From the Doldrums to the Dhol drums

Hiya Friday peops

I’m back and better – I’m out of the doldrums and into the Dhol drums….more on that later. I’ll keep it brief cos I want to go and watch those Tongan thighs in the rugby :-)

Really was wiped out last weekend and taken me all week to get into the swing at work – which I wont mention much cos it gets more like Dilbert every day! I work really really hard to maintain my Numpty status within the organisation, and think this week I’ve surpassed myself. The only little smiley moment at work was when Nicole came and had lunch with me – and told me tales of her teacher training – I can just picture her in the sandpit pushing all the other kiddlings out! She’s doing well though and passing her tests and stuff – so well done Nicole ;-)

I’ve had a much better time in the real world – and last night went to the MAC last night and bumped into an old school friend Julie - who is part of the TGIF crowd – and was there to ‘feel textiles’…. don’t we do some weird things??

I was there to help out Gurcharan Mall – the smiliest guy you could hope to meet - and I was a Dholi – and yes I’ve spelt it right – tho I know I’m a Dolly too ;-) There were 8 of us and we held our Tili’s and Daga’s and gave it welly! We managed 5 different types of rhythm, and were so good we’ve strung together a tune which we’re hoping to get to Number One in time for Christmas…. They have a website http://www.dholbasters.com/ and you can find some great video clips on Youtube too – Pat get googling! They played Live Aid with UB40 a couple of years ago and Madonna was impressed and they even got ‘Respeck’ from Snoop Dog!! Result :-D
I've also (hopefully posted two videoclips from my mobile phone so you can get a taster - I think they are at the bottom of this blog......

Looking forward to a chilled domestic goddess weekend – loads of cooking – it’s that time of year when the cold has been switched on well and truly here……

Hope you’re all keeping warm – Happy 40th birthday Richard – my fave Kiwi pilot :-) Hope you’re flying high….

Kimmie x

A drummer, tired of being ridiculed by his peers, decides to learn how to play some "real" musical instruments. He goes to a music store, walks in, approaches the store clerk, and says "I'll take that red trumpet over there and that accordion." The store clerk looks at him a bit funny, and replies "OK, you can have the fire extinguisher but the radiator's got to stay".

Little Johnny: Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a drummer!Mommy: Now Johnny, you can't do both.