Bush poetry and music

@JudyEv (353594)
Rockingham, Australia
April 23, 2025 5:55am CST
We’ve returned from our three nights away and will be sleeping in our own bed again tonight. The first night we drove our motor-home to Dinninup which is a very small town in the south-west of Western Australia. My brother-in-law was with us, and we spent the first night on his friend’s large block in the centre of town. There is an open shed on the property which you can see in the photo. If you can't make out what is in the background it's somebody's caravan. Around 30 people gathered for a bush poetry and music day. In the photo, my BIL is playing his autoharp while the organiser is playing the clarinet. We caught up with a few people that we hadn’t seen for a long time so that was good too. We enjoyed our time away but I think I’ll be in bed early tonight.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (474430)
• Italy
23 Apr
I am sure that it was a pleasant night, good music and seeing people was surely very nice.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (474430)
• Italy
23 Apr
@JudyEv - I am sure of that. Every other Sunday we go to our place in Switzerland for a cappuccino and a croissant.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
@LadyDuck That's nice but it sounds like you might be missing it a bit.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
The town isn't too far from our old home town so it was a bit like going 'home'.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (145850)
• India
24 Apr
Nothing like sleeping in our own bed but in your case you are used to staying away.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (145850)
• India
24 Apr
@JudyEv Mylongest say away from hom was 55 days - US tour At the tail end I just wanted to get home.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
I guess that's true but it's always nice to come home to your own bed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
@allknowing I've been like that after a few trips too.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (94783)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Apr
Such lovely activities you have there in Aussie Judy.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (94783)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Apr
@JudyEv Yes lovely traditional.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
The bush poetry gatherings are quite small but still enjoyable.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (148472)
• United States
23 Apr
I'm glad you had a good trip and catching up with old friends is always a plus, in my opinion... It's always nice getting home again to sleep in your own bed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
I'll be off to bed shortly and I'm sure I'll sleep well.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (148472)
• United States
23 Apr
@JudyEv It's almost time that I normally go to sleep for a while, too. Have a good night.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (85096)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Apr
Glad you had an enjoyable time,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
Thanks. It was a special three days.
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Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (1269)
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24 Apr
Nothing quite like sleeping in ones own bed again after being away from home. I can relate to that. We on the other hand are about to go to bed in our holiday accommodation - but we have slept in this bed before as we have been here before, twice before. So it's not really a strange bed. Sounds like you had a good time , thatsmthe main thing
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
The bed in the motor-home is comfortable which is a good thing too.
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Jimlos Tatooth
@Ineeddentures (1269)
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24 Apr
@JudyEv I just had my best night's sleep in a long time. I enjoyed this bed 6 months ago when we were here and was hoping we would get the same cabin and we did. The bed in my pals motor home is quite comfy as well.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (189657)
• United States
23 Apr
Music in the bush, why not?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
It's a good place for it.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (116208)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Apr
Glad you had a good time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
Thanks. We'll try to get away again soon.
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rakski
@rakski (136446)
• Philippines
24 Apr
There’s something special about small-town gatherings—especially ones with music and poetry under an open shed
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rakski
@rakski (136446)
• Philippines
24 Apr
@JudyEv yes, more relaxed, open and friendly is the vibe in such events
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
People seem more friendly and open under such circumstances.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (13609)
• Ireland
23 Apr
@judyev Sounds like a good night. Always good to get back to one’s own bed. And toilet.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
So true. Especially the toilet I think.
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Dr Souvik Chatterji
@sathviksouvik (20559)
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24 Apr
Your night was so romantic
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
It was a very enjoyable evening and not too cold.
Kandase
@Kandae11 (56439)
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23 Apr
Nice times with friends and family.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
It was nice to catch up with a few people that we hadn't seen for a while.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15370)
• Hong Kong
23 Apr
I'm glad that you had an enjoyable trip.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Apr
Thanks. We stayed in three different places. All were enjoyable.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (16740)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Apr
i like small gatherings like this. i am glad you are also sleeping again in your bed; i am similar, nothing like my bed
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr
Small gatherings are the best. I don't like big crowds much.
Sanna_S
@psanasangma (7455)
• India
24 Apr
This sounds interesting and joyful gathering.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
It was very laid back with no pressure being put on anyone to perform.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (144112)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Apr
It is always good to catch up with people.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353594)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
For sure, especially if you haven't seen them for a while.