If my memory serves me correctly Hugh Grant starred in two weddings and funeral. I even went to the see that film - unusual for me, though I'm off to see the King's Speech when it arrives here shortly.
I was reminded of the film over the last week as I attended one funeral and baptism, both held under the auspices of the Catholic church. The former was for a long-term colleague, John Pigram, who had been in ill-health for some time. We'd known each other since my arrival in Australia almost exactly 40 years ago to the day, but John had retired well over a decade previously and out paths had rarely intersected recently. However, there was a large turnout of past and present colleagues for the farewell.
The second was for the arrival last year of James Castle, whose father, David, is brother to Greg, Emily's husband. It was a very large family affair, for Evina, James' mother has - if my information is correct - nine other brothers and sisters. I attended the sumptuous party afterwards, but not the ceremony itself for I was looking after Max at the time and there's no way he'd sit still through a long ceremony!
The first event was in Armidale and the second about 4 days later in Canberra, 800 km apart.
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Ah yes I read yesterday in the evening standard that the film the King's Speech was worth seeing as Colin Firth was worthy of his success in it. Firth has his own hands on the hollywood walk of fame now. I still watch 'Four Weddings and a funeral' on video. It certainley rings true when you attend these different life cycles in a short space of time.
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