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Magical Moment 598, "Show Mumumust Go Onnnn"

That's what I was thinking to myself as I sat in 35F degree weather, fighting off blustery winds. Yes, even my thoughts were stuttering from the cold. The gig was to accompany a singing group of harmonizing ladies as they serenaded the Philadelphia Christmas Village with sweet Christmas music. 

Eddie snapped this photo, as he himself froze in the audience. He bought me a cup of hot chocolate, hoping I could wrap my bare, piano playing fingers around it and feel warmth for a moment. But the "hot" chocolate lasted only a sip or 2 before it too succumbed to the cold air. The picture turned out so funny, I had to share. The only thing missing in the photo, is the violent shuddering of my shoulders!

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TexWisGirl said…
i'm sorry, but this made me laugh! i can feel your shivers from here! poor girl!!!
December 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
Oh my. You do look cold in that picture. So cute, though. Suddenly, I'm feeling like turning up the heat in the house. :)
December 19, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Dawn said…
Oh brrrrr. I bet you were glad when it was over;)
December 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
That is hilarious ... I'm amazed you could feel your fingers enough to even play. I feel your pain.
December 20, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Unknown said…
After seeing this, I feel a need for a WARM cup of coffee. Gonna go pour me one, STAT.
December 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Kim@stuffcould.... said…
Oh Dear....you are brave, tough for doing this. Glad it is a memory now
December 20, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Slamdunk said…
Here is wishing that your next performance is in Maui. I am sure everyone appreciated you toughing it out.
December 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Busy Bee Suz said…
Oh, bless your cold little hands!!! You deserve a winter in Florida....right now, my a/c is pumping cause it is 80 degrees out!! Stay warm!
xoxo
December 20, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Hilary said…
Oh poor you. I can't imagine how you played.
December 20, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Gary's third pottery blog said…
OH GOSH! You certainly have an authentic red nose and cheeks!
December 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM
holdingmoments said…
You do look cold in that!
Hope you soon got warm after.
December 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Deborah said…
Oh you poor love :o) ... but a trooper!
December 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh you poor people! No one should be expected to play in that kind of cold. I can see your shivers right through the pixels... LOL
December 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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