The late nights are catching up with us! It was close to midnight by the time we drove out of the crowded car park last night and back to our caravan park. It was significantly colder so we put the diesel heater on for a while. After being left in the van for hours Blue and Tilly wanted attention. I didn’t even bother trying to put him into his crate to sleep, leaving him in our bed.
Our first outing today was the unveiling of the plaque recognising Beccy’s induction into the Roll of Renown. She was still on a high from being granted this honour, and for so successfully co-hosting the awards night with Adam Harvey. The Governor General was impressed with their humour. The edited show will be broadcast on the ABC on Sunday. We will be watching to see if the naughty bits survive editing.
The 50th Anniversary Concert started at noon and didn’t finish until after 3pm. The sign for the show looked like a speed zone sign. I was concerned the critters might get too hot in the van, so missed part of the show to drive back and check on them. I was back in time to see Beccy’s performance with the Hussy Hicks. She managed to rouse the sedate crowd singing Wine Time and Are you coming over, or am I getting drunk?
Tilly and Blue continue to provide entertainment. Last night they were playing rough and tumble in the van. Just as Blue jumped up from the seat onto the bed, Tilly launched herself from the top of the crate landing on him. Other times they are cute and cuddly like when Tilly used Blue as a warm pillow during a quiet period this afternoon.
Kasey Chambers’ concert at the Town Hall was terrific and there was no risk of nodding off. At times we could think we were at a raucous rock concert. Other times she was chatty and funny. There was no social distancing with the band as five members gathered around the one microphone. After 40 years her dad Bill Chambers is still performing with her for “free”, and Brandon Dodd is “cheap”
Committed Travellers 