Tag: #friends

Phil Collins “not dead yet” concert

23 January 2019

When my dear friend, Lindy, gave me a ticket to Phil Collins’ concert I did not expect him to hobble out with a walking stick. I did not expect to not see him behind the drums. I did not expect to be blown away by the sensational band and backing singers. But what I did not expect and could not stop being amazed at was Phil’s 17 year old son, Nic, on the drums. Nic also played piano for a duet.

This concert was an emotional sensory experience on a level I haven’t encountered at a concert. The whole 2 hours went so fast, too fast. Nic had some big shoes to fill and he did a brilliant job. Congratulations Phil. You have still got that unique voice. You got the Qudos Arena on its feet, dancing and many people around me yelling out “thank you” to you. I thank my friend Lindy for giving me the gift of this fabulous celebration of music.

Nebraska

9 June 2018

I had a very special stay in Mayetta Kansas. My lovely Airbnb host, Rose and her husband Freddie made me feel like family. Freddie allowed me access to his man cave to show me his model electric trains.

I said a sad goodbye to Rose and Freddie and on to Nebraska. I was feeling melancholy and was not sure if the driving was getting to me but later realised that it was because I have not been dancing.

After checking into a cheap hotel in Papillion Nebraska, I drove to the riverfront in Omaha as I heard there was an Italian Festival on.

I had one of the best times on this trip. Not only because I got my hit of dancing but I met several wonderful fun people.

Jan and Frank are retirees who are from Omaha but they spend three months of the year in Arizona when Omaha gets too cold.

Dale from Omaha and Nyon from South Korea met 34 years ago when Dale was stationed in South Korea. What fun we had dancing!

Then Peg and her family joined our table. We had some laughs and danced with Peg’s daughter Angie. Then this kind woman gave me a note and angel token which made me feel so humbled.

Thank you kind Peg. Look forward to when our paths cross again and will definitely keep in touch.

This is the only experience I had in Nebraska but I don’t think I can take any better memories from this place. Omaha, the Santa Lucia Italian Festival, thank you.