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Date: 11 July 2005 11:06:57
.....but fortunately our service starts at 9.45 so by the time the day got really hot we were disrobed again. The service was rather poignant, following on as it did from the London Bombings and sad personal news for one chorister. But a few things put smiles on our faces, including the newly-revised inclusive words of one of the hymns and the amazing explanations of the sunday school children about their drawings and models - what exactly does Dr. Who have to do with King Saul??
'Teach me, O Lord' by Attwood went rather better in the service than it did in the vestry, when the tenors were distracted by something outside and missed their entry. No doubt it was the arrival of a plate of goodies, for we were to have a party after the service - partly in honour of one of the basses' 80th birthday, and partly because it was a whole fortnight since the previous party.
The party was good - lovely food and good company, but so hot even in the shade of the garden. We sat and watched the younger choristers play badminton, and rescue the shuttlecock from the trees.
We had an evening off, as the Melanesian Brothers led the service - tales of haunting unaccompanied singing and processions with a canoe abounded, but I missed the lot as I fell asleep. Too much heat and Sangria, obviously.....