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Saturday, 28 December 2013

Hallelujah

It has been a while and I finally have got myself going to do another post. It has been a busy time since I last posted. With the end of the school year I now feel I have the time and energy to give some updates. I will also dig up some photos from the last couple of months' events. Lea says I need to stop apologising but I do feel a tinge of guilt and sadness about letting my blog slip behind.

A week ago Lea and I were fortunate to see Leonard Cohen in concert here in Wellington. I have been a big fan since the 60's and have brain washed Lea into becoming a fan also. He was absolutely brilliant and played for over 3 hours with 3 encores. Happily he played my favourite song Famous Blue Raincoat on his final encores. Other classics such as Hallelujah, Bird on the Wire and Chelsea Hotel featured.

Of course I had to buy the T Shirt. The photo below has me wearing a T Shirt from a concert a few years ago.

Was very warm in the theatre!

Here are some photos from the concert of Leonard with back up musicians and singers [courteousy of Lea]. We were right at the back of the theatre so I think Lea did a great job with her new camera.
 

 

 

 


 


 
 
Off now to make some comments on some blogs. Will try and keep in touch more regularly!
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17 comments:

  1. Valerie29 December 2013 at 00:41

    Hallelujah is one of my favourites, Paul. I never got the t-shirt though. Lea is right, you shouldn't have to apologise ... it's your blog, you do what you want with it. It's good to see you back, though.

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  2. Brian Miller29 December 2013 at 01:22

    oh dude...i am jealous...choen is amazing....i am reading some of his poetry while we are on our trip.....good to see you any time we see you man...i hope the rest of your holidays have gone well...

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  3. Jane and Chris29 December 2013 at 03:18

    Blog without obligation..that's what I do...and never apologise!
    So Leonard Cohen is missing our great Canadian winter then?!
    Jane x

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  4. messymimi29 December 2013 at 03:57

    Getting to see a favorite in concert is a huge treat!

    One thing i've figured about online -- people who need for you to apologize about living your actual life instead of blogging aren't people to be concerned about. Post when you can, and want to.

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  5. Maria29 December 2013 at 13:07

    It must have been an amazing night, Paul! Love those photos that Lea took. All the best for the New Year and continue to enjoy those school holidays :-)

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  6. Kay29 December 2013 at 21:06

    I looks like it was a wonderful night. I thought he wasn't going to be doing any touring anymore. I'm glad he's still out there.

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  7. Librarian29 December 2013 at 22:14

    Lea is right - no need to apologize for not blogging :-)
    The pictures are really good; it is not easy to take good pictures at a concert, what with the difficult lighting, distance and people around you.

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  8. Ruth30 December 2013 at 02:29

    Glad that you had such a great time. I always feel the older musicans outdo the younger ones by far. Lea did a great job on the photos, bet she is pretty happy with the new camera.

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  9. Kay G.30 December 2013 at 23:03

    Wonderful that you got to see on of your favorites in concert!
    And good job, Lea on the photos!
    Are you enjoying the sunshine in New Zealand? Wish we had some! Happy New Year!

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  10. yaya31 December 2013 at 14:06

    Happy New Year Paul! I wish only great things for you and your family this year! Keep on blogging but don't sweat over not getting it done always...it's just great to hear from you when you can! It's very cold here in Ohio and I'm assuming it's much nicer by you! Really good shots at the concert!

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  11. Mrs. Micawber31 December 2013 at 15:38

    Sounds like a great concert! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

    I think we all feel a little guilty when we don't post regularly. :)

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  12. Unknown2 January 2014 at 15:29

    OMG--sounds like a *lovely* time!!! You look very good, Paul. And I'm always glad to hear happy things about your family.

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  13. Stitchy Mc Floss 3 January 2014 at 03:15

    Happy New Year!

    You never have to feel bad about not blogging...blogging is kind of like an old friend, you just pick right back up where you left off! :)

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  14. Ellie4 January 2014 at 08:33

    Hi Paul, hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. I know it is easy to let the blog slip sometimes and it is hard to get back into it.
    Hope 2014 is a great year for you all. :))

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  15. Unknown6 January 2014 at 00:02

    "Seasons Full Circle" has been included in the A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that I hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-sunday-drive.html

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  16. 21 Wits6 January 2014 at 05:16

    Oh my gosh what a treat that had to have been. So lucky you. I've stopped by today from a mention on AsthecrackerheadCrumbles- His Sunday drives! Very nice to meet you! Here's his link http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-sunday-drive.html

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  17. Becky12 January 2014 at 22:20

    I think we all have times when we don't nurture our blogs... Nice to know you've had some fun while away. :)

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