Thought of the day

 From my Facebook Memories - 30/11/2015

Blast from the Past

Way back in 2007 I used to post a folder of photos, my Pick of the Pics, each month on Facebook. Most of the pics were of our grandchildren but as one was AWOL in Canada he didn't appear. 

The November 2007 Pick of the Pics appeared in my Facebook memories today.

A Movember portrait

On Target

 In 2020 I set myself a reading target of 150 titles and I just managed to read exactly that number.

Realising that in 2020 I had been recovering from surgery and not able to indulge in some other pastimes I set a more sensible goal of 130 books to read in 2021. 

Today my 2021 total stands at 128 titles read I am delighted that, unless the sky falls in, I should easily reach my target of 130.

My reading journey on Librarything can be followed by clicking on the Books link on the top menu bar of this blog.

Millpond

After several days of wild winds and waves our backyard is resembling a mill pond today.

Runaway

 20 November 2021

I thought for a few minutes that our neighbour's tinny was adrift but then I noticed the small line with which he had it attached to his jetty.

20 Something Snaps - On with the Show

Having been to my first live show in ages I spoilt myself with some reminiscences this evening. I love leaving reality behind and catching a show, while I am particularly fond of musicals I am happy to enjoy a light drama. 

Sometimes I even take a few photos inside or outside the theatre as a souvenir of an entertaining evening or afternoon. I am amazed at the photos I don't have, perhaps I just haven't labelled them.

I had forgotten about some of these shows but my memories of some will never fade.

Can't remember much about this one

Can't remember this one either

Didn't get to see Rock of Ages in London that time, we had to leave the theatre as there was a bomb scare. We managed to see it in Sydney

Saw this for a second time in London. Robert wasn't impressed

Saw this in Sydney with some grandchildren

Enjoyed this, the cast was excellent

Had to tick this classic off our list, it was good

Magnificent show

Loved this performed in the old Council Chamber

Hilarious slapstick

I don't understand the hype

Another Sydney show with grandchildren

We went to a Bollywood movie in Mumbai

I think I enjoyed this in NYC

First tim Book of Mormon in New York. Fabulous.

A spectacular show but the security man took my plastic drink bottle away

Michael Crawford was the drawcard

My kind of show

Didn't know what to expect - it was fantastic

Lloyd Webber at his best

Another Top show

Another classic I had to see. Hmm.

I would have enjoyed it more if there was enough legroom for my short legs. 

Beuatiful stylish production in the round

Book of Mormon - this time in London, Amazing show

A matinee to see Felicity Kendall - the show was ok.

Million Dollar Quartet in Chicago didn't impress

Can't remember the details, I think it was funny

Wonderful, energetic show

Venturing out

14 November 2021

I have to admit that I am still CovidNervous and have been taking my re-entry into society slowly. 

Yesterday, however, I had to go somewhere where there were a lot of people and I was most concerned. 

Back in May one of the families gave me a ticket for a local performance  of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert which was postponed when we went into our last lockdown. The performance was rescheduled to yesterday so I went along with my daughter and granddaughter. I hadn't seen my granddaughter for a few months (blame Covid) so the outing was extra special. 

As we like to do the right thing we arrived the recommended 45 minutes prior to the show. It didn't take us long to be checked in so we looked around for a seat, luckily there was a fenced off area outside where we were able to sit in the open air and enjoy a pre-show drink. I was impressed when I visited the loo prior to entering the theatre that the other theatre goers were all observing the mask and distancing rules as we queued up. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Checking into the theatre was painless and there was no pushing and shoving. The girls let me have the aisle seat so that I wasn't sitting next to a stranger and had lots of space around me, they look after this old girl.

We had lots of giggles as I had trouble with my glasses fogging up. I eventually ditched my attractive koala mask for a disposable one that restored my sight. 

Safely in situ but all fogged up

As were were seated early (it ended up being a full house) I had plenty of time to enjoy the features of The Civic Theatre, a nice old venue in Newcastle. .

Soon it was on with the show and what a show it was. It wasn't a polished West End performance but a local production from The Metropolitan Players, there was a large lively cast with some excellent voices, some awkward dance moves, bright costumes and lots of laughs. It was a delightful evening's entertainment with lots of familiar songs for bopping and singing along, I will certainly be lining up for the next show from this group.

I was pleased that the exits from the theatre were orderly. As it was only my fourth time out the front gate in recent months I was pleased to witness the polite behaviour of those in attendance. It is reassuring to see fellow citizens taking the Covid threat seriously.

I may even hop on the internet and purchase some tickets for shows in Sydney. 

Ice Cream Man

7 November 2021

Family visits give Robert a chance to indulge his passion for ice-cream. He was certainly stocked up for the visit of two family groups this evening. 

Houseguest

Freddo, the houseguest is settling in. He and Paddy have a bromance going on.

Freddo

Brotherly love