The Cork Midsummer Festival is over, while we are still waiting for the summer part to happen. I'm talking about cold, wind and rain people! These do not a summer make. Weather does not prevent Beau and I from living busy active lives though.
Thursday
We went and saw Wanted. It was pretty much what we expected (um, bullets that can turn corners do not lead to logic filled movies). Fun, not as good as Speed Racer, or even Ironman.
Friday
Already important as the day I received a giant letter, Beau and I also went and saw The Hairy Ape as put on by Corcadorca. Corcadorca is known for *huge* productions and this one was put on in a warehouse. Instead of a curtain drop between scenes, we actually walked (following strings of lights) from one scene to the next. It was very good. The lead had incredible physicality. His movements all large and theatrical, yet perfect for the character and setting. I felt a bit sorry for the female chorus though, they were literally set dressing in 2 scenes. They had excellent costumes though.
Saturday
We had Homebody, GNZ and DrA over for brunch to help deal with a windfall of black pudding. There was also pancakes with banana, bacon and maple syrup and Beau's rich hot chocolates with real NZ chocolate fish (thanks Sassa, I have been so strong not eating them before now). We introduced the others to Bang! and much fun was had.
I have a hankering to play Beanie and can *not* remember the rules. Remind me?
We then pootled over to the Boy flat and ended up watching some of Wimbledon. Williams sisters final!
In the evening we went to Tommy Tiernan. It was unusual to be going to an Irish comedian in Ireland with a big bunch of Kiwis (8 of us all up). Everyone had a good time, although some Irish "in-jokes" went a bit over our heads. He is very non-pc and we had a *great* time. The venue was a big Marquee (think circus tent) and it was completely packed with people having fun. Great atmosphere.
Sunday
We still had brunchables, this time Neid, Fotalad and Homebody(again) joined us. Again we played Bang! This time everyone had actually played before so it went quite quickly. Unfortunately Homebody has died first both times he has played. It's going to be hard to convince him to play a third time I think.
I also met up with DrA and SNZ and we went out and saw Sex and the City and lamented being away from our best girlfriends. Was fun.
I had a mega movie week this week as I then went with Beau, Fotalad, Neid, Homebody, mytholder and delichan to see Hancock. It was... unexpected. I enjoyed it though.
Next
Don't really have any plans now that the Festival is over. Well, there is roleplaying tonight and hopefully another board/card game night later on this week. I'm sure other things will come up, either that or I might actually have some time for baking and sleep!
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