Another week gone

I can't believe another week has escaped into history! I really think it's because I lead such a busy and interesting life. Take last week for example: the week began with a public holiday for The Queen (God bless her) and then a whole two and a half days of work. Thursday afternoon Rene and I toddled off to Lota (beside the Bay) and met up with friends Peter and Bernie plus their daughter Rebecca. Bernadette had recorded the Tony's off satellite for me and Peter made a delicious three course dinner - tough life! Friday saw us at our financial planner, then in the afternoon the two Kays arrived to go with us to see Bangara Dance Theatre at the Optus Playhouse in the City. Quite an exceptional performance by a fabulous Aboriginal contemporary dance troupe.

Saturday saw us go into New Farm and we saw the World Press Photos of the Year exhibition at the newly renovated Power House. It was judged in Amsterdam last January. Suffice to say a most powerful exhibition, there are ten pictures able to be seen on this link http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ftimages/2007/06/14/1181414428372.html

Following a brilliant lunch we went on to the University of Queensland to let Kay#1 see the Lockart River Art Mob exhibition which I reviewed a few weeks ago. It finishes on the 1st July so plan on seeing it soon if you're in or near Bris Vegas. Incidentally, both the Power House exhibition plus the Art Mob exhibition are free of charge, something not usually found overseas. Most Australian galleries and museums have free entry, though not all.

Today was to be quiet. Yes, 'supposed to be' is it, because after following Friday's visit to the financial planner, she's of the opinion we should sell our town house while the market is high and buy/build a house so that Rene can conduct his new art business from larger premises. Well, we had the concept and she endorsed it. So today we've been going around the place looking, thinking and discussing our next move. It's sort of exciting to be moving again.

That's all for now. I finish up on Thursday for the winter vacation. Lots planned, including a couple of nights on 'Straddie', my favourite island in the whole world. Until next time...