We were told (by a reputable source!) that the community carol festival started 34 years ago. Another reputable source disputed the date – “longer ago than that!”
25 years ago was our last time at the festival. The building was the same – the United Church in town. The people have aged together — with some new additions.
The program was 2 1/2 hours long – probably pushing the limits of centered concentration. The music was good — for a community this size there are vocal talents galore.
I sang with a quartet. I guess my voice carried well. Via the post office, via the school office, via . . . the word is out that the Alliance Pastor can sing (my wife would add “loud”)!
I love a town this size.
I’m always amazed how swift the grapevine diffuses a message. People tell people who tell people. Sometimes you know who, other times you guess who, and other times best not to know who!
I’m one who believes in communicating with others. I recognize that the grapevine will always be one of the major contributors.
Oh, and about that grapevine! Don’t get in a flap — tap the sap — and let the message go!
This year I’m actually wanting to do some carol singing but nothing’s going on here. So enjoy for me too!!
J.L.