Christmas Day

Lovely long chat to Ann. Heard the first part of King's. The Walford Davies was superb. Served at Vespers at the cathedral - Buxtehude Magnificat and Victoria O magnum mysterium. Met Adrian. At Mass ex choristers sang Reger. Arrived early for choir practice for Midnight. The new keyboard has a much better organ sound. Shona came so she played for Darke In the bleak midwinter. Elaine and I sang the solos. We also sang Rocking. I had set up my hymnbooks as normal but when we got to the descant verse of Once in royal my book was on the descant for Hark the herald. Right hand trying to remember the right notes, left hand turning the hymn book page to get to the descant, pedals ?? Somehow survived - luckily everything was in F. The problem with A and M is it is a thick book and the book easily shuts especially with hymns near the front. Spiral binding would be the answer! At the end I played Pachelbel Von himmel hoch. I was interested to hear a Swedish choir sing an arrangement on radio 3 this morning. In fact Ian Scally's programme was a delight driving to and from church. No choir today Murray Gloria and Shrine Mass II. Christians awake - great words. I played Gant Paean for the day of the Natiivity, Le Beque noels Puer nobis, and Noel Suisse. My Silent Night jersey was much admired. The little mouse caught in the lounge poor little thing! Delicious lunch crab and avocado from M and S, turkey crown from Waitrose, Christmas pud with brandy butter with a light rose. The Queen was just right and we saw Archie and George so there is no exclusion of Megan! Reconciliation is the answer. Henry loved his rubbish truck. Sean has a Hornby train! Enjoyed the trifle and Christmas pudding. Call the midwife was a delight as always. Carols from King's excellent.