We have had done all manner of things since my last post. When we made a trip to Melbourne to deliver the refuurbished step stool we also helped our daughter install some new blinds in her unit.

I have also replenished our freezer stock of soup with 12 serves of leek and potato soup and 11 serves of pumpkin soup. It is great to have a supply of hearty, ready-to-eat meals.

Socialising has not been forgotten either. We met GMan’s cousin and husband for lunch one day, went to a local bar last night to hear a local band and today we watched a movie at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine. It was not just any movie but an independent Australian film called ‘Slant’ starring Sigrid Thornton.

I must admit that I had not heard of Slant until a few weeks ago when we received the July programme for the Theatre Royal as we are members. You can read a bit more about the theatre here. As well as the prospect of supporting a local independent film it was exciting to read that the event included a Q & A session with some of the cast and crew, including Sigrid Thornton.

The film is described as ‘darkly comic’ which is quite apt. It was quirky, fast-paced, interesting and definitely had its humorous moments. To say anymore would be to give too much away. Please consider going if you have an opportunity to see ‘Slant’ and support independent creative locals.

The icing on the cake was the opportunity to chat with Sigrid Thornton after the event. It is 53 years since we were in the same class at primary school in Brisbane and I am so pleased that I made the effort to introduce myself. She was thoroughly delightful and seemed genuinely pleased to meet me.

Thank goodness for a phone camera to record the moment.