A-caroling We Go
A few of you (who I trust will not block future emails from me as a result) have received the message below today. It contains a small a capella recording of our carol (Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming) son Nathan and I will try to sing in church tonight. If any of you out there want to listen (and no critiquing is required, it is a joyful noise at best), drop me a comment or email at fred1st@swva.net and I'll send the sound file.
This seems like a nice way to send special messages-- this free HandyBits program. Think about using it for family and friends this holiday season!
A wild hair, folks. Indulge me.Nate and I were asked at the 11th hour to "sing something" together at the Christmas Eve service tonight. We've been messing with it some this morning, and I thought I'd send a snippet (mercifully short) of a very old carol along as our Seasons Greeting to some of you who might perhaps not consider this audio intrusion as the worst spam possible. It is sent with the best of intentions, and may your holidays be filled with music and perhaps a few snowflakes.
Suggestion: get a copy of this free software and send a Christmas hello to your grandkids, old classmates who haven't heard your voice in decades... You get the idea... Perhaps a more personal greeting that a text email message.
Best of everything,
Fred and Nate (bass and tenor respectively), Ann and Tsuga (pharmacist and NiceDog Pretender respectively)
Comments
Sweet.
Posted by: feste | December 24, 2003 11:48 AM
It came over just a little wobbly through Real Audio, but I really like the idea. Once again, Fred, you're at the avant garde of the back woods.
Posted by: travelertrish | December 24, 2003 11:55 AM
It was a lovely and welcomed surprise. Knowing you is a pleasure and i include you in those whose importance is most clearly expressed not by it's place in my blogroll, but rather in my heart. And your son is pure charm. Wishing you and yours all the richest of blessings and joys this holiday season and in the coming year. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Anne | December 24, 2003 2:07 PM
Fred, Good tidings to you and yours. I had technical difficulties opening the wav program through iTunes
( the format chosen for me ) Will try others in a bit but I did not want to forget to send you all my best to you, Ann, Nate and Tsuga. Someday, we'll have drinks together...I promise. marie
Posted by: Marie | December 24, 2003 2:33 PM
Hell, send me your snail mail address and I will send you some of my Blackberry cordial. It's full of vitamin C and other special ingrediants to ward off all harm.
Posted by: Marie | December 24, 2003 2:35 PM
That's one of my very favorite carols.
Posted by: Pascale Soleil | December 24, 2003 3:14 PM
Merry Christmas Fred and family:
I have your CD on.
Have a peaceful one.
Posted by: Bene Diction | December 24, 2003 7:29 PM
Merry Christmas to the First family!
Posted by: glovefox | December 24, 2003 7:44 PM