We spent most of today watching and helping with the preparations for the big celebration taking place in 'our' field today. As the day went on more tents, PA, lights and bunting arrived as did the people to set them up. There was a tent full of photos of the great man including one of him with Naomi, her brothers and Dad.
The rain held off and the wind wasn't as dramatic as the forecast has warned. Various friends and family shared memories and reflections then as the light faded the music started. What a treat to hear Polly Gibbons live as well as the Fat Band (including our host Richard on bass. Who knew!). Mark who had helped piece together a gazebo two days before got a little drunk and gave it large on the dance floor in mismatched beach boys get up. He then got up and insisted the band join him in a rendition of knocking on heavens door. Priceless!
Whilst all this was going on we also played Lego, watched Toy Story 3 (tears from Noah and Reuben) and did some tie dying (yes tie dying!). We also cooked creamy chicken curry with fresh chapatis during a break in the proceedings.
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