Singing to the Seedlings

Hello m' shiny orbs,


See here -

 https://youtube.com/shorts/K3ohA8jAaR4?feature=share

 

 Do you sing to your seedlings? I do, whether the like it or not. I did audition for a part in the choir singing 'Zadok the Priest' at the weekend's Coronation. I even had the right getup - teapot for orb, soup ladle for sceptre . I stole my youngest daughter's crown. Strangely I didn't get a part, but I thought I'd share my beautiful singing anyhow. The neighbours are treated daily to this mock operaticness reverberating from my bathroom. Just like Jimi Hendrix, that's my preferred practice space.

So I might not be here next weekend. Monsieur thinks I'll be locked up in the castle for treason. I'll just argue that a fortnight of Covid plus cabin fever have altered my normally perfect state of mind. I also suspect the music used in the clip will flag a You Tube copyright strike, but we shall see.

 I shall leave you with some lovely pictures of my convalescence on Falmouth seafront. I made sure not to include the straight jacket in shot.


Lulu xXx

 

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Comments

  1. Ellie Foster8 May 2023 at 09:12

    Dear Lulu
    Glad to hear you are continuing to recover. The world would be a better place if we all sang more!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:02

      Thanks Ellie :) Possibly not with my singing though - the world could do without that! But the seedlings seem to like it xXx

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  2. bahnwärterin8 May 2023 at 22:37

    better singing then demolishing the china because of cabin fever! :-DDD
    Falmouth seafront looks like the perfect place for one´s convalescence - beautiful boarders and views.......
    i do not sing to seedlings and plants actually - but i do pet them and talk to them friendly - it looks like it works!
    much love! xxxxx

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:03

      Cabin fever is a strange beast! Good to hear how nice you are to your seedlings Beate :) xXx

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  3. David Bennett9 May 2023 at 02:10

    Good to see you're on the mend now and keeping your seedlings entertained 😆. I can't imagine why you failed the audition, you would certainly have gained everyones attention !!
    My attempt at seed raising failed this year, only my Zinnias germinated and I had to buy a few tomato plants. Long periods of cold, wet weather, it's certainly been "grim up north" this year. Lovely photo's Lulu. 😊 🐕

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:05

      I know!!! I even learnt some of the words & everything! My zinnias are coming along nicely now but I forgot to sow my tomato seeds. Hope you are keeping well David xXx

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  4. Polyester Princess9 May 2023 at 11:29

    Don't tell me you failed the audition ... they obviously need their ears tested if they didn't appreciate your talent! I do hope at least the seedlings were an appreciative audience!
    I'm glad to read you're on the mend. Your convalescence on Falmouth seafront must have done the trick, I'm sure. I do hope they've let you out of that straightjacket yet! xxx

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:08

      I always tell people Ann - "If you don't understand it, it's because it's ART". I've only just escaped the castle! ...but it was a nice view xXx

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  5. Catmac10 May 2023 at 10:04

    Hi Lulu! Finally, I am able to reply to blogs again! Congratulations on your wedding and on your royal appointment! I too had Covid. Not funny. Worse was losing sense of smell and taste. I have been enjoying your witty blog even if I couldn't comment. Keep the day job, though!!!!

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:11

      CATMAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So good to see back in bloggy land!!! I missed you!!! Thanks m' lurverly , don't worry, I shall be keeping the day job. I hope you are keeping well xXx

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  6. Elderberry-Rob10 May 2023 at 12:20

    I hope you are better after that nasty bout of Covid, no doubt the Falmouth recuperation involved being strapped up tightly and left out on a balcony in the fresh sea air for 2 weeks Victorian style, it certainly seems to have given you a truly operatic signing voice.

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:19

      The sea air worked a treat Betty but I need to perfect my Houdini straight jacket escape tactics! ;) xXx

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  7. Vix11 May 2023 at 10:37

    I'm glad you're on the mend, bab! You did well to capture beautiful Falmouth with your straightjacket on! xxx

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:19

      What can I say Vix, it's a talent. Thanks chuck xXx

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  8. Winter Peach Photography12 May 2023 at 04:46

    You didn't make it into the choir? Off with their heads! That's really made me chuckle. Just as well you didn't turn up to watch the action in London in your current state of mind. You'd still be languishing in a jail cell! :-D
    Beautiful photos of Falmouth! xxx

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:23

      I am coincidentally in yellow Claire. I did clock later on that all the protestors wore yellow :0 If King Charles wants to invite me round to Highgrove for a wander round his garden & a nice cup of tea, I 'm there! xXx

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  9. Mike Perry13 May 2023 at 07:47

    Good to hear you are on the mend. The singing must have helped. your voice will get you far. Lovely Falmouth photos. All good wishes, take care.

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:26

      Thanks Mike ;) I didn't even make it through the audition to the audition of 'Masked Britain's Got Voice Talent' ! Hope you are well xXx

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  10. Haddock17 May 2023 at 19:27

    Lovely pictures. That You Tube copyright thing is annoying at times.

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    1. Lulu24 May 2023 at 14:28

      Thanks Haddock :) I seem to have escaped a YouTubey strike! Hmmmm, I need to record my own music so I don't have to worry about copyright xXx

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  11. Kezzie27 May 2023 at 13:09

    You are so funny!!!! I giggled with you!!!! And yes,it is SUCH a long introduction! I had to page turn for an organist once for the London Natwest choir (I got paid £30 to do it- was great!) and I couldn't believe how long it was! Sorry to hear you had the creaded plague but hope you are better now!x

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    1. Lulu4 June 2023 at 07:32

      Hey Kezzie! That's a great rate for a page turner. Must have worked out £1 per double page x 20 for the intro alone, & maybe x10 pages for the singing bit? ;) Much better now thanks, bar the siestas I am having to have in this HOT weather. Hope you are well xXx

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