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Post by lynette on Jan 1, 2021 18:12:31 GMT
As an American, I understand what the honors are, but is there sort of a progression? Get an OBE and keep up the good work and you'll get a CBE, up to Knight/Dame? Or are there specific criteria that distinguish the different awards? Yes, it can work like that but you can go straight in at the top if you achieve something amazing or do something amazing for other people. It used to be that the different awards were clearly differentiated and also abased according to who you were , for example, civil service or plain Mrs bloggs. Now not so easy to see that.
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Post by lynette on Dec 31, 2020 19:42:34 GMT
I WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. KEEP GOING, STAY SAFE, GET VACCINATED AND ALL THINGS THEATRE. 🥂
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Post by lynette on Dec 31, 2020 0:38:03 GMT
Beautifully filmed. Just as good as in the theatre though having seen it I think added to the enjoyment as I knew how the piece was paced etc. Roger Allam a joy and Toby Jones a revelation. I saw Anna Calder Marshall many, many moons ago when she did a season at the old B’ham Rep playing the heroines. So young...so talented...as was she of course.
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Post by lynette on Dec 30, 2020 20:21:28 GMT
For anyone interested Sonia Friedman's production of Uncle Vanya starring Toby Jones is in BBC 4 tonight at 10pm I recommend. It was something special live in the theatre so I recommend with proviso that no idea how filmed.
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Post by lynette on Dec 30, 2020 20:20:31 GMT
I remember when I started teaching the most advanced tech used was a tv. You had to go and get it , roll it on its wheeled stand into the classroom, work out the timings if a live thing ( rare for me) or a video tape. I was at the extreme end of my capability but I learnt and I did what had to be done. 😂 so yes, teachers can learn the tech and I hope they have done. My concern is the kids not having the stuff, the concentration and the back up from parents.
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Post by lynette on Dec 26, 2020 20:47:38 GMT
I am planning a trip to London in August and I am hoping to catch a show or two by then. Do people reckon the West End will be back open at this late stage of the summer? We can certainly hope so, but there's no way of knowing or even guessing. It'll be very sad if things haven't taken a few backs back towards normality by then, but it's going to be a very slow process. Caution is required but if you can get insurance or can afford a loss, then go ahead book stuff that is bookable. I expect like now the capacity will be limited but there will be stuff on.
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Post by lynette on Dec 26, 2020 17:00:18 GMT
I planned to recce the new journey to work, which I did, but then the day turned into an epic potter around every small green space between Spa Fields (Farringdon) and Vauxhall Park. So lovely. This discovery was probably my favourite. Only became aware of it becasue of children laughing and the sound carrying (no traffic today in the West End!). tbh, I think it's a repurposed burial ground: www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2018/08/22/londons-pocket-parks-drury-lane-gardens-wc2/So interesting. A friend once took me to Postman’s Park where they have plaques commemorating heroic deeds. These little places are so fascinating. Can’t wait to get back to a walk in the City area. Too far for me to get there ‘as exercise.’
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Post by lynette on Dec 25, 2020 20:42:27 GMT
Enjoyable programme, not too much chat and they showed the whole of each dance. No surprises for the number 1 spot. Delicious. And didn’t the judges look so close together? Ugh, they wont go back to that.
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Post by lynette on Dec 24, 2020 20:29:38 GMT
As I contemplate the the tight onesie with the hole on the bum in the ad below, here to say, pop onto the board if you get fed up, DM me, have a little moan. Been a terrible year. But as was once painted on the side of Brummie Buses - FORWARD.
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Post by lynette on Dec 24, 2020 10:41:09 GMT
If she took off her mask to speak to two old deaf ladies so tat could understand what she was saying, then good on her. Looked liked that from the fuzzy photo. And if she let it slip because she needed to take a deep breath after focusing on a funeral then just let her off for goodness sake. She isn’t my fave rave either but 1. I’m not a Scot and 2. She is woman doing her best which is ok by me. (And also she is a good sport a la Jane Godley )
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Post by lynette on Dec 23, 2020 15:36:52 GMT
You do know that HRVY and Maisie had a fling? Apparently a little snog after the end of the show, thus breaking a bubble but perhaps forming another...... honestly I can’t believe I’m saying this.
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Post by lynette on Dec 22, 2020 17:23:36 GMT
So..next year? I’m wondering which member of the boy band and which ex cabinet member to be partnered with ... can’t wait.
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Post by lynette on Dec 22, 2020 17:18:02 GMT
Thank you Anthony for the good wishes. Merry Christmas to all. Go on, open the packet! Chocs that is. Love you all my theatre gurus. ( put the bottle down, Lynette)
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Post by lynette on Dec 21, 2020 21:04:19 GMT
Watched this just now. Excellent and imaginatively done. We managed to see it on big screen tv with a cable Who knew? Well I do now. It did pull me in and the music was lovely.
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Post by lynette on Dec 21, 2020 16:09:03 GMT
lynette speak for yourself, I’m sure for most (Dover permitting) getting lighter from today will be the last thing that is happening. 😂 I did not mean metaphorically! There is a reason they placed Xmas when they did in northern hemisphere. On the back of the winter pagan festivals , it gives us something to look forward to. I always wonder why they didn’t find something for end of January too. Or maybe they did and I don't know it. Come Feb we have Valentine’s Day but I hate that to be honest.
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Post by lynette on Dec 21, 2020 13:04:00 GMT
On literal the brighter side of life. The sunset in London today at 15:53, compared to yesterday when it set at 15:52. Those one minutes do add up eventually. I think we get lighter from today!
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Post by lynette on Dec 20, 2020 19:34:31 GMT
The Thursday books are very good if you like that kind of thing. For me, it wore off after one book. Peggs, your sister should def ride her bike round with its box and we can all chuck pressies at her. Will start a trend.
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Post by lynette on Dec 19, 2020 20:41:55 GMT
Maisie sensational audition for the West End and I wish her luck. Hrvy sweet chap Jamie should get signed up for ad campaign for something.... Bill a mature, very musical man who certainly slogged on his ‘journey’ Somehow seems the appropriate winner for this year. I enjoyed his three dances. And I bet he got the old ‘uns vote. Frankly the production team should get an award for getting this on this year.
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Post by lynette on Dec 19, 2020 20:36:26 GMT
It is what we would generally term ‘utter crap’ all round. People stranded alone when they thought they would meet up with family or friends. Tickets cancelled, food in the wrong place, people in the wrong place. Genuine suffering. Genuine hardship and sadness. Walk away from the tension, find ways to connect. Sorry to sound a bit trite but we need to look towards eachother and not squabble. I’ll pop back into my basket now.
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Post by lynette on Dec 19, 2020 16:08:56 GMT
I decided I had a lot of chocolate biscuits in my house, so I eradicated them. Very wise. You never know...
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Post by lynette on Dec 19, 2020 16:08:21 GMT
I agree, women ( sorry it is mostly women) all over the area will be cursing for having bought food, made up beds, wrapped and spent a lot of dosh etc etc and now family ain’t coming. Possibly. I’m not tuned into the press conference. It would have been better to to keep the restrictions as they were, that is whatever they are in your area. And to say that would be the case back in October. So whatever you are in when Xmas comes, you stay in over Xmas. This hopping about makes nonsense of everything.
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Post by lynette on Dec 16, 2020 22:56:33 GMT
Hi people. Just want to say that if anyone is feeling really sh*tty over Xmas, on their own or cheesed off whatever, then DM me. I’m happy to chat and I will be around, not entertaining or cavorting or anything. I won’t be on my own myself ( he is contractually obliged to stay with me 😂 ) but would be happy to listen, chat or email or FaceTime even! Don’t suffer in silence.
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Post by lynette on Dec 16, 2020 19:31:09 GMT
I would like to see this again and I don't usually do twice. I’m reading the big of TS which is very interested. So often he has been criticised for being ‘intellectual’ ( he didn't go to uni btw) but now an older writer this play has him on the stage exposed I think and all emotion. All.
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Post by lynette on Dec 16, 2020 19:27:35 GMT
One rumba ! Wtf.
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Post by lynette on Dec 16, 2020 19:26:06 GMT
I'm pretty angry that in tier 3 I'm allowed to go to a church, mosque, synagogue etc but not an art gallery/theatre. I can't see that there is any difference in risk at all for theatre which is essentially the same set up as a church and the risk is surely less in a gallery as you can manage the number of people moving around between rooms etc. These places are so important to people's well-being and valuing religion over culture is an extremely poor decision. So I am not alone.
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Post by lynette on Dec 13, 2020 19:15:25 GMT
Love this idea, the M: keep the plebs indoors while the revolution starts.
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Post by lynette on Dec 13, 2020 17:17:43 GMT
I’m coming round to thinking that the loosening of the rules for Xmas is to save all the journos the trouble of rewriting the ‘Preparations for Xmas’ acres of columns in the newspapers, not to mention the ads. Very little accommodation of our present circumstances. The elaborate food offerings being put forward are frankly, obscene. I’m not a spoilsport....quiet at the back there.....but more thought would be appreciated.
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Post by lynette on Dec 12, 2020 21:51:26 GMT
Thanks David for posting - this has made me laugh. Aren’t they just great?
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Post by lynette on Dec 12, 2020 21:39:48 GMT
Guys, help me out - what is the song that Ranvir and Giovanni waltzed to? Ta Un Giorni Per Noi by Josh Groban Thank you x
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Post by lynette on Dec 12, 2020 21:06:45 GMT
Ranvir to go?
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