I met up with someone here this morning and this afternoon is all about sorting things and catching up on Domestics. Easy pasta dish for tea and we won't be washing it down with anything alcoholic, for the first time in a while as we need to break our habit of WINE with most evening meals, followed by CHOCOLATE every evening... .
On to preparations for the next concert, the Bach B Minor Mass. I have listened to it on vinyl over the weekend. Unfortunately the major route into the city has roadworks-
for 12 weeks! So I am going to leave early and take a circuitous route.
Much as I love Bach's organ music, I'm not quite as inspired by his choral works (although my experience of them is admittedly small).
Mild and much drier today, so I took the Trusty Trolley to work and did the grocery shopping at lunchtime that I didn't do yesterday because Deluge. Sadly, Villa Maria is no longer on special offer 😢 but there was one called Brancott Station that was, so I'll give it a go, and if I like it I'll get some more.
Work was steadily doable, and supper was fish cakes and veggies.
Sadly, Villa Maria is no longer on special offer 😢 but there was one called Brancott Station that was, so I'll give it a go, and if I like it I'll get some more.
We know - and like - Brancott Estate; is that the one you mean?
Here at Casa Nen we are all about Sorting and Decluttering; I've spent the afternoon going through a boxful of Nenlet1's stuff that's been sitting in a cupboard here since she left home to get married nearly 14 years ago. This evening Mr Nen wanted to talk through a box of old photos he's decided to keep. We discarded a few, of people we both looked at and said to each other, "Who's that?" Also some of the scenery on our honeymoon, which was underwhelming to say the least. That is, the scenery was underwhelming; the honeymoon, I'm saying nothing.
Back from rehearsal. The return journey was quick. I risked the road works- just lane closures now, but on my way there I took a different route to avoid them. So did lots of other drivers, but there were no delays.
We sang through several movements of the Bach B Minor. I first sang it under David Willcocks and he signed my copy. This is my third time, but first time at baroque pitch. Our brilliant accompanist transposed it on sight!
Double posting to apologise for apparent non sequitur earlier. I was about to set off for rehearsal. A new paragraph would have helped, but I was in a rush.
Tomorrow afternoon our church choir has an extra practice for next Sunday’s Evensong. Normal night is Thursday. Local choral society is Wednesday, so this another busy week of singing.
I made a start on the knitting. I'm using the wool that was going to be a pair of gloves for me. I hope my neighbours don't think giving their new baby something red is a political hint.
I'm all ready for bed, but waiting till my husband comes home to find out how he did in the latest round of his photo club's competition.
Double posting to apologise for apparent non sequitur earlier. I was about to set off for rehearsal. A new paragraph would have helped, but I was in a rush.
No apology needed, it made me smile. Glad that all went well.
I have taken to writing people’s names on the back of photos so that Lord P will know who they are when he has to sort them out.
There is latitude for a bit of mischief doing that.
If you find a picture that has a random stranger in it, you could claim that it was Cousin Phillip(a) who came from the branch of the family we don't usually talk about.
Hehe...my late Ma was the branch of the Family that (at the time of my birth) no-one wanted to talk about...
Things changed for the better much later on, happily.
ION, yet another grey and mild day in Arkland the Soused, where it has been raining for hours and hours. They say that the taps will be turned off at about midnight, but then They say that they will be turned on again on Thursday morning at 7am. For the whole bloody day.
Hey ho. We need the rain, I know, and I've just hung out some Wash Ing (Sox, Pantz etc.) so that they will get nicely rinsed. No point in wasting free water...
I managed to get to Pilates, despite the rain and my aching Legs, and was duly put through the prescribed 50 minutes of Torture. The pain was worth it, even so, and various parts of me have been stretched and eased accordingly, though I might not feel the benefit until tomorrow.
Lunch is international - Chinese Sweet n'Sour CHICKEN, washed down by Polish BEER.
I have taken to writing people’s names on the back of photos so that Lord P will know who they are when he has to sort them out.
There is latitude for a bit of mischief doing that.
If you find a picture that has a random stranger in it, you could claim that it was Cousin Phillip(a) who came from the branch of the family we don't usually talk about.
We have four daughters and there was a very strong family likeness when they were young. Husband Beaky managed for a while to convince a chap that used to come round to visit him and could never tell the girls apart that there was a fifth one called Amy who was a very good swimmer and was always out at swimming club 😆
A bit of a strange day today. It started with our grocery delivery being delivered by my brother-in-law. We've been wondering ever since he started at the company back in November if he'd be coming to our place, but thought it unlikely as the area the company covers is large, but no the M delivering our groceries really was him. He couldn't stop for a chat but we're meeting up on Sunday so can catch up then.
Then my husband and I decided at the last minute to go to small town to the south of here that a friend recommended. We had a very nice time, and ended up spending money on various things we didn't know we needed, as well as visiting a couple of good cafes and an interesting museum.
Then back to the news that my fellow councillor and ex-mayor, L, has died suddenly. He was one of those people that should be shown to any would be politician what a life of service to your community really means. Everyone in town knew him and knew he would fight their corner if needed. He'll be much missed.
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I met up with someone here this morning and this afternoon is all about sorting things and catching up on Domestics. Easy pasta dish for tea and we won't be washing it down with anything alcoholic, for the first time in a while as we need to break our habit of WINE with most evening meals, followed by CHOCOLATE every evening...
But nice.
for 12 weeks! So I am going to leave early and take a circuitous route.
I love the B Minor Mass, sang it at school (with a professional orchestra).
I'm sure the word "devastated" should have got a look-in there ...
And perhaps it should be "Choristers' heartbreak ..."!
Oooh another denizen of the orchestra pit. What instrument?
I haven't played the B minor Mass, although I did get to play Mozart's Requiem some years back, which was pretty damn amazing.
Mild and much drier today, so I took the Trusty Trolley to work and did the grocery shopping at lunchtime that I didn't do yesterday because Deluge. Sadly, Villa Maria is no longer on special offer 😢 but there was one called Brancott Station that was, so I'll give it a go, and if I like it I'll get some more.
Work was steadily doable, and supper was fish cakes and veggies.
We know - and like - Brancott Estate; is that the one you mean?
Here at Casa Nen we are all about Sorting and Decluttering; I've spent the afternoon going through a boxful of Nenlet1's stuff that's been sitting in a cupboard here since she left home to get married nearly 14 years ago. This evening Mr Nen wanted to talk through a box of old photos he's decided to keep. We discarded a few, of people we both looked at and said to each other, "Who's that?" Also some of the scenery on our honeymoon, which was underwhelming to say the least. That is, the scenery was underwhelming; the honeymoon, I'm saying nothing.
Violin. But we are talking a very long time ago.
We sang through several movements of the Bach B Minor. I first sang it under David Willcocks and he signed my copy. This is my third time, but first time at baroque pitch. Our brilliant accompanist transposed it on sight!
Tomorrow afternoon our church choir has an extra practice for next Sunday’s Evensong. Normal night is Thursday. Local choral society is Wednesday, so this another busy week of singing.
I'm all ready for bed, but waiting till my husband comes home to find out how he did in the latest round of his photo club's competition.
If you find a picture that has a random stranger in it, you could claim that it was Cousin Phillip(a) who came from the branch of the family we don't usually talk about.
Things changed for the better much later on, happily.
ION, yet another grey and mild day in Arkland the Soused, where it has been raining for hours and hours. They say that the taps will be turned off at about midnight, but then They say that they will be turned on again on Thursday morning at 7am. For the whole bloody day.
Hey ho. We need the rain, I know, and I've just hung out some Wash Ing (Sox, Pantz etc.) so that they will get nicely rinsed. No point in wasting free water...
I managed to get to Pilates, despite the rain and my aching Legs, and was duly put through the prescribed 50 minutes of Torture. The pain was worth it, even so, and various parts of me have been stretched and eased accordingly, though I might not feel the benefit until tomorrow.
Lunch is international - Chinese Sweet n'Sour CHICKEN, washed down by Polish BEER.
We have four daughters and there was a very strong family likeness when they were young. Husband Beaky managed for a while to convince a chap that used to come round to visit him and could never tell the girls apart that there was a fifth one called Amy who was a very good swimmer and was always out at swimming club 😆
Then my husband and I decided at the last minute to go to small town to the south of here that a friend recommended. We had a very nice time, and ended up spending money on various things we didn't know we needed, as well as visiting a couple of good cafes and an interesting museum.
Then back to the news that my fellow councillor and ex-mayor, L, has died suddenly. He was one of those people that should be shown to any would be politician what a life of service to your community really means. Everyone in town knew him and knew he would fight their corner if needed. He'll be much missed.