Before we move on to Day #8 in Tucson, I wanted to share some great moments that happened in Flagstaff AFTER posting the last blog!
The Wesley Bell Ringers had the opportunity to play for two former Wesley Bell Ringers: Tom & Jim Janacek. These brothers played in the choir with Ed as their director. After the concert the Janacek brothers spent some time with their old bass bells & were feeling so nostalgic that they even helped pack up the bells (for a minute). Before the ringers were sent off to their host homes, The Janacek brothers talked to their group about what being a Wesley Bell Ringer had done to shape their lives & provide them opportunities that many youth would never get. It was a touching moment & one that we will all remember.
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| The Janacek brothers getting scolding after trying to teach our bass ringers how to ring those big bells to look cool for the ladies! |
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| "These are the same boxes we packed up back in the day" They said as they helped pack up after the concert. |
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| Always great to have alumni ringers at one of our concerts. |
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| Pamela had a surprise guest at our Flagstaff concert - her cousin Cameron. |
We left the cool (so surprising for Arizona) weather of Flagstaff & headed for our concert venue in Tucson. A quick stop at Food City in Phoenix for lunch (Holden's grandmother would have been so proud!) was a hit for those who were brave enough to venture into a this Phoenix treasure for authentic Mexican food - THE BEST SALSA in the west for sure. Nap time on the bus & then the ringers had 2 hours at the PIMA air & space museum in Tucson AZ.
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| What do The Wesley Bell Ringers do when they are at the largest non government funded air & space museum in the world? You find the machine that spins coins around. |
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| Kids with Navy Vet Bill Noll who flew a plane like the one behind in the Korean war |
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| Connor's got the whole world on his finger |
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| Even through it was 120 degrees outside, this group to a quick walk to some really old planes. |
From the Air & Space Museum it was a quick drive to the church in Tucson Arizona. This incredible congregation treated The Wesley Bell Ringers to yet another great dinner & packed the sanctuary (I think our best crowd yet) The choir was absolutely fantastic tonight & the crowd was very receptive.
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| Tucson |
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| Most amazing cactus ever! |
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| The Wesley Bell Ringers |
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| Holden & his Grandpa Doug who came down to Tucson from Phoenix to see the concert. |
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| This cute audience member was so impressed with Charlie that she drew her a picture during the concert. |
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| Tonight Anna had a group of her math friends - Shelby & Paddy come down from Phoenix to see her direct. It seems as if Anna has friends everywhere!. |
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Ed with the Wald's. Lance wall is brother to one of the ORIGINAL Wesley Bell Ringers - Holly Wald Shaffer. The "Holly Bells" the ringers play today were dedicated in her honor.
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