'allo, 'allo, 'allo...

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...from a holiday Tuesday, it being a holiday around the state here, because there's a horse race happening at 3 o'clock (aka the Melbourne Cup, aka the race that stops a nation). The 149th Melbourne Cup, to be precise

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[nutmeg3]

What a cute little dog. I'm so glad she's safe. And I crack up at the idea of a whole country shutting down for a horse race, and yet I love the idea of it, too.

[frivol]

Well, technically it's just Victoria who has a holiday, but since most Victorians actually give themselves a 4 day weekend, and the rest of the country celebrate also... yes, it kind of marks the beginning of the silly season, really. :)

She is a cutie: her full name is Louisa Shirley, and I believe lots of dogs went missing that night. Hopefully most if not all are home again now. Needless to say Lou won't be given that opportunity again!

[msb66]

And you deserve to be spoilt!! I'm glad the little doggie was found safe and well (what a gorgeous face!!)

A neighbour has just given me the autobiog of Parky - I'm looking forward to reading it. Also looking forward to the Clive film - not out over here yet but it's had good reviews on the net.

I should go and do something constructive with what remains of the day You mean, there is something better to do with your time than LJ? *is puzzled*

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And you deserve to be spoilt!!
I'm not so sure about that, but thank ye! And yes, Lou's return home was a great relief to all.

I don't know if Parky is doing these one-man shows over there, but do go see him if he comes your way. And I was lucky enough to see a preview of the Clive film; it comes out here in the next couple of weeks I think.

Perhaps I should have said MORE constructive? :)

Oh, I do know about Lowry and his matchstick men, thank you again! My cousins told me about him on my first visit to Lancashire, and we just had a book of his work come into the bookshoppe. TINSTAC!

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Big heartfelt YAYs!