Storyteller

This is a Tavish-told tale of two books. These are his current favourites. The best part, he likes reading these stories to us - complete with sound effects and enthusiasm. Neither story is terribly short, clearly videoed, nor are they perfectly audible if you're coming in cold - but this storyteller is worth giving a listen just the same.

MOMENT: Cranky Bear



The general gist: a lion, zebra, moose and sheep find a cave with a cranky bear. They decide to cheer him up by giving him antlers, a mane and stripes. There is roaring then a thoughtful sheep who makes the bear a pillow from it's wool so it can sleep. Aw.

* distracted videographer at the start, the quality improves...






MOMENT: No Sleep for the Sheep



The general gist: a sheep goes to sleep in a 'big red barn on the farm', but is waken by a series of animal visitors. 'Go to sleep says the sheep' politely every time 'please don't (oink, quack, neigh etc) anymore'. In the end, the rooster wakes them all, except for the sleepy sheep. Yawn.

* poor lighting, but the story is told so well!

The Bedford Band

This is a glimpse at our rough beginning as a family band. Please pardon the absence of rhythm, pitch and tone. Maybe this will be worth millions some day? To stay focused, we remember that we'll never be worse than we are right now (practice makes perfect).

MOMENT: Playing our Instruments all Together

There have been some recent additions to Tavish's musical collection of the harmonica, shakers and our bear bells from canoe tripping. My childhood ukulele from Hawaii was delivered in person by my Mom on her recent visit. Tavish loves this 'gee-tar'. A quick trip to the Dollar store expanded his instruments to include a recorder and a tamborine. The rest is Bedford Band history...