Round Table Revisited

[just_me_karen]

And so Lord of the String said unto the peoples, "Go forth anew. Seek a land you can call your own."

The people saw it was good.

So, on the last day the people said their solemn goodbyes and began the long journey to the promised new land.

And so began the new land and its people were joyous!

Welcome, to the Return of the Round Table known as...

"Round Table Revisited" (RTR)

[kopenhagen5]

Yep, Alex De Minaur and John Millman are the only male Aus hopes in tennis this season as far as I am concerned.

Forget the rest. 

[mtnlane]

Who says we cannot multi-task!!!!

Thank heavens for the remote 

The Brisbane International, the Hopman Cup in a few minutes AND the test in Sydney 

Good morning friends - another cooler day here in the wonderful west so able to give the aircon a rest.

Our Aussies just got through against Spain last night - GO Ash Barty.

John Millman got defeated in Brisbane but Alex won his match.........

Ghastly train accident in Denmark last night Kopes 

~~~~~ Stringer waves to friends - including Oaks, Freddie and other friends who are taking a break at the moment ...... your cheery smiles and fun posts are missed ~~~~~

[mtnlane]

A very quick good morning to friends here 

Sandy I wanted to give you the heads up about a programme on the ABC last evening - Escape from the City.  It is a direct copy of Escape to the Country but produced in Australia and last night the search was focused on Bello (Bellingen for those who may not know the area), Glenifer and Urunga.  I am sure you would be interested and it is available on iview.

Back later ...... sport permitting

Hope all well and dealing with the vagaries of our weather - another lovely cool day here

[mtnlane]

Sport did not permit 

I forgot how engrossed we get during the summer tennis season.  The Hopman Cup finals, although a slightly different format, were the most exciting matchs we have seen in a very long time.  Was happy about the Swiss result.

Then the Brisbane International, now the Sydney International and then the big one in Melbourne.  Forget about the cricket - we gave up listening.

We have had some hot weather but nothing like elsewhere and I hear that the eastern states have been having some incredible storms.  The rain would be nice thought and I bet the gardens are smiling.

Not staying long tonight - just wanted to pop in and wave to friends (you know who you are) posting or not.  Hope the New Year is treating you all well health wise and happiness wise.  Take care ............. 

[mtnlane]

Forgot to ask .......

Has anyone ever had a 'banana blossom salad' with or without Vietnamese rice paper rolls?????

[debra9275]

Hi Laney.. no, I've not had a "banana blossom salad"

I'v just had a look at what it is though

https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/thai-banana-blossom-salad

[mtnlane]

Hi Deb

It really was a rhetorical question but thanks for the link anyway 

I have never seen 'banana blossoms' for sale in my local greengrocer's shop - just been watching too much tennis and the all too frequent advertisements for UBER eats with Leyton Hewitt 

Well we have Alex de Minaur and Ash Barty in the finals of the Sydney International tonight.  Felt so very sorry for Gils Simon in that heat to which he is unaccustomed.  He looked like he was going to burst a blood vessel he was so red.  Stilla great sportsman for continuing to try.

~~~~~ to friends posting or not ~~~~~

Please look after your health as your priority - it is so much more important than what goes on around the traps 

[the_great_she_elephant]

i everyone - just popping in to say I hope you are all well and fuly recovered from your New Year resolutions. 

Laney, did you see Tthis on FB from The Literature Centre:

We were so thrilled to be invited by Curator, William Yeoman, to present four 'Out & About' author evenings at our Centre for the 2019  Writers Week. They're FREE to attend but you MUST BOOK by visiting the Festival's website. Tag friends and share to those who'd love to hear from authors...
Dervla McTiernan - Mon 18 Feb, 6.30pm. 
Meg McKinlay & AJ Betts - Tue 19 Feb, 6.30pm. 
Lucy Christopher - Wed 20 Feb, 6.30pm. 
Markus Zusak - Thu 21 Feb, 6.30pm.

I'm going to try to get  to the Markus Zusak one. (maybe we colud go together) He is the loveliest man and very entertaining. The Book Thief is one of my all-time favourite books. 

[debra9275]

Laney, for the record., I've never, ever seen a banana blossom anywhere 

She-ele.. I didn't read the book , but loved the movie " the book thief'

I hope you do get to go to that lecture, interesting author

[kopenhagen5]

BL to Barty but YAY Alex de Minaur. Great match.

These two are the ones to watch.