London based university administrator with a passion for the arts. Got glasses, and curly hair. Goes to the theatre far more than is good for her bank balance. Books, theatre, art exhibition are what's mostly discussed, but also the occaisional rant. Nevertheless she persisted.
Friday 12 September 2008
Get the flags out!
I cannot believe that it slipped my mind!
Yes, as the picture would suggest, the last night of the proms is upon us once again, and tomorrow night there will be flags waved, songs sung and a lot of bobbing up and down.
I can't begin to describe why I love this great event. Of course some may say it is completely dated, and no one thinks England is that great anymore; but to those naysayers, I would point them to the front row - there you will find the most dedicated prommers, who have been in that spot for decades, and still haven't managed to pop a lung, even though they have sung 'Land of Hope and Glory' at the top of them for years on end.
So, break out the bubbly, unfurl the flags, dust off those song sheets, and sing the roof off!
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2 comments:
Huzzah!
Only problem is they chose to do different music from the Sailor's hornpipe - that's absolutely my favourite bit!
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