Flushed with Success
1,000 people in rainbow coloured tops with nothing to do but sing our hearts out...
... to an audience of 1,500+, who gave us a standing ovation at the end...
... conducted by Michael and Roxanne (who wrote Focus on the Horizon), exaggerating every movement so we could all see what was wanted...
... right in the heart of London opposite where Zoe could see from her perch on the Epsom Downs...
... with some of you actually making donations over at my Open Garden whilst we were singing. Thank you so much! You've helped to exceed my second target of £750. Today the donations stand at £813. Shall we go for a third target of £1,000? Oh yes, I think so.
Update 30/6 2009: I've just found WaterAid's promo of last year's Sing For Water. A chance for you to hear a little bit of most of the songs, plus a glimpse of Chris and Ali being interviewed on the day.
Wow, you've exceded another target, great! Thanks for the pics, it looks like you had a wonderful day. BTW that first pic cracked me up. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations VP - well done on reaching your target and I hope that you get to the magic thousand. It sounds as if it was a day that you will never forget.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great day and really enjoyed yourselves!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the fund raising. xx
It sounds such good fun. And you were so lucky that the weather was reasonably good. I loved the lavatorial costume too: were you anywhere near Water-Loo, by any chance? :D
ReplyDeleteVP, I can't believe I am asking this as music on blogs usually makes me crazy. But it would be kind of cool to be a hear a little of your song.
ReplyDeletewell done on beating your target, that's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a memorable day, and so worth it too. Thanks for the link, I suspect I was watching as you sang, just I don't have bionic hearing :(
Zoë
Wonderful stuff, VP!
ReplyDeleteWow, VP, that looks like an extraoridinarily heartfilled day. Congratulations on your job well done and thanks for the photos--so appreciated! PS: I agree with Deb. A song would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great occasion. I regret not having a bionic ear either, I would have loved to listen. Congrats on reaching your target and I'm sure you'll reach even higher. With such overwhelming enthusiasm, it is inevitable. You alone are a credit to all gardeners, and then some. My compliments!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone - yes it was a brilliant day and we were so lucky with the weather.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you asking about hearing the concert - I hope to be able to do something about that soon.