Had a real treat last evening.
Meself and KateNap took ourselves off to a see and hear a wonderful tenor in concert in St. Mary's cathedral.
Derek Moloney, a local lad, is doing quite well for himself in the music world these days.
We had a rather fabulous time in a perfect setting, and the few hairs still remaining on the back of my neck did stand on end.
Goose pimples were also having a rare outing.
His special guests were Seoda, a truly magnificant female choir, and a favourite of Kate's.
(Isn't it grand when a teenager and her ouldfella can share a night like this?)
I last saw Derek twenty years ago next Tuesday.
He was the boy soprano who sang at our wedding!
If Derek is ever performing in your area then take it from me you will have a fine time at his concert.
Sounds like a fabulous evening! Upstanding hairs and goosebumps included!! Have you only been married for 20 years???
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful Map, that you & your daughter can enjoy a night out like that together ;-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you've been shopping for something silver my man! (Congrats in advance!)
What a cool thing to share!
ReplyDeleteI still remember running into a grown man when I was a kid that my Mom would grab and introduce as "My little ring bearer at my wedding". I saw him once when I was by myself, he smiled and said, "Know who I am?" to which I replied cheekily, "Yeah, the ring guy."
"(Isn't it grand when a teenager and her ouldfella can share a night like this?)"
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another beautiful testament to children and music and most of all, to love! neat post, dear sir!
ReplyDeleteLovely for all sorts of reasons. Glad you could share such a thing with your daughter.
ReplyDeletePon; Do you mean to suggest I should have married at an earlier age? :¬)
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Jayne; We're past the age of presents these days, we've got all we need! (And silver is for 25!) We're going away for a few days on our own, a present to each other. :¬)
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hope; That's so cool!
ReplyDeleteOur page-boy at our wedding was my favourite nephew Robert, he was five years old then, and now he's the guy who does my tattoos! How cool is that?
(He's off to Australia with his lovely partner Emily in November. I'm gonna miss him, as will many!) :¬)
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Charlie; Yes it is Charles.
I am a lucky man to have found a friend like you out here in the blogosphere! You are one in a million sir, and it would be such an honour to meet you in person someday. Mch love to you & Martha and the pooches. :¬)
GYPSYWOMAN; Ta missus. The Beatles were right, love is all we need! :¬)
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Madame DF; It was a wonderful evening shared with someone I love, sharing something we both love. :¬)
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Lucky for your Tenor that we don't still live in an age when a boy soprano might have considered becoming a castrato as a career move before his voice broke :)
ReplyDeleteKim; OUCH!! :¬0
ReplyDeleteI love this story, everything about it though especially the way you tell it. Happy anniversary to you and enjoy your few days on your own; how lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I totally agree with Charlie.
Eryl; Thank you, and we're looking forward to our break (in Galway). :¬)
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Ahh, the Galway festival!
ReplyDeleteWent there many years ago Map, had a blast! I hope the weather holds up for you!
GF; The weather was shite, but the company was class. We spent a lot of time in a cosy pub, so all in all a good time. Galway is great! :¬)
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