Tuesday, 10 March 2009

so there we were an englishman living in wales a burnley supporter (rare breed) and some arsenal supporter, trundling down the A1 heading south towards Aldershot. What a name it conjurs up all sorts of things in one's mind from the good old HMF days. The three of us looked at each other for some recognition no we were the same apart from a few grey hairs maybe a few hairs less. After a couple of hours talking about the good old days we were in Aldershot looking for Alder Valley band room, who else would put a bandroom down a track, in a farm but an ex rct guy!!! (Thank You Mike).
People started turning up some were instantly recognisible, some good old back slapping vigorous hand shakes and gales of laughter could be seen and heard across the farm.
When we started playing wow what a sound fantastic!! as if we've never been apart.

An excellent day all round new friends made and what a fantastic idea from Roger, Steve and Co
cant wait till April

1 comment:

  1. I had a tear in the eye and a huge lump in the throat as soon as we played the old Regi march.
    I couldn't have wished for a better day, surrounded by friends some who I have known since 1964 which was when I joined.Les Ball is 78 next month and still plays with two bands on a regular basis, then there's the youngsters who are just over 40, but as Jim said what a sound. The brass section was to die for ...and I'm a reed player (holder) sorry.
    I must say thanks to Mike Bolton and Rog Burke for the use of their bandroom. I think we may have woken up a few spiders.
    At lunch where else could we go ...yes the pub and The Crown made a few extra bob so did the Shepard and Flock.
    Back to the rehearsal, it sounded even better after a couple of ales.
    Finally, my heart felt thanks to all those who attended and I'm looking forward to the 4/5th of April and the CD.
    Then the concert on the 18th of July so remember to get your tickets from me
    Thanks to you all you made an ancient very happy.

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