OBJECTIONS

Sandra and George were celebrating their love with a later-in-life wedding.  The minister interrupted the modern ceremony with an oddly old-fashioned question.  “Is there anyone here” he asked, “who objects to this marriage between Sandra and George?”

A rather long silence settled on the ceremony. Something wasn’t quite right. Then a lady of the same rather advanced age as the groom spoke. “Yes, I have always been in love with George.”

There was a small gasp followed by a great round of laughter.  The guests all understood the shenanigans.  The minister took command and proclaimed, “Other than that, we will proceed with the ceremony.”

At least I can smile and even laugh while playing viola. Becky, our flute player and the comic in the group, isn’t so lucky. An attractive blond singer stood near us, faced the wedding guests and hoisted up her borrowed and oversized strapless gown with both hands as her solo came near.  Becky valiantly attempted to continue playing as the vocalist fought the law of gravity. 

 When, during her instrumental introduction, the blond freed a hand for her plastic water bottle and took a big gulp in front of the guests, Becky had reached her laughter limit and sputtered as she tried to play her flute. When she had to quit, Roger faked the melody on cello while chuckling and watching the show.