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Tuesday 30 November 2021

Getting Back in the Groove

    I have finally got myself motivated to resume attending the Scottish Country dance group I belong to. It is on Monday evenings and I rarely go out at night any more so it was a real effort to get there. Once there I usually enjoy myself and am glad I went. They have been going since late September but last week was my first visit. Our teacher, Nigel, and his wife Lourdes, have made every effort to keep it fun and enjoyable. 

    I found dancing in a mask very bothersome but loved to see most of the familiar faces. I found I was quite out of shape and breathless after each dance despite getting lots of exercise over the summer. We aren't able to have our usual "tea break" but Lourdes has been supplying home baking at break time. Catherine brought herself a flask of tea so maybe I will do that next week instead of my bottle of water. Here is one of the dances we learned last night, "Pinewoods Reel". This is NOT us dancing, you can tell as they are not wearing masks!





17 comments:

  1. Oh that’s nice that you are back to something you enjoyed “before”. Maybe someday it can be done with zero restrictions! -Jenn

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    1. Wouldn't that be great. But this new variant......?

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  2. That looks like so much fun.

    God bless.

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    1. It is not only good physical exercise but keeps your brain working too! So many different steps to remember!

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  3. Oh what a lot of fun that looks & yes isn't it nice to be back with friends doing the familiar. Let us hope that we don't go backwards with this new variant.

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    1. That is my concern too. We have had to take steps backwards so often during the pandemic.

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  4. Scottish Country dancing is a lot of fun, and it can be exhausting. It's great you can, once again, do something you enjoy. X

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    1. I think my stamina will improve the more often I get out there!

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  5. I think the mask makes one feel breathless anyway - it does me, for sure.
    How lovely that you are getting back to something you love so much.
    xx

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    1. It was wonderful to get out and see friends I have missed for 20 months!

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  6. I go quite heady after a while wearing a mask - so not sure if I could do Scottish Country dancing in one!x

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    1. I'm just hoping the mask mandate will be lifted in the new year.

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  7. I struggle to walk in a mask so dancing would be out. I have always wanted to learn this. I have loved the music since I was a wee lass!!

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    1. There are probably social groups near you. Worth investigating even if it is just to observe.

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  8. I haven't had a birl round the dance floor (Scottish slang for twirl, revolve) for many years, in fact since we came south of the border. Great fun and good exercise, keep it up.

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