The old flash for the camera is on the way out. Today ordered a new flash from Camera Paradise — for $478.46. We had intended to reclaim the GST when we left for overseas, but this is coming from overseas and, as it is under $1,000, doesn't attract any GST. One thing less to do as we leave! The old flash was a Nikon Speedlight SB-800, which gave us really good service. The new one is an upgrade — an SB-910. Warren's going to have a great time working out and using its full capabilities!
Doctor Who! The Brisbane Chorale's contingent of 40 singers had an absolute ball performing with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, to an audience of over 8,500 in the Boondall Entertainment Centre. (You can find some pictures here or here.) Warren spent a little time in a queue for coffee in the Green Room chatting with Peter Davison (the fifth Doctor, but also The Last Detective). In the performance, his sound was directed towards the audience and away from the chorus, who mostly heard what was coming back as echoes from the hall — often rather difficult to decipher! Nevertheless, wouldn't trade the experience for quids. Must say, the show, and the chorus itself, got really good reviews! Sadly, this was Warren's swan song for the moment with the Chorale — their next performance is after we fly out on our trip.
There was a possibility that there might have been two performances — if ticket sales were brisk early, the venue had been reserved for an afternoon performance as well. Typical Brisbane — leave everything to the last minute as usual. The trigger point for the second performance wasn't reached until the deadline had passed. Good news for Warren however - he wouldn't miss out on Lilly's first birthday, held that afternoon!
