On Saturday night we watched “The Dig “ on Netflix. I had read the book years ago and loved it so much I had reread it immediately. My middle daughter became a fan of the book too and my eldest eagerly anticipated the film being released. On its release we agreed to keep it for an occasion hence the Birthday viewing. We all really enjoyed the film and it was well worth the wait.
It is a slightly odd weekend in the household for us all too. My birthday on Saturday, Jan would have been 59 on Sunday and today the 8th is my parent’s wedding anniversary. So bittersweet days, hard days for the girls and a certain relief we are nearly through it. Lockdown leaves one with less energy to ride these waves and the buffeting in the household ship.
A link to a fascinating article
I really enjoyed the film too, Alan.
ReplyDeleteA little sunshine at a difficult time.
Ronnie
Very true Ronnie.
DeleteA surprisingly good film I thought. It's good to see that you and your girls are there for each other.
ReplyDeleteYou must give the book a go too.
DeleteThanks for the recommendation. I will have to try the book and watch the movie.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, let us know what you think.
DeleteA charming little film, especially having visited the site, which is a few mile north of us.
ReplyDeleteCharming indeed.
DeleteThanks for the recommendation. Sounds right up my street. The article was fascinating.
ReplyDeleteAll the best during these bittersweet days.
Thanks. Hope you enjoy it.
DeleteYour birthday? Now how is it that you failed to mention that... Hmmm?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you Alan. Even if it is a couple of days late.
Eric
Cheers Eric!
DeleteHappy birthday - glad it went well. A bittersweet time, and tough on you all, but I guess the departed would want us to keep happy menories of them, and enjoy them at such times.
ReplyDeleteThe Dig had a lot of interest in our neck of the woods of course. Local raconteur/comedian Charlie Haylock taught Ralph Fiennes to speak Suffolk:
https://www.facebook.com/bbcsuffolk/videos/sutton-hoo-i-taught-ralph-fiennes-suffolk-accent-for-netflix-film/4022019101193022/
Thanks and so true. I really enjoyed the link.
DeleteThanks for the Netflix recommendation. We will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLet us know what you think of it.
DeleteI also enjoyed the film. Would definitely recommend people check it out.
ReplyDeleteYes I have watched this recently too and enjoyed it very much
ReplyDeleteExcellent.
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