strathspey@strathspey.org:44828

Ron Mackey

Re: Two chords - a question

March 22, 2006, 1:21 a.m. (Message 44828, in reply to message 44799)

> Martin,
> in Grenoble, France. wrote

> > There is a strange contradiction:
> On one hand, so much insistence on fun, socializing, relaxation ...
> On the other, "straighten up you lines", "clear the floor between dances", 
> just stand up straight and do as you are told.
> 
	It seems from some postings that we must be tidy while we 
form up sets and count them.   !! ? ^^  Talk of militarisation ... !
> Down with the second chord !!

I think I'm firmly in favour of Crossing on the first and Bowing on the 
second chord as being more sensible and a neater start to the 
dance.  As for causing confusion - well it doesn't when something 
(even very minor) is changed in the manual.  It seems that everyone 
just snaps to attantion, salutes and it is done without fuss. 

Perhaps just a few grumbles but then ---  :))