WOMAD and Other Shenanigans!

29 Wednesday Jul 2009

I think that possibly this has been the longest gap I’ve ever had between posting so I’m sorry for that!

I had a good visit to my son in London and a whistle stop tour of various friends.

This last weekend we went to the annual WOMAD Festival at Charlton Park – absolutely wonderful as usual – we saw some great bands and some smaller more obscure things as well. A fantastic beat box group called Schlomo, a group who emulated electronic music on hang drums, double bass, sax and percussion called Portico Quartet plus the big guys such as Yousur N’Dour, Peter Gabriel and loads more.

It got muddy and rainy on the last day but we didn’t really mind that!

We worked a few hours a day at the Drum and Dance workshop marquees and that was fun too.

So…. busy, busy but I’m still here ha ha!

Quick Hello

15 Wednesday Jul 2009

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Sorry I’ve been such a dreadful blogger recently – just too busy to get to it.

Life’s been hectic but interesting. We’ve just got back from the Drum Camp in Suffolk which despite some not too brilliant weather, was excellent as usual.

We’ve had one of our African teachers staying with us too and then tomorrow I’m off to London to see my son and various friends before heading off for a weekend with my daughter and son-in-law and my gorgeous grand-daughter.

Next week is WOMAD festival where we’ll be working in the drum workshop area from Weds then finally the following week I’ll have a bit of time at home in the countryside!

I’ve had a whiz round lots of blogs this evening though I haven’t commented much I’m slowly re-subscribing to people.

Anyway – hope you’re all well and see you next week.

Off To Drum Camp!

08 Wednesday Jul 2009

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I can’t believe a year has passed since the last Drum Camp! It’s a relatively small gathering in Suffolk with daily workshops in drum, dance and song with wonderful performances in the evening.

It’s camping or camper vans so we’re taking Moon Palace – just topped up the oil and water and packed her full of drums etc!

It’s very unlikely I’ll find any wireless there so don’t expect to hear from me till next week some time.

At last I have tenants for my Bristol house which I’ve let out and we’re settling in well here. I get a replacement car next week after the accident and my shoulder’s on the mend so all in all life is good.

Here’s a picture from last year – I’ll take the camera and get some good new ones hopefully! Pray for good weather – it’s been very stormy here the last few days.