Aww Soozy how lovely that she got a good send off, I agree the babies will give her husband something to focus on

I love that A friend went to a funeral recently of a young lad of 25. Apparently there were 300 ish people there, but no one sang any of the hymns. She couldn't understand why 

We sang the 24th Psalm - Abide With Me and Amazing Grace (along with Judy Collins minus the bagpipes or any accompianment) - we had to listen to the first verse to get the tine/pace then join in. It was beautiful (there were a lot of choir singers in the congregation).

 

Apparently it was her wish and her husband was really choked up at the result.

 

I went to a funeral a couple of weeks ago (didn't actually know the deceased but was in support of a friend) there were only about a dozen there - I think I was one of the few to sing but I did my best

 

I love singing hymns - I know all the words to most - we sang hymns every day at school and hymn practice once a week - you never forget do you?

No-one sings at funerals here, the choir sings or there is a recording played but I've never heard anyone (other than the older people who seem to be at every funeral going ) sing along to the hymns.

 

Jen.....are all the kids better now that they've passed the lurgy onto you?

No you don't ... and I love them too.

 

I'm the one belting them out without having to look at the book!

Me too - but every now and then you get a word wrong (or more to the point the books wrong) that can be a tad embarrasing.

I always sing too. I was a choirboy and we used to sing twice on a Sunday and practice/rehearsal on a Friday. Psalms were the biggest challenge as the choirmaster used to pop in different tunes. That's probably where I got my sense of timing and phrasing. A few years ago I attended a German wedding and was surprised that some of the hymns were the same as ours, but in German of course.

We used to sing 'Father Hear the Prayer we Offer ' to the tune of the German National Anthem.

 

Mr Woo was a choirboy at Sowerby Church (or Thirsk I'm not too sure) - I bet you knew him as a boy.

I was in a recital there. It's the first time I ever heard a professional female singer let rip without amplification. Totally astounding power. I realise that sounds rather double entendre like.

We sang "glorious things of thee are spoken" to Deutschland über alles.

I'm always on the look out for lovely cards, anyway on my quest for an anniversary card for Mr C I happened upon this site. Beautiful and the boxed ones come scattered with petals.

 

www.lotusartstudio.co.uk

I've got a friend who makes cards, Cinds. I shall show her that site ... I think she sells hers way too cheaply

I wish I was that arty, but honestly if I gave a toddler card, glue, pasta & glitter they'd do a better job. Does your friend sell online?

No, but she has a huge stock ... she just keeps making and making, and says that one day she'll get round to selling them!!

 

Bonkers if you ask me!!

Okay I know I am easily amused but tonight I had to take a picture of this coz it's my first time ever seeing a pregnant pepper

 

 

That's a baby pepper in there isn't it?

Luckily I do think that's an ickle pepper and not a dead bird Ells!

Oh geeziz Rexi you make me choke on me pickle!!!  

haha ... I take it that is a good thing??

Aye Rexi, you made me chuckle

Queen does like her horses.

Ells they were eating and back to normal yesterday yes, I am feeling much better today went to bed when the kids did last night lol

Is this a good thread to mention I'm engaged?

That news deserves a thread of its own!

Many congratulations to you and your fiancé, Saz.

Yay what wonderful news. I'm not nosy but ... what's the ring like, when are you getting married, church, registry office or other? What sort of dress are you thinking (and the shoes, of course). 

 

Told you I'm not nosy ... and I agree with yogi, this should be a thread of it's own

rexi, You forgot the bridesmaids, flowers, cake and colour scheme. btw  i'm  not nosy either!

Thanks guys I didn't want to do a self-congratulatory thread, I was too embarrassed

Rexi and Machel, I have no idea about anything yet oh except: not a church

Congrats Saz whats the mother in law like, i'm not nosy either

Very far away She's nice and everything, and seems to like me which is always good But she does live in another country - takes the pressure off a bit

Congratulations Saz! that's lovely news

 

at all the questions from everyone.

Whats your beau's name Saz.

I sooooooooooooooo  want a Brandy Alexander.

Enlighten me Erin. What does that consist of........obviously brandy  but what else? 

• 1 oz cream/ 1 oz dark creme de cacao/1oz Brandy  with lots of crushed ice and dusted with  ground nutmeg.

Oh! that sounds nice   I like brandy anyway 

they are bliddy delicious and I want one !!

Go for it if you've got the ingredients 

That's the thing I havn't.the only thing I have is the ruddy craving