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| "Probably the best handbell page on the web. ... My diaphragm hurts from laughing so much." from Tammy R. "Negative thoughts: Phooey." from Pat M. "Kewl webpage!! We shoulda thunk it up ourselves!!" from Pamela D. "HOW DARE YOU!?!? ... This web-site is truely an outrage!" from Keith K. "Found pictures on bass bell link particularly enjoyable." from Louisa R. "What a hoot! Thanks for the smile for the day." from Judy P. "Whoever you are, kudos." from Charlotte H. "What a fun site!! I needed a good laugh today. ...May the Bell Gods have mercy on your souls!" from Silver W. "Your site is great." from Bill I. |
| Here's what people have been saying (really) about the IGAHR and this website: |
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| VIEWER COMMENTS Since we first posted this website in February 2002, we have received numerous comments, none of which were solicited by the IGAHR, from handbell ringers across the United States who share a similar, disdainful ringing philosophy with the membership of the IGAHR--IRREVERENCE! We knew you existed you wonderful people out there in the dark. |
| Just when you thought it was safe to return to the practice room... In August we added a highbrow adaptation of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquoy which was contributed by a devoted fan of this site. Check out this Shakespearean Verse. Plus, we found a juicy tidbit about opera composer Franz Schreker you just won't believe! Click here. |
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| Dear Sirs, or madams or Whoever the heck you are! Seated one day at my console Awaiting my printer to print, I wandered off into a wormhole And decided to surf for a stint. Now being a 'true British' ringer And loving my bells and my 'chimes, I chanced upon your website And laughed out loud at your rhymes. I always thought of you yankies As brash and know-it-all types, But now I see that you're like me Given to humorous swipes. I love all things tintinnabulous Be it Belleplate, handchime or bell, And now I'm beginning to wonder... Could I like yankies as well? With much respect, I remain The Lincoln Imp, UK - November 28, 2004 |
| The poems are just flooding in. Apologies to Mr. Frost, Ms. Browing and Mr. Whitman. These poets will be turning over in their graves! |
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| Here's a new joke about three Belles who walk into a bar... It's humor that any musician, especially bellringers will appreciate--well, maybe. Get ready to chuckle here. |
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