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Great news for those who missed out the first tima around!

Sydney Theatre Company and Allens present
THE SECRET RIVER
By Kate Grenville
The Secret River
An adaptation for the stage by Andrew Bovell

The return of a landmark production

A sold out hit in 2013, The Secret River is a stirring adaptation of Kate Grenville’s award-winning novel. In 2016, it returns for an encore season From 1-20th February.

This show got booked out really fast the first time around so if you are interested you should book soon...you can choose seats online.

This was a fantastic show, I loved it so much I might just see it again! :)

...Also:

JASPER JONES
Jasper Jones

2 JANUARY - 7 FEBRUARY
UPSTAIRS THEATRE at Belvoir Street Theatre
18 & 25 Belvoir St Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia.

Based on the novel by Craig Silvey Adapted by Kate Mulvany
Director Anne-Louise Sarks

This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fuss because she can't go home again. So, gotta find her a nursing home and then figure out what will happen with my grandfather.

And just two weeks ago my Aunty passed away..

Really January enough already!

Queen of Randomness (AKA Kristen) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Training Kristen - or putting it up where he can't reach:)"

I'm working on it Brenda...i'm working on it...*deep sigh*
the cord was on the chair...so i really didnt think she'd be ..."

Good luck! They're a dangerous combination - a puppy and ANYTHING within chewing reach;)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "...Also:

JASPER JONES
Jasper Jones

2 JANUARY - 7 FEBRUARY
UPSTAIRS THEATRE at Belvoir Street Theatre
18 & 25 Belvoir St Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia.

Based on the novel by Craig..."

That would be awesome to see Jools!

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

Oh Laura, that's sad. You'll have some challenges with your grandma - I've been through it myself. Good luck and I'm sorry to hear about your Auntie...

Brenda wrote: "Queen of Randomness (AKA Kristen) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Training Kristen - or putting it up where he can't reach:)"

I'm working on it Brenda...i'm working on it...*deep sigh*
the cord was on the..."

Haha yeah that's very true...I think she might just b teething...bc she's not usually this naughty!

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

I'm really terribly sorry to hear that Laura! I no from experience that Dementia is a terrible disease.... My granny has the early onset which makes it a lot more aggressive...it's really sad how quickly this disease deteriorates the brain and its functioning!!! All the best with finding a nursing home for your grandma....I'm sorry to hear about ur Auntie as well!! :(
My thoughts and prayers are with u at this time!!! Sending hugs ur way!!!!

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

So sorry to hear, Laura. Your family has had a rough start to 2016. Hope it improves for you.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "...Also:

JASPER JONES
Jasper Jones

2 JANUARY - 7 FEBRUARY
UPSTAIRS THEATRE at Belvoir Street Theatre
18 & 25 Belvoir St Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia.

Based on the novel by Craig..."

I haven't read it but love the theatre, though haven't been for so long

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

I can think of nothing sadder than what is happening to you guys. I hope there is some relief, perhaps a little slowing of any advancement of your nan's illness. And gosh, your aunty ... hugs hugs

@ Laura *Hugs and *

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

Sad Laura. Hope things improve.

Thanks all for your comments..It's pretty hard to take it in cause of how quickly everything went downhill...And my grandfather is a trooper but gosh I've never seen him look so broken..That really tugs on my heart strings..He's been making jokes to lighten things up but still.

It doesn't look like things will slow down not from all the testing that's been happening since Monday.

I think tomorrow I'm going to their house to help clean it up..But really I just want to help ease things for my mum cause it's tough on her (it's her Mum) and I think it's getting to her as much as she's trying not to let on...much to deal with (as most would know).

Laura, you sound like such a wonderful daughter I'm sure your mum, pop, everyone appreciates you... always remember though, to take a little time for yourself.

These things are draining, and very wearing and I have a similar thing happening, but I'm the mum, (a mother, and daughter of an ill mother) and it isn't nice ... and I imagine the experience of these type of life changing events is so different for each person, but one thing is similar ...

that thought of loss, that uncertainty when loss will happen, and all the emotions that we go through trying to understand what is happening.

The pain is horrible, but having gone through it with my grandmother (just like you are now) before my mother, which is currently happening, I know there is light at the end ... going through it with my grandmother has given me great strength. It gets worse, than does get better somewhere along the way ... and then we do it again.

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

That is very sad Laura. So hard for your family. I'm sure your Granddad and Mum will really appreciate you being there to help and support them. Sending prayers and hugs your way.

Really sad news about what is happening in your family at the moment, Laura. I pray for strength for your pop and your mum, and love for the rest of your family.

Well that was pleasing! I have just added another badge to my profile from NetGalley - Auto Approval one:) Didn't know it was there:)

Sad day in Canada. A school shooting has occurred in Saskatchewan killing 5 students.

Saw that on the news Melissa! Terrible day, and so much of it happening over in the US...

Brenda wrote: "Saw that on the news Melissa! Terrible day, and so much of it happening over in the US..."

Indeed very sad. Fortunately, in Canada it is not the regular occurrence that it is in the USA. Additionally, I wish people from both sides of the border would stop using this event for politics and just mourn the 5 students that have lost their lives.

Feel a bit sorry for the new Prime Minister ... only been in a few months and we have been keeping him busy. Must be a tough job.

Melissa wrote: "Sad day in Canada. A school shooting has occurred in Saskatchewan killing 5 students."

Sad to hear Melissa. Poor families.

Brenda wrote: "Well that was pleasing! I have just added another badge to my profile from NetGalley - Auto Approval one:) Didn't know it was there:)"

I got one of them as well - it's cool isn't it?

Laura wrote: "This week has been bad..my grandmother has advanced dementia (this was a rapid case of detiration because she was way better at xmas)...She had 3 falls on the weekend...My family is now all in a fu..."

Sorry to hear this Laura - a friend at work is going through the same thing - her father though is the one with rapid dementia and he is the main caregiver for her mother. They have managed to get the two of them in homes - but sadly not the same one.

Just take care of yourself and take time to smell the roses.

Melissa wrote: "Sad day in Canada. A school shooting has occurred in Saskatchewan killing 5 students."

I heard that on the radio this morning - not much information other than in a remote area.

So sad when kids involved

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well that was pleasing! I have just added another badge to my profile from NetGalley - Auto Approval one:) Didn't know it was there:)"

I got one of them as well - it's cool isn't it?"

Congrats Sally! Very cool:)

Sally906 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sad day in Canada. A school shooting has occurred in Saskatchewan killing 5 students."

I heard that on the radio this morning - not much information other than in a remote area.

S..."

Horribly sad. I hope the families involved can have some peace <3

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Saw that on the news Melissa! Terrible day, and so much of it happening over in the US..."

Indeed very sad. Fortunately, in Canada it is not the regular occurrence that it is in the..."

I don't think there are words to easily express how mortifying such events are when they happen. Such a waist, for no good reason

Sharon wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Saw that on the news Melissa! Terrible day, and so much of it happening over in the US..."

Indeed very sad. Fortunately, in Canada it is not the regular occurrence t..."

It is horrifying. I simply don't understand how a person could choose to do such a thing. Sigh ... I hope the deceased rest in peace and the survivors manage to overcome the mental trauma.

Why schools? I do not understand either.

The news in Tassie is pretty sad today with a 12 n 15 year old killing a pregnant woman cause they went for a joy ride. The baby was born n now has no mother...the father has a 2 year old as well...really terrible news!

Laura wrote: "The news in Tassie is pretty sad today with a 12 n 15 year old killing a pregnant woman cause they went for a joy ride. The baby was born n now has no mother...the father has a 2 year old as well....."

That is awful :(

Thanks guys! Yea, it's certainly an eye opener as to what has to happen n so much to do. And i am sorry that of you guys have gone through this type of stuff as well.

I spent morning til lunchtime at my grandparents house cleaning out cobwebs n lots of paper stuff...But mum said it was great i came along cause she could talk with someone while we cleaned...We uncovered some startling stuff in the paperwork that'd we'd never heard anything about.

Then later today my uncle who's wife just passed popped down for a visit.. So another action packed day...Tomorrow it's the same thing and I'm more than happy to help...Pop was happy that we are making "in roads" on some stuff...We all let out a mighty cheer when we could see the green lounge chair as for months it's been getting stuff piled on it. He gave me the biggest hug and even looked some what brighter (it was the look in his eyes).

School shootings are just...i don't even have the proper words to describe my feelings towards it politely..It's also alarming too..I work in a school setting so it hits home a little bit more.

Laura wrote: "The news in Tassie is pretty sad today with a 12 n 15 year old killing a pregnant woman cause they went for a joy ride. The baby was born n now has no mother...the father has a 2 year old as well....."


Just dreadful. That poor man and his children.

Michael Robotham liked my review of Bleed for Me :D

:)) Nice!

I thought so too Marianne:) Thanks!

How exciting for you Brenda.

Thanks Ace:) Big smile from me!

:D

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Ace:) Big smile from me!"

I'm smiling too Brenda :)

:)

congratulations Brenda :) I bet that put a smile on your face.

awesome news Brenda :)

Good Morning, Vicki! Another early bird.....
You are busy "liking" this morning, in catch up mode, I see.
I can't sit here watching though, have to get on the treadmill or nothing will get read, LOL!

Brenda wrote: "Michael Robotham liked my review of Bleed for Me :D"

Well done Brenda!

Thanks everyone, I was pretty happy when I saw it :)

Michael wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sad day in Canada. A school shooting has occurred in Saskatchewan killing 5 students."

Just reading about it now Melissa. What a terrible tragedy it is when someone resorts to such..."

The RCMP have arrested and charged the shooter now ... 17 years old. Good grief when I was 17 I was perfectly happy reading books and hanging out with friends.

That's great to know they've been caught!

Went and visited my nanny in hospital today...i had really no idea what to expect but it went better than expected! :) Have been cleaning my grandparents house for 3 days straight..basically doing an hour or so a day.

Was funny as I went to the supermarket and this elderly couple were working out that tomorrow is Australia Day and the husband said straight away that "because it's Australia Day we have to have lamb chops!" - I think advertising worked well on them..lol