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Feb8

I’ve seen the Starlight again 40 years on

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I saw it 1986 about 5 times 
as I loved it so much.

After 40 years, now, I saw it again
It has changed,
being updated
with new songs and more speed
in a purpose built theatre.

It was amazing,
fantastic music,
great Rollerskating.
I loved it again.

Then and now

1986 and 40 years later 2026

1986 I loved it so, I bought the T-shirt

Only you
Have the power to move me....
The light is shining through
You gave me life not just existence.

I am the Starlight.
I have the power within me
I can achieve
Just believe in anything.

I am the Starlight,
Use the power within me
I can see it through.


Excerpts from lyrics of 'Only you' and 'I am the Starlight'
Andrew Lloys Webber/ Richard Stilgoe

Pictures taken by me with Google Pixel in the theatre and from the programme.

It was not allowed to take pictures during the performance.

Oct19

Blackpool Ballroom – a dream

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One of my dreams came true

when I visited the

Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

What a fantastic Victorian place!

We had a Cream Tea watching people dance.

It has a sprung floor.

There will NEVER be a perfect time 

to pursue your dreams & goals

Life is short, 

fragile and does not wait for anyone.

Picture taken on Google Pixel.

Mar24

♥ Memories made ♥

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Don't wait for the perfect moment -
Create it.
Every day is an opportunity
to make 
beautiful memories.

We went out to a concert in the beautiful Royal Albert Hall

in South Kensington / London.

A perfect venue for music.

Spring is here too. What a great tree.

We were here to see the Mountbatten Festival of Music, featuring the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines.

The festival was super, the musicians were fantastic we listened to outstanding performances of the bands and soloists. It was a night to remember.

*****

This year it included the performance of my favourite Composer

Thomas Bergersen

whom I have followed since 2011,

you can see posts about his music on my blog.

Every year they played some of his music, this year he was invited to London to perform himself.

Thomas enjoyed playing his composition “Impossible” with the band thoroughly.

The next day we went to the ” Victoria & Albert Museum “.

Come with me to one of the most beautiful coffee shops in London.

There are three different Victorian rooms with tables.

The tiles showed all seasons and every month had its’ own tile.

This room was rather dark with lovely fruity patterns
The main room

Happiness is found in simple things.
Walking through a garden,
 seeing the stars, 
listening to music, 
and going to a coffee shop.

♥ It was a weekend to remember ♥

All pictures taken by me on Google Pixel

Dec25

12 days of Christmas – 12th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.


On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.

In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Twelfth day with Love

Wishing all my friends

a peaceful and very happy Christmas

May your wishes come true

Peace on Earth

Love to All

♥♥♥
Dec24

12 days of Christmas – 11th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.





On the eleventh day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.

In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Eleventh day with Honesty

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a famous singalong Christmas carol that runs through the twelve days that make up the Christmas season – beginning on Christmas Day and ending on 5 January, the day before Epiphany.

I’m using it as a countdown to Christmas.

Each day represents a new gift, starting with ‘a partridge in a pear tree’ and ending with ‘twelve drummers drumming’.

It’s a traditional English tune dating back to the 1700s, which some historians actually believe to have French origins.

The version we know best came from Frederic Austin, an English composer who set the lyrics and added some flourishes – including the drawn out “five go-old rings” – in 1909.

The carol is a cumulative song, which means that each verse is built on top of the previous verses.

Dec23

12 days of Christmas – 10th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.




On the tenth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.


In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Tenth day with Forgivness

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a famous singalong Christmas carol that runs through the twelve days that make up the Christmas season – beginning on Christmas Day and ending on 5 January, the day before Epiphany.

I’m using it as a countdown to Christmas.

Each day represents a new gift, starting with ‘a partridge in a pear tree’ and ending with ‘twelve drummers drumming’.

It’s a traditional English tune dating back to the 1700s, which some historians actually believe to have French origins.

The version we know best came from Frederic Austin, an English composer who set the lyrics and added some flourishes – including the drawn out “five go-old rings” – in 1909.

The carol is a cumulative song, which means that each verse is built on top of the previous verses.

Dec22

12 days of Christmas – 9th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.



On the ninth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.



In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Ninth day with Patience

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a famous singalong Christmas carol that runs through the twelve days that make up the Christmas season – beginning on Christmas Day and ending on 5 January, the day before Epiphany.

I’m using it as a countdown to Christmas.

Each day represents a new gift, starting with ‘a partridge in a pear tree’ and ending with ‘twelve drummers drumming’.

It’s a traditional English tune dating back to the 1700s, which some historians actually believe to have French origins.

The version we know best came from Frederic Austin, an English composer who set the lyrics and added some flourishes – including the drawn out “five go-old rings” – in 1909.

The carol is a cumulative song, which means that each verse is built on top of the previous verses.

Dec21

12 days of Christmas – 8th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.


On the eighth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.


In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Eighth day with Friendship

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a famous singalong Christmas carol that runs through the twelve days that make up the Christmas season – beginning on Christmas Day and ending on 5 January, the day before Epiphany.

I’m using it as a countdown to Christmas.

Each day represents a new gift, starting with ‘a partridge in a pear tree’ and ending with ‘twelve drummers drumming’.

It’s a traditional English tune dating back to the 1700s, which some historians actually believe to have French origins.

The version we know best came from Frederic Austin, an English composer who set the lyrics and added some flourishes – including the drawn out “five go-old rings” – in 1909.

The carol is a cumulative song, which means that each verse is built on top of the previous verses.

Dec20

12 days of Christmas – 7th day of Christmas

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Kew Gardens featured this famous English Carol

with every handmade number standing in the gardens.

On the seventh day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.

In todays world we can replace these gifts:

Seventh day

with Encouragement

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a famous singalong Christmas carol that runs through the twelve days that make up the Christmas season – beginning on Christmas Day and ending on 5 January, the day before Epiphany.

I’m using it as a countdown to Christmas.

Each day represents a new gift, starting with ‘a partridge in a pear tree’ and ending with ‘twelve drummers drumming’.

It’s a traditional English tune dating back to the 1700s, which some historians actually believe to have French origins.

The version we know best came from Frederic Austin, an English composer who set the lyrics and added some flourishes – including the drawn out “five go-old rings” – in 1909.

The carol is a cumulative song, which means that each verse is built on top of the previous verses.