Mervyn Muscovy scooting past without stopping to greet anyone. Well, I guess that’s what neighbours do these days.
We have a delightful elderly couple living next door and this morning, they called to ask if they and their son can come round on Sunday to sit outside in our lanai and listen to me play the piano. Apparently it’s something they have really missed during lock-down. So, we’ll put up the sun umbrella, open a bottle of Prosecco, socially distance the seating and tell the goldfish not make a noise. I’m really looking forward to our first visitors in almost three months.
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful weekend.
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Sounds like such a creative and sweet gathering. I see that it didn’t quite work out as planned, but wonderful nonetheless.
Thanks, Jet. The idea was great. 😅
Hope your visit was fun! Did your husband get to play some, too?
Thanks for asking, Gunta. It’s a longish story, but they didn’t come round in the end. Hubby and I drank the Prosecco, ate the chocolate truffles and played the piano to ourselves. 😅
Beautiful reflection shot, Sylvia!
Thanks, Donna. 🙂
What a great idea ~ have a wonderful time.
Thanks, Nancy. I see that rain is forecast this afternoon, so not sure how it’s going to work out. 😦
I hope you all enjoyed your catch up and music together.
Your goldfish sometimes makes noise? Lol. Sounds like you will have a nice a time, though I think your neighbors will enjoy more. I was taking a walk in my neighborhood a month ago, when I heard a mother and daughter playing musical instruments for their cul-de-sac neighbors. I joined the audience while socially distancing with them, and it was really nice I must say. I may pass by to listen to you as well.
That sounds wonderful, ZL. Music makes the world a happier place. My goldfish haven’t made any noise so far, but I was just warning them. 🤣
That sounds as if it will be a lovely event. I hope the goldfish behave!
Thanks, Anabel. Hubby guffawed when he read that about the goldfish. 😀
Gorgeous photo. Love the reflection in the water and the colors. What kind of music do you like to play? classical? jazz? sounds delightful. enjoy.
Peta
Thanks, Peta. All sorts of music, but mostly popular and well known songs from Broadway and the old ballads. I’ve lately got more interested in trying my hands at a bit of classical too.
That sounds lovely, there is no doubt that you will all have a wonderful time!
Thanks, Eddie. I trust that we will. 🙂
I think he was not rode to not stopping to greet you. He must have something on his mind.
I would love to come and listen to you playing piano too. Please have a great time!
Thanks, YC. I would love you to be here too.
sounds wonderful! happy 4th and have fun with your visitors! beautiful reflection! 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. 🤗
I wish I was there.. I would certainly pop round and listen.. 😉
You’d certainly be most welcome, Lisa. Maybe you could sing along. 🙂
I could sing along.. you might chase my voice away.. 😉
Lisa, i had a school choir and I never chased anyone away. If they wanted to sing, I encouraged them. 😀
Beautiful photo – and I would have loved listening to you as well, Sylvia! Much needed in the times we are living in.
Thanks so much, Ann Christine. Yes, my music is such a comfort and joy to me. 🤗
And to others! ♥
Amazing colours of the feathers…. and sure reflection too. Thank you dear Sylvia, have a nice day, Love, nia
Thanks so much, dear Nia. 🤗
Love this image! And how lovely that you are having some company, music, drinks….
Thanks, Sue. Looking forward to some conversation with our neighbours. It’s going to be very warm though. 🔥
Have a great day!
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Thanks, Marina. That should have been my title. 😅👏🏻🥰
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Oh, Sylvia – it sounds like a lovely afternoon and such a compliment too. Enjoy entertaining your guests. 🙂
Thanks. Sue. It will be very special. 😃
What a lovely thing to do Sylvia! We had a young neighbour with a baby grand piano, and we often heard him play, it was wonderful, eventually some neighbours asked if he would leave the door open, and he did…what a way to spend the afternoon!
Enjoy your music and your first visitors.
Thanks, Gerrie. I think most people enjoy hearing piano music, when it’s played well of course. 😅
Of course!
Lovely photo. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Thanks, Lynette. 😘
What a beautiful compliment your neighbours gave your musical stylings on the piano! And now you may call yourself a concert pianist!
Hehe. Yes, maybe I should charge admission. 😅
That sounds wonderful. I would love to hear you play piano.
Thanks, Lavinia. We could sing and play together. 😃
Sounds good! 🙂
That visit sounds delightful, Sylvia. I didn’t know you played the piano. I did for years, but when we moved to Illinois, there was no room for our piano so I gave it away. Perhaps one day again.
There’s one Muscovy duck at the Preserve and he’s quite the guy!! Such an interesting-looking duck. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the Prosecco. We’ve been enjoying cold Pino Grigio.
janet
Thanks, Janet. I do t think I could be happy without my piano. It gives me such pleasure and relaxation. We have a bottle of Pinot Grigio in the fridge just in case. 😃
Beautiful photo. We had friends round for SD coffees in the garden today and it was delightful after all this time with no visitors. It felt very strange not to invite them inside and not to hug them but it was a really lovely couple of hours. Enjoy your afternoon as I’m sure your neighbours will. Wish I could hear your piano playing. 🙂
Thank you so much. I know what you mean about it feeling strange not to invite them inside. We have extremely hot weather here at the moment, so the aircon would be much better.
I know exactly how you feel, Sylvia. After a period of solitude, there is a wonderful feeling of being able to reconnect. And what a great way to connect – sitting under the sun umbrella with an opened bottle of Prosecco and music coming through the open window played by a divine pianist. I’ll be beaming over to join you shortly.
Thanks so much, Rebecca. Yes, I’m so looking forward to their visit. They have a lovely sense of humour too, so I’m sure it will be fun.
That sounds lovely. What a sweet gift that you can give the elderly couple the joy of your musical talents Sylvia. It warms my heart to think of it. Have a lovely time.
Thanks so much, Sue. I always enjoy playing for people, although, these days it’s mostly just for hubby, who is most appreciative. He’s coming along nicely with his lessons now. I’m so proud of him. 🙂
That’s fabulous. Good for him and his teacher too!
Oh, that sounds nice. Have a lovely weekend Sylvia.
Thanks so much, Jude.
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What a great reflection! I wish I could be there to hear your piano playing!
Thanks, Aletta. Me too.
Would love if you could put up a video of the concert. Would love to hear you play! Love Mervyn’s colors and those that he is framed in.
Thanks so much, Lisa. I wish you could also be here. 🤗
That sounds delightful! Music, food, drinks, good company. Happy Independence Day Weekend, Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Lisa. I’m sure it will be a most enjoyable time. .
Lovely reflections in the water
Thanks, Marylou.
I’m sure Mervyn would have stopped if you were playing then, Sylvia… although you may not have seen him!
Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks, Tom. I like to think he might stop to listen. 😃
Great photo. Enjoy the weekend, both of you and your visitors.
Thanks, Derrick. Will do. 🙂