Having fun

Last year, when I was wondering what the heck I was going to do with my life now that the ol’ man is gone, I made a decision to have something to look forward to each month. The month of January, therefore, brought a choral concert at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

Before Covid, I used to belong to The Contemporary Choir. The onset of the pandemic put paid to the idea of breathing in others’ germs or breathing my germs over everyone – just in case it happened to be Covid. However, I have been following their progress and the choir has gone from about 30 people when we first started to approximately 300 now. Crikey!! They filled the stage!!

But how wonderful it was. A decent contingent of the College Crew – Linda, Anita, Liz and Sue D – all came with me, and we felt like grown-ups as we joined the ‘It’ people in Piccolino’s for a bite to eat beforehand. Even more grown-up, we had cocktails before the meal – lush, eh?

What was even more lush was the fact that Linda and Liz had booked into the Sleath AirBnB. They arrived mid-afternoon and we had a cuppa before setting off up the M6 for our evening out. Traffic was good there and back, so all well. And, apparently, the bed and breakfast on offer at their hostelry was very acceptable too! Hehe.

We all enjoyed the concert and thought the choir did very well. The Jam Hot Show Band accompanied them which added to the excitement, although my ears don’t like things too loud, so I could have done with a dial-down on the band.

Everyone got home safe and well, but we three travelling by car were anxious for Sue and Anita who were travelling by train. I mean, the last train home? Always scary. But they made it one piece.

I’m looking forward to my February treat(s) now. Lucky me! There seem to be quite a few! Hoping the plan will hold back the melancholy. Fingers crossed!

Take care everyone. God bless.

Even though I know
you are gone,
I fear I still 
have yet to accept
that you will never return.

Edward Lee