Good News stories

[Serial_Apologist]

...carry on a 6'6" conversation.

Oh sorry!

[Bryn]

...carry on a 6'6" conversation.

Did that a few days ago with a trio of Korean students I was surprised to encounter on the secluded woodland walk I take. We kept our distance but I was able to advise them of various things to look out for and explore in the area, including the remnants of one of those 'winter wonderland/Christmas grottos' that tend to pop up some years.

[Old Grumpy]

We're in buzziness!

No, not the apian variety.

The clippers and grooming set I ordered from Wahl has arrived.

Now all I need to do is find Mrs G a crash-course in hairdressing!

OG

[Joseph K]

Managed to get some basmati rice and hand wash today. That was good news for us.

[Old Grumpy]

Can't she practice on the budgerigar/cat/dog?

Lucky for all the above we don't have any pets.

I guess, I'll be the guinea-pig.

Could always practice on a courgette, I s'pose

OG

[cloughie]

Lucky for all the above we don't have any pets.

I guess, I'll be the guinea-pig.

Could always practice on a courgette, I s'pose

OG

Then feed it to the guinea-pig!

[Old Grumpy]

Then feed it to the guinea-pig!

Yep, it's on its way...


... we have one in our vegetable "stockpile"


OG

[Padraig]

From the heart of County Derry a story to cheer a lonely heart:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-northern-ireland-52159567/birthday-drive-by-for-boy-with-autism-in-isolation

[johncorrigan]

From the heart of County Derry a story to cheer a lonely heart:


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-nor...m-in-isolation

[LMcD]

From the heart of County Derry a story to cheer a lonely heart:


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-nor...m-in-isolation

Thank you for sharing this story with us.

[Pulcinella]

Not sure if this is the best thread, but never mind....

Sent by a neighbour, who is happy for it to have wide circulation.

Where have all the flowers gone?

This video is guaranteed to make you smile, perhaps laugh, perhaps shed a litle tear, and it will unquestionably lighten the covid gloom...

It was organised by Tom Guthrie, the son of a friend of mine - he's the person you see right at the beginning. He's on Radio 3's 'In Tune' about it this coming Wednesday. (Spot the well-known opera singers, not to mention the numerous members of the Royal Opera House chorus...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75bNNjMrOF4&feature=youtu.be

[DracoM]

Wonderful.

[gradus]

Heart-warming John, thanks for posting it.

[ardcarp]

That was lovely. Some really fine voices among that lot, and the pros were throttling back!

I'm intrigued how this is actually done. Maybe this should be on the Techie board,but I have a few questions:

1. How does the master editor compile all the individual contributions?
2, How does the master arranger (parts, key changes, etc) send all the music in advance?
3. How to the participants synchronise? OK I know they're using their phones, but often there is a delay of varying lengths.

It's something we'd like to do with our family, but haven't the faintest idea how to set about it.

[greenilex]

Amazing - such a pleasure. Let’s hope it brings in the donations.