A "Thank You" from County Music

Saturday evening there was a "Thank You" to the volunteers who helped out at the County Music Festival, which is held on Norfolk every May. Although the evening was cold, wet and stormy, the inside of the Guide Hall rang with the sound of happy ~ music, laughter, eating, drinking, dancing and generally making merry.

And why wouldn't it ring with laughter with these four maaden 'baut

The more serious of those present (hahahahaha - not!) listening intently to the music

Moving round the table to still more revellers - great night

For some reason, which I can't really fathom, alot of the photos were blurred! I don't know whether it was from too much movement of the subjects, I was walking too fast, or what the reason was

Now. Gaeleen and Kym (oh my gawd look at young Kymi - so innocent) - Cindy and Ren!!!!!!! There is NOTHING more to say

These are one of those photos that should be immediately deleted - but I didn't!

The young uns! Great to see them there

One photo! One photo of the three of them looking serious

Jackie helping Trent out with his strumming

Shane telling Jackie what to do

Kim giving general advise on whatever

Ren trying her darnest to look innocent ~ and failing miserably I might add

Collusionists!

See! They've gone blurry also

Ginny and Jackie paying full attention

Red eyes suits him so well don't you think

JenJen in the thick of it. She is such fun and keeps the whole thing going

Aah. Now here's a shot. Ren and George. No comment!

Hah. Cindy and Kym. Even more no comment!

Aww Cor. I haven't posted the one where she's showing me her naughty finger

Chrissie watching her beautiful daughter

Jill and Suz - No comment

Cor and Jackie -  Even more no comment

Up and at 'em! Dancing Queens

Wi se mean et!

Oops. A bit of joviality there Evans!

...and as for these two numbskulls...

...dem probably laughen fe ucklun

Kim and McKenzie

Gorgeous! She's dancing in the chair

Roscoe

Pete putting up with Jackie

Roscoe and Jill

...and one last shot of McKenzie dancing. That's why she's a little blurred. This young lady MOVES.
Great night, great fun - We really missed you Sally, and anyway, you should NEVER let him out alone!

Preparation

Flat out getting ready for Soul's (finally) opening morla. More people have put stuff inside and it's looking pretty good. Suzanne Evans has amazing product and Yvon has displayed her awesome jewellry. Have no idea how to walk around taking a movie to put on the Gaye Evans Gallery blog. I can't believe that Thomas just walked away. By the way, he's (supposed) to be putting some photos on this blog. You simply have to look at them. His photos are amazing. Rozzie and I went to the County Music Awards night last night and did our thing with the calculators. Jos, Jackie and Kim were supervising and it flowed as smooth as cream. Yet again I had no idea who might win the TransTasman. It was a great night and Aunt Jen gave us top seats. Dids three trophies were displayed opposite the front desk and looked fantastic. Alot of comments on them from visitors as we walked in. All in all, all's good!

Kathy Lecren's Country Music Award

Some months ago, Dids was asked to make an award for the Country Music Festival, to honour Kathy Lecren. Then he heard nothing more. The Festival started on Monday and he again heard about the Award. He started it the same day, but I have to say that it is absolutely beautiful. Again, please excuse the photo as the photographer is not Cecil Beaton, that's for sure. As usual with Did's art, there's alot of symbolism in the piece. Here's hoping I can remember some of it. The circle is for the feminine principle. Feminism, the moon, womb, egg, unending, enduring. The timber is Norfolk Island Pine for the years that Kathy lived here and for what this Island meant to her, and of course, for what she meant to this Island community. The microphone was because she was VL2NI Radio Station Manager for so very many years and was so popular. Also because Kathy was herself an entertainer at many of the Island's cabaret's and festivals. She was MC for countless events and always did it with class. The top of the microphone is made from New Zealand Elm, because she was a proud New Zealander. Dids would bet that he's the only person on Island with a piece of this wood! The dark stain is to honour her Maori heritage of which Kathy was so proud. A heritage which was immediately noticable in her proud carriage and noble manner. As much thought has gone into the stand, as he has put into the front. Again, the curve carrying through the feminine lines of the Award, self standing leaning slightly back so that the words are easy to read. Room for the winning artist's name for a number of years. A highly waxed finish to bring out the grain. Well done Dids. It's beautiful.