Two photos from our street party

@JudyEv (328017)
Rockingham, Australia
December 6, 2021 12:44am CST
We had a ‘street party’ in our village yesterday. Vince put coloured lights around the barbecue area and others brought along lights and table decorations. Vince took the top photo and you can see lots of people enjoying each other’s company. I took the lower photo. I didn’t realise it was so blurry and only took the one but I’ll put it up so you can see how the lights looked once it grew dark. This morning, Vince and his good friend who lives some doors up put up lights for our friend’s neighbour. He and his wife are quite a bit older than us and he shouldn’t really be climbing ladders. So that was their good deed for the day.
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@Joshael (299)
• Nigeria
6 Dec 21
Quite a lovely sight.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Thanks. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the weather was very pleasant.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
@Joshael The photos will bring back the memories too. Thanks.
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@Joshael (299)
• Nigeria
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv indeed you all have created quite good memories for yourselves.
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@xFiacre (12562)
• Ireland
6 Dec 21
@judyev Lovely to see a crowd of people enjoying themselves. You seem to have fitted right in to your new place.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
I guess we have fitted in but I still feel we gave up a lot. I can do without people but Vince is very happy. I am too but probably not quite as happy as he is.
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@rebelann (111544)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Dec 21
It sounds like you're getting really comfy in your new community. So now I'm curious, was anyone playing any really loud music at this event? Vince and his buddy are good people for helping those who need it.
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@rebelann (111544)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Dec 21
That's my kinda party, I no longer like loud music.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 21
@rebelann If there is too much going on in the background, those that are a bit hard of hearing can have a few problems.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Someone set up a little device that played background music but it wasn't obtrusive.
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@Juliaacv (49043)
• Canada
6 Dec 21
The lights look so festive. Everyone looks like they were having a great time. It looks like your first party in your new place was a success.
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@Juliaacv (49043)
• Canada
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv It looks like a nice little corner area to gather openly, and that is so much safer given these times and the virus.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
@Juliaacv And because we're within a gated area, there is next to no traffic to worry about.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
I have a feeling this barbecue will get a lot of use over the summer months.
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@LadyDuck (461767)
• Switzerland
6 Dec 21
This looks so lovely, it's nice to see people gathering, let's hope it's going to happen here soon. Good job with the lights.
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@LadyDuck (461767)
• Switzerland
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv The more the days pass and the more celebrations are canceled here.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
@LadyDuck The skyrocketing numbers in Europe are very worrying.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Thanks. There is a Christmas celebration for the whole village in a week or two. That will be held in the clubhouse.
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@TheHorse (208195)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
Looks like good time. As you saw, I was also around good people yesterday.
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@TheHorse (208195)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv It is. But I'm OK with being a recluse today.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
It's good for the soul, isn't it?
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@jstory07 (134736)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Dec 21
Those people look like they are having a good time.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
I think everyone enjoyed themselves. No one went home super early which was a good indicator.
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@just4him (309974)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Dec 21
I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves at the party. The pictures are lovely. The bottom one isn't blurry, it's the way lights look on pictures.
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@just4him (309974)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv You're welcome.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Thanks. The photo looked fine in the frame.
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@thelme55 (76614)
• Germany
6 Dec 21
Nice photos. I am sure everyone enjoyed the party.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
It was a very happy group with lots of laughter going on.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 21
@thelme55 There are some good friendships being made in our village.
@thelme55 (76614)
• Germany
7 Dec 21
@JudyEv It is always nice to laugh with friends or in a group of people we know of.
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@nela13 (55814)
• Portugal
6 Dec 21
Seems a good neighborhood to live in, people are all enjoying themselves.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
It is a very friendly group. It's like a microcosm here. Because you're all sort of 'enclosed', you're not afraid to speak to the people you meet within the compound.
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@nela13 (55814)
• Portugal
7 Dec 21
@JudyEv we can see that in the photos.
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@LindaOHio (160128)
• United States
6 Dec 21
There were quite a few people there. Looks like fun. I'm glad Vince was able to help a neighbor put up their lights.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
The lights look really good now that it's dark and we can see them.
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@LindaOHio (160128)
• United States
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv Yes they do!
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
6 Dec 21
So nice of your husband & you! Lovely party. How food was?
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 21
Everyone brought something to share. It was all laid out on the tables and you could help yourself. Some passed around the plates too. Although it was supposed to be a barbecue, some thought it was finger food so there was a bit of both.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 21
@oahuwriter We had taken meat to barbecue so I tried not to eat too much beforehand.
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
9 Dec 21
@JudyEv That made party, nice combo of foods. Could keep eating all night.
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@Rashnag (30594)
• Surat, India
6 Dec 21
Beautiful picture. Glad to know about it. Hope you enjoyed lot in the party
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
We had a very enjoyable evening thanks.
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@Rashnag (30594)
• Surat, India
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv Glad to know about it
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Dec 21
Every day there is something fun happening with you. Glad to see this.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Thanks. It's good to keep busy and having fun is a good kind of busy.
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv Yes it is for sure.
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@BarBaraPrz (45800)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Dec 21
Did the trash/recycling bins enjoy the party, too?
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@BarBaraPrz (45800)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
7 Dec 21
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
They were full of themselves! lol
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@Shavkat (137313)
• Philippines
6 Dec 21
I cannot see anyone wearing face masks. It seems all had their vaccines.
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@Shavkat (137313)
• Philippines
7 Dec 21
@JudyEv I am glad that is not required there now.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
We are not required to wear masks here. Most, if not all, would have had their vaccinations.
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@RasmaSandra (74557)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 21
Looks like everyone was having a good time, Gald they were able to help those neighbors,
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 21
Because we are all in the one big complex, there is always someone ready to lend a hand.
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@Shiva49 (26266)
• Singapore
6 Dec 21
That looks certainly a good time of partying. Vince should be sought after for his being able to lend his hand with his good deeds.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Generally, everyone here is happy to lend a hand if need be. Some have more skills than others I guess when it comes to handyman things.
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@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Dec 21
You had a good attendance. Looks like everyone is enjoying the party.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 21
There were a lot of people there that's for sure.
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@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
8 Dec 21
@JudyEv Glad it turned out so well.
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@Chellezhere (5360)
• United States
6 Dec 21
That's one of the great things about being in communities like yours. The access to gated areas makes it so much safer to gather.
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@JudyEv (328017)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
Exactly and you feel free to greet people you meet even if you don't know them.
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• United States
7 Dec 21
@JudyEv So true.
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