An afternoon of song at Allandale

Today we gathered again at Ruthie and Foxy's to have a sing-along before Shane takes off to ride around New Zealand on his bike. What a fantastic way to spend the next four to five weeks and with his personality he's guaranteed a really great time.

Pitcairn Trent joined the group today, and it was really good to have him. Here's a photo just before he left. Trent, Dad and Shane. These guys really make Dad's afternoon when they have a get together and at 90, that's a big statement cos that old eye has seen a fair bit.

Now Vonnie always has something special to contribute to the afternoon and today it's a hat. Here, she's shared it with Shane just for the photoshoot.

Vonnie wants a photo of the top three so as payment she has to let me take her photo! Hands to either side of head to show her dislike of the bargain, and Junie looking on with great seriousity. Where's Janine and Shell?

Another pic of Trent, Dad and Shane. Just can't get enough of this delightful trio. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

These next few photos are of Shane singing with his and Pat's granddaughters. It was a really beautiful moment. I'm not sure of the spelling of their names so no comments on these until I check that out but by gees those little ladies can sing and no simple Twinkle Twinkle Little Star either. Serious songs, difficult songs with lots of chord changes and they didn't miss a beat.





Ruthie and Foxy coming back inside from saying fare thee well to Trent. He had arranged to pick his boys up from the beach at 4pm.

Gorgeous photo. Pat is usually so busy either making tea or creating absolutely beautiful pieces of needlework ~ which wins first place in our local Show. But the one thing she usually isn't doing is being available for the camera. Unfortunately this time she stepped out from behind the door just that second too soon and ~ click!

Lorna, Clare and Cynthia. A little corner of the room that knows every song, all the words, and can still manage to have alot of fun

JoyJoy and Rozzie. Also knows all the words and all the songs, but as well as that is organised enough to bring along a notebook of tunes, and Rosalie had her banjo. I heard it through a couple of the tunes, but nort orl. Wathen yu ap tu Rozzie

Now here's a group. Jodie, Mrs Butters and Lorna. Here we have a picture of true ringleaders. Mrs Butters is a necessity and Jodie is always up to something. Although you can't see it she's carrying her magnificently beautiful bag made by Mrs Leona Hermans, Pitcairner. Watawieh daa gehl?