Moon River

Last night on Strictly

I deleted the previous post, I was getting mawkish. Moon River remains and will always remain the most perfect of film songs.
It's a miserable looking day and me and the troops have gone back to bed for an hour.
Think I shall go to the Storyhouse  in Chester today to hear a talk by the writer Patrick Gale who wrote Man in an orange Shirt
and I shall sit in a trendy cafe with a flat white.

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  1. Moon River is a beautiful, atmospherc song and I'm not surprised it brought feelings to the surface.
    Love to you.
    xx

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  2. Have a good day. I shall go out later. Decided not to see Peterloo, didn't sound my sort of film.

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  3. I love Moon River sang by Andy Williams, we watched strickly and loved the dance. Hope you enjoyed your lay and and have a Fab-U-lous day out.

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  4. My dad been an extreme Labour man , drilled Peterloo into me as a child that and events hed been present at. The fall of Berlin to the Russians the liberation of the camps, The rise of Israel. The movie of Peterloo is one i wil wait for methinks

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    1. Kate, I studied Peterloo in minute detail for 'O' level history. I too shall give this film a miss!

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    2. Ive changed my mind off to a writers talk

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  5. John, You are not mawkish just cut yourself some space and be kind to yourself like you are to everyone else. To love, to feel and learn how to carry on is sometimes a painful process but a very human one. You have to work through things a little at a time. One day at a time and don't forget to breathe inbetween. Have a lovely cuddle with the gang. Their love is unconditional and enjoy your time out. Everyone needs that. Hugs and take care Pattypanxx

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  6. Not much fun going out at the moment - we are being hemmed in by road works. Hope you and the 'troupes' have a lovely relaxed day. xx

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  7. I didn't think you were being mawkish, just feeling pain. Love and pain are two sides of the same thing, unfortunately. I hope your day out lifts you in unexpected ways.

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    1. Well i may have a cake with my coffee

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  8. I love Patrick Gale's books. Such a sympathetic and clever writer. Enjoy!

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  9. Oh Tom .... you beat me to it ....... I was also going to say get you, you trendy thing you !!! XXXX

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    1. I may be a scruffbag but i have standards darling

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    2. You're just a hipster really. Admit it.

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    3. I'm working on a manbun

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  10. A flat white what? Doughnut? Scotch egg? Pancake?

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    1. Arsehole !! A flat white arsehole xx

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    2. Oh gosh! Surely you mean bottom.

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    3. OOO ERRRR John... There is no question polite enough to ask now.

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  11. Go you! good idea x

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  12. Enjoy the rainy day, stay warm and soak in the essence of it all.

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    1. Im sat by the river and itsgetting dark but itsnot cold

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  13. May some smiles and kindness come your way today. Hugs for Mary.

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  14. Moon River is beautiful, as is Stacey and Kevin's Waltz. Only Glen Campbell's Wichita Lineman tops it for me.

    I hope your mobile lampshades are healing nicely.

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  15. You're having a tough time, be more gentle with yourself. Going Gently is sometimes the best way.

    Love Moon River, that was a lovely clip to watch on so poignant a day. We are not long back from the Cenotaph at Llandudno, the sun shone on the service and then rain came in later, it's been a moving morning all round.

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    1. Winnie mary and i went to the memorial service outside the hall at 2.30...

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  16. Sorry about Moon River! Hope the day has been pleasant.

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  17. You brought "Man In An Orange Shirt" to my attention and although I had to wait nearly a year here in the States to see it, it was well worth the wait. What a story! What performances! It remains on my recorded list. Wish I were there to hear what Gale had to say. Hope you share. Don't know what a "flat white" is, but it appears you are going to have a marvelous day.

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    1. Yes it was a powerful film was it not? Im walking around chester now waiting to go to the theatre

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  18. I used to look at your relationship as my ultimate goal, unfortunately life takes bad turns, I feel for you John, sadly you have entered my world, a place I wish you didn't have to be in.

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    1. Well i was an object of admiration once...hey ho

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    2. You still are John. xxx

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  19. I like Patrick Gayles's books too John. Wish to could come with you.

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  20. Sending you love and my sincere hope that today has been better for you.

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  21. Hope your outing was as you planned. I hope Mary is still on the up, and I wish you a fantastic week to come. XX

    Jo in Auckland

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  22. "Moon River" brings tears to my eyes for it was my Mother's favorite song. She especially loved the version sung by Andy Williams. I am sorry this lovely song now makes you sad as well. I hope Mary is feeling better and the stitches are staying where they belong. Hugs.

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  23. I agree about Moon River. What a perfect song and melody. The only one I ever learned to play in my dulcimer.
    May your sadness fade away.

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  24. I've always loved it and used it for my wedding but the movie......eh......I did not love it. I love Aubrey...who doesn't...but not the movie.

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  25. I've not been watching Strictly this year but am hugely impressed by what I have seen of Stacey Dooley, she reminds of an old fashioned Hollywood musical star when she dances.

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