Music and friends, it's so good to bring together music and friends<br /> Side by side no one can break them<br /> When we take the time to make them<br /> Nothing else can take the place of music and friends<br /> <br /> Happy belated Tibb's Eve!<br /> <br /> The ironic thing about Tibb's eve is that I had never heard of it until after a few years I came to Toronto. And probably coming from a small remote community could have played a part in that-but I think it's more of 'I just wasn't in the know.' Wikipedia which is my 'go to' for all things says this about Tibb's Eve:<br /> <br /> Tibb's Eve, also known as Tipp's Eve, Tip's Eve or Tipsy Eve is a celebration held on December 23 originating on the south coast of Newfoundland. The wild festivity started sometime around the mid-20th century as the first night during Advent when it was appropriate to have a drink. Advent was a sober, religious time of year and traditionally people would not drink alcohol until Christmas Day at the earliest. Tibb's Eve emerged as an excuse to imbibe two days earlier.<br /> <br /> What a great evening with family and friends, playing lovely songs on the guitar. Two of my favorite Newfoundland songs for sure: Simani's 'Music and Friends', and 'Grey Foggy Day.' I could stay all night and listen to more and more songs.<br /> <br /> The words from both songs resonate with me but the start of 'Grey Foggy Day' touches me beyond words-I couldn't have said it better myself.<br /> <br /> It's been some years ago<br /> Since I left from my island<br /> To go to the mainland<br /> Like the old folks would say<br /> As I walked up the gangway<br /> And I stood on the starboard<br /> And I gazed on the harbor<br /> On a 'Grey Foggy Day'<br /> <br /> I'm sure Newfoundlanders all around this big old world can resonate and reminisce through these words and songs. They touch our hearts and minds and bring us all together as a proud culture. As I mentioned in my 'Tales From Away Don't Touch That Dial' blog; at the same moment in different time zones all over the world, Newfoundlanders all over are tuning in to 'The Cabin Party.'<br /> <br /> We were brought up with music and we were all brought up as friends, "it's so good bring together music and friends."<br /> <br /> Take care (and enjoy music with your friends) and all the best~Celeste<br /> <br /> www.talesfromaway.com   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey