B'ball Briggs

Briggs has really taken to basketball recently. The ACC and NCAA men's competitions last month helped pique his interest. The Folly came with a pole and a shabby backboard. The old backboard is long gone but the pole is very sturdy. Uncle David and Aunt Brenda provided the new backboard and rim; Briggs got a new ball from the Easter Bunny, and we got a new installation kit on-line this week. It all came together this evening. We left the rim at about 6 1/2 feet. Not nearly regulation, but higher than what Briggs is accustomed to. He can make a shot with concentration, but has to work at it. Seems like a pretty good set-up for the time being.

Organs

As one might expect, with three kids under foot, international travel is pretty much out of the question for me for any number of reasons. So I have to travel vicariously through family and friends. Jane C. from choir was in Spain over Holy Week. Mindful of her home-bound choir director, she took a picture of this instrument. She thinks it's Barcelona, but can't quite remember. (Anyone know for sure?) Jane didn't hear anyone play this organ and was appropriately bummed about that. Thanks Jane for the photo, and also the post card with the pretty stamp!