tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post739217201838141192..comments2024-02-13T07:39:19.810+01:00Comments on Being Here: A most unusual orchestraArtyZenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-48232952252677600982012-05-12T16:51:42.244+02:002012-05-12T16:51:42.244+02:00It certainly was a great experience, Hita. And as ...It certainly was a great experience, Hita. And as I got older, I certainly talked more to them and know they were very fond of me too. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-23279154477259075482012-05-09T08:08:50.088+02:002012-05-09T08:08:50.088+02:00What precious memories Annie. You were so lucky to...What precious memories Annie. You were so lucky to have that wonderful music around you. I really enjoyed your description of those formidable old characters; your love for them is so evident in your words. I think it must have been a very comforting to have so many good examples around you at that age. What a perfect way to wordlessly relate to others as well, through music. You said the flute Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358941909845054941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-60782390412842230392012-04-25T17:59:26.411+02:002012-04-25T17:59:26.411+02:00Thanks Celia - what set me off was when I went to ...Thanks Celia - what set me off was when I went to choir rehearsal, there was an orchestra rehearsing too. I'm torn now as I'd love to go and play as well but as they're both at the same time...I'll have to see. It was thinking about playing again that naturally, I thought of the different orchestras I've played in already. And there are quite a few actually, but this one was ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-23941041671228275062012-04-25T15:39:22.297+02:002012-04-25T15:39:22.297+02:00Oh Annie what a lovely read I especially like the ...Oh Annie what a lovely read I especially like the name and instrument together which created lovely images.Celia Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015099550073863687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-64188886851282671632012-04-24T21:21:25.468+02:002012-04-24T21:21:25.468+02:00Many thanks MPM! You used the word I didn't - ...Many thanks MPM! You used the word I didn't - gentlemen - but I should have done because that is exactly what they were. It is a very special memory and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-88878627630847873812012-04-24T21:19:04.801+02:002012-04-24T21:19:04.801+02:00You may not believe this, Janice, but I was a shri...You may not believe this, Janice, but I was a shrinking violet at 13 - sulky, awkward and tongue-tied! One day, I'll blog all that stuff too, I think. It was a lovely post to write though and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! AxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-44240961384583201812012-04-24T20:02:17.461+02:002012-04-24T20:02:17.461+02:00What a wonderful picture you paint with your words...What a wonderful picture you paint with your words, and how lovely that you were able to go with these gentlemen and have such a lovely experience.menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-31233675258949793952012-04-24T18:02:37.265+02:002012-04-24T18:02:37.265+02:00It really shows that you enjoyed putting this post...It really shows that you enjoyed putting this post together Annie. It is wonderful. You must have been a fascinating 13 year old....well of course you were ! It has been lovely to read and imagine you enjoying it all then, and reliving it now. J.xxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-14342438329823937562012-04-24T12:55:59.664+02:002012-04-24T12:55:59.664+02:00You are most kind and encouraging, Perpetua! I hav...You are most kind and encouraging, Perpetua! I have really enjoyed remembering this part of my life and found it was as vivid as it ever was - smoky atmosphere and all! AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-53979960570379747832012-04-24T12:53:18.674+02:002012-04-24T12:53:18.674+02:00Thank you Sophie - glad you enjoyed it! AxThank you Sophie - glad you enjoyed it! AxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-24893337880029477002012-04-24T12:44:47.234+02:002012-04-24T12:44:47.234+02:00Oh, indeed you must do more story-telling, Annie. ...Oh, indeed you must do more story-telling, Annie. This was so beautifully written and so affectionately and vividly told that it was a delight to read. I love the fact that we see your orchestra through your teenage eyes, rather than reinterpreted by your adult experience. Not something everyone can do. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-14880279303164841852012-04-24T11:07:32.518+02:002012-04-24T11:07:32.518+02:00I loved this post and the characterisation - such ...I loved this post and the characterisation - such an enjoyable read.<br />SophieSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083919094060704375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-31994578664302436382012-04-24T09:05:18.446+02:002012-04-24T09:05:18.446+02:00Dear Jane and Lance - what lovely words you have w...Dear Jane and Lance - what lovely words you have written! Thank you so much. I know it's been a while since I told a story on my blog but actually I enjoy doing it so much that perhaps I should do more. I shall take your words as encouragement! Thanks again. AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-68397701035375228132012-04-24T09:03:20.121+02:002012-04-24T09:03:20.121+02:00Dear Annie,
Thank you for your kind comments on th...Dear Annie,<br />Thank you for your kind comments on this post, which was lovely to write and to think about again. It struck me as I read your words that in fact, neither of my parents had any idea where it was I was going or what it was like there! This little band of men were truly inspirational and the only shame is my talent never quite lived up to my love of music - otherwise I would still ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-1376990483025141482012-04-24T08:08:11.345+02:002012-04-24T08:08:11.345+02:00Hello Annie:
We have so enjoyed reading this most ...Hello Annie:<br />We have so enjoyed reading this most evocative and atmospheric of posts recalling times past when, as a young girl, you made for yourself these amazing experiences. We loved the descriptions of the characters in the orchestra, each one so individual, the reckless driving, the smoking, all seen through the eyes of a young girl.<br /><br />And, more than anything, we do so admire Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-7853740319698895032012-04-24T00:39:56.029+02:002012-04-24T00:39:56.029+02:00What a joy this post was to read. And it brought b...What a joy this post was to read. And it brought back memories not of my own childhood but of my daughter Sally's. She plays the violin and is grown up enough now to get herself to and from rehearsals, but time was I would listen in as an alternative to dropping her off and driving home only to have to set out to fetch her again a couple of hours later.<br /><br />It's always been clear Annie @ knitsofactohttp://knitsofacto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com