THE FESTIVALISTS

Better not call Wagga Wagga, Wagga. Or the Wagga Waggans will run you down and have their way with you!
Arriving yesterday evening after a 6-hour drive, we made it to the cinema before nightfall, to drop off all the equipment.
Set-up took literally 10 minutes, including 5 to carry "The Beast" (the 50 kg Betaplayer) up the stairs to the projection room. Champion projectionist Cassie, had all the cables we needed and as if by magic everything worked on the first try.
Completely impressed, Karina and I went back to the hotel to check-in and rest a little. (many small dramas then occurred, the Wireless internet wasn't working, neither the power plugs in the room, and there was no kettle in sight).
We slept soundly and in the morning all was fixed (plugs, internet, kettle), which was rewarded by a gigantic breakie of pancakes which we cooked on our porch.
At 12pm, Karina and I were throwing popcorn at each other for a photograph for the Daily Advertiser, a local Wagga Wagga newspaper, for an article coming out tomorrow.
We then welcomed everyone to the screening, which was very well attended. We were thrilled by the enthusiasm of everyone who came, and looking forward to the next 2 screenings tomorrow.
Marianne

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