Enthralling Ellie - you made my day ..!

A few days ago, Eleanor (Hemmens) arrived here to pick up where we left off 'breathing', after a couple of months trekking about the Far East - intrepid explorer, brave lady.... One of her new aquisitions is a mini - mini Cannon camera, almost in the 'spy' tradition, with video facility - so we tried it during the session - and it's faaabulous ! Today, Ellie has sent a small clip of herself 'bobbin' up and down' in true Simsannabim style - and it's hysterical - I'm still giggling ...! Ellie is a natural English rose, with a voice to match. We met at Rosalind's (Plowright) Royal Academy of Music Master Classes in August 2007, and were very impressed by her potential - she was nicknamed 'The Baby' of the class, being several years junior to all the other participants, and the powers that be were not sure that she should be allowed to take part, being so young. However, Rosalind and I agreed that there was no reason why she shouldn't - and we were right ! Ellie's progress has been very exciting (still only a mere 21) and the future is very bright for her. Currently studying at The University of London, (not music) we meet as often as possible and just have a lot of fun. This week, we worked through a number from a modern musical which she's auditioning for - good luck with that one....If you want to see the clip, it's on - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps2461yko4I At first, it loads in slow motion, but eventually it plays through recognisably .......Fellow breathers will recognise the movement - feel free to join in.....You will have gathered by now that I did not win the £100 million on the lottery - but a clip like this is worth much more ......The international financial situation is dire, to say the least, just pray that common sense comes in to play soon, even intelligent thinking - where is all that money - it can't have disappeared - any ideas ....the prospects are enough to stop one breathing, but pleeease don't - it'll all come out in the wash - ooops ...'til then, keep bobbin' up and down - and you'll be happy to know that Remarkable Rosalind is very happily installed at Seattle Opera , where she will deliver her stunning 'Klytemnestra' , in Strauss' "Elektra", premiering on October 18th. 2008 and k..p b.......g breathing - lots o' love to you all....Simsibimsi ...