(Complete) Coffee Break Collection #33 -- GARDENING - Lt

[msfry]

An Old-Fashioned Garden is PL OK.
Charming, indeed. Now I'm inspired to go plant some trailing nasturtiums! And everything else mentioned.

[Kitty]

An Old-Fashioned Garden is PL OK.
Charming, indeed. Now I'm inspired to go plant some trailing nasturtiums! And everything else mentioned.

I had to look up a few of those flowers to see what they look like

thanks for the quick feedback

Sonia

[lightcrystal]

Here's my submission:

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_theheadgardenersstory_lc_128kb.mp3

14:18

The Head-Gardener's Story by Anton Chekhov 1860-1904

Link to original text: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1732/1732-h/1732-h.htm#link2H_4_0018

NOTE: in my upload I did not include punctuation in the story title. I wondered if punctuation messes up the upload. If it's wanted I could upload again with it.

[msfry]

Here's my submission:

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_theheadgardenersstory_lc_128kb.mp3

14:18

The Head-Gardener's Story by Anton Chekhov 1860-1904

Link to original text: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1732/1732-h/1732-h.htm#link2H_4_0018

NOTE: in my upload I did not include punctuation in the story title. I wondered if punctuation messes up the upload. If it's wanted I could upload again with it.

Hello, and welcome to the project. This appears to be your first recording, so I'll need you to choose a name you'd like to appear in our catalog beside the files you have read for our catalog. Could be your real name, username or nickname, but once chosen will be permanent in our catalogued projects. I look forward to PL'ing your submission soon.

[msfry]

An Old-Fashioned Garden is PL OK.
Charming, indeed. Now I'm inspired to go plant some trailing nasturtiums! And everything else mentioned.

I had to look up a few of those flowers to see what they look like

thanks for the quick feedback

Sonia

Sure. Don't go away. I'm going to upload my own selection from this book -- and you won't believe the names!!!!! I'd like you to PL it for me.

[lightcrystal]

Here's my submission:

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_theheadgardenersstory_lc_128kb.mp3

14:18

The Head-Gardener's Story by Anton Chekhov 1860-1904

Link to original text: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1732/1732-h/1732-h.htm#link2H_4_0018

NOTE: in my upload I did not include punctuation in the story title. I wondered if punctuation messes up the upload. If it's wanted I could upload again with it.

Hello, and welcome to the project. This appears to be your first recording, so I'll need you to choose a name you'd like to appear in our catalog beside the files you have read for our catalog. Could be your real name, username or nickname, but once chosen will be permanent in our catalogued projects. I look forward to PL'ing your submission soon.

Actually I have gone crazy in my first 2 months and have done a few recordings already! I use lightcrystal for both categories. You are right in respect to coffee break submissions though! First coffee break one!

[msfry]

A Tribute to Simple Names of Old Fashioned Flowers, by Anonymous

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_tributetosimplenames_mtf_128kb.mp3 2:23
https://archive.org/details/grandmasgardenwi00sanb/page/30/mode/2up

Kitty, would you do me the honors? It's short, and profound!

[Kitty]

A Tribute to Simple Names of Old Fashioned Flowers, by Anonymous

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_tributetosimplenames_mtf_128kb.mp3 2:23
https://archive.org/details/grandmasgardenwi00sanb/page/30/mode/2up

Kitty, would you do me the honors? It's short, and profound!

yes, I can have a listen later in the evening...need to finish up some editing first. I'm thrilled you also liked the poems from this book.

Sonia

[Kitty]

A Tribute to Simple Names of Old Fashioned Flowers, by Anonymous
https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_tributetosimplenames_mtf_128kb.mp3 2:23
https://archive.org/details/grandmasgardenwi00sanb/page/30/mode/2up
Kitty, would you do me the honors? It's short, and profound!

woah ! some of these names are mind-blowing The one sounded like a Mexican deity, I'm sure it's from that area. Kudos to getting your tongue around those without tripping. How long did you practice ? I'm sure there were snippets worthy to be posted in the blooper collection

Interesting section, thanks !

Only one technical thing to be adjusted: the volume is too loud with 92.4 dB. Maybe reduce it by -2 to get to a better average ? The rest is totally fine.

PS did you see I also posted in your Wilderness thread ? (in case your bookmark from that thread vanished as well)

Sonia

[msfry]

Simple Names volume adjusted down -2.
I forgot to check that. So glad you caught it. And for that, I give you a "Helianthus Annuus"


As to practice, I break each pronunciation challenge down into syllables with accents, say it aloud several times til it flows, then record it:
maur-an'-di-as
al-str-sem-e'-rias
esch-schot'-zias
pollo-post-e-mono-pet'-a-lae
eleu-thero-macro-stem'-o-nes
Iz-tac-tep'-o-tea-cux-o-chit- lico'-hoey
E-visy'-mum Per-off'-skga-num
Grae-cum
Sperma-gor'ai-ole-kith-o-laka-no'-poledes

Same with Irish names, only I have the online Pronunciation Guides to help (sometimes). As to foreign languages, I usually ask on the Need Help/Pronunciation forum, and you show up to save me.

[Kitty]

Simple Names volume adjusted down -2.
I forgot to check that. So glad you caught it.

yes I always check everything with Checker.
Excellent, now definitely PL ok

As to practice, I break each pronunciation challenge down into syllables with accents, say it aloud several times til it flows, then record it:

yes I think I am doing that as well, often trying to sing it as it's easier for me to have it in a melodic form.

One of the hardest here on LV was the title for an antique comedy: Heautontimoroumenos. I can still say it today.

As to foreign languages, I usually ask on the Need Help/Pronunciation forum, and you show up to save me.

not with every language though. But yes, I like to help out there, if I can.

Sonia

[amulli09]

Hello- I would like to read 2 chapters (2 submissions) from this book - sounds good?

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63013

[msfry]

Hello- I would like to read 2 chapters (2 submissions) from this book - sounds good?

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63013

[msfry]

If I am late addressing anyone's posts, I am having computer issues. I am using an old machine while mine is in the shop, slow as molasses. Carry on as usual, please, and be patient with me.

[amulli09]

Hello- I would like to read 2 chapters (2 submissions) from this book - sounds good?

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63013

Here is my upload (1 of 2) :
https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/cbc33_vegtogrow_am_128kb.mp3
Duration: 5:58
Title: THE KINDS OF VEGETABLES TO GROW from War gardens by Montague Free
Born: Dec 1885. Died: 1965.