On Sunday morning we went for a walk to Prior Park, before going to the rugby match (Bath vs Sale Sharks) in the afternoon. There were 12 of us all together, but only 8 opted for the walk. Here you can see the boys who went to University together - Ally & Tom (far right), John and Mark (front). Linda, Wendy and Jane are the WAGS!
It was Ally's birthday, and he wanted to see Finn Russell play (Scottish rugby player who also plays for Bath) - hence the weekend. It was a super game - small open stadium, sitting in sunshine, Finn played really well, and Ally had a great time!
In the evening we ate in a small Italian restaurant - Joya. Mark is a great singer of Scottish and Irish Ballads and he started singing after dinner. We weren't sure how that would go down with other diners, and so it was all a bit tentative initially. However, very soon, everyone was singing along. There was a 60th birthday party upstairs and two ladies came down to hear the music. Mark sang Black Velvet Band for them, and they then came back and asked if we'd go upstairs and sing for their party, which we did (Running Bear with actions ...). Mark introduced us as The Celtic Choir! At the end of the evening, the waiters were putting in requests! What a great evening!
Wow that would be an evening to remember! I bet it gives you goosebumps thinking of it! One of my sons had a girlfriend once who was a great piano player & singer & exactly the same thing happened to them in the Lake District! He still talks about even though Yvonne is long gone. She brought the house down as your friend did! What a talent!
Great photo too btw.
What a group of handsome and gorgeous people you are! I LOVE the fact that Mark "took the chance" and broke into song! You KNOW that made the evening memorable for every diner and worker in the establishment! My heart swells at the thought of it as though I, too, had been there!!
@ludwigsdiana It was indeed, with our backing group going ' Oompa oompa oompa in the background, and then joining in for the chorus! Not exactly a Scottish or Irish ballad, but a fun song and most people know the words.
March 30th, 2024
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Great photo too btw.
What a wonderful evening you had, it sounds like something right up my alley! Was the sog "running bear loved little white dove"?