Last night I went to the 10th Birthday party of the Gwaenysgor Community Choir.
It was lovely seeing everyone Margaret and Richard from Trelawnyd was there with the Turpins so I caught up with them before catching up with the ever happy Hattie, Heulwen and Derek before touching base with Jamie sporting a fledgling 1940s RAF Moustache.
I’ve missed choir but have been sanguine that something had to give between, college, counselling days and work.
I’m not superwoman
I can’t juggle every ball that’s thrown my way.
My plan is that I return to choir in September.
It’s a good decision , especially as I was moved to tears by some of their latest songs, so powerful and strong.
Grupo Tallia and Gwaenysgor
I can live with two choirs in my life
The choir will be glad to have their soprano soloist back singing "Walking In The Air" just like Aled Jones.
ReplyDeleteI was a child soprano , before my balls dropped
DeleteA happy gathering..and the moustache returns!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you will be returning to the choir when you can. Do you sing at home?
I sing in the car , a great deal , it used to stop Dorothy from barking
DeleteA wise decision I feel - To choose the gems - things to make you sparkle x 💖💎
ReplyDeleteNicely put flis
DeleteThat's a happy looking group of people.
ReplyDeleteVery welcoming I'm sure.
They are a nice bunch
DeleteYou are always so busy and occupied. Don't you hanker for just quiet time, on your own?
ReplyDeleteI have enough time alone Andrew ,some days I don’t speak to anyone , you don’t hear about those days much
DeleteUntil you re-join them all in September, you can support them by attending any of their concerts, and , of course, giving them free advertising here on your blog! There are only so many hours in the day and you're wise to prioritise. You still fit more into a day than I do in a week! xx
ReplyDeleteThey are singing at our flower show …which I’m thrilled about
DeleteHappy 10th Anniversary, Gwaenysgor Community Choir!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra xx
DeleteSomething to look forward to as you work your way through school.
ReplyDeleteI have just nine months to finish from September
DeleteNice photo
ReplyDeleteIt is , stollen from the choir webpage x
DeleteYes. I think your readers can also cope with two choirs in your life!!! You pick and choose what comes into your life so very mindfully. You engage your mind, you tend to others, you feed that craving for art, and for community, and for your animals. You are surrounded by flowers and love, and an environment that claims you as its own. I guess that is what draws me to read every day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to say Debby, you have a good heart my dear
DeleteLee
Some good looking women on that line up
DeleteAny going my way ?
Lee
Debby
DeleteThat’s one of the nicest comments I’ve ever had on Going Gently . Thank u
Lee
DeleteLol I believe there maybe at least one
Way to go Debby - a fantastic comment and so true. Sums up very well why I read the blog everyday.
DeleteDebby, you certainly described John here. Well done you! - Jackie
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DeleteNaughty Pudding! But so well said, Debby. They look a wonderful warm and welcoming group of people, the sort to lift everyone else's spirits as well as lifting their own. And the world needs more people like that. So shoulders back, tits forward, open your lungs and - SING!
ReplyDeleteWe talked about the power of the choir during lockdown last night. And I’m so happy that the choir will be singing at the flower show …it’s in my blood now, I can’t leave it
DeleteGlad you will have two choirs in your life soon. I must ask - is that the beautiful Hattie with the sweet baby and stuffed Welsh toy on your side bar? How quickly they grow! - Jackie
ReplyDeleteYes it was lovely to see them both and Adam of course. As they sang Freya dramatically did the splits on the floor in front of them
DeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think I'd faint if I could sing in a choir. Really. It's one of my pet peeves: I'm tone deaf.
XOXO
What happy faces in the choir photo!
ReplyDeleteYou're wise not to try to do everything and wise to make room for choir again when it fits easily into your schedule. Being lifted up by song is the best!
Hugs!
Seeing joyful grupo talia in Madrid made my mind up for me
DeleteGlad you will make time for choir in September. I can imagine you have missed those smiling faces. I also read that choir singing is good for your health, John! xx
ReplyDeleteIt got me through many bad days
DeleteYou'll be glad to be back with your friends in the choir. September is not to far away.
ReplyDelete"Fledging 1940s RAF mustache"
ReplyDeleteI like that!
Love you John and also want Rachel Dubois to k ow I appreciate her and want to hear from her
ReplyDeleteIt will be wonderful to return to the choir in September. Singing with others seems to give something so special.
ReplyDeleteGee the last time I ever sung in a choir I think I was about 12. I used to sing to my children my son hated my singing Lol.. he used to say "it doesn't go like that mummy" oh well. The cats don't care. I love hearing a choir.
ReplyDeleteJohn,I just saw that Pat
ReplyDelete(Weaver of the Grass) has Covid,it was worse the first 4 days,a bit better now,in case you want to leave her a note,Mary
Happy birthday to the Gwaenysgor Community Choir. Good luck on your return to the choir.
ReplyDeleteThank you kind sir x
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