Christopher Martin Jenkins gets the giggles
I was listening to the first test match between England and New Zealand during my lunch break at work and couldn’t believe my ears when Christopher Martin Jenkins came out with an absolute clanger. Reproduced from the Independent newspaper web site:
‘Test match special’ isn’t what it used to be, claim its critics, so all hail Christopher Martin-Jenkins for reviving the Radio 4 programme’s grand old tradition of corpsing. In the 52nd over of the First Test at Lord’s, CMJ intoned: “Vettori lets it go outside the off stump… good length, inviting him to fish.” So far, so prosaic. But he then continued: “Vettori stays on the bank, and keeps his rod down, so to speak.” Cue audible sounds of mirth from the rest of the ‘TMS’ team, before CMJ dug himself deeper by squeaking: “I don’t know if he is a fisherman, is he?” My, how we laughed. Well done that man; more of the same, please, in the many dull passages of play.
By now it’s probably famous, but if you didn’t hear it, it’s well worth a listen. You can here it here:
Psalm Drummers in Camden Town
What an awesome weekend! As part of the Psalm Drummers team we were involved in the Pentecost Festival.
On the Saturday a small group of about 12 met in Camden Town at the canal. We walked playing our drums along the high street pavement. It was crowded! I don’t think I’ll ever say that Belfast is crowded ever again.
For me there was a strong sense of joy as we walked and played. Many people stopped to take photos and videos and smiles from many said it all. Many walked by and showed no expression but many were clearly moved by what they saw and heard. The motto for the Pentecost Festival was “Ladies and Gentlemen. The Church has now left the building“. The whole idea of the festival was to make an impact in our communities by being more visible, not locked away in a building, but visible; helping out practically in community work, taking its music to the streets, pubs and other gathering places. I feel this is what we did. God is a god of Joy and delights in music. There was a colour about what we did - bright t-shirts, loud, infectious rhythms and smiling as we did it.
The best bit for me was when our team leader motioned towards the entrance to McDonalds as we approached it, so we walked in and played an impromptu set for about 30 seconds and walked out!!!! I think we stopped just about every conversation!
If you were around that day and saw us please leave a comment here and let us know what you thought.
Quote of the Week
Whilst watching the England v France rugby game a couple of weeks ago one of the commentators, Eddie Butler, came out with a classic. I can’t even remember which team he was referring to but he was suggesting that they should be trying new tactics. He said:
“One of the definitions of insanity is doing the same things all the time and expecting a different result”.
Wow! What a pearl of wisdom! Ok, so you won’t find the definition in the dictionary but it really got me thinking about a situation that I am personally stuck with in my life. How many times do we keep going round and round in circles trying what we know doesn’t work and expect something different??
Hope this may help someone else who’s feeling stuck in life.
England Snatch Defeat From the Jaws of Victory!!
A good first half performance in England’s opening game of the 2008 Six Nations Championship was undone by some very sloppy passing and disorganisation in the second half.
But being English in Ireland I can claim a sort of dual nationality. I’ll be honest, I’m more passionate about the Irish rugby team so I’m glad they beat Italy. I get really confused when England play Ireland! Not sure who to support. Oh well! At least I can cheer whatever the result!