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[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:06 AM, said:

Yes, it is high time they won again ... it's a shame the Netherlands are out though, would have been fun to be Amsterdam 2016 ... but as you know, I am all for Rome 2016 or Milan 2016 ... #TeamItaly

not a great fan of Italy though (I like it but I don't love it)

If Italy was represented by NEK (he came in second after Il Volo) then they would be my #1.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 21 May 2015 - 10:13 AM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:08 AM, said:

I will be avoiding anything #Eurovision until I watch the show later tonight ...

I know some Eurovision fans don't even watch semi-finals not to spoil surprise before the final begins. I could never do that.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 21 May 2015 - 10:12 AM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 21 May 2015 - 10:10 AM, said:

not a great fan of Italy though (I like it but I don't love it)

If Italy was represented by NEK (he came in second after Il Volo) then Italy would be my #1.

I love NEK too ... but I loved this song much better ...

And as you said, there are several great songs/singers ... so there are a couple of countries that can take the title this year ...

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 21 May 2015 - 10:12 AM, said:

I know some Eurovision fans don't even watch semi-finals not to spoil surprise before the final begins. I could never do that.

That's crazy ... I need to find out who wins in the semi-finals so I can enjoy the finals ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:16 AM, said:

That's crazy ... I need to find out who wins in the semi-finals so I can enjoy the finals ...

yes, some don't even listen to all the songs before the final - and that's really crazy.  
I'd be like what's the point then?

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 21 May 2015 - 10:20 AM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 21 May 2015 - 10:18 AM, said:

yes, some don't even listen to all the songs before the final - and that's really crazy.  
I'd be like what's the point then?

yes, exactly!!!

but it's almost time for you to watch!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:24 AM, said:

yes, exactly!!!

but it's almost time for you to watch!!!

2,5 hours left
what's the time difference between us?

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 21 May 2015 - 10:27 AM, said:

2,5 hours left
what's the time difference between us?

It's 12.30PM now ... and I will watch it at 8PM tonight ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:34 AM, said:

It's 12.30PM now ... and I will watch it at 8PM tonight ...

it's 6 hours difference then
I'll have my bestie coming by and we'll be watching together.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 21 May 2015 - 10:36 AM, said:

it's 6 hours difference then
I'll have my bestie coming by and we'll be watching together.

Cool!!!

Be ready for a great show!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 21 May 2015 - 10:39 AM, said:

Cool!!!

Be ready for a great show!!!

ok Erwin, gotta go now, always a pleasure talking to you
see you after the semi final, wish you great fun as well

kisses

[Jeff Abbott]

if it was up to me, (drumroll) the winner would be ...

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 04:56 AM, said:

if it was up to me, (drumroll) the winner would be ...

And ofcourse since I am at work I can't see who your winner is ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 07:45 AM, said:

And ofcourse since I am at work I can't see who your winner is ...

let's wait till you're back from work  

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 22 May 2015 - 08:01 AM.

[ErwinG]

The running order for the Grand Final

• Slovenia
  
• France
  
• Israel
  
• Estonia
  
• United Kingdom
  
• Armenia
  
• Lithuania
  
• Serbia
  
• Norway
  
• Sweden
  
• Cyprus
  
• Australia
  
• Belgium
  
• Austria
  
• Greece
  
• Montenegro
  
• Germany
  
• Poland
  
• Latvia
  
• Romania
  
• Spain
  
• Hungary
  
• Georgia
  
• Azerbaijan
  
• Russia
  
• Albania
  
• Italy

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 08:01 AM, said:

let's wait till you're back from work  

so what did you think of the second semi-final?

There were some great performances and some not so great ... I am happy to see Montenegro and Israel in the finals ... Sweden (Mans) was amazing .... so it will definitely be a battle for points till the end ... if Mans wins, I will be happy too ... but I am still #TeamItaly

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 08:08 AM, said:

so what did you think of the second semi-final?

There were some great performances and some not so great ... I am happy to see Montenegro and Israel in the finals ... Sweden (Mans) was amazing .... so it will definitely be a battle for points till the end ... if Mans wins, I will be happy too ... but I am still #TeamItaly

it was much stronger than the first one, with mostly better songs  

Have you noticed how many countries sang in off key yesterday - San Marino, Ireland, Iceland (that was horrific) and Poland (vocally Monika was not so good).

surprised Malta is out and so is the Czech Republic
Cyprus got into the final and I have no clue how that happened  
I don't like the attitude of Mans, to me he's a bit cocky and too confident.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 22 May 2015 - 08:19 AM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 08:05 AM, said:

The running order for the Grand Final

• Slovenia
  
  
• France
  
  
• Israel
  
  
• Estonia
  
  
• United Kingdom
  
  
• Armenia
  
  
• Lithuania
  
  
• Serbia
  
  
• Norway
  
  
• Sweden
  
  
• Cyprus
  
  
• Australia
  
  
• Belgium
  
  
• Austria
  
  
• Greece
  
  
• Montenegro
  
  
• Germany
  
  
• Poland
  
  
• Latvia
  
  
• Romania
  
  
• Spain
  
  
• Hungary
  
  
• Georgia
  
  
• Azerbaijan
  
  
• Russia
  
  
• Albania
  
  
• Italy

Slovenia, France, Israel and Estonia got screwed so badly - that running order might cost Estonia a win.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 08:18 AM, said:

Slovenia, France, Israel and Estonia got screwed so badly - that running order might cost Estonia a win.

But look at Norway, between Serbia and Sweden ... who's going to remember them

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 08:21 AM, said:

But look at Norway, between Serbia and Sweden ... who's going to remember them

agreed

what about the second part of the final - it's full of ballads, around 10 songs there are ballads - it's gonna be one big snoozefest

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 08:25 AM, said:

agreed

what about the second part of the final - it's full of ballads, around 10 songs there are ballads - it's gonna be one big snoozefest

Was thinking that too ... but atleast I will be very happy with the last song

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 08:27 AM, said:

Was thinking that too ... but atleast I will be very happy with the last song

I wish Italy well and I don't wanna jinx it but do you remember what happened to Molly from the UK last year?

[browseceline]

I think Sweden is overhyped, because it's basically the visuals that make the song attractive. and the guy singing it is goodlooking. But the song itself has a very monotone refrain in my opinion. I think Russia might have the biggest chance winning the competition. That song is really one amazing piece!

[Jeff Abbott]

browseceline, on 22 May 2015 - 01:43 PM, said:

I think Sweden is overhyped, because it's basically the visuals that make the song attractive. and the guy singing it is goodlooking. But the song itself has a very monotone refrain in my opinion. I think Russia might have the biggest chance winning the competition. That song is really one amazing piece!

for many Eurovision fans Sweden's staging lost all its charm because they've already seen it during Melodifestivalen
there's also an issue of alleged plagiarism, many people claim "Heroes" is a blunt rip-off from "Lovers on the Sun" by David Guetta.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 22 May 2015 - 02:25 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 09:34 AM, said:

I wish Italy well and I don't wanna jinx it but do you remember what happened to Molly from the UK last year?

I know I know ... but it will not change my love for the song or Il Volo or Italy

[ErwinG]

If Italy doesn't win though ... I would love for either Serbia, Belgium, Spain, Israel to win ... I will be happy if Mans wins as well ... but we have been to Sweden already ... give me somewhere else so I can actually go next year ... not that I would actually go to Israel or Serbia ... but Belgium, Spain, Italy would be perfect for me ...

I wonder if I can "bribe" Europe to vote for my next destination ...

Edited by ErwinG, 22 May 2015 - 03:22 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 03:06 PM, said:

If Italy doesn't win though ... I would love for either Serbia, Belgium, Spain, Israel to win ... I will be happy if Mans wins as well ... but we have been to Sweden already ... give me somewhere else so I can actually go next year ... not that I would actually go to Israel or Serbia ... but Belgium, Spain, Italy would be perfect for me ...

I wonder if I can "bribe" Europe to vote for my next destination ...

that'd have to be one heck of a bribe
what about Russia? great song and excellent vocals from Polina - but I don't think gay fans would be pleased if Russia actually won.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 May 2015 - 02:46 PM, said:

I know I know ... but it will not change my love for the song or Il Volo or Italy

the grand final jury rehearsal has just ended, and if we're to believe rumours from those who're there, Italy gave an excellent performance.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 22 May 2015 - 03:58 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 03:55 PM, said:

that'd have to be one heck of a bribe
what about Russia? great song and excellent vocals from Polina - but I don't think gay fans would be pleased if Russia actually won.

The song is great ... and will sure make Top 10 ... but if Russia did happen to win ... there's no way I could go there next year ... that would be a lot of $$$

Edited by ErwinG, 22 May 2015 - 05:50 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 May 2015 - 03:58 PM, said:

the grand final jury rehearsal has just ended, and if we're to believe rumours from those who're there, Italy gave an excellent performance.

24 hours to go and we'll have a new winner ...