Captain Bertorelli

Well Capitano Alberto Bertorelli visited today, one and half weeks before 'Allo 'Allo opens at Melton Theatre. I think his moustache is looking particularly luxuriant and goes well with the dead chicken on 'is 'ead! We had a photo shoot this afternoon at the theatre for the Melton Times and I have heard that Friday and Saturday night are both sold out!

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We also had an introductory meeting this afternoon for the next Gasleak production - The Ragged Child - which is on in October. Luke wants to audition for a part but Joe doesn't want to join in - too much singing! I'm in two minds - I would love to do something with Luke but I will be working on my dissertation at that time, which will be due in at Christmas. We'll see. Elaine said that she would come and sing in the chorus is both the boys took part but it looks like we have been spared that now!

Photos from the show

Bradgate Park Monkeys

We had some surprise visitors arrive yesterday - the Effingpots! After a phone call in the morning when Mike said they were all a bit bored, they jumped in the car to come and be bored with Theringtones. And guess what - no more boredom!

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Mike and Pete went to the boozer last night with a couple of friends and ended up seeing a live band in the Noels Arms (and Pete ended up with a headache this morning - ouch!). Today we went to buy matching walking boots in town (for Mike and Pete) and then we all went off to Bradgate Park to play hide and seek in the ancient oaks. Wonderful day.

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Here are some more pics. Some of them are from Saturday when we went to Borough Hill while the Effingpots were en route.

Happy Birthday Elaine

Tonight we went to The Flying Childers at Kirby Bellars to celebrate Elaine's birthday. Having recently enjoyed a day at Ragdale Hall, Elaine was very pleased to receive more than enough vouchers to enjoy another day there, plus lots of beauty products as recommended by Gok Wan.

Note the short hair for all the boys! A few more pics here.