This time next week I'll be laughing about this

@JudyEv (382016)
Rockingham, Australia
March 8, 2019 5:50pm CST
I probably won’t be around much for the next few days as we’ve have a concert on soon. I’m sorry to go on about it but maybe after a bit of a moan I’ll feel better. I’ve been trying to work out why I’m so stressed this time. We’ve had a backpacker here on and off the last few days. Vince met her on the plane coming back from Nepal and we gave her a lift into the city. She visited for a few days and is now working in the area. She and her boyfriend (now fiancée I guess as they’re planning to get married but probably won’t tell her parents – but that’s another story) are arriving this afternoon but will stay in their tent as we need the room. She’s vegetarian and they’ll be here for tea tonight. Tomorrow I’ll have to change the sheets in their room ready for the muso. But I’m sure she’ll help. We have to set up and check the sound system today - and it's raining. It should be fine tomorrow so we'll put the big stage lights up then. We have to shop and cook today as well. There will be a musician in each of our spare rooms and one in the caravan. Two more couples are bringing their own caravans and another couple will put up a tent. The people who bought the bus might come with the bus and sleep in it. We will be providing dinner for nine and breakfast on Monday for at least 11 – though probably not the backpackers. One musician we haven’t met but in case she’s vegetarian we’re making a frittata but otherwise just having cold meat and salads. One couple are staying till Wednesday. We have to take the sound system back on Monday as well as pack up everything else although we’ll have plenty of help with that –which isn’t always that helpful to be honest. At some point I’ll have the laundry to do. And it’s still raining. Thank you for listening. I feel a bit better now. The photo is of Herc hiding his head. It sort of depicts where I’d like to be.
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@Nana49 (3399)
• United States
9 Mar 19
Wow you have alot going on. .. Good luck with all of it i think the picture is cute made me laugh ha.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
We loved our old sheep. He was a great character.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 19
@Nana49 We didn't name him but his name was Hercules.
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@Nana49 (3399)
• United States
9 Mar 19
@JudyEv what was his name ?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
9 Mar 19
I never heard you sound so stressed! You're a pro at this and everything will work out just fine, as it always does. Enjoy your concert. I love seeing photos of Herc. I still miss him.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
10 Mar 19
@JudyEv I hope so for your sake.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
It has rained all day today but it is supposed to clear up tomorrow.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
9 Mar 19
Oh my, you are so good at this, I would hate having to entertain a bunch of strangers, friends I am good with strangers not so much. Oh poor Herc, he is much missed.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Vince's brother and his wife are coming and they are great at entertaining the musos if necessary while we welcome the audience as they arrive.
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@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
9 Mar 19
I love the picture, miss hearing the antics of Herc. You've really got a busy time now and over the next few days, hang in there.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Thanks. Not long to go now.
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@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
9 Mar 19
@JudyEv Try to go with the flow, and don't emulate what our beloved Herc was doing in this picture. We're going to see our son today, I'll be sure to give Ellie a little lovin from you. And of course we'll stop and pick up some of her favorite organic salmon treats.
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Mar 19
I catch the horses like that sometimes. They all love to eat from the center of those big bales first. I am sure everything will come together ok. The rain is not helping.
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Mar 19
@JudyEv Poor baby
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Herc got a grass-seed in his eye. I'm sure it was from eating from the centre of the bale.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Mar 19
That is a hysterical photo of good old Herc.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
I had to put bread in the hole to make him put his head in again. He wanted to know what we were doing but if we weren't around, he'd eat from the middle.
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• China
9 Mar 19
The photo says it all ! It takes a great deal of time and effort to give a concert,not to speak of having backpackers who added trouble to you.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
I've recovered a bit now thanks. I'm sure it will be fine but it was nice to share my thoughts.
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@LadyDuck (502391)
• Italy
9 Mar 19
Poor Judy, this is becoming a too hard work for your, it is getting more and more stressing. I hope she is not vegan in this case also the frittata is something she would not eat. I love the photo of Herc, I know you miss him.
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@LadyDuck (502391)
• Italy
9 Mar 19
@JudyEv Quick and easy.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
If she is a vegan she'll have to have bread and Vegemite!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
9 Mar 19
I hope that your stress eases.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Thanks. I'll be fine in a day or two.
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@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
9 Mar 19
That does sound like an awful lot to cope with. I think dinner needs to be one huge pot of veggie chilli or something like that, and breakfast - just put out plenty of options and get everyone to help themselves! And rope them all in to make their own beds!
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Good suggestions. It will be fine I'm sure but it was helpful to feel I could write it down without upsetting someone.
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@noni1959 (13035)
• United States
10 Mar 19
You are such a nice host. I hope you get some time for yourself.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
Thanks. They've all gone home now except for the backpackers and tonight will be their last night too.
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@noni1959 (13035)
• United States
13 Mar 19
@JudyEv I hope you are having a good restful day after all that.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 19
@noni1959 I am thanks. I'm gradually getting the laundry done. Three extra sets of sheets and towels to wash. Thank heavens for washing machines.
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@pjmurphy (2498)
• United States
9 Mar 19
On my. That sounds like quite an ordeal. Have fun.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
I'm probably making it sound worse than it is. I'm sure I'll enjoy it on the night.
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@franxav (14592)
• India
8 Mar 19
The photo made me smile.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Herc is gorgeous isn't he?
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• Belews Creek, North Carolina
9 Mar 19
Herc looks like he doesn't have a head! Sorry you're stresses but as a wise woman once told me "this, too, will pass." Hang in there!
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 19
Thanks. This time tomorrow we'll be in the middle of it and on the downhill run.
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@pitstop (15551)
• Australia
12 Mar 19
That's a lot of people and a lot of things to do. Hope it all works out well and everyone has fun and stays safe.
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@pitstop (15551)
• Australia
13 Mar 19
@JudyEv yeah! You survived!!
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
We had a fun time and now just about everyone has gone home.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 19
@pitstop Yep, I got through it.
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@shaggin (74988)
• United States
18 Mar 19
That sounds fun for the backpackers to have a place to stay and get to see a concert! That photo is so funny!
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 19
I guess the centre of the hay was the easiest part to get into. :)
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Mar 19
You got a lot going on Judy, but it will all be over and done with in the blink of an eye and then you can rest! I hope you have a great time despite all the work, and I hope it quits raining soon!
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Mar 19
@JudyEv There is a God! haha Glad everything turned out great for you!
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
The rain stopped, the people loved the concert and all is well again! :) Haha.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Mar 19
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Mar 19
I'd want to hide my head too with all you're facing. I hope the rain stops and the weather turns nice for your last concert, and I hope it goes super well for your last concert.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Mar 19
@JudyEv I'm glad the rain stayed away and the concert went well. It's a good way to end.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
It did go really well thanks. The rain stayed away so we were very lucky.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
9 Mar 19
I don't think you need to hide your head like Herc in picture. You have a lot to do and so sound a little stressed. I am sure like always this concert will also rock. Will miss you when you are away.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
@arunima25 Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
Thanks for the kind words. The concert did go off well and everyone really enjoyed themselves.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
13 Mar 19
@JudyEv Good And I am glad to have you back here. Missed your posts. I really look forward to them when I come here.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
9 Mar 19
I'm sorry that you are waiting for so much work.
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@JudyEv (382016)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
It's mostly over now thanks. Just a bit more cleaning up to do.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
13 Mar 19
@JudyEv I do not like cleaning, and you are doing so often.
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