Uncategorized – A Few Quirkes

Rigoletto at Covent Garden

telboy2 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:57:23 +0000

Thursday evening was another episode in our making use of London.

A relative rush to town after work but seeing in good time thanks to the ‘Lizzie Line’

I think this was our third sighting and we found the presentations more stimulating in Wellington. The previous two performances were more lavish and the later one with a more modern mafia set.

We found this a little dark and staid. Perhaps more traditional and more in keeping with with the original format. The critics seemed to like it.

We still lived the story and some great musical moments.

Also Shaz quite happy with the seats for a change .

New Hosting

telboy2 — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:31:18 +0000

In the process of of changing providers so this is really a test.

Gatsby

telboy2 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:22:00 +0000

Yesterday evening we went to see Baz Lurhmann’s lastest effort. The reviews of the critics have been mixed as best, so my expectations were relatively low. I was also concerned about the running time of 2h 20. This was my second 3-D fils after the latest Star Trek.

I think the use of 3-D for Gatsby was often a case of it being used because it was available, rather than usefully adding to the experience. All the same, I enjoyed the film. Good music, good acting and I story that I had not experienced for a long time.

Another example of a technology being ‘flavour of the month? Or more cynically, the masses bring sold something as great, that in fact is not, just to increase film studio revenue?

Evening living

telboy2 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:28:00 +0000

The Orchard Prospers

telboy2 — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:23:00 +0000

Our orchard is doing ‘well’ After I think 3 years it looks as if there will be edible varieties of orange this year. I think it must be the strength they have after being fed lots of coffee grounds and juice from our tiger-worm farm. Green fingers are here.

Wembly tears again

telboy2 — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:00 +0000

So the bees fell at the last hurdle again. Destined never to get up a level? Even with Anthony staying away this time the hoodoo still played out.

Brentford v Yeovil

Brentford 1

Dean 51′

Yeovil 2

Madden 6′ Burn 42′

FT 90 +7
HT 0-2

By Phil Maiden BBC Sport at Wembley

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Yeovil secured a first ever season in the Championship as they beat Brentford in a tense League One play-off final.

Paddy Madden gave the Glovers an early lead when he fired past keeper Simon Moore from outside the box.
Dan Burn’s header from Jamie McAllister’s corner made it 2-0 before half-time but Harlee Dean nodded home to reduce the deficit after the break.
The Glovers withstood heavy pressure to seal promotion in their 10th year as a Football League club.

Steve Claridge BBC Football Analyst

“It is incredible that a team of Yeovil’s size can get to the Championship. They stood firm and it is a magnificent achievement.”

In his second spell as manager, Gary Johnson has now won promotion with the Somerset side for the third time, having overseen their promotion to the Football League in 2003.

Even before their Wembley triumph, this season had already brought them their highest ever league position, as they finished the regular League One term one place below Brentford in fourth.
The Bees, who succumbed to an injury-time goal against Doncaster on the last day to miss out on automatic promotion, will again feel extremely unfortunate after wasting a number of chances to get back on level terms with the Glovers.
It is becoming a familiar feeling too – this was their seventh failure out of seven in the play-offs.
Yeovil’s arrival in the Championship – via only their second play-off campaign – is the more remarkable for having been achieved on one of the division’s lowest playing budgets and with an average attendance of 4,071 – more than 2,000 lower than their Wembley opponents’ home gate.
The Glovers were well and noisily supported at Wembley, however, and their fans soon had something to celebrate as Sam Foley’s shot from outside the area was blocked by Logan and the ball fell to top scorer and former Carlisle striker Madden, who lifted it over Moore for his 23rd Yeovil goal this season.

Play-off relief for Johnson

Yeovil boss Gary Johnson lost a Championship play-off final at Wembley while Bristol City boss in the 2007-08 season

Brentford then began to dominate possession but failed to create clear opportunities, although Harry Forrester should have done better after breaking into the area. As it was, his looping cross-shot was easily gathered by the Glovers keeper and man of the match Marek Stech.

Trip to the Michael Fowler

telboy2 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:58:00 +0000

Dad and son time yesterday evening with a trip to listen to and see some orchestral music; Isaac’s first time. The NZSO had a ‘Echoes of Home’ programme. The spur to go was the fact that his piano teacher was playing with the NZSO-Kirsten.

The main focus of the night was the internationally renowned cello player. However, it did not work so well for me. My favourite -‘RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances’. Check it out on Spotify

Autumn is surely here

telboy2 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:48:00 +0000

The woodburner is lit for the first time this year. It is a cool southerly with temp of 13C.

Another teenager

telboy2 — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:35:00 +0000

Isaac is now thirteen. Proof of a descent into old-age for his parents.

An especially early start to the day to have some beautiful birthday cake before school and work.

Happy Birthday!

Lights

telboy2 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:42:00 +0000

Summer calm in the evening