Our concert is over - only the clean-up to do
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325854)
Rockingham, Australia
March 17, 2018 7:21pm CST
We were waiting for our musician to arrive to play at our house concert when he emailed to say he’d been caught up in traffic due to an accident. Thanks heavens for mobile phones as at least we knew he was still coming. This turned into one of the most laid-back concerts we’ve ever held. There was only one musician whereas sometimes we’ve had to accommodate and cater for up to six band members.
Last concert we provided beds for six friends as well as two musicians. We did up picnic plates for our friends as well. This time there is just the musician staying. We won’t know ourselves with so little to do.
Now the concert is over and there is just the packing up to do – after we’ve had a cooked breakfast with the musician. The evening went well although the weather turned really cold – by our standards. I always add that now as ‘cold’ last night was about 10C (50F). I took down a bundle of rugs and blankets and people who hadn’t come prepared for the cold snapped them up.
The raffle also raised some money which will be used to buy children’s clothes for Vince to take to Nepal in October. The musician donated two CDs to the raffle which was good of him. Now it’s back to ‘normal’. How is everyone?
The photo is of the pad for the Music Shack with one of our kangaroos checking out the floor. Luckily the cement had set by the time she 'walked' on it.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
18 Mar 18
I thought it was a big rabbit! 
Glad your concert went well.
Glad your concert went well.5 people like this
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Mar 18
This is the last one of the Summer?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
18 Mar 18
That sure is a cool photo of the Kangaroo 'checking out' the floor.
Good that the raffle raised money for buying clothes for the children in Nepal.
Good that the raffle raised money for buying clothes for the children in Nepal.3 people like this
@silvermist (19702)
• India
18 Mar 18
@JudyEv True.But then the cement had been set.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49013)
• United States
18 Mar 18
I love your kangaroo photos. Are they approachable ?
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
18 Mar 18
I´m glad that everything went fine in spite of the delay. I can understand that cold: for me 10°C is quite cold too. The picture is awesome!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Mar 18
You have the most interesting life, that sounds like so much fun. Now, what is next on the agenda? When is your trip?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Mar 18
@JudyEv I thought you were going to Tasmania?
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 18
@BelleStarr Oh yes, we are. I forgot about that! But first we'll be going to the Fairbridge Music Festival which will be fun too.
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Mar 18
That is very nice of you and Vince to host concerts and to raise money for a good cause! You're a good woman Judy. I really hope to meet you and Vince in person one day!
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Mar 18
@JudyEv I'm sure that you are at no loss for meeting new people. You seem like you are always hosting people in your home!
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 18
@moffittjc There will always be room for you. We have people from time to time but maybe it seems like 'always' because when someone is here I write about them.
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@kobesbuddy (74594)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Mar 18
I'm glad your concert turned out nice, even with one musician showing up. The money will be donated to a worthy cause, that's for sure! Little kangaroo would have left some permanent foot prints, had your cement not been completely set Did your friend show up, who's allergic to the cold?
Did your friend show up, who's allergic to the cold?2 people like this
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 18
I would have loved paw prints in the cement. Yes, our friend turned up. She was dressed as she does for the football - jumpers, two hats, two scarves - and I brought down a quilt from the house as well - which she used. That was really my one worry for the night.
Yes, our friend turned up. She was dressed as she does for the football - jumpers, two hats, two scarves - and I brought down a quilt from the house as well - which she used. That was really my one worry for the night.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 18
@kobesbuddy I was quite worried about her but it was fine in the end.
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@kobesbuddy (74594)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Mar 18
@JudyEv Keeping her warm enough was very important to you:)
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
18 Mar 18
The concert surely went down a treat,though there was only one musician.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
18 Mar 18
Well, it's just another day again but I'm happy that the concert was successful.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Mar 18
That sounds like a great time and a pretty relaxing one compared to others. That was a good fundraiser for the cause and a great thing to do.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 18
Thanks. This one was a real breeze although mostly they are not too much of a hassle. Feeding people is sometimes the biggest headache. Sometimes the musos don't want to eat before they perform so you have to provide something a bit substantial afterwards. But if you have other guests staying they need a meal beforehand. But we've got better at it as we've gone along.
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 18
Haha. Not quite. I don't think we could cope with the crowds.
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 18
Thank you. The kangaroos still go in the shed sometimes.
