[COMPLETE][Group/humorous essays] Hints to Pilgrims by Charles S. Brooks - kit

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 18th, 2018, 1:39 pm

yes always the same filename for corrections. The new file will then replace the old file in the MW.

Got it!

I was pleased/impressed that I could re-record a section days later and paste it in without it having any noticable changes in vocal quality/timber, etc. I certainly can't claim it being due to skill. I guess the effort put in to setting up my coat-closet "studio" paid-off.

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 18th, 2018, 1:48 pm

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/hintstopilgrims_01_brooks_128kb.mp3

Chapter 1 is ready for PL, recording time: 28:29

Post by **Kitty** » October 18th, 2018, 11:55 pm

NurseBob wrote: ↑October 18th, 2018, 1:39 pm I was pleased/impressed that I could re-record a section days later and paste it in without it having any noticable changes in vocal quality/timber, etc. I certainly can't claim it being due to skill. I guess the effort put in to setting up my coat-closet "studio" paid-off.

yes your patches are really excellent. And yes, it may be the set-up, but it is also a good deal of careful editing involved to make the sound so similar. You did really well.

That said, there is still one error in the intro (I'm so sorry

)

> at 0:01: there was a misunderstanding, now you cut out the wrong “hints to pilgrims” bit.

It needs to read: “Chapter 1 of Hints to Pilgrims” (which is the title of the book). But you read “Chapter 1: Hints to pilgrims” (= the title of the chapter, which only comes later, right before the text proper)

One last upload please and then we're good to move on. And don't worry, by the end of the book you will recite the intro in your sleep

Sonia

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 19th, 2018, 9:23 am

Easily fixed, I think!
As mentioned, "word perfect" is the goal.
I'm "booked" for the day, but will address this first thing tomorrow.

by the end of the book you will recite the intro in your sleep

Sleep? Who has time for sleep!

Post by **Kitty** » October 19th, 2018, 9:27 am

NurseBob wrote: ↑October 19th, 2018, 9:23 am Easily fixed, I think!
As mentioned, "word perfect" is the goal.
I'm "booked" for the day, but will address this first thing tomorrow.
by the end of the book you will recite the intro in your sleep
Sleep? Who has time for sleep!

you remind me eerily of myself...

have a nice weekend

Sonia

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 19th, 2018, 9:55 am

Sleep? Who has time for sleep!
you remind me eerily of myself...

It seems that one aspect of having "retired" that hasn't changed from my "working life" is that I STILL need/want a 32 hour day.

have a nice weekend

Thank you. You have a great one as well.

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 21st, 2018, 12:52 am

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/hintstopilgrims_01_brooks_128kb.mp3

Chapter 1 is ready for PL, recording time: 28:29

Post by **Kitty** » October 21st, 2018, 4:45 am

aaaaand Success !!! Now you have your official first PL ok section.

Thank you for your patience and persistence. From now on it will be easier.

Have a nice Sunday still ! Looking forward to the next chapter.

Sonia

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 21st, 2018, 9:31 am

Now you have your official first PL ok section.

Yay!

Thank you for your patience and persistence.

Goes both ways; thank you for your guidance and clear instructions.

Looking forward to the next chapter.

"I plan a vacation" has been delayed a week for my own little vacation; I'm off on a camping trip to Leavitt Lake (a 4wd-accessible alpine lake @ 9500' just east of the Sonora Pass) to take some time-lapse sequences before winter snows close access to the area until next May. So... the week of Halloween is the new target.
Enjoy the upcoming week.

Leavitt Lake panoramic view:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Leavitt+Lake/@38.2723576,-119.6164407,3a,75y,1.5h,90t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipO6weXwl1Ek5hV7EgtaSTd1K2e2U07vWUnzE4mb!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipO6weXwl1Ek5hV7EgtaSTd1K2e2U07vWUnzE4mb%3Dw234-h106-k-no-pi-2.9999962-ya79.50002-ro-0-fo100!7i10240!8i5120!4m5!3m4!1s0x809712b084dfed5d:0xb4d62c017808c769!8m2!3d38.2741879!4d-119.6194898

Post by **Kitty** » October 21st, 2018, 12:39 pm

NurseBob wrote: ↑October 21st, 2018, 9:31 am"I plan a vacation" has been delayed a week for my own little vacation

how fitting

enjoy your trip

that panoramic view is WOW

although, it looks so deserted of people somehow, a little bit creepy. Let's hope you have nice weather for good photo sessions ! Are you camping ? Is it still warm enough to sleep outside ?

Sonia

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » October 21st, 2018, 5:06 pm

looks so deserted of people

A major reason I'm drawn to the area; the same holds true for my journeys into Death Valley.

Let's hope you have nice weather for good photo sessions

The forecast is for good weather thru Thursday, when I plan to head home. Of course, in the Sierras foul weather is always possible and at that elevation it can snow year round.

Is it still warm enough to sleep outside ?

Last I checked, it's just reaching freezing sometimes at night. So, double sleeping bag and a spare blanket or two. I have a good tent, cot, and insulating air mattress.
When I get back, I'll send links to any decent images or time-lapse clips if you want. I expect it to be a good trip, and really don't expect hardly anyone else to be around.

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » November 8th, 2018, 6:39 pm

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/hintstopilgrims_02_brooks_128kb.mp3
Chapter 2 ready for PL. Length is 24:12

Post by **Kitty** » November 9th, 2018, 1:22 am

wonderfully funny and entertaining again, Bob.

Ahhhh, the sight-seeing descriptions have awoken my nostalgia for our trips to England and Scotland again, years ago.

I understand how the author feels.

I only found two small textual deviations, which I'd like to point out:

> at 16:38: “How many feasts have come steaming from the kitchen when the London coach was in!” – this one is optional, as your sentence also makes perfect sense, but you said “streaming” instead of “steaming”. But I let you decide if you want to change this or not

> at 18:35: “Drake, I assert, still bowls nightly on the quay at Plymouth” – you say “queue”

that's all

Oh and when you post the link in the MW, please also change the status to "Ready for PL" (in the last column)

Thanks

Sonia

NurseBob · Post by **NurseBob** » November 9th, 2018, 8:53 am

Glad you still like my interpretation!

I will address both "quay" and "streaming" later today. While I argee that "streaming" does make textual sense, it damages the play on words he clearly intended.

please also change the status to "Ready for PL"

I'm still a newbie and some things slip by.

Speaking of newbies, I have a new partner in crime.

My wife just signed-up too!

So, for awhile, I'll get to be her "recording engineer."

Best,

Bob

Post by **Kitty** » November 9th, 2018, 10:51 am

NurseBob wrote: ↑November 9th, 2018, 8:53 am Speaking of newbies, I have a new partner in crime.
My wife just signed-up too!
So, for awhile, I'll get to be her "recording engineer."

HOW COOL IS THAT !!!!!

what's her forum name ? Do you intend to do this as a duet now or is she "into other topics" ?

Sonia