The performers of Cirque du Soleil must come with extra body parts! They bent and twisted and contorted into all different shapes and when you think you've seen it all, they open up a new bag of tricks!
They use all the colours in the crayon box and if they clash, so much the better. With minimum props...juggling balls, poles, ladders, trapeze, bicycle,chair and a giant swing, they used no artificial energy...just their own bodies and skills!
One of the highlights for me was the pantimime act where the actor pulled a 'well rounded' audience member up to particiate, all without a word being spoken. It was a case where follow the leader prevailed...even to the point when there was a gun shoot out ala old western movies...and the volunteer got the first shot off! It was hilarious.
I have no photos to post because of the camera ban...strictly enforced to keep all the players safe and sound. Imagine, you are 20 feet up a pole and about to jump to another...sans safety harness...and a flash goes off! That wouldn't be a pretty sight so...no pictures.
This was well worth the price of admission that Joe's friends paid for us to go...but in the end, I went with a dear friend as Joe was on the road again! Sorry dear, your loss and Jo's gain!
Hope everyone has a brilliant weekend! We are home for a change and entertaining company...should be fun!
Papa Johnston with his grandson Gary and his new bride Karen.
Four generations...Jonathan Robert Angus, Heather, Papa Johnston, Alberta
Three generations, Papa Johnston, Lesley, Joseph, Alex
Jeremy, Phoenix, Brenda H, Brenda A,David, Bessie, Noble, Lee Anne, Tanya and Jeff!
This is the new bed we made late last fall. It has a lot of perennials and some annuals to fill in. It looks a bit sparse but once it starts to take off, I'll probably have to thin plants out to another area or share with friends. The bright blue of my gazing ball is a nice contrast to the lawn.
The is a shot from the deck, looking towards the back gate. The iris and bleeding heart are in full bloom and very showy. Once they are done, their green foliage will be a nice contrast to the hostas and pansies that are closer to the ground.
This is my first perennial bed I made...the cornflower has gone crazy despite my dividing it last fall. The iris are peaking out form the corner as the peony is coming to an end. The delphinium spikes are just coming into form...they should be ~ 6ft or more in their glory. Again...more thinning needed this fall.
This is the new bed once again. I loved the tulip shadow on the grey background - very striking!
More of my fancy white tulips. I'll have to look up the variety because these are the longest lasting tulips I've ever seen...we are going into our 4th week and beside their height, the weather has not affected them! Some of my friends have commented that they look artificial - they are that gorgeous.I need lots more for next year! Love the deep forest green of the fiddleheads in the background! What a show I would have missed had Joe gone out with a pan and a knife!
Not by a long shot! Seems the sign of the left with the speed zone in yellow is merely a SUGGESTION folks! That's right, non enforceable!!!!! To be enforceable the speed must be displayed with black lettering on a white background! Who knew about that slight difference? The reporter talked to some of the local RCMP's where the signs are not white and they replied "No Comment". The town council(s) just had a very public and rude awakening!
