Special Invite To Forum Members - 2019

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  1. shiney

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    Thanks for the photos, @Fat Controller
    I didn't get much time to take photos but got a few close-ups of the singers. The youngsters are all training at different well known theatre schools but some do perform in the West End shows. Jess has also been awarded a Dance and Drama Award.

    This is Jess Daugirda

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    and her friends Rosie, Rhiana, Josh, Charlotte and Macaklee (I'm missing a name somewhere!).
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    And this is the incomparable Sarah M - a superb professional singer (she was also running the sound control for the youngsters as she had connected their equipment to hers).
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    She can sing any style of music and was even taking request. Most of what she sang were typical standards with jazz overtones but also sang songs from shows and requests for Take That and Queen.
     
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    • Jenny namaste

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      Thank you everyone for sharing your trip to Shineyland with those of us keeping the home fires burning. The weather looks delightful and I can sense the camerardery from here.
      Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Shiney for another great event ,
      Jenny
       
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        Thanks Mr and Mrs Shiney for being so welcoming and for all your very hard work to make the day so special. It was lovely to meet you both again and the GC gang. I hadn't met @Freddy and Aunt Sally before so that was really nice.

        Good company, beautiful gardens, non-stop entertainment, buying plants, gorgeous weather, yummy cakes, tea and curry - what a memorable day!
         
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          I agree with all that’s been said ,another truly special day.

          Thinking of you Lori ,thanks for the pins xx.

          Great to see Fat Controller in such good form after such a traumatic year and his lovely wife Lisa who nursed him back to recovery ,Russ gives her all the credit for getting him through.
          I am sure she must take credit for taking his great photos.

          Great to see Freddie and Aunt Sally for the first time too ,retirement seems to suit Freddie as he is a happy chappie..........Anyone want a pergola built.........he is your man.

          What can I say about GC,s most handsome couple ,Snorky and her dishy partner.
          He’ll never make a gardener and I think that's the way she likes it.

          Then there is naughty Beckie.........effervescent as usual.

          And one of our keenest Gardeners Gary and Mrs.Jack Sparrow.......loaded with plants which he has no room for.

          Not forgetting our celebrity gardener John (JFK) wearing a very fetching straw hat.......such a nice bloke.

          Thanks to Michael and Hannah who work tirelessly ,relentlessly for their charity ,as for their open garden ,Its difficult to please everybody but they seem to manage.
          Whatever they are on I would like some.

          A moments pause for absent friends.
          Specially one.
          Everybody’s best friend.

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            I have been so busy of late, that I forgot until too late :ouch1:. Gutted :sad:.
            I hope you all have/had a great day out :dbgrtmb:.
             
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              Just lovely thanks roders.. He is so missed.... :imphrt:
               
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                Glad you all had fun!
                 
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                    Marvelous @roders ..Very well said.:thumbsup:
                     
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                      I couldn't agree more @roders - he is missed more than he could ever imagine.
                       
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                        Thank you all for the kind comments and likes on the photos - I do have to make it clear that they are Mrs C's handy work and not mine :)

                        And there is one more photo - as we were leaving, @JWK very kindly took the photo below, which I think is a real cracker. Given that this time last year I couldn't stand up unaided, let alone walk anywhere, it has been a bit of an uphill climb; I am truly thankful for the huge amount of support from the medical staff, neighbours, and of course my GC friends (GC family really); but the hard work has been done by Mrs C, my love, my rock.

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                          That’s a great pic too.! Hi to Mrs C too.! :spinning:
                           
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                            Lovely to see you and your good lady FC. I admire your indomitable spirit and determination to get through those dark times. Armandii would be so pleased to know that you made it,
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                              I don't even see a cuppa on that table and I know the Shineys would never let anyone go thirsty! Hiding them under the table?

                              Hmmm, I am having fond memoreis of the tasty sandwiches. So glad everyone had a great day and got home safe.

                              Thanks for sharing :)
                               
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                                FC - it's been a long battle for you and Mrs FC but you're looking well and happy, long may it continue! A big hug from me. :)
                                 
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