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Zappa
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
If you listen carefully, you may hear the sound of a bell echoing around the world. Miss M , my granddaughter, has officially just been declared in remission from the acute leukaemia diagnosed on New Year's Day, 2014. She looks so different, she was a very sick little girl for many months
So exciting - we will give thanks at the Morning Office today and then perhaps at last take her from the prayer list.
Meanwhile I, Kuruman, Clarence, FD and many others have been walking the Milford Track - the most amazing tales to tell of rising floodwaters, emergency airlifts, hypothermia medivacs, four indefatigable women guides who kept us together and safe in extremis, and a whole range of other dimensions made it one of the most memorable and bonding experience of our lives. Photos will eventually emerge on my Flickr account (2000 taken on my cameras alone!) and some are on Facebook, but what a hike, what a journey! All in honour of Kuruman's 50th year. Many of us then travelled together up through Otago, and the Kaikouras, by road and train and ferry, back to Pig Island. Thank God Lent is close, as my liver needs a rest.
Clarence and FD are still with us on the sides of the earth but the party's in dénouement, and I am chocking back the tears of contrast as I return to the day job, which has been in somewhat hostile frame for many months now.
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Lothlorien
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Thank you, Zappa. I am grateful, not only for her recovery, of course, but also for the prayers and support of so many from all around the world.
She is looking forward to being a junior bridesmaid at her dad's wedding next month.
I also belong to a craft type forum very many times bigger than here. I am active in basically one group there. Members of that group have been supportive too. Prayers, gifts, letters, games. Many of the older women took time to write remarkable letters to a sick little girl, describing life in places around the world which she will probably never see. Photos and more. She loved opening parcels and envelopes when in hospital.
People have been so kind to her, her dad and to me.
That sounds a wonderful way to celebrate a big birthday. Happy birthday to Kuruman and please give my greetings to Clarence and FD.
[ 02. February 2016, 20:40: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Zappa:
... back to Pig Island ...
Now that sounds like one seriously cool place! ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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Huia
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Sorry piglet - the name leads you astray - the place Zappa and Co were tramping is one of the most beautiful in the world. (Of course I'm not biased).
However an average yearly rainfall of 6,412mm (252 inches) and industrial sized sand flies (technically blackflies) may discourage the faint-hearted. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
When I win Lotto I'm going to cruise Milford Sound (tramping is hard work).
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Galloping Granny
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We walked the Milford Track when the kids were young teens. It was a tremendous family occasion: we shared it as a family, but with several other families in the group, the kids could chum up while the parents spent time with other adults. Our daughter aged 14 made friends with twin girls from Oz, so back home she got a paper round and saved up to visit them later in the year. She never stopped travelling after that.
Zappa, at one of the lodges we were warned to keep toilet doors shut at night, but someone didn't, and in the morning we found the kea(s) had draped the whole area in white streamers.
Wish I could g again.
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Gee D it seems the two vignerons on our committee were out among the vines getting the fruit in, as they were both apologies for the meeting. Weather is still favourable, so they would be hoping to get a fair bit done before the storms return.
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Gee D
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Or trampling on the grapes perhaps?
Happy memories of Drayton's wines, although it seems quite a while since I last drank one. I must look them up.
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Huia
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Off to Akaroa and the Waitangi Day commemorations (which are tomorrow).
Today my sister-in-law is taking my eldest brother (not her husband, but she has power of Attorney) to the doctor as the start of an assessment process. His behaviour is deteriorating and he really isn't safe to continue in his living arrangements. As he is under 65, when elder health care provisions kick in this may not be as smooth as it would otherwise be. ![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
G sounds increasing confused when I ring him, but it can be difficult for me to work out what's going on because he tends to mumble at such times and my hearing isn't the best.
I know that racing up to Wellington wouldn't help, but...
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Galloping Granny
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Huia, I hope that the process has the best outcome for your brother and for the family. Tricky for under 65 – the oldies in our cuzzies' group are well looked after.
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Piglet
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for Huia and her brother. Finding the right level of care for someone in that situation isn't easy.
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Ian Climacus
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And the Milford Track is on my list...
Sounds wonderful Zappa. As Lothlorien wrote a great way [in my mind] to celebrate a big birthday. I may steal the idea next year, which will be my big 40.
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Lothlorien
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I just emptied letterbox and had a nasty shock. A bill from strata agent for replacing what they have said is a smoke alarm unit. $181.50.
It was just the battery in a hardwired unit which passed compulsory fire alarm inspection recently.
The guy took approximately rwo minutes to replace the battery. That makes a stupendous hourly rate
I have emailed strata manager and suggested there is some mistake. I haven't said I won't pay, but there is something wrong with bill.
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Several of those nasty threatening tax scam calls today. Strangely the number comes up on our display, so I was able to report all of the information to the complaints line. What I can't understand is how these calls have been going on for over 12 months and yet nobody has been caught and charged. We realised that these were hoax calls, but apparently many people have been hoodwinked into paying up. All very unpleasant and disturbing.
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Lothlorien
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I have a landline but never use it. It was installed when I moved here as a way around cheaper installation for computer, although I have forgotten details. I changed providers just after it was installed and really pay nothing for it.
I stick to mobile. If someone really wants me, they ring mobile, not landline. Occasionally if I am at computer, I will answer it. There have been several scammers who hang up when they realise they have rung someone who knows what she is talking about. Others are mostly charities which are allowed under the do not call register. I feel bad turning these down but have a system of charitable donations in place. I just say I already do that and that I don't give in response to requests over phone.
Still, Nigerian scam letters get responses. Incredible.
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
I have a landline but never use it. It was installed when I moved here as a way around cheaper installation for computer, although I have forgotten details. I changed providers just after it was installed and really pay nothing for it.
I stick to mobile. If someone really wants me, they ring mobile, not landline. Occasionally if I am at computer, I will answer it. There have been several scammers who hang up when they realise they have rung someone who knows what she is talking about. Others are mostly charities which are allowed under the do not call register. I feel bad turning these down but have a system of charitable donations in place. I just say I already do that and that I don't give in response to requests over phone.
Still, Nigerian scam letters get responses. Incredible.
I had 4 emails from Op...s saying that unless I paid my overdue account I would be disconnected. Never have and most likely never will have an account with them.
I 'win' the lottery in some foreign country almost every week.
Get regular calls from a local company wanting to clean my carpets (have polished floors) clean my upholstery (have leather so p..s off) or spray for white ants/cockroaches/fleas etc.They are very persistent, they have been told many times to remove me from the database.
I have told many charities/business etc that I don't deal with unsolicited calls but they just don't get it. Had one caller tell me their call wasn't unsolicited!
I have caller ID and most times those calls come up as private numbers which make it hard to ignore if I am expecting a call from a private number.
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DangerousDeacon
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An exhausting couple of days. We have declared our cathedral to be a place of sanctuary for asylum seekers. Whilst such gestures tend to be symbolic, there is a real possibility that it might become more than that, which is forcing me to consider the practical implications. Nothing like applied theology to keep one awake at night.
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Rowen
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I had my first service in the new parish today. Same job. Same remoteness. Same amount of kms and travel in mountains. Just a bit further up in the Victorian Alps. Already our nights are cold, a portent of things to come!
Anyway, I think it went well. Tiny, committed congregation. Lovely people.
Interesting though... We only have one service a month. We are the only church in town. One hour over, in the next town, the Anglicans have two services a month. The Catholic priest comes in to the next town again, further away, once a month...
The theory for me is that 1) I will be able to do deputations and filling in for UCA churches in the east of the state as required 2) I can find other community activities to be involved in on weekends 3) I may develop a service in the ski resorts eventually 4) I can show my commitment to ecumenism 5) I may develop other forms of church community life eg Bible study, film discussion groups etc.
But in the meantime, I am discovering the oddness, after 27 years, of only one service a month.
Anyways, pretty town, mostly unpacked, comfy house.... Can't complain !
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Lothlorien
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Originally posted by DangerousDeacon:
An exhausting couple of days. We have declared our cathedral to be a place of sanctuary for asylum seekers. Whilst such gestures tend to be symbolic, there is a real possibility that it might become more than that, which is forcing me to consider the practical implications. Nothing like applied theology to keep one awake at night.
There seems to have been a positive response to this idea in letters to editor and similar. Most doubt that much could be done in a practical way, but are glad to see the churches doing something. I saw the cathedral mentioned. Down here the Uniting church in Balmain is solidly supporting their pastor. She announced that they could not stand by and idly watch.
Then there is the Anglican church at Gosford which was no surprise to anyone following their noticeboard!
i thought last night of the OT cities of refuge. Different circumstances, more for a criminal or those unjustly accused, but there nevertheless.
What of course makes it even worse is that those trying to send those children back to hell in Nauru are also Christians.
"Lord, when did we see you naked or in distress?"
Edited to add: such sanctuary probably has no legal standing. I have no idea of the legality of it. But making a moral point is an entirely different matter. Calling the government on this is important. That is what is being said for support of the idea.
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Banner Lady
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One of the people standing up for refugee sanctuary is Mike Baird who has long been involved in prison ministry. Heard a lovely story about him last week - whenever Kairos Inside go into a jail, they must submit the names of the team and visitors for a prison check. Mike wanted to go to the closing of the short course, so submitted his name.
When he turned up at the jail, the checking officer suddenly realised who he was and the parliamentary and public implications of the visit. They had not twigged to the fact that the name on the visitors list was in fact THE Mike Baird. This entailed a rather alarmed scramble by the jail governor to get into full uniform and go down to officially welcome him and conduct him properly in!
PS: Rowen, if you are looking for an ecumenical group to start, Kairos has been trying to get Victorian and Tasmanian interest groups going for quite a while. The Uniting Church is one of our strongest community supporters, bless them.
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Lothlorien
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I see this morning that two Catholic health care providers have volunteered medical care and support for those children. What that means when push comes to shove is not clear, but some offer has been made.
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I'm attending a rally this evening to protests our cathedrals response to the sanctuary protest... lets just say the cathedral didn't have a very positive response to the concept.
I'm looking forward to seeing how this unfurls, both here and across the country. I wish I could be more of a part of it. Feeling more like a spectator than a supporter at the mo.
Can definitely recommend Kairos, there is a flourishing group here and they are pure amazing.
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Rowen
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You would need to remember how far away I am from the rest of Christendom, should I decide to involve myself in starting new ministries.
They don't call us remote for nothing!
But truly, I have been involved in the above mentioned ministries in tne past, and they are great.
My induction next week... Normally a morning affair, but the VIP people freaked out at that. It would have meant most folk leaving home at 4 or 5 am. So, we are doing an afternoon affair, beginning with a cuppa to heal folk after their 3 to 5 hour drive.
Remote.
The nearest jail is very far away!
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I have been stockpiling bedding, like there is no tomorrow .... Or, like there will be a cold tomorrow!
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Originally posted by Patdys:
Rowen it is lovely to read you are going from working one day a week to one day a month. Enjoy.
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DangerousDeacon
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Rowen, enjoy your new ministry. I can only dream of snow and mountains up here.
Our Cathedral community had some very intense discussions before confirming our offer of sanctuary. Some of our people had, in all good conscience, great difficulty with the idea: including the possibility that it might entirely disrupt or destroy our existing ministry to asylum seekers. It was not at all as cut and dried as might appear.
A statement is on our website; please PM me if you would like me to send a copy of the statement or the link.
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Originally posted by Rowen:
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Rowen it is lovely to read you are going from working one day a week to one day a month. Enjoy.
Sorry, meant to add.....
Life is tough, but someone needs to check out wineries, coffee shops, galleries and suchlike.
It may as well be me, don't you think?
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Originally posted by DangerousDeacon:
An exhausting couple of days. We have declared our cathedral to be a place of sanctuary for asylum seekers. Whilst such gestures tend to be symbolic, there is a real possibility that it might become more than that, which is forcing me to consider the practical implications. Nothing like applied theology to keep one awake at night.
There is a thread on "sanctuary" in Purgatory, for those who want to follow this up - including its theological, practical, and legal aspects.
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Ian Climacus
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So happy for you Rowen. Given you are not *too* far away from where I find myself currently, a visit may be in order. Esp. if I can escape the 35+ temps. I may stay here in winter though.
![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif) to DD and the cathedral, and all offering sanctuary. s for all the work that goes with it, and any challenges ahead.
The Anglicans are having pancakes in the rectory garden shortly. Even though Orthodox Lent is a month away, I feel I should show a spirit of ecumenism and partake of such things. I'll probably annoy them for Ash Wed too.
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Lothlorien
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My eldest grandchild passed his driving test first time around today. Now on P plates. In his last year of High School. He asked his dad to collect him from school this morning for a bit of practice. Then the test and back to school.
His mother would not find out till he arrived home from school. Independent teenager.
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Bronwyn
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Just popping in. I've been away for a very long time. Just really want to get involved again.
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Banner Lady
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Welcome back!
Yesterday B1 drove to Sydney with B1.1 & B1.2 to embark on a 10 day cruise. B1.2 was excited. B1.1 was as non communicative about it all as only a 15 yr old boy can be. Photo received last night of them standing in front of the ship on Sydney harbour with a very small B1.2 grinning from ear to ear and a very large B 1.1 looking unimpressed. I suspect it was because of the amount of his mother's luggage he had to lug.
This was B1's way of celebrating getting through a couple of tough years, so I hope they have a good time, and there are no gastro outbreaks! She will be celebrating her birthday on board.
Meanwhile our house is considerably quieter - though not for long. Tradies are arriving in 30 minutes to begin work on renovating our laundry. Had to do it while the washing machine is not needed every day....
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I think you're needed on the recipe thread in Heaven, BL. It was you with the amazingly simple fruit cake, wasn't it?
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I am an amazingly simple fruit cake.
(Sorry.)
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Banner Lady
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Feeling fruit cakey myself, after being stung on the head yesterday. Small waspy thing has left me with a throbbing temple. Silly insect, to be buzzing about outside my studio during the hottest part of the afternoon.
I really didn't need any more headaches - it's quite enough trying to co-ordinate all the different bits of the renovations in full swing at Chez Banner while juggling other pressing family matters. B3 is struggling at present, so much talking time is needed.
But after a busy day, TP and I headed off to The Church with the Pond, to hear MM's choir doing Vaughan Williams mass for five voices on Ash Wednesday. It was one of the loveliest services we've been to, though we did get some interesting looks afterwards when, properly ashed, we went into the shopping precinct next door for dinner. Well done MM. Your soprano was superb.
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Originally posted by Rowen:
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Rowen it is lovely to read you are going from working one day a week to one day a month. Enjoy.
Sorry, meant to add.....
Life is tough, but someone needs to check out wineries, coffee shops, galleries and suchlike.
It may as well be me, don't you think?
Hey, I am now a part time supply handbag*. I am not complaining.
(And I am aware how hard you work).
And yes, you do deserve the beauty and joy in your job.
*the minister's accessory.
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Sympathy to BL regarding laundry renovations. We spent a good deal of the second half of last year without a washing machine. Fortunately for me and my bad knees, Mr WitG did nearly all carting of washing to laundromat and friends' houses. Is it possible to set up the washing machine outside?
We now have a washing machine back and will shortly have a terrific laundry cupboard around it.
Welcome back Bronwyn!
Rowen, good luck with your new venture. So you do not have a circuit, as a Catholic priest would have in a country area?
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Gee D
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BL, in years gone by, the good burghers of Manuka would not have batted an eyelid about it. How sadly times have changed. We sang one of our regular congregational settings at St Sanity's with the usual hymns - "40 days and 40 nights", and "O Sacred head once wounded" with the choir singing slightly different lines, we the standard, etc.
I found your fruit cake recipe in Oblivion. You then thought that it was SR flour and jogged by that, so does Madame. In her second batch, she added the grated zest of an orange to the overnight marinading - a variation endorsed by quite a few. She made a couple of dozen mini-muffins from part of the second batch, cooking a bit less. That was very popular at the gathering to which she took them. Basically a coupe of bites each and easy to balance half on a saucer until ready to eat it.
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Banner Lady
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Yes, I tried it with gluten free flour from a market stall too - and that was a disaster. I suspect the "gluten free flour" was actually corn flour because it set like cement and made wonderful bricks. But the recipe was fine with SR flour and a splash of butterscotch schnapps in the ginger ale. I agree it makes very good small cakes.
Laundry and back room floor now tiled, wall behind washing machine to be tiled tomorrow. Plumber has just been (7pm at night) and will return on Sunday!!! Tradies are busy in Canberra, so they all tell us. Plenty of work about if you can lassoo the right ones in a row.
House is a happy mess and I am glad the grandchildren are not in situ for the next week. The smell of tile glue and accessibility issues mean TP and I are inhabiting the studio at the moment. Glad we have an alternative to camping in the courtyard!
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Like Bronwyn, I also thought I'd pop in after a long time away. I like to come back every now and then and see who is still on board. Always good to see the antipodean crew again!
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Ian Climacus
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Hello and welcome back Bronywn!
[edit: and Halo!]
I should get to Canberra again... Fond memories of MM's choir. And BL's presence of course!
The Albury Anglicans had a beautiful Evensong service last night, with the trusty hymns Forty Days & Forty Nights & Jesus, lover of my soul, and the choir singing Lord Jesus, think on me to a tune developed in-house which was very moving -- among several other music pieces. A challenging homily too.
Following from Sunday's Evensong celebrating 25 years of their bell tower [after a fire devastated the church] and bell ringers it has been a rather musical week for unmusical me.
I am tiring of the 35C+ temps...though not as bad as people over in Perth. My mud hut at work has been retrofitted with A/C but it still gets warm down our end; the drop-toilets [yes, environmentally friendly!] are the coolest spot I've found so far, though you do not want to spend too much time there! ![[Smile]](smile.gif) Lovely surrounds though.
All the best for the continued renovations BL. And hope the headache from the sting is gone...
[ 11. February 2016, 08:24: Message edited by: Ian Climacus ]
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Ian Climacus:
The Albury Anglicans had a beautiful Evensong service last night, with the trusty hymns Forty Days & Forty Nights & Jesus, lover of my soul,
I hope you sang the latter to Aberystwyth. Much as I love most of the wide range of modern hymns we sing, it grieves me to think I may never sing alto in that one again.
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You mean people sing it to something other than Aberystwyth? Hereticks!
I always think of the hymn Lord Jesus, think on me to the tune
Southwell. D. would sometimes play Britten's arrangement from Noye's Fludde in the last verse - very atmospheric!
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When you were talking about Jesus lover of my Soul I was trying to imagine this song to Aberystwyth. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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Lothlorien
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No comments about that Evangeline. I had thought i had forgotten it, but no, I hadn't.
Grandson now in fifth class at a primary school on Central Coast had one of those bomb scares that have happened this year. Parents have not yet been told if it was yet another call from overseas or whether it was a copycat call from here. School was evacuated as obviously it had to be.
When I worked at Tax Office when Ex Mr L was off hurt, such calls were commonplace. Instructions were to keep person on phone talking as long as possible whole alerting someone near by a note. Call could be traced. Then everybody out to local park and a welcome cup of coffee.
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Minutes after I posted about bomb threats at schools, I found this article in the SMH A French teenager is apparently being held in relation to threats made to schools worldwide.
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