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Apr. 29th, 2022 06:10 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsMeeting up with the in-laws went okay yesterday. We first met at the cafe near where my Mil and FiL used to live, had a coffee with all my in-laws minus the kids and plus some of my MiL's friends, and left the plaque in memory of my FiL in the cafe garden. Then had a drive with my MiL for a few hours before meeting up with the others again, plus my youngest niece and nephew for something to eat. I can't say it was a stand out meal, we went to a kid-friendly place, though once we got there the soft play end was shut so they weren't happy, but my MiL paid so I've nothing to complain about really.
My SiL did ask if my MiL could come here for a few days at the end of May, at which point I decided to just write May off between my hospice appointments, hopefully, James' hospital appointment, Murphy going in for an op on his teeth at the beginning of May and now this. Roll on June I say.
Today it's been a lovely day, sunny and warm so as we had tickets for the new Downton film on the afternoon, decided to have a walk around Durham first. Though the peace was spoilt a bit because the religious zealots were out in the market square. They were loud, waving around banners and I could have ignored that but they were going up to people just sitting trying to enjoy the sunshine and trying to talk about hell and damnation and having room for Jesus in your hearts. Thankfully they must have got hungry as the last I saw of them was their signs propped up outside Greggs as they went inside.
But at that point, it was time for Downton! For those that don't know, I binge-watched the whole of the show during the first lockdown. I had seen the first film before that, but only because we go to the cinema so much. So I didn't watch it knowing and loving the characters. This time I did, and oh, I enjoyed the film so much.
First of all, I'm sure in the wedding at the beginning it had Thomas having his photo taken with the children and if I caught that right I love that detail. Then I internally cackled when it hit the scene of him admitting he'd got a letter from Richard saying Richard had got married because all I could imagine was the potential uproar in the Barrow fandom.
But, at least Thomas got his own happy ending with movie star Guy, I just wish they'd gone all the way and allowed them some physical closeness. Still, going off to a place where he could be himself is a huge step for him, and I'm glad for it. Though I did roll my eyes that him leaving meant Carson could have his job back, that man is never going to leave.
The actual plot itself wasn't the most exciting and some elements seemed shoehorned in and were barely mentioned such as Cora being ill. But that never mattered really, Downton was never about that, it was about seeing beautiful clothes and scenery and enjoying the action no matter how far fetched it could be. Plus, with such a big cast of characters, it would always be hard for them all to have their time in the spotlight, but at least in this we got to know the futures of most, and most had a happy ending which made me smile.
And of course, in this one saying goodbye to the Dowager Countess, sharp-tongued to the last.
I enjoyed this film a lot, it was comfortable and very easy to watch, and I hope I have many weeks of Barrow fandom outrage and output to look forward to.
My SiL did ask if my MiL could come here for a few days at the end of May, at which point I decided to just write May off between my hospice appointments, hopefully, James' hospital appointment, Murphy going in for an op on his teeth at the beginning of May and now this. Roll on June I say.
Today it's been a lovely day, sunny and warm so as we had tickets for the new Downton film on the afternoon, decided to have a walk around Durham first. Though the peace was spoilt a bit because the religious zealots were out in the market square. They were loud, waving around banners and I could have ignored that but they were going up to people just sitting trying to enjoy the sunshine and trying to talk about hell and damnation and having room for Jesus in your hearts. Thankfully they must have got hungry as the last I saw of them was their signs propped up outside Greggs as they went inside.
But at that point, it was time for Downton! For those that don't know, I binge-watched the whole of the show during the first lockdown. I had seen the first film before that, but only because we go to the cinema so much. So I didn't watch it knowing and loving the characters. This time I did, and oh, I enjoyed the film so much.
First of all, I'm sure in the wedding at the beginning it had Thomas having his photo taken with the children and if I caught that right I love that detail. Then I internally cackled when it hit the scene of him admitting he'd got a letter from Richard saying Richard had got married because all I could imagine was the potential uproar in the Barrow fandom.
But, at least Thomas got his own happy ending with movie star Guy, I just wish they'd gone all the way and allowed them some physical closeness. Still, going off to a place where he could be himself is a huge step for him, and I'm glad for it. Though I did roll my eyes that him leaving meant Carson could have his job back, that man is never going to leave.
The actual plot itself wasn't the most exciting and some elements seemed shoehorned in and were barely mentioned such as Cora being ill. But that never mattered really, Downton was never about that, it was about seeing beautiful clothes and scenery and enjoying the action no matter how far fetched it could be. Plus, with such a big cast of characters, it would always be hard for them all to have their time in the spotlight, but at least in this we got to know the futures of most, and most had a happy ending which made me smile.
And of course, in this one saying goodbye to the Dowager Countess, sharp-tongued to the last.
I enjoyed this film a lot, it was comfortable and very easy to watch, and I hope I have many weeks of Barrow fandom outrage and output to look forward to.
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Date: 2022-04-30 03:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-05-01 08:39 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2022-05-01 11:54 am (UTC)It was a few hours of pure escapism.
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Date: 2022-05-01 11:56 am (UTC)But up to now June has our wedding anniversary where James always takes his extended annual leave so there's that to look forward to. We may not by going abroad again this year but maybe an overnighter somewhere will happen.
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Date: 2022-05-01 11:58 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-05-03 05:48 pm (UTC)Boo for loud people spoiling your walk!
But hooray for watching a fun film!
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Date: 2022-05-04 06:52 am (UTC)The loud people were very annoying.
But yeah, the film was great. I really did enjoy it.