With the beat of the drum. by happypat

With the beat of the drum.

A truly fantastic night tonight at the Victorian Christmas festival but the highlight for everyone was this amazing display of drummers.
Marching & swaying from side to side they all beat a terrific rhythm on the drums ...it was just incredibly up lifting.
I took lots of photos & haven;t looked at them all yet, some I know are rubbish but I will no doubt post some more.

Three good things:
1. The NHS, Harry had an appointment with the eye specialist this morning at Blackpool Victoria Hospital...we were in & out in three quarters of an hour. He has the early signs of Glaucoma so will have to check him out every so often.
2. I have written some cards.
3. Evening meal walking the streets & another new sweater!!!
What a lively shot ... especially when viewed large!
So nice to see street entertainment at this time of the year.
December 10th, 2013  
@farmreporter Thank you Wendy ...I did video it on my camera ....the first time I had used that option but the sound is off for some reason!
December 10th, 2013  
Is that Garstang? It's all go round your way - quite jealous.
December 10th, 2013  
@judithg Yes Garstang High street Judith...it was buzzing tonight !
December 10th, 2013  
Great vibrant street shot. Sounds fun.
December 10th, 2013  
Love the decorated drums - our grand light switch on was cancelled this year - maybe because last year when David Cameron (our MP) and Father Christmas were switching the lights on, a woman climbed the safety barrier and was arrested - well, they have to keep Santa safe!
December 10th, 2013  
Jo
I can imagine the wonderful sound they must have been making, it looks like a great atmosphere.
December 10th, 2013  
That looks like it was such a great atmosphere - wonderful ostumes
December 10th, 2013  
@annemary I wonder which she was after !!! Shame she spoilt it for everyone else though,.....these Santas & Prime Ministers have no bottle!!
December 10th, 2013  
It looks like fun. I love to hear drummers, so exciting. I used to belong to an African drumming group. Sorry to hear about the eyes, I'm sure they can do so much more these days.
December 10th, 2013  
@busylady These sounded a bit tribal Judith....it was just a wonderful energising sound! Bet you loved being a drummer!!!
December 10th, 2013  
Fabulous shot Pat. There's so much energy there
December 10th, 2013  
Nothing like a great drum and marching band
December 10th, 2013  
This looks to be a. fun evening -- sounds amazing Pat and I am looking forward to see more of your photos
December 10th, 2013  
This looks fabulous!! I can practically hear the beat. What a fun event!! Love this shot, Pat!
December 11th, 2013  
How amazing to have all these drummers in one spot! It must have sounded very un-English? Tell Harry if he has the drops for glaucoma it makes the hair come back!
December 11th, 2013  
I can almost hear and feel the drumbeats! Nice shot.
December 11th, 2013  
@farmreporter Agree view large! Lots of activity in your area for photo shoots. Another new sweater, yahoo
December 11th, 2013  
What I love about your shots Pat is the way you immerse us in your life, feel like I am out and about with you, in fact wish I were, your social life is more rocking than mine! Wonderful fun shot, full of excitement and action.
December 11th, 2013  
@lucypics Oh we know how to live it up in Lancashire Lucy ...I am off for a facial & my eyebrows done in an hour too!!!
December 11th, 2013  
@happypat ok take me along will you x
December 11th, 2013  
Walking the streets?! And another new sweater - I'm slipping, Pat!!
December 11th, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze I haven't taken the label off the second one yet Hazel...in theory I am going to take it back but I do like it!!! Have kept number one & number three!
December 11th, 2013  
@lucypics Ah but that's where you gain on me Lucy ...you don't need any beautifying you are already!!
December 11th, 2013  
What a great looking scene!
December 11th, 2013  
@happypat

Pat, if you like it, I think maybe you should keep it!!
December 11th, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze My thoughts exactly Hazel....I will keep it in the bag until the sweater buying is a more distant memory!! LOL !
December 11th, 2013  
A lovely fun and busy festive shot!
December 11th, 2013  
i can understand why you felt uplifted Pat...you could say it made you feel 'up beat' :)
December 14th, 2013  
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