A Typically English Sunday Afternoon
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
United Kingdom
July 9, 2017 4:34pm CST
We had a lovely day today - we attended an outdoor performance of our local town band on the green outside the church. They played all sorts of music, and there was something to suit everyone.
Cream teas were provided for free - scones, jam, clotted cream and strawberries, and lemonade or tea to drink. (Of course we left a donation).
The band had a break after an hour, and that's when the Morris Dancers came on to entertain us. Morris Dancers are English folk dancers, and they are fun to watch as they wield their sticks and bells. They were accompanied by a fiddle and accordion, and we really enjoyed watching them, and then the band came back for another hour.
The weather was lovely - sunny with a gentle breeze. It was the perfect afternoon.
Did you do anything special on your Sunday?
Photo is of my hanging basket as the one of Morris Dancers wouldn't load.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
@jaboUK Oh what happened to my post! I have just seen it like that today.
Anyway, as I was saying, "As I was reading your post, I was imagining the place and can see you all having fun."
When there are dancing the event can really become so much fun. 
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@rebelann (111306)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Jul 17
Oh what a bummer @jaboUK I looked up Morris dancers on wikipedia and found this:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Cotswold Morris with handkerchiefs Culture of England History People Languages Traditions Mythology and folklore Cuisine Festivals Religion Art Literature Music and performing arts Media Spo
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@LadyDuck (459567)
• Switzerland
10 Jul 17
What a lovely way to spend Sunday. There are events planned every Sunday in summer, most of the time is music with free appetizers and a drink. Yesterday it was cloudy and they had announced thunderstorms, we stayed at home, it rained a little but no storms.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
17 Oct 17
@jaboUK Such a beautiful photo! You really do share the most lovely photos on here. Always colourful when it's about your garden. 
I am glad you had such a great day that day. Really sounds like a fun and relaxing day.
I am glad you had such a great day that day. Really sounds like a fun and relaxing day.2 people like this
@VivaLaDani13 (60566)
• Perth, Australia
20 Oct 17
@Daljinder 
Taking baby steps to get back into it.
@jaboUK I think I have been away as much as you have. I have commented here and there but not as much as I used to. Trying to get back into the swing of things and hopefully do more on here.
Taking baby steps to get back into it.
@jaboUK I think I have been away as much as you have. I have commented here and there but not as much as I used to. Trying to get back into the swing of things and hopefully do more on here.2 people like this
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 17
@VivaLaDani13 Oh look who is back 
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
10 Jul 17
Your day was lovely. Happy you enjoyed it.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
10 Jul 17
@jaboUK I meant to mention how beautiful your flowers are.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
@popciclecold Yes, we were lucky to have such a perfect day
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16544)
• China
10 Jul 17
What a colourful hanging basket! I can imagine you were immersed in joyful atmosphere the whole afternoon.How often do you have a outside performance there?
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16544)
• China
11 Jul 17
@jaboUK That is to say, they give the performance in all weathers.At least that brings joy and variety to your life .
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
Well this is England so we can't rely on good weather even in the summer. There's usually an alternative - in this case they would have performed in the church hall if it was raining. However there are a lot of outdoor music festivals scattered around the country - if it rains there, they just get wet!
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
10 Jul 17
@jaboUK - Ms Janet - Seems to me that "old folks" should ease back on such strenuous activity as watching dancers and actors at their work. Flower-growing (yes). Dancer-watching (probably not). No matter that. It is quite acceptable to enjoy a nice Sunday afternoon. Glad you did so. -Gus-
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i mean from months of being away
from here :)
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
11 Jul 17
It sounds ideal, no matter where one lives. My granddaughter left for London today. She will be there three weeks and I am very jealous!
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
11 Jul 17
@Jeanniemaries I hope your granddaughter manages to see more than London, I don't enjoy the place - far too bustling and busy.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
14 Jul 17
@jaboUK yes I think they're going to do quite a bit of traveling over the three weeks they're there .
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@allknowing (130212)
• India
10 Jul 17
That's a beautiful basket of flowers. I spent a lot of time on the Net searching for this and that.
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@allknowing (130212)
• India
10 Jul 17
@jaboUK i was looking for that supplement which my Vet had ordered for Preiti. I found it and I have now placed my order.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
@allknowing The basket has turned out well, I'm pleased with it. I hope your searching was fruitful
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
10 Jul 17
What a nice way to spend a Summer Sunday.The picture of flowers are very lovely.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
11 Jul 17
@jaboUK You are welcome.The flower arrangement has a good combination of colors.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
@silvermist Yes, it was a day to remember, and thanks for liking my flowers.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
10 Jul 17
Found this website:
They have them, I don't understand why they are available in England and not here in Canada.
Thompson & Morgan has a range of busy lizzie plants to buy online in the UK. With all types of busy lizzie plants available for delivery - Buy Online Today!
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@Tampa_girl7 (49161)
• United States
10 Jul 17
What is a cream tea ? Tea with cream in it ?
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
@Tampa_girl7 No, sorry Marie, I should have been more explicit for the sake of you Americans. A cream tea means that cream cakes or clotted cream are included, along with the actual tea that you drink. The drink itself can be either with or without milk, but I don't know anyone that takes it with cream.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
10 Jul 17
Absolutely gorgeous flowers @jaboUK . It sounds like you had a really nice Sunday. I have heard of the Morris Dancers. It rained like crazy here yesterday.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 17
@nanette64 I expect rain is quite welcome in your area? Glad you like my flowers.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
11 Jul 17
@jaboUK We had more rain than usual for June and July is starting off that way too.
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