Just back from A&E
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glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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- Scotland
I'm already in the category for short notice cancellations. I'll wait till I hear back from theatre bookings before pressing it further.
Still not on the bike, partly because I'm still unable to bear weight on my shoulder and partly because I'm still much too nervous anyway. I've got a monthly bus/train/subway pass now so haven't used the bike or car in four months. Definitely not missing the car (except for very long journeys) and I'm discovering new places I can access more easily by public transport.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
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- South Glos
Every cloud.. fingers crossed you get fixed soon - physically and in terms of worrying about riding.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
You could do worse.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
I did hear much of Marnie a couple of months ago, and was quite favorably impressed.
https://www.eno.org/operas/marnie/
https://www.eno.org/operas/marnie/
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
Hoping things get moving for you soon, @glasgowcyclist .
OP
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glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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- Scotland
Actually, Rigoletto was the first opera I ever saw and I loved it. I got completely absorbed by it to the point I had to stop myself from shouting out during the dramatic moments in third act!
Fantastic opera.
A "like" at times just isn't enough! Still think Traviata tops it.
OP
OP
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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- Scotland
It might well do but I've not yet seen that. Even if it does, Rigoletto will always be special as my first opera.
I haven't seen that many others; Don Pasquale at Teatro di Roma, Carmen at L'Arena, and Madama Butterfly but forget where.
(P.S. I happened to be on holiday at these places when the operas were on, I didn't go specifically!)
I say chaps, we're getting terribly close to an opera thread here.
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OP
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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- Scotland
We went as it was something different from the usual going to the pictures etc. We saw Rigoletto (with supertitles) at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and it just blew me away. After that we'd check out the local theatres whenever we were on holiday in Italy and go see something. The most spectacular setting yet, and I don't think will ever be beaten, is Verona's L'Arena. An amazing atmosphere and to be sitting out under the stars from 9pm until after midnight on a warm July evening really is something.
We were up in the cheap seats, where the yellow dot is.
OP
OP
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
Start one!
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glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
Got the call as I was leaving the office: they had just sent me a letter to tell me I was scheduled for 26 July but ... could I take a cancellation and come in on Friday 5th? You bet!
So that's it arranged. I'd rather get it done sooner than later.
So that's it arranged. I'd rather get it done sooner than later.
DCBassman
Guru
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The faster, the better. Then you can begin to pull away from the whole thing. Amazing how these things take over your life...
