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[turps]

It was snowing this morning and actually stuck for a while. It's also turned much colder and with the clocks going back tonight, winter really is inching closer. However, it's sunny right now and I've been watching the birds feed. I refilled all the fat ball holders, and the seed holders, and the nut holders. The stupid feathery things cost us a fortune but are worth it.

James is back at work today. Unfortunate timing as he'll be going off again in a fortnight for his back procedure and it would have been better to have one continuous period of sick. But it's not like he could control being shunted. He's looking forward to having the procedure done as he's suffering a load with back pain, no doubt made worse by being thrown forward like he was. He's getting physio via the insurance, he went to his first session last week and will go again on Tuesday, right after my shoulder class. So we'll both be good for nothing Tuesday afternoon.

We went to see Bohemian Rhapsody and it was amazing! I know it's not really getting good reviews in the press, and some comments I understand, but everyone I've talked to has really enjoyed the film, and the music is fabulous. I could happily watch the last twenty minutes over and over again. And in fact, we've already seen it twice since it was released on Wednesday. Both times I've come out wanting a Brian May of my own, the guy is just so good and steady.

On Thursday we went to see Miss Saigon at the theatre. We went to Hadrian's Tipi first. It's this huge tipi that's surrounded by street food carts and has trestle tables surrounded by heaters and open fires. It was smoky and hot and I had a disappointing chicken wrap, but the atmosphere was perfect, and will be even more so when decorated for Christmas. The show itself was... well, I'll just say, wow. We went in knowing nothing about the show, so were surprised when the attendant told us there was no spoken dialogue, just songs. And in fact during the first scene I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but it just got better and better, and the ending. Man. I could see it coming, but even so. Again we had good seats, and doubt we'll ever try for dress circle again, the stalls are where it's at.

It was the anniversary of dad's death yesterday. It's hard to believe it's been three years already.

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[dine]

snow already? wow - it's way too early for that!

it sounds like you've enjoyed some great shows; I hadn't known that Miss Saigon had no spoken dialogue, that's v. interesting. and because I'm old and fell hard for Queen when they first appeared on the charts, I've idly thought I should go see Bohemian Rhapsody - your report redoubles that interest!

[turps]

I know, right!? I'm hoping it's a fluke and will go away for a few more months. But we're just having a really heavy hail storm now, so who knows what will happen? I just hope tomorrow it's all gone.

I got a surprise when we were told about the no spoken dialogue thing. But that quickly became normal, and it was easy to follow the story.

As for Bohemian Rhapsody, I really do recommend it. I know it's getting some mixed reviews, but for pure entertainment that'll have you kicking your feet at the famous songs, it's perfect. I've never seen so much chair dancing at the cinema.

[sperrywink]

Good luck to James.

I want to see Bohemian Rhapsody too. Gotta love Queen.

Hmmm, of all the theater I've seen, I've never seen Miss Saigon. I'll have to keep an eye out for a revival of it.

[turps]

He'll be fine I'm sure. I just hope the procedure works, then if it does I'll be mean and prod him into walking more.

I hope you enjoy it when you see BR. I could happily go see it again now.

I knew nothing about Miss Saigon, and really did wonder what we'd got ourselves into when we were told it was all singing. But it was amazing how quickly it became normal to follow the story via songs.

[turlough]

You got snow?!! That is so unfair!! It's only rained here. It wasn't until this evening it got cold enough for snow and by then it had all cleared up. I put up the bird feeders Wednesday and there's been a constant traffic there ever since. Much to Lancecat's delight :-)

ALL the good luck to James! Both with the back procedure and the physio.

Sounds like you're having lots of fun both at the movies and the theatre, yay!

*hugs you a lot*

[turps]

We did have snow. It looks like it was a fluke day as there's no sign of it today, but it was weird waking up and seeing snow already lying. I keep bird feeders up all year, and of course the local birds now seem to think our garden is the place to be. I like how they change throughout the year. In the summer we had a load of starlings and sparrows, now it's mostly tits and on occasion, magpies and robins.

I'm sure James will be fine, just bad timing to hurt his back again in the shunt.

We are having fun at the movies and theatre. No shows until Feb now at the theatre now, though. Well, up until now.

[bettina]

I'm happy that you liked Bohemian Rhapsody! The movie doesn't come out here until next week, but I'm so looking forward to seeing it. I'm a big of Queen, have seen them with Adam Lambert a few times. So, I can't wait to see it. :)

[turps]

I'd love to see Queen with Adam. Sadly the last time they played in Newcastle tickets went in an instant. But sometime.

I hope you enjoy the movie when you do see it.

[frausorge]

I'm sure the birds are grateful for the feeders!

I hope the next couple of weeks will go ok for James at work, and that the procedure will then do its job well.

Yay for good shows!

♥

[turps]

I think they are grateful. I hope so anyway, there's plenty of them out there.

I think things will go well. The actual procedure won't be fun, but worth it.

♥

[brandywine28]

Just popping in 'cos I couldn't let this pass without telling you that I giggled fiendishly at both "ball holders" and "nut holders". Yes, yes. I'm twelve.

Also -- Miss Saigon!!

[turps]

I read your comment reply and had to scroll and read my post to remind myself why I'd been talking about ball and nut holders *g*

Miss Saigon was great, and not what I expected at all. One day I'm going to be caught out and watch something terrible going to these shows unspoiled. Thankfully it hasn't happened yet.