An enjoyable evening under the stars

@JudyEv (323662)
Rockingham, Australia
March 12, 2021 5:01pm CST
Last night, we attended an open-air showing of the Australian film ‘Rams’ – a remake of the Icelandic film of the same name. We saw the latter several years ago at the International Film festival held in Bunbury, Western Australia. Sam Neill and Michael Caton had the lead roles and brought all their artistic skills to play convincing roles of two brothers in conflict. There were some very funny parts to the film but ‘our’ version didn’t lead to the brothers losing their lives after being reconciled. They estimated 400 attended the out-of-doors showing which was held at a winery. You can see part of the crowd in the top photo. The lower photo shows the picnic table we made being put to use again.
29 people like this
29 responses
@much2say (53650)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Mar 21
Love that picnic table . . . perfect for outings like this! I hope someday soon we can go to events like this . . . boy it's been a long time!
4 people like this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
We do have a few restrictions on numbers but not many seem to take much notice of it at the moment as we've been free of the virus for so long.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@Marty1 I think there has been a case or two in Queensland but we have had no cases for weeks. We've been incredibly lucky but we've also all stuck to the rules.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@Marty1 Australia has been a bit late starting the vaccinations but it's happening now. I have had it yet.
1 person likes this
@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
12 Mar 21
MyLotters living in the Northern Hemisphere will have to wait for some time until they can have parties outside like this. When our time has come, you'll have the cold months. Ha! This is called compensatory justice. :-)
4 people like this
@JimBo452020 (42639)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 21
We have been told we can meet 2 adults from another household outdoors now.
3 people like this
@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
12 Mar 21
@JimBo452020 Good to know but who wants to sit outdoors in March?
2 people like this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
I learnt long ago that if there is an 'up', pretty soon there will be a 'down'. If you want a house with a view, you have to be prepared to climb a hill, maybe put up with strong winds and glaring morning and/or afternoon sun. 'Compensatory' is a good word for it.
@GardenGerty (157016)
• United States
12 Mar 21
It looks like a great community type event. It sounds like fun.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
There was a heap of kids all playing around on the lawn. They had a great time before the film even started.
@Juliaacv (48220)
• Canada
13 Mar 21
It looks like a fun time. Last year when we were in the lockdown, and it was cold outside, our son hooked up a projector in his garage and had another couple and their little girl over for a socially distanced movie night. It was a bit warmer in the garage, plus they had all of that extra room for safety.
2 people like this
@Juliaacv (48220)
• Canada
13 Mar 21
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
The film evening would have been a very good idea. We need that human interaction, don't we?
1 person likes this
• Midland, Michigan
12 Mar 21
The picnic table must be one that's easily taken apart and put together again? That must be a fun enjoyed by many since so large a group made it to the viewing.
2 people like this
• Midland, Michigan
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv it's big enough to hold food but not to eat at, right? Here the term picnic table is used mostly when people can sit around it as they're usually to heavy to take anywhere and are, I'm guessing, about 5x3 feet.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@MarshaMusselman Maybe I've used the wrong term but this is tiny compared to what you're describing. It holds four glasses and holds several small containers of nibbles. You can see on the photo there isn't room for a lot of food.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
The picnic table sits about 8" off the ground. The legs fold in under so it's easy to carry but you don't have to take it apart.
1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Mar 21
Sounds like everyone enjoyed! Wineries are so fun to visit.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
It was a very social occasion. I think the winery would have made quite a bit of money from the evening.
1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv I am sure they did well.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (136864)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
It would be fine to have a picnic.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (136864)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv Perhaps it is good to have some tents.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
It wouldn't be much fun trying to picnic in the rain.
1 person likes this
@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
oh wow, nice! I hope we can have those time soon too
1 person likes this
@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv no outdoor film. But in the school of my daughter, they do that. Usually per level activity with parents, the last activity will be an outdoor film, like a picnic at the grounds of the school
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@rakski Have you been to any of these?
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
Do you ever have outdoor films there?
1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Mar 21
Looks like a very fun time was had by all.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
It was a happy crowd. I think we all appreciate our freedoms a bit more than we used to.
1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv No doubt. We all started to get a little complacent with our freedoms. It's going to be nice when this is all over and we can start enjoying even more freedoms.
1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (93615)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Mar 21
Thank you for sharing the story of seeing a movie outdoors.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
You're welcome. Do you have any outdoor movies there?
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@Deepizzaguy Our local authority puts on three films a year too in an outdoor amphitheater.
1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (93615)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv On occasion there are outdoors shows that are sponsored by the local television station in the summer.
1 person likes this
@Ronrybs (17771)
• London, England
13 Mar 21
Sam Neill crops up again! Can't remember the last time I went to an open air movie show
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
Weatherwise, it would be a lottery in the UK I think. There is an organisation called 'Rural Cinemas' which hire out and/or run outdoor movies.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@Ronrybs No, there wouldn't have been much entertainment last year. Our big music festival, Fairbridge, was cancelled last year but is on again this year. There are a lot more local/national acts this year which is good in a way. Some of last year's entertainers got stuck over here when all the borders closed.
1 person likes this
@Ronrybs (17771)
• London, England
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv In Summer they used to do open air at Somerset House, in London.Fairly sure there wasn't one last year!
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (153176)
• United States
13 Mar 21
I'm surprised they allowed a gathering such as this. Sounds like it was a fun time. Love the picnic table.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
We have very few restrictions at the moment as the virus seems well under control. We're very lucky.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (153176)
• United States
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv Yes, you are.
1 person likes this
@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
13 Mar 21
That's a lovely picnic table. Quite handy and useful for such ocassions. We used to enjoy our three night music concert which is held in open every year here in a management institute very close to our house. It is held for three nights in January each year to promote local artists. We used to carry our sheets, food and blanket every year to attend it. They had it on last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month. This year pandemic got it cancelled.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
Musicians have been badly hit with the pandemic. A big music festival was cancelled last year but will be held again this year. It is held in April so we're looking forward to that. We take the caravan and camp at the site.
1 person likes this
@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv Especially those who survived by performing in public or clubs and bars. This festival was held and was virtual. It was no fun as the live one. And some people did make contributions to these musicians. The festival is always free and one can make the contributions in the donation box there.
1 person likes this
@Rashnag (30600)
• Surat, India
13 Mar 21
Good to know. Hope you enjoyed your meal. Take care
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
Thanks. It was an enjoyable night.
1 person likes this
@Rashnag (30600)
• Surat, India
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv your welcome dear
1 person likes this
• Canada
13 Mar 21
Looks like a lovely event, picnic table is cute!
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
It was a very relaxed evening. This vineyard has started having quite a variety of events. This weekend is 'Shakespeare in the Vineyard' but we won't be able to go.
@prinzcy (32326)
• Malaysia
14 Mar 21
I would love this! Enjoying the movie in an open air venue while having a picnic.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
It's really the only way to watch a movie isn't it??
1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
12 Mar 21
Your table is beautiful! I'm glad you had a good time at the event.
1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv That's just a minor detail. And easily remedied.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
The ground was sloping so we had to prop the legs on something so it was on the level but other than that it worked very well.
1 person likes this
@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Mar 21
I'm glad you had a good time at the film showing. Your little picnic table looks great.
1 person likes this
@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv You succeeded.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
The ground sloped quite sharply so we had to put the legs on something to bring it more level.
1 person likes this
@Shiva49 (26163)
• Singapore
13 Mar 21
Nice outing with your picnic table doing its duty under the stars too!
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
Our little picnic table is serving us well.
1 person likes this
@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
13 Mar 21
looks fun, watching movies outdoors while having a picnic with friends, it seems like my place can't be like this yet, because there are crowd restrictions by the local government
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
We've been very lucky that we've had so few cases.
1 person likes this