Thank you all for leaving such lovely comments and apologies that I have replied to not one. That said, I have just picked up Victoria’s comment re clothing (or more to the point, lack of change of clothing) and feel that I must offer reassurance.
Ironically, Peter had a terrible accident last night (with some pasta in tomato sauce) in the crypt of St Peter in Chains: the pink hoodie is now out of action for the rest of the tour. Hopefully.
Anyway, it’s what lies beneath that really counts; when Jason returned from Denmark, Celia noticed, with sadness, that he had only worn one set of clothes throughout the tour, socks and pants included. This is a worry for us, as Denmark was a considerably shorter tour. I think it’s time for a Staying Safe Talk on Personal Hygiene, and the impact that one’s BO might have on others, the American public and concert performances in general. Sarah and I have been encouraging the boys to shower regularly. This morning is a good example, as we all need to shower prior to travel to Akron, as there will not be time time to wash when we get to the hotel.
Other minutiae of travelling with 16 choristers: one plaster administered to a hurty thumb; one episode of motion sickness (on the coach journey to Heathrow); one case of children making coffee in their hotel coffee machines; one incident of two boys making microwave popcorn in their kitchen microwave. Oh well…how do you risk assess for that? You can buy the bags of unpopped popping corn from the vending machines in the hotel lobby and off you go. Actually, I was rather impressed by the endeavour of it all.
Here are some photos of bedheads taken during rehearsal yesterday morning. Can you recognise your son? I’ve completely forgotten who they are, bar one, and that is because I accidentally included a bit of ear. Please note the lack of greasiness and general food debris; testament that our Showering Policy is taking effect. Don't get me started on the Gents.
Top one Rufus?
ReplyDeleteThe next one, with red background, Robert.
ReplyDeleteAnd Birgitta doesn't mind about lack of clothing rotation, it saves on her doing the washing....
I'm guessing number three is Jason and the bottom one, who looks as if he's auditioning for 'A Flock of Seagulls' tribute band, could be my son. I imagine it took some effort to straighten that 'do' out!
ReplyDeleteMatthew, Alex also wore the same underwear for the entire tour in Denmark and came home with a suitcase full of clean clothes. Not that I'm really complaining, as I enjoy ironing about as much as Alex enjoys showering. However, more remarkably still, he failed to recall (despite being told about ten times) that his toiletries and pyjamas were packed in the top half of the case. So this is just a tip, should he claim that he is missing something this time around.
Anyway, well done on policing the showering routine and general lack of debris in hair. I have no doubt that with 16 choristers to attend to, it's a relentless task. Still, on the bright side, at least the Gents aren't your responsibility...