Team New Fiddleham->Planning/Chatting

[Jackie]

So, my understanding is that each member submits a song/performance to be judged on and voted on by judges and the public. Is this right? Why/how did it start? Also, why is Australia in it? I thought it was just EU or European countries.

[C.P.]

Congrats, Trisha! That's exciting.

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Jackie wrote: "So, my understanding is that each member submits a song/performance to be judged on and voted on by judges and the public. Is this right? Why/how did it start? Also, why is Australia in it? I thoug..."

The contest started in 1956 I think as a post war kind of thing to bring Europe together. Each country do their own song contest to decide who to send.
Australia joined the contest in 2015 as a special member because they've been broadcasting Eurovision in Australia since 1983 and it's very popular.

[Jackie]

Wish we could watch it over here in the states. I really like the idea, and from what I've gathered, it's loads of fun to watch.

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Jackie wrote: "Wish we could watch it over here in the states. I really like the idea, and from what I've gathered, it's loads of fun to watch."
I think one channel had the US rights last year, but I don't know if it had been successful.
It is fun. It was more entertaining years ago, now it's all a political game.

[Jackie]

I hate when things get turned from entertaining to political. How did you feel about the winner? I heard a lot of people were unhappy.

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Jackie wrote: "I hate when things get turned from entertaining to political. How did you feel about the winner? I heard a lot of people were unhappy."

I didn't really like the song. Yes, it had a lot of feeling but I was cheering for Romania with their Yodel It! LOL : )

It was like last year when Ukraine won because the song was about the war in Crimea.

[Jackie]

What was this ye'ar's song about—something political again? Also, are there subtitles or something so that people know what it's about?

[Jackie]

Also, is that how they chose Ukraine for this year's event—because they won last year?

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Jackie wrote: "What was this ye'ar's song about—something political again? Also, are there subtitles or something so that people know what it's about?"

Most countries sing in English, only a few sing in original language. This year the song was in Portuguese. I think it was a love song. In the official website you can find the translations. : )

[Colleen]

Congrats Trisha! How exciting. I remember when my oldest graduated a couple years ago. It was so exciting but bittersweet because he was becoming an "adult".

I'm hoping to get some books finished before the end of the month, but I have some graduations to go to and BDay parties this weekend, so I'll have to try to fit some reading time in.b

How's everyone else doing?

[Jackie]

Are you feeling better Colleen?

[Jackie]

Ahh, that must make it easier for everyone. Going to have to see if the states are showing it anywhere next year. Thanks for the help.:)

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Jackie wrote: "Ahh, that must make it easier for everyone. Going to have to see if the states are showing it anywhere next year. Thanks for the help.:)"

No problem : )

[Colleen]

Sort of Jackie. I have stomach issues that flare up and other stuff because of an auto immune disorder so I have stuff going on here and there. But I always try to have a positive attitude about it and do as much as I can when things are good.
Thank You for checking on me! :)

[Jackie]

Ahh I see. Glad things are at least a little better. Again, let us know if there is anything we can do.

[Jackie]

How's the reading?

[Trisha]

it's good!! I have a few more books to finish up for the month!
I hope to get a few more read.

[Jackie]

Good luck!

[Courtney]

Phew!! Just in the nick of time...finished another one. My numbers aren't big -- but hey, there are there!

[Jackie]

Great job! :) Hope you had fun, that counts more than the numbers.