Hello hello magnificent LNYDP Fanlets and amazing folk! I am humbled and flattered this morning as our humble little blog that Alfie and I created has officially (according to google) reached over 30,000 views. In fact, it is officially 31,385. (Proof below lol!!) That is a lot of views and frankly I am rather speechless....not too speechless to write this blog though lol!! Sorry guys haha!! Now onto important LNYDP Gossip and drama!

Look at that truly amazing!! Thank you marvellous LNYDP Fanlets!! 

First Draft Manifest's Complete!

I have been doing a lot of reading the last week or so and my mind is rather aching lol!! Alfie has been helping of course and is far more majestic with numbers than I! Definitely the Worlds smartest Pup haha! Obviously lol!! Anyway a massive thank you to all the incredible Band Directors and Group Leaders who have submitted their First Draft Manifests in on time!! All the Manifests were truly excellent, however.....there was one stand out First Draft Manifest which, If I am honest, blew me away for being so amazing! The best I have received or even seen in over 5 years of reading Manifests!  I have hidden the Group Name, but if you recognise this masterpiece, well done you....Gold star and LNYDP Stardom! 

The Golden Ticket Manifest lol!! You have to read it sideways as can't work out how to rotate the picture!

Big things in Rome and Frascati

The magnificent Lizzie from LNYDP Mews headquarters, ventured to Rome and Frascati at 4am yesterday morning to finalise arrangements for both the Rome Parade and the Frascati Street show and concerts. 

In Rome, the magnificent Lizzie teamed up with ever youthful Ella Gurmen to finalise the plans for the 1st January Parade which kicks off at 3pm! Lizzie and Ella met with the Rome Cultural and Events team who are soooo excited about the parade, that they have asked Lizzie and Ella if the World Famous Rome Police Band can participate. It is set to be a legend...wait for it....dary parade!!! lol!! I couldn't resist!

The Rome Parade!! Beautiful and magnificently magnificent!! 

However the excitement did not stop there...no no!! Lizzie and Ella then ventured to Frascati where they met with even more important people, including the Frascati Cultural department, the Frascati Shop Keepers, the Frascati Chief of Police and last but not least, the Frascati press Office! It really was an amazing trip and everyone in Frascati is super excited for the Street Show and Concerts. 

The Frascati Street Show! A truly unique European experience!! 

A massive well done to the gorgeous Lizzie and the magnificent Ella on a very successful trip! Below are a couple of snaps from last year to wet your appetite!!

Malcolm leaves LNYDP Headquarters!! (But don;t worry it's only for half term)!!

The awesome man that is LNYDP Legend Malcolm Chalk is leaving LNYDP Mews headquarters!! As of this afternoon the Legendary Malcolm Chalk will not be in the LNYDP Mews for a full week!! But don't worry, Malcolm will return triumphant and heroically after a short break away!! We are already counting the days!! We miss you Mal!!!

Malcolm working like a busy bee making honey before he has a week off!

The Alf and I!

It has been a fairly quiet week for Alf and I! The rain has been rather crazy and Alfie taking after his handsome father (Me) has rather taken against the rain....to the point that he refused to leave the office the other night when it was pouring down!! Truly one of the funniest things I have ever seen! That said I got some rather strange looks from honest passers by as I kept Alfie dry with an Umbrella, (The new amazing LNYDP Umbrella FYI) as I got completely soaked in my suit!! Yes I was actually wearing a suit lol!! Yes I was beyond soaked!! 

Other than that Alfie has been as good as gold! He has been snuggling up to his new best friend the LNYDP Alfie Bear which always makes me do a double take when a bit sleepy at night lol!! It's like there are suddenly two little Alfie's in our flat!! haha!!

Belwo are two contrasting LNYDP mascot Alfie snaps from this week! One is a rather wet and not entirely delighted Alfie the other a very happy dry Alfie sleeping on his dads bed and pillow!! naughty Alfie!!! 

A rather rain soaked Alfie!! He's not happy lol!!

Suddenly a much happier Alfie!! Dry and on his dads bed!! lol!

Song Of The Week

Ok, this is a dedication for the amazing LNYDP hero Theresa Davis. I must say, what a voice!! This young man has serious talent!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHrLPs3_1Fs