The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #117014   Message #2521057
Posted By: Siochain
20-Dec-08 - 10:28 PM
Thread Name: Dec Shanty Session, Portsmouth NH
Subject: RE: Dec Shanty Session, Portsmouth NH
Peter makes for a stunning red-head, and I'm sure I'm not exaggerating, 'cause everyone in the Pressroom looked stunned.

Joanne put in an appearance as Father Christmas, accompanied by a doggie singing "Shout!"

A dragon killed St. George, the doctor made him better and all the toys were put away before anyone could get into too much trouble.

An onlooker was inspired to join in and lead us in song - (my clumsy paraphrase) "Chop down the pine tree, take it to the mill, build a coffin for my dead love" - it had a wonderfully cheerful melody and we attempted to do it as a round.

We managed to figure out which hospital Tom was in and serenaded him over Peadar's cell phone. We gave him "The Sailor's Hymn" and "Please to See the King" (AKA "Joy, Health, Love and Peace")

Siochain