*has bad memories of trampolining*

I remember doing a trampolining summer course when I was about 11 with my brother. He was really good at trampolining, but it really wasn't my thing! I could never really do swivel hips. I was also terrified of the trampoline. Then, at high school and at college, we had to do trampolining in PE.

My happy thing: fluting. Have rekindled the love for it after my diploma. Not that I've hated it, but just not found the desire to pick it up and practise properly.

My appraisal at work

I was hoping to read this

It's half term now .....
and had a very pleasant parents evening for Child No. 1.
Nice lunch:) and I now have all 3 children back at home!

I can walk around comfortably outside without a jacket. It's the middle of February. This EXACT time last year (literally within a week) we had a massive blizzard (~2 feet of snow).

Yay!! It's Friday ........... Scrap that ... I have ton of work to do :/


Ah well ... student-y evening planned for tomorrow with a night on the tiles hehe!

it is finally Friday after a week of running on empty.

also, despite it being a horrible week, I know that I will do OK tomorrow at Egham - I know that 10 years ago I would have been horribly affected by any sort of stress.

My brother and his family are flying over today to visit for a week....I have seen the others, but not him for 3 years

I'm home alone till next Saturday, Mrs gone to mothers.

(No thats a bit unfair really , we do love each other after nearly 40 yrs wed. !

I've been offered a new job, and it's closer to home. My induction is on Monday, and I can't wait

Excellent news LoopyLoz, hope it goes well for you


My clari practice went really well today, I'm very pleased

Well, yesterday actually.

SB Junior won his class (Organ) and a very nice trophy at the Ryton Music Festival.

I must say the whole event was very enjoyable and well organised, and the quality of all the entries was excellent.

SB

Congratulations to SB Junior. What an achievement!

Well done SB Junior

(we need an organ smiley!)

My references are all in! Now I just have to wait to be accepted (or not).

I have just spent 3 hours with an old teacher of mine, who became a friend once I had left school, but hadn't seen for over 16 years! It was lovely!

tasty tasty fried fish

Had friends around for Sunday lunch. Aside from the nice company, the fact that the meal itself seemed to turn out alright has made me very happy! I don't often cook for other people so was feeling a bit nervous about it!

All went well, washing up is all done and I have left overs for tea.

Well done to your son!


So pleased that your tutor came good. Really hope you get accepted!

Teaching a really lovely group on the Dalcroze Certificate Course in Croydon.

Going to try out new violas in Edinburgh today.

Have fun lottie

Will said potential new viola make the journey to Glasgow in April, lottie?

How exciting! I love my viola, but it would be nice to go "viola shopping"! Maybe I should start a collection

Speaking of happy things... very, very shallow, but I'm happy that I've finally made it into the "front half" of the viola section (4/10)! I doubt that it's actually a reflection of improvement, but I'm still glad I'm qualified to sit in the second stand And we're playing really exciting repertoire: Also sprach Zarathustra by Strauss and the third Leonore Overture by Beethoven!

Just spent nearly 2 hours on websites and telephone. Intending to change my broadband and phone line supplier from BT to another (Plusnet). I calculated I would save approx. ?250/year.

Rang BT for a 'MAC code' (something essential in order to change) and the girl asked me why. I told her. She said "let me see what we can do to match it". And she did! and uprated my speed from 3.5 to 13, given me free anytime phone calls and included MacAfee protection - enabling me to cancel my current seperate MacAfee deal (in due course).

All in all, a couple of hours well spent. worth a call if anyone else is in a similar position.

Just played through, very slowly, first two pages of the Chopin A-flat major Polonaise with a huge smile I have always wanted to play this, and now it just looks very very difficult and not insanely impossible.

Aww that's lovely!


I just made it through my duet looking serious and managed not to giggle! Feeling better for Thursday now!

Running a really FABBY session for the Fast-Track CT ABRSM course in Birmingham today.

Huge group (must have been nearly 50) - and SOOO interested and enthusiastic that I got practically mobbed at the end!

VERY gratifying .

Pity about the six hours of driving though...

Spending a whole day with lovely friends, including dinner at Bella Italia.
A brilliant wind orchestra concert.
A letter confirming that I have a sixth-form interview!

A day at the District Office today = lots of flute practice at lunchtime

*thinks...ah, I know where you are! *

I didn't even take it home on trial although I did find one that was lovely The full story is on the 'Strings' section.

Feel flat this morning (see above ) but the SUN is out so that is making me smile

Yep, that's where I am



Aw, sorry about the viola lottie, glad the sun has made you smile

Going riding with my friend on her pony, managing a walk and trot - with a saddle and without! It was quite nerve-wracking though!

Clarinetting all day with pupils.....

All my teaching went really well

Mine is getting a large chunk of work done that needed doing, well, yesterday really

i had a really good oboe practice this morning. i took some tips from kerioboe and managed to improve (i think) on my tone. i must admit im finding oboe a tad more. . .. how can i put this, complex than my other instruments but im getting there

That's great.... isn't it half term down your way? (Down? Don't I mean across?)

My lessons were good today but I only had a hand picked bunch today!

Flute practice

In your case, yep, you mean across

It is half term here, and I managed to ram everyone who wanted a lesson this week into yesterday somewhere

Ha- so did I!!! At the end of my clarinet day, I taught all who needed a lesson!


Today I am happy as my bestest friend is coming across from Kent to see us, with her kids etc. There will be lots of wine and catching up I imagine.

Excellent You can have a bit of chilling time now



Have fun!

The packing for my move at the weekend is almost done Only got stuff I need left now

oooo you moving house lou??? bet your just living in boxes at the moment??? i moved last july. . . its was to say the least haha and i didnt think i had that much stuff haha

but on break through i unpacked the last box last week

An old episode of Terry and June on telly this morning, watched with the children whilst we were getting up (it is half term week).

Yesterday's was hilarious too - when they went on the ferry to France.

SB

not living out of boxes yet Katie, most of my stuff is waiting to be unpacked at the other end! Just running things down now, contents of fridge/freezer and cupboards etc. rather than have to move them too. Looking forward to getting organised again!

ahhh right you sound far more organised than me when it comes to moving haha my opinion was just "chuck it in a box we'll find it later" which is why i have only just unpacked the last box haha

Highly organised, that's me


Now where did I put the tin opener?


(Still happy - clari practice was good , all set for band tomorrow night )

ahhh a mention of clari and skipy comes out