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29-07-2013 12:00 AM
*Bunny, the Tintoretto Variations are in the building to the left of this church , Madonna dell'Orto. as part of the 2013 Biennale. The church was Tintoretto's local - he lived nearby and several of his works adorn the inside of this church.
We went there because it is one of the places characters go to in the novel "Miss Garnet's Angel".
29-07-2013 12:03 AM
I see what you mean now Dixie about the lines. Yes it was the same on my screen although I didn't notice it
29-07-2013 12:10 AM
Thanks for the explanation Dixie, re: Tintoretto. I hadn't got a clue.
It's nice to learn new things.
29-07-2013 12:16 AM
Oh, hi, Bunny, you are back, posts tumbled just in. Ah, that what the gif is from - I just found it in a gif forum. Well done on the pub quiz - I go these days with the guys from work. we get one for free - friend of one of the cast uses the pub quiz (for which he gets paid) a week later on us
I've got more about Tintoretto... but first
29-07-2013 12:21 AM
29-07-2013 12:43 AM
Tintoretto's Doorbell
BTW, I spoke to the guy from the basement flat across - Eddie - know most of his life story now...but, well, sadly, in the 1st floor flat lived a 23 yrs old Philipino, his partner with kid and her mother sometimes visited. He hanged himself + to make sure cut his wrists as well. apparently not his first try. The others in the house hadn't seen him for days - then noticed a smell - not very pleasant...
29-07-2013 12:52 AM
Well done on the pub quiz? I suppose it's better than coming last, pmsl.
Seems strange people disappear into the toilets during the quiz taking phone with them. What's the point in cheating just for 8 pints of beer...sad sacks!!
Some nice photos you have there Dixie.
29-07-2013 12:59 AM
Oh dear, what a waste of a young life. He must have been troubled to take his own life like that.
I feel sorry for those left behind to pick up the pieces.
29-07-2013 1:09 AM
ouch, sorry, misread that - yeah, I wonder about all the "txting" that goes on during a quiz.
Legend has it Tintoretto's daughter was duped by a witch to save the consecrated hosts she would get for ten days after the first sacrament (at Madonna dell'Orto) She eventually told her father as animals started to kneel where the hosts were hidden.
He lured the witch to the house, started beating her with a stick, she changed into a black cat (what else!) and disappeared at last in a cloud of smoke through the wall. The Hercules statue plugs the hole and is supposed to protect the inhabitants of the house.
29-07-2013 1:13 AM
29-07-2013 1:26 AM
Such a shame, a partner & young child too. It takes some guts to commit suicide, but surely can't be in the right frame of mind to do so.
Great talking to you but must retire to bed now, speak again soon.
Don't have nightmares xx
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29-07-2013 8:38 PM
Im not here.
Going to check on the groups i'm in.
29-07-2013 8:38 PM
29-07-2013 8:51 PM
Stopped before 10 am here:)
Again Im not hre. Going to watch CSI or the othe onebut I think its CSI.
\Night all.
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