November 27th

So, it is American Thanksgiving- here at Capernwray you have to clarify so that the Canadians don't get upset ;) Of course the English do not celebrate this day (for reasons that will go unmentioned...something about 1776...) We are having a special harvest celebration tonight which should be interesting. I am missing all that Thanksgiving means at home though. It will make me appreciate it all the more next year. So, all you Americans out there...watch the parade, eat an extra slice of pumpkin pie and THANK GOD for all HIS blessings, not the least of which is that you are an American!

Liverpoole was AWESOME by the way. We went shopping and ate at a nice restaurant before going to the opera. It was a modern opera in 2 acts- one in Italian and one in French. I really enjoyed it. Hopefully it will not be the last time I go to the opera (in my life.) I think I need to go more often at home, Mom you can look forward to that!

Only 22 days till we are home for Christmas!!! I am so excited to see everyone!

Laundry & Liverpool

Nothing much going on today. It is laundry day which is always interesting. Imagine gathering 170 international students ranging in age from 18-42, put them in a laundry room with 5 washers and 6 dryers that you have to pay to use and you pretty much have the idea of what happens here. You never know what you are going to walk in and find- washing powder everywhere, wet clothes on the floor. Its a sight to make any mother cringe! Barb's day to wash is Saturday (so we did laundry together) mine is Monday. The Monday group is better than the Saturday. Anyway, I look forward to doing laundry at home!

I can't believe that it is already November! Christmas will be here before we know it. The school is gearing up for advent. Barbara and I are in the Christmas choir which should be pretty good- I am just excited about singing Christmas songs.
Next weekend we go to Liverpool to an opera at the Liverpool Philharmonic. I am excited about that, it is a french opera called "Secrets" its a farce so that should be brilliant! I am sure we will stock up on all our Beatles memorabilia (or at least take pictures!) I will write more about it after we go.