A jazz band adapts to unexpected challenges, showcasing resilience and talent amidst health issues and weather disruptions
Southampton: So, here’s the scoop. A jazz band had to deal with some unexpected hiccups recently. One of the players caught a nasty chest infection, but they didn’t let that stop the music. They brought in a clarinet player they met on a cruise to fill in. Pretty cool, right?
The drummer, Baby Jools, was supposed to join but got stuck on the M5 due to snow. Talk about bad timing! But no worries, Mike Henry, the guest trumpet player, stepped up, and everything turned out great. You can even catch the session on YouTube this weekend.
On a personal note, the writer mentioned how amazing their surgery in Overton has been since they got sick. They’ve had three appointments, all on the same day, and the doctors have been super attentive, trying to find a cure. It’s nice to hear some good news about healthcare, especially with all the complaints we usually hear.
Switching gears, the fires in Los Angeles are really scary. They haven’t had rain in eight months, and it’s just dry as a bone. They should be getting some rain now, but nothing’s coming. They’re worried about a friend living there, especially since the houses are built with materials that don’t stand a chance against flames.
It’s heartbreaking to see homes reduced to just chimney stacks. The construction materials are so flimsy, it’s no wonder they’re having such a tough time.
Graeme Hewitt
The Vale
Oakley
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