Who JohnQuixote…John Pollard

[JohnQuixote]

Zhuzhu and sparkle boy

Wow. Thanks for the kind words. Zhuzhu I'm getting a new kit from Yamaha this year but I don't know if any amount of woodshedding will put me in your musical league: I've had the opportunity to gig with Juilliard grads and you're simply amazing, natural performers.

Sparkle Boy, small world! I still function as music coordinator for Yamaha's Sounds Of Summer camps and am active as a judge/clinician. I judged the Texas state solo and ensemble contest over Memorial Day weekend and heard around 50 marimbists playing everything from Mitchell Peters to Keiko Abe (that was one day...the other was around 70 snare drum solos...and a bottle of Tylenol)

One young man who won the contest's highest distinction performed Ney Rosauro's 3rd prelude flawlessly which, if you know his preludes, is astonishing for a teenager.

Yes, I directed and wrote for the LD Bell drumline from 1997-2005. I was blessed with an incredible community and support system. Fun, fun years. Were you at PASIC Dallas in 2000 by any chance? That may have been our best stand-alone drumline year. Your Plano schools, Marcus/FM, etc. are just killer in the drumline show genre. Our main emphasis was as a total package with the band, but okay - we were known to throw down here and there.

Appreciate the shout.

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

John: Great looking place you have there...When your ready on this end I will be serving up fresh sockeye salmon grilled. You have a nice grill John, but there is nothing like an all out salmon bake...See you here....

 

[Mara]

Josh I''m there!!

 

[Gothgrrl]

Just read your story. It''s nice to hear a fellow musician loves diamonds too. I too play drums. Actually in order, piano, drums, guitar(sorta), and bass(even worse). My hubby is a guitar virtuoso! Self taught even. And we have a love for animals. We had a little zoo going on for a while. Lots of exotics.

Keep on rocking!!

 

[JohnQuixote]

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh my goodness! I can''t believe I saw this first! Congratulations, John and Angela!!!!

I love the ring..a true compliment to Lynn! I know she is thrilled! That is definitely one of the prettiest settings I''ve seen! However, John, you have not given us the specs on the diamond, and you know that is required on here!

Here''s wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

 

[Kaleigh]

John,
My best wishes to you and to Angela. Loved seeing the slide show. Ever since Lynn got that setting it''s been one of my faves. Wishing you much happiness in the years ahead. Lisa

 

[strmrdr]

lol i said its about time in the other thread before reading this one LOL
whats the specs on the diamond??! spill!!!!!
hehehehehehehehehe

 

[RockDoc]

Hi John


Congrats...... I know Angela is very excited... I got the news from her last week....

Wishing you lifetimes of happiness....

The photos are spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You certainly do things with intensity.



Rockdoc

 

[monarch64]

Congratulations!

 

[aljdewey]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Congrats to you both!

The ring is beautiful, and she truly looks surprised!

Congrats again!

 

[kenny]

Congratulations John.

She's a lucky girl.



I don't see the link to the slide show.
Did it get removed?

 

[Jelly]

Congratulations John!!!!!!!!

Love the ring! Best of luck to you both!

 

[Lorelei]

Many congratulations to you and Angela Sir John! I am so delighted for you both!

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Congratulations mate!

Lovely surprise pic''s

Trust you to have the whole thing captured for prosperity (you old dog you!)

 

[onedrop]

I commented over on the other thread in Hangout, but I want to say again congratulations!! The ring and the girl are beautiful!! Lovely side show as well, it really captured all the moments. So much so I felt I was there.

 

[AGBF]

Congratulations, John! You really made this proposal memorable! I would certainly know my fiancé wanted to marry me if he put all this effort into a proposal! I know you and Angela will continue to have a happy life together.

Hugs,
Deb

 

[Ann]

Oh John this is great. Congratulations from both of us.
No wonder you asked me what Ultrasonic I had!!!

The ring is gorgeous. DH wanted to know all the specs,
now that his eyes have been opened to the wonders of diamonds, tee hee!

I loved your proposal plan.

(I will see you in the near future, I hope. Probably next week if WF can fit me in for an appt.)

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Stunning pictures--you look wonderful together! Congrats!

cheers--Sharon

 

[dani13]

Congratulations John and Angela!!!!!!

I got tears in my eyes watching that slideshow....what a perfect proposal...you can see the happiness in her eyes!!!! And that ring!!!! She is a lucky woman- its utterly GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats again, and good luck!! Enjoy this special time- it surely is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

 

[belle]

what a great proposal! i love the pics....very cool! you really thought things out well. it is so great to have such wonderful photos of this special time. of course, the ring is AWESOME! and huge and perfect!

i sure hope we will get to see more (more more) pics of it. HANDSHOTS!

a heartfelt congratulations to you both, i wish you the very best!

 

[WinkHPD]

Fantastic! I assume this is the same young lady I helped you introduce to Bacardi 8. I told you that stuff was powerful!

Congratulations. Will you be bringing her to Vegas for us to meet?

Wink

 

[partgypsy]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing it with us! The slide show gave me warm fuzzies all over!

 

[Regular Guy]

Date: 12/28/2006 12:13:45 AM
Author: strmrdr
lol i said its about time in the other thread before reading this one LOL

Pot calling the kettle black?

John, congratulations again!

 

[wifey2b]

Date: 12/28/2006 2:12:28 PM
Author: Regular Guy

Date: 12/28/2006 12:13:45 AM
Author: strmrdr
lol i said its about time in the other thread before reading this one LOL

Pot calling the kettle black?

John, congratulations again!

Hey RG...stop picking on my honey...I''m standing with my hands on my hips - now ask Strm how scary that is - giggle :}
My congratulations to JQ and his Mrs2b

Great photo slide show

Wonderful memories captured that night

 

[jadeleaves]

Congratulations Sir John!

 

[Shay37]

Oh, my word. I was jumping up and down when I saw this. I love the slide show. Angela looked just beautiful (and really really surprised). I love it. What a great idea, Sir John. The ring is simply gorgeous. I love the fishtail pave. The center stone is stunning (of course). Congratulations and best wishes to you both. May you have a long and happy joy-filled life together with much much love.

shay

P.S. I don''t think you could have looked anymore proud, John, and so very handsome as well. You are a beautiful couple.

 

[diamondfan]

John, any help with the slideshow? I am dying to see it and cannot for some reason... I have a Mac by the way...

 

[HOUMedGal]

Hah, I LOVE the face shots when she''s realizing what''s going on...priceless!!! hehehe! You guys look great together, so happy and ready for a fabulous future together! I said it on the other thread, but I''ll say it again...congratulations, and best wishes!!

 

[Tali]

Date: 12/28/2006 9:17:01 PM
Author: diamondfan
John, any help with the slideshow? I am dying to see it and cannot for some reason... I have a Mac by the way...

use Firefox instead of Safari. For whatever reason, the post is truncated in Safari.


Congrats to you, John and Angela. What a lovely and memorable proposal!