Summer got impatient … Shoving Spring out of the way …. Shining bright with temps in the 90’s!
Hiking with hubby … “Look at that!” he says, expecting to see a beautiful bird, I look … NOT a bird that I see, but a beady eyed snake!
Didn’t write a fairytale last night … Lived one instead …!
Some of you may remember me talking about the 19th of May and how my husband said he had a surprise for me. I was sooo curious, but it was well worth the suspense! We had a relaxing day of hiking, visiting some shops and eating at a Bhutanese/Nepalese restaurant. Food was delicious! After supper we drove to the “main event!” which I was still dying of curiosity about. When we got to the theater I thought we were seeing a play. I was wracking my brain about what play I really wanted to see, for he had told me that I would LOVE the surprise! My jaw literally dropped when he gave me my ticket and I saw it was a concert ticket for Blackmore’s NIght!!! We have both come to really love this band, but never dreamed that we would get to see them live. To say that he shocked me speechless is an understatement! They are a European band and just sooo good!! I could have sat at the concert all night, the smile never left my face. Like I said, it felt like a fairytale. Here are some of their songs and I know everyone has different taste so maybe they aren’t your style, or maybe I introduced you to a new kind of music. Enjoy!
And just one more. They ended with this one.
Nuggets of Gold 
I have all their albums, with the exception of the one that “recapped” the others! A great band! 🙂
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We have almost all of them. They are just magical. 😊
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🙂
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That sounds like a fantastic end to a wonderful day. I love Blackmore’s Night and have played some of their Christmas carols during the Advent Calendar I do on my blog in December. They are English – we claim them as our own! It’s a far cry from Ritchie Blackmore’s rock god days, and Candice Night has such a beautiful, expressive voice. Sadly, the last video didn’t play here – no doubt another record company gremlin at work!
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Do you have favorite CD’s of theirs? You claim them with pride I am sure! They need to catch on here in the States so there can be more concerts! LOL! I am just thankful that they chose Pennsylvania as a state to visit!!
Ritchie has great humor, which we found out last night. They would banter in between the songs. Yes, both so talented and I am glad Ritchie made a switch from his rock and roll days. 🙂
We want to get the Christmas album this year. Sorry the last video didn’t work for you, those gremlins keep busy!
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It was a bit cheeky of me to claim them as whist Ritchie is English Candice is American. They have developed their career across Europe, though, and play a lot of castle tours in places like Germany. They aren’t that big here either, which is a shame. Asking me to choose a favourite album is a bit like choosing a favourite child – sorry, I just can’t do it! I was pleased to see them return with a new album last year, though – Nature’s Light – and it is very good. They also did a remastered and expanded version of their Winter Carols album: it now has 27 tracks so make sure you get that version!
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We had thought they were both English but could tell that Candice didn’t have the accent that Ritchie has, so that makes sense now. Germany was where they were headed!
LOL! Yes that best album was a trick question, for I have a hard time choosing as well. Village Lantern was one of the very first songs I heard by them so that is one of my favorites. Windmills was the first song I heard.
Brad saw that about the Christmas album so we are glad we waited to get it. 🙂
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They met after a Rainbow gig in, I think, New York. Candice was a fan, went up and introduced herself after the show and they hit it off. Been together ever since. I like Village Lantern too, but they have so many good ones in their catalogue. Hope you get the CD. I use Apple Music for everything these days, and it’s in my library – as is the original version!
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Being bold paid off for Candice. A true fairytale. 🙂
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Groupie stories don’t often end like that, do they!
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No, they usually don’t! LOL!
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I’m glad you had such a nice surprise, but you owe me a story.
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Thanks! It was much better than bungee jumping or that other option that you had mentioned.
LOL about me owing you a story! I am sorry. 😂 Tomorrow I promise you will get one.
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I don’t really know what Bhutanese/Nepalese food is. You are officially more sophisticated that I are.
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Ahh! Me, more “sophisticated”, well ain’t that the truth. 😉
We didn’t know what the food was either but glad we tried it. From Bhutan and Nepal. They are known for using chili 🌶 peppers and cheese in their food. I was able to get a more mild version, it was a sweet and tangy batter dipped chicken dish. I am sure you aren’t surprised that it was sweet. Very good! They use chick pea flour breading for most of their food.
So you won’t lose sleep tonight waiting for tomorrow’s story, will you?
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You may not hear much from me tomorrow night. I don’t know how that will work out yet.
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Thats right, the big adventure! I had just thought about that a little bit ago. Are you all packed and ready?
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I am packed. I hope I am not forgetting anything. I probably am
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Well as long as its not anything important. Make sure you pack a pair of shoes. You know, so that you have an extra pair since you have forgotten to wear your shoes before. ( Sorry, i couldn’t resist)
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Yeah, I have actually been debating with myself over whether to bring extra shoes or just wear boots the entire time. Trying to pack light.
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Glad I can be helpful. I would pack extra shoes for you never know what could happen to your boots.
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I don’t have a lot of room. I am packing camping gear
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Well pack a lot of socks then, in case your shoes get real wet your feet can still stay dry.
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My boots are water proof and have not been a problem before, but maybe I will.
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Hmmm….you should be okay then, but if not I will try my best to not say. “I told you so. ” LOL!
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You talked me into it
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Well if you end up not needing them, you can say that I was wrong.
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You made a good point about wet shoes and dry socks.
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Every so often I can do that.
Plus experience is a good teacher ….thats why I also take more than one pair of shoes, and well, can a woman really ever just take one pair of shoes? 🙂
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Your shoes are a little daintier than my size 15s
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Oh my gosh! That takes up a whole suitcase. LOL!
Sorry, but yeah, my size 3 shoes just like slide in a tiny crevice.
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And yes I shop in the kids section …. and thats why its a pain to buy shoes..! Though I am able to get Disney Princess shoes if I want.
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Well, I am on my way with twice as many shoes as feet
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LOL! I hope you were still able to cram everything that you need into your suitcase. 🙂 And you are welcome, thought I would say it in advance for when you reach into your suitcase needing your other pair of shoes. 😉
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I have a large suitcase, a carryon suitcase and a backpack.
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Sounds like you were still able to pack light, I am impressed!
Enjoy!! Take amazing photos and Relax! Stay away from beady eyed snakes and bears!
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The large suitcase is basically my tent, sleeping bag and a few other odds and ends. Gonna freeze tonight
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Oh my, how cold is it supposed to get? I am guessing you didn’t throw a blanket in the suitcase? Blankets do take up a lot of room.
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About 29F. I had a blanket struggle. I will probably stop in Bismarck and get a blanket and then leave it behind. I don’t have much other choice.
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Ooh Brrr! Yes, stop and get a blanket, good idea. You do want to be comfortable enough to be able to sleep or you really will need a lot of coffee in the morning! Hmmm….probably no portable coffee maker either? 🙂
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That is going to be my greatest suffering. I won’t be seeing much coffee. But it is an equitable trade
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Ahh, you are a dedicated hiker and photographer! Don’t worry, the cold will wake you up and your thirst for adventure will be quenched at least.
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I will have pity on you and drink extra coffee to make up for the coffee you can’t have.
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Well, it is muddy and kind of cold but I am having fun
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What timing, I am almost finished my story. I hope you got a blanket. Glad you made it there and having fun. 🙂
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Yes and the sleet stopped. I think I will be ok
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Oh gosh, it was sleeting? Glad it stopped.
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Very nice post
Thanks
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Thanks!
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Sounds like you had a great time. I hope you were thinking about my my mother while you were hiking, and eating that exotic food, and watching the concert. Wait until I tell her about this. She will feel so honored.
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LOL! I umm…actually forgot…I mean yes, of course I remembered about it being a special day for your Mom.😉So yes, she should feel honored indeed!
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I’ll forget that you forgot. So thanks for remembering.
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You are welcome, thanks for forgetting that I forgot to remember.
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You’re welcome. Thanks for remembering that I forgot that you forgot to remember.
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Oooh you won, I am going to get myself confused, smartie!
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Yay! I won. I beat you because I’m already confused.
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Haha you doolally!
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I saw Blackmores Nightin concert a few years back. Totally different, totally mad, completely fantastic. Even bit to here them go Rock and play Deep Purple stuff. Must listen to them again.
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Awesome that you like them too! Yes, very different and fantastic for sure and mad. LOL!
Glad I got you to listen to them again. 😊
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Wow, what a great surprise for you! I wasn’t familiar with Blackmore’s Night, but I like the songs you posted 🙂
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He aced it! ❤🙂
So glad to hear that you liked the songs! Check out more of their songs, they have had plenty! Their style is so unique.
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I had never heard of the band, but I listened to a couple of their songs. They have an excellent sound, and they’ve been making music for a long time.
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Joy, thanks for sharing these. I am not familiar with them, so I will ask my wife and daughter is they have heard of them. Keith
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Very welcome. Always glad to share good music. I wouldn’t be surprised if they haven’t heard of them before, as they aren’t well known around here. I hope you all enjoy the songs!
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Joy, again thanks for sharing. I learned that Ritchie Blackmore, the lead guitarist for Deep Purple, is the other founding member. There is a YouTube video of Candice singing Blackmore and David Coverdale’s “Soldier of Fortune.” Watching Blackmore on the acoustic lead-in is marvelous. Thanks again. Keith
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You are so welcome! I should have mentioned about Ritchie Blackmore, wasn’t thinking about people knowing about Deep Purple.
She sang Soldier of Fortune there. Beautiful song and yes Blackmore is marvelous.🙂 and he is funny too! He was cracking us up in between songs.
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Joy, I am a huge Deep Purple fan. After typing my response today, “Hush” came on the radio. “My woman’s from Tokyo” is another favorite. “Lazy” is not heard much, but is fantastic. “Strange kind of woman” gets replayed a lot on my CD. It is funny, their biggest hit (“Smoke on the Water”) played by every high school band is the easiest guitar lick Blackmore ever played. Thanks again, Keith
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My husband was agreeing with all the songs you mentioned. He was into Deep Purple and Rainbow. He is more the rock person than me, so it was really cool to find Blackmore’s Night, music that we both love! 🙂
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What a wonderful surprise!
I have never heard of Blackmore’s Night before . . . but it’s lovely music.
So glad you had a perfect surprise-filled day with your guy!
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It definitely was! Very glad that I could introduce you to some wonderful music. Its enchanting.
Thanks! I am still smiling from the day. 🙂
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Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you enjoyed the music. You are welcome! 🙂
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I wasn’t familiar with this group, but what a lovely batch of exposure via your videos. Thank you for sharing. Sounds like your surprise was beyond expectations. Kudos to your hubs for being so thoughtful. 💖
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Very welcome! Glad you enjoyed their music. Yes, he definitely aced this surprise! I have a good man! 🥰 ❤
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What a wonderful day! I am not familiar with this band. They have a lovely sound. Thank you for sharing!
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Glad I could introduce you to some new music! Hope it inspires you to check them out more. 😊
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