After all the build-up I gave it yesterday, John-John's plans for a sort-of-"spooky"-themed Film Club afternoon/evening (to include Bette Davis in The Anniversary and Witches of Eastwick) were dashed, when we could not get Hils and Crog's DVD player to play any sound through the telly in the function room at the pub. So we ended up watching Carry On Screaming on a free streaming service instead [which went down very well, actually], but, concentration levels diminishing in direct proportion to the quantity of alcohol consumed [we were there from about 1.30pm till closing time!], the rest of the evening was mainly music videos. It was a fun "family gathering", nevertheless!
Today, taking full advantage of the extra hour in bed thanks to the clocks going back, we eventually ventured off to the garden centre to buy Spring bulbs and wallflowers to brighten up the extensive gardens here at Dolores Delargo Towers next year.
Meanwhile, how about some suitable "Sunday Music", courtesy of the geniuses at Soft Tempo Lounge, and some very peculiar fashions indeed?
Groovy!
[Music: Barbara Moore - Sweet thing/Feel fine/Feeling free. Footage: 1971 Fashion Awards - BBC Archive]
Awwww, I was looking forward to a grand tale today! But, a party is a party and as my Mama used to say, "A fine time was had by all!" I have to admit, y'all scared nme when you mentioned the time change! I had to check I hadn't missed it here in the US, sweetpea! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour Mama was right! We had a fab party. Jx
DeleteYIKES! forgot to thank y'all for the reminder to buy pots and some bulbs for next spring! The basic landscaping has been done, but I want to try container gardening now! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay! We have had no option but to garden in containers (having hardly any soil, just paving), and it's amazing what will (and will not) thrive... Jx
DeleteYAY! We've touched/clicked our temperate wands! You and me buying spring bulbs. Okay,we won't be planting at same times, but it's close enough.
ReplyDeleteAnd I did buy a couple of gorgeous Salvias (which will yield many cuttings!) and I have my eye on some lovely potted broom...
Yay!
DeleteSalvias are "the gift that keeps on giving" - we started with one Amistad, now we have seven, and so on and on... Jx
It was a lovely get together with family and chums.
ReplyDeleteI must say this was not my favourite ' Soft Tempo'. I don't call that fashion; more like a C&A catalogue set to music.
Sounds about right for 1971. Jx
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