western australia

A Christmas barbecue with friends

@JudyEv (340286)

Rockingham, Australia

December 12, 2022 1:57am CST

Yesterday, we attended a Christmas barbecue in the village. There is a public barbecue area opposite our house so it’s very handy for us. The weather was perfect, there was a really good turnout of residents, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. There was only one small ‘incident’. A woman insisted on taking her friends’ young Labrador for a walk, after being told twice that it was too strong for her. But she snatched the lead and went off. The dog returned without her shortly after. It had pulled her over and she had broken her arm.

Hopefully, they are still friends.

Vince took a lot of photos to put up on the FB site. This is of me with some friends. I’m the one in the hat.

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@DaddyEvil (137261)

• United States

12 Dec 22

Some people are a little stubborn... I'm glad you told us which lady was you... I would never have picked you out among your friends.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

The lady on the right is our neighbour and the one on the left is a real delight. She lives about ten houses up next to the friends that first introduced us to the village.

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@DaddyEvil (137261)

• United States

12 Dec 22

@JudyEv I'm glad you've got good friends living there close to you.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@DaddyEvil We don't hang out much at all here with any of them. I see the lady-on-the-left most movie nights but rarely see the neighbour. But we chat if we're outside at the same time. Many meet up when they walk their dogs but we don't have a dog. We're happy with the status quo. We didn't want to be living in others' pockets.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

12 Dec 22

That is nice that your community does that having time to be with neighbors and bond somehow with them. It is just unfortunate for that Labrador to have injured her master. I think she should take smaller dogs to walk next time.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv I feel bad for the lady for not following everyone's warning. Good thing that those gatherings do happen in your neighborhood. Is the gathering organized or just an impromptu gathering where one neighbor would go out and others follow?

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

She was told it was too strong for her but she wouldn't listen. We have similar gatherings from time to time and they are always enjoyable.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@rsa101 We have a FB group so it was suggested there and everyone just turned up and shared the food etc. Most brought a plate of food rather than barbecuing. It was a fun afternoon.

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@BigMoney25 (1286)

• Philippines

12 Dec 22

I hope you guys had fun and enjoyed the food. Take care always!

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Thanks. Yes, we did have a lot of fun and shared the food all round.

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@xFiacre (13045)

• Ireland

12 Dec 22

@JudyEv Some people just can’t be told! Sounds like a great day apart from the boisterous Labrador and friend with the broken arm.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

The owner of the dog was a bit cross about it as you might expect but why it had to come to the barbecue anyway, I'm not sure. They are all batty about their dogs here.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

12 Dec 22

Cute photo of you and your friends. I wonder if the lady will listen in the future. I'm sorry she broke her arm.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

12 Dec 22

@JudyEv That's a shame if she can't go.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@just4him It is indeed and it is looking likely that she might miss out.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Thanks. It's a shame about her arm but she was warned. She is supposed to go on a cruise soon but it may not happen.

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@LindaOHio (178869)

• United States

12 Dec 22

How awful about the broken arm! She should have listened to her friend. I LOVE the picture. Too bad you don't have one of you and Vince.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

I try now to take photos of Vince at these things but I forgot this time.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

12 Dec 22

Gorgeous ladies, especially the one with the hat

. I wish we had the same event here as well. But I experienced that when I visited relatives abroad. Indeed, they have a central plaza, where the people in the neighborhood converges and hold barbecue parties of Christmas parties or just simply enjoy tea and update each other.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Thanks for the kind words. It is very enjoyable to gather like this from time to time and catch up with each other.

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@jstory07 (139743)

• Roseburg, Oregon

12 Dec 22

That lady was really stupid to walk that dog after she was told no.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Three times the owner said that it wasn't a good idea and not to do it. Maybe she'll listen next time. She is booked to go on a cruise too but may now have to miss it.

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@LadyDuck (471498)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 22

Lovely photo Judy. I am so sorry for that lady, people should listen. This is what happened to the mother of my sister in law when she insisted to walk the golden retriever of my niece. The dog pulled, she fell and broker her arm... and her upper teeth.

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@LadyDuck (471498)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 22

@JudyEv - Poor woman, she surely will miss the cruise.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Oh dear. At least this lady didn't break any teeth. However, she might have to miss out on a cruise she is booked to go on.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@LadyDuck I think she might. I thought it would just be a matter of putting a cast on it but it seems it might be more than that.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

13 Dec 22

Poor thing, broken arm, dog was very strong. Glad, everyone enjoyed the bar b que! Holiday bar b que, sounds so yummy too!

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

It's a shame. She has had to cancel a boat cruise.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 22

@oahuwriter I'm not sure. We'll probably hear at some point.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

14 Dec 22

@JudyEv A cruise... how sad. Hope she was able to get a refund for cruise?

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

12 Dec 22

Beautiful picture. Glad to know about barbecue and you guys enjoying it. Sorry to hear about the lady. People should listen to others instead of being rigid

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

She was a bit foolish to try to take a young, strong dog for a walk, especially after being asked not to.

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv True indeed. People just don't listen to others

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@Sathyabo (893)

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12 Dec 22

we cant change some people mindset. Hope you have a good day. Happy day...!!!

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Some people just won't listen, will they? I hope your day went well too.

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@Beestring (14565)

• Hong Kong

12 Dec 22

You look great! The lady should have listened to the advice of others.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Thanks. Yes, she was very silly but she has paid the price now.

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@Jamalbawu1212 (237)

• Indonesia

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv I'm sorry to hear that, I hope your friend gets better soon. With, clearly, I could guess that it was you because it had your name on the chest.

Enjoy your barbecue with friends and family

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

Haha - I hadn't even noticed the name tag.

We had a lovely time, thanks.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 22

@Jamalbawu1212 Most of the people here are around our age but there are some a bit younger and quite a few older.

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@Jamalbawu1212 (237)

• Indonesia

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv Haha - It's funny

You look younger

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@allknowing (136642)

• India

12 Dec 22

Who can miss that smile and ofcourse the hat!!

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@allknowing (136642)

• India

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv Looks like it as every photo that you upload here there is a hat on your head (lol)

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

I seem to like hats, don't I?

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

13 Dec 22

Nice photos. Sorry to know about your friend. Some people are like that only, they are so overconfident and dont listen to others, they think others are always wrong.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv oh that is sad. She might be repenting for her stubbornness.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@sjvg1976 She has informed everyone now that she won't be going on the cruise.

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

It was a silly thing to do and now it looks like she might have to cancel her cruise.

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@rebelann (112875)

• El Paso, Texas

13 Dec 22

You look so happy in that photo

I learned the hard way just how strong big puppies can be and a lab puppy is not one I would dare try to walk. I hope the lady will heal quickly and will remember just how dangerous it can be to walk a large breed puppy.

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@rebelann (112875)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Dec 22

It was the lesson she was meant to learn. When someone tells you it's dangerous listen to them.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Dec 22

@rebelann Exactly.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 22

It's a great shame as she has had to cancel a cruise. She has been talking about her cruise for ages so she'll be very disappointed.

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@moffittjc (121612)

• Gainesville, Florida

13 Dec 22

I'm glad you didn't say you were the one in the blue shirt. That would have really thrown us all off! haha It's a great picture, Judy, and I can tell all of you were having such a great time!

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

Haha - I should have said that just for fun but then I would have to correct it in all the comments.

It was a fun afternoon. There were probably about 80 people there.

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@moffittjc (121612)

• Gainesville, Florida

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv Wow, that sounds like a nice gathering of friends and neighbors. I’m glad you had such a fun time! How often does the community get together like that?

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Dec 22

@moffittjc Mostly, the social group plans things in the clubhouse and there are bus trips arranged from time to time too. Because the barbecue is virtually outside our door, if we see people there, we'd take a drink out and join them for a while.

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@Fleura (30411)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 22

Looks like a lovely gathering. Just can't get my head around celebrating Christmas in summer though. Do you do something else in the middle of winter to brighten up the darker days? Hope the stubborn woman is OK and doesn't try to sue the dog's owner!

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@Fleura (30411)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 22

@JudyEv I just feel that the middle of summer, with the long hot sunny days, doesn't really need cheering up with sparkly lights and decorations!

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

@Fleura I can understand that in a way but, after all, it's still Christmas.

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 22

Thankfully they are very good friends but the man was a bit miffed about it - as you would be. We have Christmas in July sometimes with roast turkey and plum pudding. Does that make you feel better?

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@Treborika (17697)

• Mombasa, Kenya

13 Dec 22

I hope you had had a great time and you enjoyed themselves ove there

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@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 22

Thanks. Yes, we did have a good time.

@Treborika (17697)

• Mombasa, Kenya

13 Dec 22

@JudyEv I am very glad for that. I think sometimes it's good to have fun and enjoy with friends

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