Day two has been another success!
We began our day with an early get up of 7:45 - some boys were convinced that this time does not exist! After a light breakfast of cereal, juice, eggs benedict, full english and kippers we set out to Saint Thomas' where we had a two hour practice with a fifteen minute interval. During this time we had the first of our traditional trips to Pickwicks where we topped up on all kinds of things which were stealthily transported back to the practice room away from Mrs. Stockdale's watchful eye!
The hours free time that followed gave boys time to venture in to the town or play on the quite nippy Douglas beach. With our spirits high and our stomachs empty we began a lunch of pea soup followed by chicken curry and chips completed by ice cream, all of which seemed to be consumed in a matter of seconds. Next was another practice in Saint Thomas' where the boys could inspect the building and all its fabulous tapestry's, whilst Harry could tinkle away on the, as he described it, brilliant organ. The practice was a complete success and we all felt very prepared for the service which was to happen at 8:00pm. However, due to our excellence, we finished the practice at 3:00pm ... what on earth were we going to do with the rest of the day? Well, in order to fix this crisis, we just had to go to the Isle of Man National Sports Centre, where all the boys enjoyed an afternoon swimming which involved splashing the organ scholar, head choristers and team leaders. On our arrival back at the hotel we quickly showered and speedily changed into our smart church clothes and got ourselves into the dining room in time for dinner (when we say, in time, we mean everyone except for the boys of room 500: James J, Jacob E, Daniel H and James C!). This meal was yet again three courses! For starter, spicy chicken wings and BBQ sauce (and judging by the sweat on Mr. Sam's face they were spicy), then for main course either shepherds pie, fish cakes or cannelloni and garlic bread and for desert, black forest gateau! Yum! We could not, however, merely sit back and relax, much was still to be done. The service was a complete success and, as we were told later by the congregation, our singing was deeply moving. On our arrival back at the Hydro we had a quick glass of juice and some biscuits and are now drifting off to bed. Tired, but excited at what tomorrow holds, we shall all sleep sound tonight and are eager to witness what the rest of this amazing week will hold. Thank you for reading, please come back to read more about our course tomorrow.
We began our day with an early get up of 7:45 - some boys were convinced that this time does not exist! After a light breakfast of cereal, juice, eggs benedict, full english and kippers we set out to Saint Thomas' where we had a two hour practice with a fifteen minute interval. During this time we had the first of our traditional trips to Pickwicks where we topped up on all kinds of things which were stealthily transported back to the practice room away from Mrs. Stockdale's watchful eye!
The hours free time that followed gave boys time to venture in to the town or play on the quite nippy Douglas beach. With our spirits high and our stomachs empty we began a lunch of pea soup followed by chicken curry and chips completed by ice cream, all of which seemed to be consumed in a matter of seconds. Next was another practice in Saint Thomas' where the boys could inspect the building and all its fabulous tapestry's, whilst Harry could tinkle away on the, as he described it, brilliant organ. The practice was a complete success and we all felt very prepared for the service which was to happen at 8:00pm. However, due to our excellence, we finished the practice at 3:00pm ... what on earth were we going to do with the rest of the day? Well, in order to fix this crisis, we just had to go to the Isle of Man National Sports Centre, where all the boys enjoyed an afternoon swimming which involved splashing the organ scholar, head choristers and team leaders. On our arrival back at the hotel we quickly showered and speedily changed into our smart church clothes and got ourselves into the dining room in time for dinner (when we say, in time, we mean everyone except for the boys of room 500: James J, Jacob E, Daniel H and James C!). This meal was yet again three courses! For starter, spicy chicken wings and BBQ sauce (and judging by the sweat on Mr. Sam's face they were spicy), then for main course either shepherds pie, fish cakes or cannelloni and garlic bread and for desert, black forest gateau! Yum! We could not, however, merely sit back and relax, much was still to be done. The service was a complete success and, as we were told later by the congregation, our singing was deeply moving. On our arrival back at the Hydro we had a quick glass of juice and some biscuits and are now drifting off to bed. Tired, but excited at what tomorrow holds, we shall all sleep sound tonight and are eager to witness what the rest of this amazing week will hold. Thank you for reading, please come back to read more about our course tomorrow.
Maximilian Cross & Dominic Tapper
Head Choristers
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