Wednesday, November 5, 2014

CELEBRATIONS



Australia celebrated its annual Day at the Races on Tuesday...


It was Melbourne Cup Day:




Our friends D & M came to the Cardinal Nest for champagne, lunch, champagne, a racing quiz, champagne, a little sweepstake, and more champagne..


That fruity tablecloth from Florence is enjoying life in the antipodes...


while M's lime and lemon cheesecake was melt-in-the-mouth delicious..

I'll begin the diet tomorrow...


because we also celebrated my Dad's 94th over the weekend.
We asked him when he was born, and, while it took a while, he correctly answered 1920!

Here he is opening some chocolate from Venice:


I explained that he only had six birthdays to go before the big 100.
Which brought a big grin to his face :-)

Remember Felicity Kendal, who played the cute and adorable Barbara in 
The Good Life? (back in the day)..

She's in town, starring in Noel Coward's Hay Fever..
This was my favourite moment..
Playing a retired stage star, Judith,
Felicity sings in French, and is - yes, still cute and adorable.

Loved it... 
on at the Optus Playhouse until the 8th



Christmas is coming...
Be good..

 XXXX
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  1. LindaNovember 5, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Patricia.....
    Wow....
    Champagne.....cheese cake.....94th birthday....wow!
    And....I spy cardinal salt & pepper shakers...too cute!
    Enjoy the rest of your week....
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:15 AM

      Hi Linda, It is all systems go around the Cardinal Nest. We are back on the diet bandwagon now...

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  2. Michelle RidgwayNovember 5, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    A lovely post full of fun and delicious things. Happy birthday to your Dad x

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:16 AM

      Thanks Michelle, Dad would love it if he understood all the online wishes he receives! xx

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  3. Sarah LizNovember 5, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    A special week with your father turning 94.

    Lucky you seeing Felicity Kendal in a classic Noel Coward piece.

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:17 AM

      We are amazed Dad has made it to 94. He was convinced he would not make 60!
      Felicity Kendal is so charming, a delight to see her.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Oh 94, Happy Birthday Dad! Mum just turned 92 and I am so fretful everyday, I want more and more and more birthdays with her.
    Lovely tablecloth up there too.

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:18 AM

      And a special Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mum, too. I hope you do have many more to come.
      Berry tablecloth sends its regards!

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  5. kristieinbcNovember 6, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    It sounds like you have been busy! Happy birthday wishes to your dad. It was nice you were able to bring a smile to his face by reminding him he will be 100 in just six short years. I hope you have been able to replenish your champagne supply. :-)

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      We have had a busy week, and now Little Aussie is coming - Yay! Thank you on behalf of Dad, who had a great time. We will need more bubbles for Christmas, won't we?

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  6. DarlaNovember 6, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    You've been having fun! Glad to see your Dad celebrating is 94th. I am dreaming of a piece of that cheesecake myself.

    Darla

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 3:27 PM

      Fun indeed, Darla. I must get the recipe for that cheesecake - then I can publish it.

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  7. Jennifer HaysNovember 6, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Happy birthday to your Dad! His party looks like lots of fun. Your cheesecake looks delicious and I was so happy to see the fruity tablecloth again. :)

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    1. PatriciaNovember 6, 2014 at 10:15 PM

      Thank you Jennifer, lots of party action this week. Maybe the fruity tablecloth will look good for Christmas.

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  8. metteNovember 6, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Oh my, you really have had your balls in the air! So many happy events, great weather - I assume. The horse race.
    Yes, enjoy, and start the diet later on..

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    1. PatriciaNovember 7, 2014 at 1:46 AM

      Hello Mette, yes a busy and fun week. You would have admired the beautiful horses, but very sadly, the favourite horse, from Japan, collapsed and died after the race. It was very shocking indeed. It is quite hot, but very dry at the moment. Happy weekend to you.

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  9. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comNovember 6, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful day Patricia..
    love your tablecloth.. and your dad's cake ..what a great age..
    wishing you a happy week .. val x

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    1. PatriciaNovember 7, 2014 at 1:47 AM

      We had a very special day for Dad's birthday Val, and it is indeed a great age. Glad you like the cheerful cloth, which will have a lot of summer use. Happy weekend dear Val. xx

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  11. Amy at love made my homeNovember 8, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    Happy Birthday to your Dad!! The champagne sounds great, especially with all the other things going on too. Glad that you had a nice time! Your tablecloth looks very happy at home with you! xx

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    1. PatriciaNovember 8, 2014 at 4:34 PM

      Thank you Amy, It has been an exciting week. Back to quiet time now, especially with the G20 in our city next weekend. xx

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  12. Roses, Lace and BrocanteNovember 9, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    New Zealand stops for the running of the Melbourne Cup and there are lots of celebratory lunches, with 'best hat' competitions!
    In my early twenties I lived in Melbourne for about 18 months and went to one Cup day which was a lot of fun!
    Your table looks very festive and the cloth from Florence is beautiful.
    Happy 94th Birthday to your dear Dad, Patricia!
    Felicity Kendall is a real star - I wish it was coming to Auckland too....

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  13. PatriciaNovember 10, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    Aha, New Zealand also have the Cup Fever! How much fun to have been to the Cup; I live in hope, maybe next year?
    Felicity was quite a star, and really the highlight of the play. Some people have that special quality which just radiates from the stage.

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  14. KathyNovember 10, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Wow, celebrations all the way, Patricia. There's something very festive about a big race day and of course your father's 94th birthday is very much something to celebrate. I hope he enjoyed his Venetian chocolate. :)

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    1. PatriciaNovember 10, 2014 at 11:24 PM

      Yes, celebrations indeed, Perpetua. Dad loved the Venetian chocolate, and broke off a third of the block and consumed it immediately! You can do that when you are 94...

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  15. PatriciaNovember 11, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    What a lovely post Patricia. The champagne lunch sounded wonderful, such a great idea to get in the mood for Race day. The lime and lemon cheesecake looked yummylicious. Have a good week. P x

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    1. PatriciaNovember 11, 2014 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you Patricia. Australians love their champagne celebrations! Hope you are enjoying the beautiful Autumn over there. xx

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  16. Red Rose AlleyNovember 11, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Birthday to your dear dad, Patricia. He looks so sweet there with his Venice chocolate. That lemon cheesecake looks delightful. I love anything with lemon. Australia's Day at the Races sounds wonderful. I'm glad you had a good time.

    I wanted to tell you that I just bought a white snow globe with four red cardinals sitting on branches. It reminded me of you. I will maybe post about it soon. Have a good week, my friend.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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    1. PatriciaNovember 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM

      Thank you Sheri, Dad really loves chocolate, and why not? We might give him some more for Christmas.
      Love love love the sound of your globe. Please post a picture! I have a few red cardinal Christmas decorations, which I must find and put out. Very Soon. xx

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