As the Pro Palestinian demonstration passed the corner of the aptly named Hope Street an elderly woman with long flowing grey hair cried out to a handful of students on the pavement “ Peace, all I want is peace” and they like me, burst into spontaneous applause.
Alfie Moore’s one man show was more amusing than hilarious, and I thought he makes a better dinner party guest than a stand up comedian . His radio 4 show is punchier and more informative, but I was glad I went.
The meal at the gastro-pub on Catherine Street, was a real treat, and it’s worth not eating for the rest of the day, just to get get close up and personal with the slabs of rare beef they shlope onto your plate….
Bloody lovely.
Chester and Liverpool are two cities, each with their own vibe. It was nice to have the city vibe, albeit for a few hours this weekend
As John Lennon said, "Give peace a chance." Sadly, those in charge, whoever and wherever they are, don't seem to want to. Just imagine if they did give peace a chance. How wonderful would that be? xx
ReplyDeleteAmen HH
DeleteGlad you cheered, I would have done the same.
ReplyDeleteI might have joined her if I had have see the stand up
DeleteYes, for peace and against war. Glad you have had a fun weekend, John.
ReplyDeleteIt’s. Been busy but rather satisfying . Nice to see male friends each day over lunch , a gay old time
DeleteSlabs of rare beef... oh, be still my beating heart ...
ReplyDeleteI know , I NEVER treat myself usually to rare beef, a real treat
DeleteI've eaten yellow split peas today John - Would you not have preferred that x 💗
ReplyDeleteObviously no lol
DeleteWhat a lovely photograph
ReplyDeleteLee
I liked it too
DeleteHistory repeating itself it seems. So glad you enjoyed yourself. - Jackie
ReplyDeleteIt’s been nice to have a busy city weekend
DeleteSometimes I feel that a comedian, or a programme is better simply heard on the radio.
ReplyDeleteJust thinking of that, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy was first a radio production...and every other medium has either changed it to far or just doesn't have the impact of the original
I hate any humour like hitchhikers
DeleteI just don’t
GET IT
I suppose it isn't for everyone...but then isn't it a good thing that not everyone likes everything?
DeleteSounds like a fun time, all things considered! Both my social events fell through this weekend, because each friend I was going with came down with a horrible cold that's going around.
ReplyDeleteI’ve had issues like yours and it’s such a deflator
DeleteI’ve had to check where Liverpool and Chester is compared to your rural village.it seems not far, certainly where Chester is involved
ReplyDeleteKeith
Xx
Chester is 25 minutes drive from the cottage
DeleteLiverpool I factor in an hour away only because I drive to hooton which is half an hour then catch the train into the city another 30 mins…as the crow flies Liverpool is only 17 miles away , but that’s over the sea x
I see, you have drive around to Liverpool , no bridge
DeleteCall for peace and protests are common. US university students are pitching tents on or near campus to protest the Israel and Hamas war. They demand a stop to US support of the war. Rare beef is always a delicious treat.
ReplyDeleteYes,
ReplyDelete"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - J.R.R. Tolkien
Hugs!
Some equate a support for Palestine with support for Hamas, which I think is insane
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice weekend. We all should have more of them.
ReplyDeleteI would have stood with you and the crowd to cheer. We all want peace. Were you wearing your Herbivore shirt as you devoured that rare roast beef? Because THAT would have been hilarious!
ReplyDeleteIs it anti-Semitic to post a photo of a pro-Palestinian demonstration? Some might think so.
ReplyDeleteThe protests are a criticism of the Israeli state and government, not Judaism so are therefore anti-Zionist, not anti-Semitic. This is an incredibly important distinction.
DeleteThe above reply is Claire in Shropshire but it wouldn’t let me attach my name
DeleteYou are right, some would think so. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance states “…criticism of Israel similar to that levelled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
DeleteJohn you may want to check in weaver of grass Pat,she hasn't commented on anyone's or her own blog in 4:or 5 days,M
ReplyDeleteLooking below I see that you addressed my concern, thank you, x M
DeleteI like to experience the "city vibe" sometimes too. It's really energising, although I prefer it sometimes rather then every day.
ReplyDeleteThe bluebells are lovely, and I've also been really enjoying the spring cherry blossom around me at the moment. Spring can be a beautiful time.
MarisAna
DeleteStill sounds like a good weekend. The protests around the world are stunning. I wish they would make a difference. Sadly, not everyone wants peace.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your break John. Cheers and applause all round to that lady too - isn't that what we all want. just PEACE
ReplyDeleteNo matter your politics , that woman says it for everyone
DeleteAmen
DeleteI love living in cities - Sheffield is the one for me now. x
ReplyDeleteMine too x
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