Whisky, Roses, and Weirdness

This is who I share my lunch with - they're quite friendly really (when you're not a bike) although I acknowledge that they look terrifying.

The roses in the garden bloom briefly - we don't water them enough - but are beautiful while they last.

And cats, just because.

This was the first year I have ever got to Whisky Live. Tickets include food, a few talks on special malts, and lots of tastings of whisky.

Some friends had a Back to the Future party - they like the film a lot. I have seen it maybe twice, a long time ago. Some friends dressed to the theme in extreme detail (I'm not even sure what character Calamity Sue is representing). I decided just to go dressed as I used to in 1985.

More of the same

Sometimes I think my life may be all cats, trees and theatre, and honestly, I'm fine with that. 

Autumn weather makes for colourful leaves and dramatic skies. 

Having performed in a production of the original version of this show, Peter Holland and I went to see a newer adapted version of Gaslight at the Canberra Theatre Centre. 

All of this busy activity requires a hearty dinner and bubbles with Bill Nighy.

Relaxing celebrations

Here are more colourful trees and characters at work...

 

...and at home. 

These are not my photos, but they are from the Nick Cave gig to which we went, and it was excellent.

If we can ignore the fact that we need to wash the windows, the set dressing from The Penelopiad looks fabulous in place, and makes for a contemplative spot to look out into the garden while having breakfast or reading a book. 

Our friend, Purple Lady was having a significant birthday, but did not want a party. We offered her a themed evening to a destination of her choice. She chose Japan.

We had cocktails and home-made sushi while listening to a playlist featuring, among others, Japan, Frank Chickens, Kyu Sakamoto, Alphaville (Big in Japan),  The Cure (Kyoto Song), Aneka (Japanese Boy), The Vapors (Turning Japanese), Ace of Base (Tokyo Girl) and Robyn (Konichiwa Bitches).

We then attempted origami with the napkins, had a miso-infused noodle concoction (which we ate with chopsticks, obviously), and watched Drive My Car. It was a fun night.