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Royal Peculiars and other Odd Things

Dear Reader

Sorry for the delay in posting, pics in particular. I am currently about a Pat Cash serve away from Windsor Castle and think it just might be interfering with the Internet. So I will post text now and pics as soon as I can.

Today belonged to our Sovereign Lady, Elizabeth Our Queen. We visited Hampton Court Palace this afternoon after being at Mattins at Chichester this morning, as spectators rather than singers. At Hampton Court we were present for Evensong, making up more than 75% of the congo, I think. Mens Voices only this evening, which was interesting. More vibrato than I am used to, although the Cantor at Chichester sounded more crooner than RSCM. Both services today gave us more insight into our tradition, which is what it is about, really.

Our own "royal" Marie McCreadie, Alison Campbell's Mum, was at Evilsnog last night. While she is much more frail than last time I saw her, she was delighted to see us, and we her. Thanks to Isabel (Alison's sister) for getting her there.

In response to Stuart Langshaw's question, Nareen will not hear for about a fortnight about her RSCM exam. But both Nareen and Alana as accompanist felt very positive about it and she sounded great as we went past. Timing turned out to be of the essence, as Nareen and Maddie both have colds, as do a few others on the tour, especially girls. As nominated Health Officer I have found myself dispensing paracetamol etc; I'm so glad we sought parent permission for all of this before we left Australia, as I do feel concerned that I am practising medicine without a license, and with doctors' kids!

So tomorrow morning we are in Windsor and thence to Aylesbury where we will sing a concert with 12 items, two from memory. I know, because the Music Team got all 37 folders together with the 10 pieces we needed and the 3 for Rome, so we have officially FINISHED with music sorting for this tour. That is a Royal Blessing!

TOO tired. More tomorrow...

Cxxx

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  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Evilsnog?

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Sorry about the first comment! As you come towards the end of the England part of the tour and to the concert, it's no wonder that a few health issues have arisen. You are all constantly thought of by us all at SPC - Dean Sarah encourages us to log onto the 2 blogs. Keep up the good work. I was Cantor at Evensong (aka Evilsnog) last night, with 31 people in the Choir Stalls and Joan C-B with a good sermon about John the Baptist. See you all soon.'

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