western australia

Some entertaining days ahead

@JudyEv (325106)

Rockingham, Australia

January 23, 2019 4:53pm CST

I often think we don’t go out much but I can’t say that about the next few weeks. There is a Summer Film Festival on in Bunbury at the moment and we usually try to see as many of these as we can. They are only on for a limited time and it’s nearly halfway through the season already. So we’re taking in two films todays – one at 2.30 pm and another at 6.30. One is French and one Polish so I guess we’ll be reading subtitles for these. On Friday we’re going to see Three Summers which is based on the Fairbridge Music Festival which we attend each year. This is being shown free of charge at the amphitheatre in our small town. The following day is Australia Day which is the reason for the film being shown. There is a free breakfast in town and fireworks in the city at night although we may not go to either. Then next Tuesday we leave early to go to Ravenswood near Mandurah where we pick up a houseboat for two nights/three days. This is our Christmas gift to ourselves although it’s a bit more than we would normally spend on each other. I’m hoping we don’t get another wild and woolly storm like we’ve just had. The photo is from a previous Fairbridge festival.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

23 Jan 19

Sounds like you have fun events planned.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

Sometimes there seems to be nothing happening for weeks then it gets busy.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jan 19

@JudyEv It seems like it is all or nothing.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

1 Feb 19

@JudyEv I find that to. Sometimes I am looking for things to do and other times we do not stop for a few weeks.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

23 Jan 19

A good evening there.Filled with music and love. Enjoy

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

Yes, that's true. Thanks.

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@much2say (53801)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Jan 19

Can we join you

? I would totally enjoy all of that! Ohhhh, and especially have a marvelous time on that houseboat - we've never done that!

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

24 Jan 19

I have gone on so many cruises plus I worked on one but I was never on a houseboat. I would love to do that. I hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear all about it.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

@ramapo17 I know we'll enjoy it but it isn't anything flash. You might be disappointed when you see photos of it. Just warning you!

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

We have hired a houseboat once or twice but this time is is just the two of us. It should be fun. It has two bunks as well so you're welcome to come.

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@LadyDuck (457169)

• Switzerland

24 Jan 19

You have a very busy schedule. I would love to stay in a houseboat for a few nights, it would be a wonderful experience.

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@LadyDuck (457169)

• Switzerland

25 Jan 19

@JudyEv I remember I made list of "thing to put in the luggage" when we had long travels.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

@LadyDuck We need to take food as well - breakfast foods and main meals. We can tie up in various spots and eat out or go shopping but we don't want to have to do that.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

We've enjoyed it on other occasions and are looking forward to it. I have a great list of things we need to take even though it's only for two nights.

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@MALUSE (69416)

• Germany

23 Jan 19

Your area seems to be a cultural hotspot! Has the music festival at your house a special name?

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

We just have the single concert each time but the 'shed' is called the Music Shack. It doesn't really qualify as a festival.

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@sallypup (57598)

• Centralia, Washington

23 Jan 19

Those fellas are having a fine time making music together. You're going to stay on a houseboat? That would be exciting. I hope you have a great time.

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@sallypup (57598)

• Centralia, Washington

24 Jan 19

@JudyEv Last night a radio music program had Australian music on. Loads of fun.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

@sallypup That's nice. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

They have some incredible instruments at these shows - some I've never seen before.

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@snowy22315 (169445)

• United States

24 Jan 19

It sounds like fun. I haven't ever been on a houseboat..but they look cool. In my home area..there are some on the lake.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

These are not much to look at and quite basic but they have all you need.

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@Juliaacv (48568)

• Canada

23 Jan 19

That sounds like a nice richly entertaining time you've got coming up. Enjoy!

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

Yes, there are a few things in the pipeline at the moment.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

24 Jan 19

That sounds so exciting. I hope you have a great time and I can't wait to hear about when you come back.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

27 Jan 19

@JudyEv so, how was the trip? Did you have good weather?

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jan 19

@ramapo17 We don't leave till Tuesday morning so we have tomorrow to pack up.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

Thanks. Who knows? Maybe I can take my laptop and use the bluetooth on the phone to get the internet.

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@DianneN (246336)

• United States

24 Jan 19

It sounds like something I would enjoy. Wish I could tag along. Have fun and hope your power has returned!

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@DianneN (246336)

• United States

25 Jan 19

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

Yes, the power is back thanks and we've filled our fuel containers ready for next time.

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Jan 19

What is Australia Day about?

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

The aborigines are now wanting to call it 'Invasion Day'. It commemorates the day the British first landed here. There is quite a bit of controversy about it now which is a shame. Perhaps it equates to your Thanksgiving.

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@Ronrybs (17813)

• London, England

24 Jan 19

Always up for a free breakfast!

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

And it's usually quite a substantial one. There might be a naturalisation ceremony too with people officially becoming Australian citizens.

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@Hannihar (129333)

• Israel

24 Jan 19

@JudyEv Sounds like you guys are getting out and enjoying yourselves.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

Yes at the moment we have a few things happening.

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@Hannihar (129333)

• Israel

25 Jan 19

@JudyEv That is very nice.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

23 Jan 19

Music Festival. That's awesome. I've never been to any because I'm afraid of some commotion.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jan 19

There isn't usually any danger at this one. You mostly just wander around listening to the various bands. It isn't like a rock concert.

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@JudyEv (325106)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 19

@JustBhem They get a lot of people there but there are a number of venues (usually marquees/tents) and a heap of bands playing at one time. Around 15,000 people attend each day but many camp overnight as well. So maybe it's a mini gathering. It depends what you consider mini I guess.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

24 Jan 19

@JudyEv It's like a mini gathering?

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