> When dancing in class, ballroom or Dem floor, I have often taken Prom
> hold and felt that the lady was in danger of an elbow in the mouth or
> being
> scratched by diamond shaped metal buttons. It is only thinking of this
> picture that has 'gelled' this thought which has been sloshing liquidly
> round my skull for the best part of 50 years! :~) It is something which
> subconciously I have endeavoured to deal with all this time.
>
> Of course there is no solution and most dancers will say I'm talking
> rubbish but discussing rubbish _can_ be fun!? As for leading with the
> left
> hand - it is only recently that the left hand has been accepted as a
> sensible tool for passing one's partner down (or up) and across to own
> sides!
> As to the hand position - yes men were always taught to lead palms up
> but It is quite often seen these days for a compromise to be reached
> especially if the lady is very used to dancing 'man'.
>
> As some distant TV character used to say - 'It makes yer fink,
> dunnit?'.
>
> Happy Dancing :)
>
> Ron
>
> Ron Mackey
> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>
>
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Well, Canada is even further behind. Nothing here yet.

Lydia Hedge
Nova Scotia

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for years. I.e. hit the reply button.

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Ron Mackey wrote:
> Hi,
> I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
> It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
> Happy Dancing :)
>
> Ron
>
> Ron Mackey
> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>
>
Hi Ron-

something of a wonder - here in the Antipodes we received our magazine
this week too - the young couple are charming, but surely their arms are
not crossed as I would teach it? It does look a little odd and I am
right handed.

Bev (Tait)

Bev Tait wrote:
>
> Ron Mackey wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking
>> at the front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that
>> something seemed - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain
>> what I saw but I'd be interested if anyone else noticed something to
>> ponder?
>> It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects,
>> who look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
>> Happy Dancing :)
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> Ron Mackey
>> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>>
>>
> Hi Ron-
>
> something of a wonder - here in the Antipodes we received our magazine
> this week too - the young couple are charming, but surely their arms
> are not crossed as I would teach it? It does look a little odd and I
> am right handed.
>
> Bev (Tait)
>
>
>
Hi again-

my husband and I have been tying ourselves in knots - the picture looks
wrong as the negative has been reversed so the hands "look wrong" -
surely that's the solution?
I'm going to bed anyway - will read further solutions tomorrow.

Bev & Uilleam Tait
Melbourne Australia

Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are looking
forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical, by
Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
Denise Smith

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net> wrote:

> Hi,
> I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at the
> front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something seemed
> - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be
> interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
> It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who
> look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
> Happy Dancing :)
>
> Ron
>
> Ron Mackey
> RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches

--
Denise Smith
76 Celandine St
Shailer Park Qld 4128
07 3209 7006
pauldenise3@bigpond.com

Tom may have gotten the magazine in Baton Rouge but I
didn't get mine as yet in New Orleans. I know that we
belong to the same group.
Wendy
New Orleans, Louisiana

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Well, Denise,

It has been received in Sydney. I always knew Queensland was behind the rest
of the country!!!

Brian Charlton,
Sydney

On 10/04/2008, Denise Smith <pauldeni@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
> looking
> forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical, by
> Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
> Denise Smith
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at
> the
> > front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something
> seemed
> > - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd be
> > interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
> > It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who
> > look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
> > Happy Dancing :)
> >
> > Ron
> >
> > Ron Mackey
> > RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Denise Smith
> 76 Celandine St
> Shailer Park Qld 4128
> 07 3209 7006
> pauldenise3@bigpond.com
>

I agree with you Brian. Of course, I consider myself a Northern Territorian
spending a wee while in Qld!!!!!!!

On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Brian Charlton <briangcharlton@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Well, Denise,
>
> It has been received in Sydney. I always knew Queensland was behind the
> rest
> of the country!!!
>
> Brian Charlton,
> Sydney
>
> On 10/04/2008, Denise Smith <pauldeni@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
> > looking
> > forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical, by
> > Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
> > Denise Smith
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > > I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at
> > the
> > > front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something
> > seemed
> > > - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd
> be
> > > interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
> > > It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects,
> who
> > > look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
> > > Happy Dancing :)
> > >
> > > Ron
> > >
> > > Ron Mackey
> > > RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Denise Smith
> > 76 Celandine St
> > Shailer Park Qld 4128
> > 07 3209 7006
> > pauldenise3@bigpond.com
> >
>

--
Denise Smith
76 Celandine St
Shailer Park Qld 4128
07 3209 7006
pauldenise3@bigpond.com

We even have ours in the far flung state of Western Australia! (and it
begins with 'W'...)

Anne Walker
Perth

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Charlton" <briangcharlton@gmail.com>
To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: Magazine

> Well, Denise,
>
> It has been received in Sydney. I always knew Queensland was behind the
> rest
> of the country!!!
>
> Brian Charlton,
> Sydney
>
> On 10/04/2008, Denise Smith <pauldeni@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
>> looking
>> forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical, by
>> Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
>> Denise Smith
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> > I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly looking at
>> the
>> > front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that something
>> seemed
>> > - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw but I'd
>> > be
>> > interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
>> > It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the subjects, who
>> > look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
>> > Happy Dancing :)
>> >
>> > Ron
>> >
>> > Ron Mackey
>> > RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Denise Smith
>> 76 Celandine St
>> Shailer Park Qld 4128
>> 07 3209 7006
>> pauldenise3@bigpond.com
>>
>
>
> --
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> Checked by AVG.
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> 9/04/2008 4:20 PM
>
>

But in Darwin (begins with a "D") in Northern Territory, Australia --
not a sign.

Angus

On 10-04-2008, at 14:08, The Walkers wrote:
> We even have ours in the far flung state of Western Australia! (and
> it begins with 'W'...)
>
> Anne Walker
> Perth
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Charlton"
> <briangcharlton@gmail.com>
> To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Magazine
>
>
>> Well, Denise,
>>
>> It has been received in Sydney. I always knew Queensland was
>> behind the rest
>> of the country!!!
>>
>> Brian Charlton,
>> Sydney
>>
>> On 10/04/2008, Denise Smith <pauldeni@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
>>> looking
>>> forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed?
>>> Alphabetical, by
>>> Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
>>> Denise Smith
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Hi,
>>> > I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly
>>> looking at
>>> the
>>> > front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that
>>> something
>>> seemed
>>> > - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw
>>> but I'd > be
>>> > interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
>>> > It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the
>>> subjects, who
>>> > look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
>>> > Happy Dancing :)
>>> >
>>> > Ron
>>> >
>>> > Ron Mackey
>>> > RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Denise Smith
>>> 76 Celandine St
>>> Shailer Park Qld 4128
>>> 07 3209 7006
>>> pauldenise3@bigpond.com
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.11/1368 - Release Date:
>> 9/04/2008 4:20 PM
>>
>

Angus & Puka Henry
DARWIN, AUSTRALIA
Website: <http://www.users.on.net/~anguka/>

And here in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, I have mine and my husband does not
have his!!
Anne Cole

On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:52:56 +0930, Angus Henry
<anguka@internode.on.net> wrote:

>But in Darwin (begins with a "D") in Northern Territory, Australia --
>not a sign.
>
>Angus
>
>On 10-04-2008, at 14:08, The Walkers wrote:
>> We even have ours in the far flung state of Western Australia! (and
>> it begins with 'W'...)
>>
>> Anne Walker
>> Perth
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Charlton"
>> <briangcharlton@gmail.com>
>> To: "SCD news and discussion" <strathspey@strathspey.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:04 AM
>> Subject: Re: Magazine
>>
>>
>>> Well, Denise,
>>>
>>> It has been received in Sydney. I always knew Queensland was
>>> behind the rest
>>> of the country!!!
>>>
>>> Brian Charlton,
>>> Sydney
>>>
>>> On 10/04/2008, Denise Smith <pauldeni@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
>>>> looking
>>>> forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed?
>>>> Alphabetical, by
>>>> Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????
>>>> Denise Smith
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 7:56 AM, Ron Mackey <ron.mackey@talktalk.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Hi,
>>>> > I've just got the Scottish Dancer mag. and was idly
>>>> looking at
>>>> the
>>>> > front cover while enjoying a sandwich when I realised that
>>>> something
>>>> seemed
>>>> > - well, odd. I'm left-handed which might explain what I saw
>>>> but I'd > be
>>>> > interested if anyone else noticed something to ponder?
>>>> > It's a great photogreph and has nothing to do with the
>>>> subjects, who
>>>> > look charming, - just a dancing quirk.
>>>> > Happy Dancing :)
>>>> >
>>>> > Ron
>>>> >
>>>> > Ron Mackey
>>>> > RSCDS London, Croydon & International Branches
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Denise Smith
>>>> 76 Celandine St
>>>> Shailer Park Qld 4128
>>>> 07 3209 7006
>>>> pauldenise3@bigpond.com
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>>> Checked by AVG.
>>> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.11/1368 - Release Date:
>>> 9/04/2008 4:20 PM
>>>
>>
>
>Angus & Puka Henry
>DARWIN, AUSTRALIA
>Website: <http://www.users.on.net/~anguka/>
>
>

I received mine a day before my husband too - ladies first! (However my
husband is left-handed).

Best wishes

Katharine Hoskyn
Franklin County, NZ

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-kat.hos=xtra.co.nz@strathspey.org] On Behalf Of
Anne Cole
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:20 PM
To: SCD news and discussion
Subject: Re: Magazine

And here in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, I have mine and my husband does not
have his!!
Anne Cole

Denise Smith wrote:

"Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are looking
forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical, by
Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????"

I was wondering the same thing, Denise. Several friends in the New York
Branch have received their copy, but I haven't got mine yet. It couldn't be
alphabetical because someone with the surname Rosario got theirs a few days
ago.

What else? Well.... I live in New Jersey....

'Ah, that would explain it' some of you will doubtless be thinking, enjoying
another chance to have some fun at New Jersey's expense.

Sorry if the joke is a bit parochial.

Chris (member of New York and New Jersey Branches, and proud New Jersey
resident.)

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My copy's arrived, here on the southern tip of Africa!

Terry Lynne Harris
Pretoria
South Africa

-----Original Message-----
From: strathspey-bounces-harritl=unisa.ac.za@strathspey.org
[mailto:strathspey-bounces-harritl=unisa.ac.za@strathspey.org] On Behalf
Of Chris1Ronald@aol.com
Sent: 10 April 2008 05:29 PM
To: strathspey@strathspey.org
Subject: Re: Magazine

Denise Smith wrote:

"Well, we don't have it here in Queensland, Australia yet but we are
looking
forward to it now. I wonder in what order it is mailed? Alphabetical,
by
Branch? Alphabetical by surname? Randomly????"

I was wondering the same thing, Denise. Several friends in the New
York
Branch have received their copy, but I haven't got mine yet. It
couldn't be
alphabetical because someone with the surname Rosario got theirs a few
days
ago.

What else? Well.... I live in New Jersey....

'Ah, that would explain it' some of you will doubtless be thinking,
enjoying
another chance to have some fun at New Jersey's expense.

Sorry if the joke is a bit parochial.

Chris (member of New York and New Jersey Branches, and proud New Jersey

resident.)

My copy arrived in Calgary yesterday.

Vicki Hamilton
Calgary, Alberta

On 11-Apr-08, at 12:06 AM, Harris, Terry Lynne wrote:

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> disclaimer. Please refer to http://www.unisa.ac.za/disclaimer for
> full details.
>
> My copy's arrived, here on the southern tip of Africa!
>
> Terry Lynne Harris
> Pretoria
> South Africa
>
> -----Original Message-----

It seems Royal Mail in Scotland are a bit slow as my copy only arrived this
morning (12th April 2008).

Alasdair Graham
Dumbarton, Scotland.

> My copy arrived in Calgary yesterday.
>
> Vicki Hamilton
> Calgary, Alberta
>
> On 11-Apr-08, at 12:06 AM, Harris, Terry Lynne wrote:
>

>> My copy's arrived, here on the southern tip of Africa!
>> Terry Lynne Harris
>> Pretoria
>> South Africa

In einer eMail vom 12.04.2008 11:59:12 Westeuropäische Normalzeit schreibt
alasdair.graham@blueyonder.co.uk:

It seems Royal Mail in Scotland are a bit slow as my copy only arrived this
morning (12th April 2008).

The German post seems not to be much better, as I also received my copy this
morning. :-)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
Martina Mueller-Franz
St. Martinushof 3
40764 Langenfeld / Germany
Nachteule7@aol.com
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-

Nachteule7@aol.com wrote:

> The German post seems not to be much better, as I also received my copy
> this morning. :-)

We here in Friedberg received our copies last Wednesday.

Anselm
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