A hullabaloo in the park
Mum still in hospital today, but is a little better and more stable. Talked to Mase a couple of times, and I think everyone is a little relieved that Mum is receiving treatment. Horrible to think of Mum back in hospital which bores her to distraction. Gave most of the day up to work, as I wanted to make sure the decks were clear to return to London early next week.
Lorraine called and said that I should go into town to hear some singing as it was good for the soul. It was the National Street Choir festival which was held in Brighton this year. The town was full of choirs. Until recently Lorraine was heavily involved in the Hullabaloo Community Quire and we watched them singing in the park by the Pavilion. And very excellent they were too. Their inspirational musical director (and a Lorraine chum) Kirsty was in full force and conducting with her entire body.
Back home, passing several choirs. The city full of song. Paused to see one from Manchester outside the Library, and bumped into Spooner and Ali, and their bairns who are now little people capable of running in a big circle with ballons around the choir. Brief chat with Spooner and the lovely Ali, then I headed home to do some more work and speak to Mas.
In the evening to Lorraine's house, where she was cooking. Anton and Anna came around and we had a feast of L's fabulous home made lamb and spinach curry, and her chutneys, dhal, aubergine raita and other delights. Had a really pleasant night eating and drinking. Anna in very good form and enjoying her new work as a life coach. Some effort put in to persuade Anton to have a dog, but this fell on deaf ears.
Then a postprandial spot of Wii (the Nintendo games console), Anton poor at several games, especially ten pin bowling, thus generally scorning it until he found some Wii pinball machines. He delighted in forcing me to play so that I could humiliate myself with them, just like in real life. He left talking about buying a Wii tomorrow.
Below Kirsty Martin conducting the quire in the park.
In the evening to Lorraine's house, where she was cooking. Anton and Anna came around and we had a feast of L's fabulous home made lamb and spinach curry, and her chutneys, dhal, aubergine raita and other delights. Had a really pleasant night eating and drinking. Anna in very good form and enjoying her new work as a life coach. Some effort put in to persuade Anton to have a dog, but this fell on deaf ears.
Then a postprandial spot of Wii (the Nintendo games console), Anton poor at several games, especially ten pin bowling, thus generally scorning it until he found some Wii pinball machines. He delighted in forcing me to play so that I could humiliate myself with them, just like in real life. He left talking about buying a Wii tomorrow.
Below Kirsty Martin conducting the quire in the park.
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