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  • Jeffrey TuckerJeffrey Tucker
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    The dorms at Loyola are very impressive and most all needs are provided. however: you might think of bringing a small travel iron. That's the only thing I really missed.
  • incantuincantu
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    I'm guessing this will only apply to those who own an iron in the first place.
  • OlbashOlbash
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    What's an iron?
  • OlbashOlbash
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    Seriously, though, how are the beds? I just got back from a staff retreat at a nearby abbey and was reminded of how dreadful the quasi-mattresses were at CUA in DC. (The abbey ones weren't much better.) Would you recommend bringing any extra foam or air mattress or anything?
  • IanWIanW
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    Jeffrey,

    I'm seriously impressed.

    Ian.
  • francis
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    Ian.

    Don't forget your pencil!
  • Jeffrey TuckerJeffrey Tucker
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    Oh we have custom pencils.

    And, listen, this place is fab. The beds are great. I could move in and be very happy. It is fantastic actually.

    Did I mention the dress code of coats and ties all day every day?

    KIDDING!!!!!!!!
  • IanWIanW
    Posts: 756
    Francis,

    Alas, I can't afford the Colloquium and Spode, and as Spode's only the other side of the county, rather than the pond ...

    Also, we have a far more relaxed dress code.

    Ian.
  • Jeffrey TuckerJeffrey Tucker
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    The people at the Chant Intensive said that it was so great that they would have gladly paid 4 times as much for it.

    So NOW you tell us!
  • Charles in CenCA
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    That would be hand-tied, bowed ties, correct? ;-p
  • Daniel Bennett PageDaniel Bennett Page
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    Bow ties rule!
    Anyone can wear a Windsor-knotted scapular.
  • G
    Posts: 1,397
    I'd do it again just for the pencils....

    Seriously, it was magnificent.
    Scott's a genius.
    You're all brilliant. Himself is sick of hearing me gush about the whole experience. I can't wait until next year. Heck, I can't wait until Monday.
    (Mary Jane, I still start bouncing up and down like a kid waiting to open Christmas presents everytime I even THINK about singing the Christus Vincit.... I should be slapped.)

    (Save the Liturgy, save the World)
  • mjballoumjballou
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    I'm literally green with envy when I think of next week. Consequently, G - you have my permission to sing twice as beautifully because you'll be singing for me as well.
  • Jeffrey TuckerJeffrey Tucker
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    Mary Jane, you should hop on a plane and get back to where you belong in Chicago!!
  • mjballoumjballou
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    Wish I could. However, as a special treat, I've added the Christus Vincit to the Mass recording. While it's more thrilling live, the piece has such a lovely triumphalist feel.

    And next year I'll just sign up for everything.
  • kelly
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    Sadly, no clothes hangers in the closets at St. Louis Hall. I've got my clothes laid out on the beds and draped over closet rods. Other than that, no complaints.
  • Jeffrey TuckerJeffrey Tucker
    Posts: 3,624
    Hmmm, pick up some in Regis! They have boxes full of them.
  • G
    Posts: 1,397
    What are clothes hangers? Herself asks, sorting through a pile of crumpled garments on the floor to find something suitable for the days activities.....

    (Save the Liturgy, Save the World)
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