Third lesson time, and our usual instructor was not there, so his stand-in took the class. We started off with some rock’n’roll, which we’d done the week before, just to refresh our memories. Then we started on a new step, the waltz. Gah! We didn’t get enough practice before we were off into yet another new one, the cha-cha-cha. I think she tried to cram too much into a one-hour session…still, maybe some of it will sink in enough for next time. Meanwhile, the dance is only a week away.
We had planned to go and watch the rugby afterwards, but as it was still raining hard we gave that one a miss and headed home. Yup, we’re fair-weather rugby fans. As a consequence of their lack of support, the Lions lost 24-31 to Bay Of Plenty
In fairness to the Wellington Lions, they are currently missing their entire first choice back row due to the All Blacks' policy of resting players for a few weeks, and they're also missing a few second choice players as well due to a sevens tournament or something
ReplyDeleteEverybody who cares about Rory's happiness and long term benefit should encourage him to practise his dancing steps between lessons, it's for his own good, thanks ;-)
Rory ! I urge you to practice your dancing. Grab a chair, or a pillow, clear a space in the living room . . . . You know you must. Things may get grim if you don't.
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Meanwhile, I hope your leaky leak is fixed.
We're all good here. Kids are at school (on a Saturday!) as it's their Open Day and the place needs to look 'normal' for prospective punters.
I had a . . . . what's the pergorative ? a gossip? of mummies round for lunch yesterday . . . . a hearty Jamie O soup (leek and chickpeas - plenty of garlic and parmesan . . . try it), followed by deli meats and cheesey cheeses. Lots of wine. Gah. By school pick up time we were a bit noisy.
Tonight I'm doing a curry for my Swedish neighbours. And I'll pick up some further correct pronunciations for Girl/Hornet's Nest. Will be bereft when I've finished with Lisbeth and M Blomkvist. But at least lots of movies, Swedish & Hollyweird version in the offing. Have only seen Swedish Girl/Tattoo so far.
Watched Strictly last night. New series. Didn't think I'd be interested. But no ! Do you have something similar there to inspire you ?
Love, H x
Builder's been round to take a look at the leak - much sucking of teeth, intake of breath etc. We'll find out more next week. I'll give that soup a whirl, although I'm hoping that we're moving out of soup season here soon.
ReplyDeleteWe've been a bit Stieg Larsson-oriented - read all the books and seen two (Swedish) films so far. Frankly, I think the Hollywood version might pep up the Swedish ones, if they don't ruin it. We'll have to wait and see.
No Strictly here (so far as I can see), we tend to get Australian versions of well-known reality shows (Australian X Factor, Australian Masterchef) and some NZ ones (Next Top Model). I'm curiously addicted to Masterchef, but leave the others well alone.
I need to apologise for my spelling. That's pejorative. What was I thinking?
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Curry went well last night. We all ate too much. But I got the correct pronunciation of Mee-kah-ale Buhlom-k-vist. Quite satisfying. Try it. They don't swallow their consonants in Sweden, like what we sometimes do.
I'm going to enjoy Downton Abbey tonight (written by Julian Fellowes, a bit Gosford Park / Upstairs Downstairs Sunday night-er). It's shot at Highclere Castle - the Totleigh Towers of Jeeves & Wooster series. Got a bit new scary telly that does more than we'll ever require of it.
Pip pip, H x