Orfeo Off

What a week - I can't tell you, people everywhere and the noise! Listening to The Gaffer and The Mrs they have been putting on something called an opera at the farm - actually in the barn right next door to us.

It seems to involve lots of people, lots of banging, lots of singing, and lots of music. Now I'm as tolerant as the next filly but they do make a lot of NOISE - they practice very late in the evening just as we are trying to settle down and then, just as we are relaxing, there is a burst of applause! Don't they know we need our beauty sleep? Especially Louise - she can be very grumpy in the morning if she doesn't get her full eight hours.

Then to cap it all they had a dress rehearsal - and all these people were walking around in togas - now someone should tell them that this really is not a good look - as for the laurel wreaths - they're something I'd eat at the drop of a hat - they definately shouldn't be worn!

Then after all these dress rehearsals there were the actual performances - what a performance thats what I say! We had to be in our boxes before it all kicked off (I like it - thats something I usually do) and then we had to wait for the interval to have our tea - then they all poured out into the yard and sat down to eat and drink - and nothing quiet about it either. Still, lots of people did stop by and say how gorgeous we are - so every cloud.... Everyone seemed to enjoy it - but if I'm really honest I would have to say that it all sounded a little dull to me - no jolly tunes - but then what do I know about opera? Nothing I'm sure - but The Gaffer did say to someone that we would now be very highbrow fillies - highbrow - I think my brow is just about right personally - don't you?!

Anyway its all gone quiet again now - phew.........

Love Thelma