Did anyone else get an audition for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony? (Part 2)

Blimey Rockerg ur keen ;-)
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41ers !!!!

I have just called Haith due to the fact I'm getting narked now as we still don’t know our rehearsal times for Saturday and Sunday or any other times for rehearsals we have scheduled in. Apparently Haith and Hannah are meeting with the Co-ordinators at 2 pm today and they will be in contact with us this afternoon.
He did apologise and admitted it was silly that we are only have 4 days notice .... Fingers crossed they get it round tonight.

Minor TSR curse alert. Pulled something behind my knee and bending it is rather painful. Giving it some rest and hopefully all will be well by Satuday when I am so very excited about seeing the rest of you and what you've been working so hard on and keeping so very very secret!

Strangely enough - I have a bit of sciatic nerve pain going on myself at the moment - starts in my lower back, travels through left hip and shoots down to my left knee it does and boy does it hurt sometimes (bit easier today though so I've made it into work and am reasonably comfortable whilst seated immobile at my desk thankfully).

Came on all of a sudden too (last night) whilst I was sitting on a sofa at home - so bad I had to be helped up and felt unable to let go of the furniture as I tried to move around, ultimately ending up in the other room (thought I would fall if I did as pain worst when I put any sort of weight on that leg).

However, as I say, it is much better today so hopefully nothing too serious going on there. Fingers crossed not anyway and hope you feel better soon too.

I've had an email asking me to attend the additional the rehearsal on the 16th. It's for role specific 44s and will require costume and makeup as there will be some filming. Seems non role specific 44s will get away with not having to attend.

Off to Tap East in a while ready for tonight's rehearsal.

yep, I'm not sure why 44 FOP got sent the email about that as none of us have sub roles / close ups. but i guess it just went to all 44's.

Today i were assisting sound system for Rio Flag Handover at a remote location for rehearsal. The girls who came today for their first rehearsal dance have picked up very quickly from our choreographer and have delivered very well. But male dancers didnt had much rhythm and they struggled and now they got their pace. Am pleased with their performance.

Nice to see you last week and again last night - not much opportunity to do much more than say 'hi' though!

Trekked out to the middle of nowhere for 2nd Flag Handover bateria rehearsal last night...have to say it was a bit scary approaching the remote building with not a soul in sight, very glad I was in a group of friends - if I'd gone alone I think I would have chickened out and run away!

Truthfully though, I am finding it hard to muster any sort of enthusiasm for the project at this point. We were told at the end of the first rehearsal that more cuts would need to be made. We're not sure when, or exactly how many, but we do know that not everybody who is rehearsing will be performing. So I'm finding it very difficult to stay positive and cheerful, knowing that I am potentially putting all this time, money and effort into rehearsing for a performance I may never get to do.

It's also fostering a bit of a nasty atmosphere; no one wants to chat with the other drummers or help them out, because we're all competing against each other for places in the show. I was helping a good friend, who plays the same instrument as me, to learn a particular pattern she was having trouble with - but in the back of my mind, a small voice kept going "why are you doing this? As long as she's a weaker player than you, your place in the bateria is safer".

Just a bit down at the minute. I can't help viewing everybody in the bateria - even my friends! - as 'the enemy', and I'm finding it really upsetting and stressful. The constant fear of being judged and found wanting is hanging over us all at present.

Its very sad that you are having these thoughts/feelings. It does put a dampener to what should be a great fun experience. I do hope that things work out for you and you can truly experience the Olympic ideal

No none of C seems to have it so far.

I plan a gym trip in the morning but will head out to Stratford mid-afternoon. Grabbing a pizza might be lovely pre-rehearsal. And/or a quick drink in Tap East.