I put my new (birthday present) camera in Robin's hands and he was suppose to photograph those sitting opposite him and our roast dinners. But we think he caught the Manor House ghost as well!
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Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Manor House ghost
Six of us went out for a meal to celebrate my birthday.
I put my new (birthday present) camera in Robin's hands and he was suppose to photograph those sitting opposite him and our roast dinners. But we think he caught the Manor House ghost as well!
More photos...
I put my new (birthday present) camera in Robin's hands and he was suppose to photograph those sitting opposite him and our roast dinners. But we think he caught the Manor House ghost as well!
More photos...
Friday, November 23, 2007
Birthday Flowers from New Zealand?
By some miracle Nana's birthday flowers arrived from New Zealand actually on her Birthday
Nana says: "A big THANK YOU - they are lovely!"
Nana says: "A big THANK YOU - they are lovely!"
Friday, November 16, 2007
Stress-busting drums
Two years ago I signed up to a Professional Development event where people were invited to 'have a go' at African drumming.
It got to within a week of the event and I had to cancel because something unexpected turned up. The same thing happened last year - once again I couldn't go. So this year was my third attempt.
Things were not looking good as there were several emails saying that the event was in a different room - and then back again in the original room. On the day, when I turned up with 3 other people the room was empty and in darkness.
However some more customers arrived and then finally the tutor arrived in dreadlocks and beads, obviously working on 'African time'. I got to try out Djembe (see picture) which you strike with your hands, horizontal drums which you hit with a stick and also two-tone bell sticks.
We were not given any practice time. Once we had chosen a drum the tutor simply went round starting each person in turn by demonstrating what he wanted you to do. I think we played 5 pieces in two hours and the time went very quickly.
And yes, if you don't get worked up about getting the odd beat wrong, it is a good stress-busting activity.
It got to within a week of the event and I had to cancel because something unexpected turned up. The same thing happened last year - once again I couldn't go. So this year was my third attempt.
Things were not looking good as there were several emails saying that the event was in a different room - and then back again in the original room. On the day, when I turned up with 3 other people the room was empty and in darkness.
However some more customers arrived and then finally the tutor arrived in dreadlocks and beads, obviously working on 'African time'. I got to try out Djembe (see picture) which you strike with your hands, horizontal drums which you hit with a stick and also two-tone bell sticks.
We were not given any practice time. Once we had chosen a drum the tutor simply went round starting each person in turn by demonstrating what he wanted you to do. I think we played 5 pieces in two hours and the time went very quickly.
And yes, if you don't get worked up about getting the odd beat wrong, it is a good stress-busting activity.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
Following a little detour (Jane was not with us!), we arrived at the Alrewas National Memorial at 10:59am just as the place froze for the 2 minutes silence.
We walked through the visitor centre and out towards the memorial.
The place was packed and we had to queue to climb the steps.
Our 'poppy' carried the names of Jack, Wilfred & Marjorie.
The south facing walls are split to catch a shaft of sun on Remembrance Day.
The full set of photos is available on our website.
We walked through the visitor centre and out towards the memorial.
The place was packed and we had to queue to climb the steps.
Our 'poppy' carried the names of Jack, Wilfred & Marjorie.
The south facing walls are split to catch a shaft of sun on Remembrance Day.
The full set of photos is available on our website.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Seven swans a-swimming
Attracted by the bright Autumn sunshine, I walked to the rugby field lake
and found five cygnets
and their parents.
Anyone know what this is?
and found five cygnets
and their parents.
Anyone know what this is?
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