Triple-Duty Warm Leopard at Work, Dentist and Theatre

Another booked evening, with me joining a dozen of my closest friends to see "The Book of Mormon," a Broadway Comes to Victoria production (about it here, warning, it's by the South Park guys, so foul language ahoy).

I also had a dentist appointment - just a quick half-hour check-up, thank goodness, and all is good. I know, so much in one day! 

Fortunately, it was fairly quiet at work, as we're in the vacation daze of summer, and going into a long weekend.

• Blazer - InWear; last seen here in April with a different leopard skirt and black top
• Silk/cotton sweater - Nygard, thrifted; last worn here in January for Mom-Day at Beaver Lake
• Skirt - Esqualo; last seen here in April in the photo-fail outfit
• Shoes - Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last worn here in June with teal and the Completely Impractical Raincoat

So I had to do triple duty for my outfit to last from 7am until I arrived home, likely sometime after midnight, as I also went out for a drink and a social afterwards with my lovely pal Linda. No work for me on Thursdays, so why not? 

In retrospect, a silk cotton sweater - even though it's thin! - was too heavy. SWEATY.

In the office I had my blazer on, and was comfortable. 

This silky bias-cut leopard skirt is another item worn in my "WTF happened to my pictures post" a few months ago, when all my pictures went POOF. 

I popped out mid-day to bus to my dentist appointment, and realized how hot it was. 

I was never going to survive sitting in a crowded theatre in this! 

I bussed home to give myself more time to change, write and eat dinner.

And then I walked back to town to meet up with the other 5 folks on my ticket bundle.

The stuff: 

My feet were tired of these shoes by the end of the day - I walked to work in them (they are really comfy!) and assorted walking getting to and from my appointment.  

When I got home, I stripped off the sweater and changed to this feather-light crinkle top. Sleeveless, yes! 

In case I want my hands free! As one does! I can still access the pockets too.

• Top - Baden Baden, consignment; last worn here in June for a Mental Health Shop
• Sneakers - Findlay, consignment; last seen here in July with Viv and Agnes

Ready to walk to town! 

I'll add pictures of the evening's shenanigans in the morning, so if you don't see them, do check back! Edit: scroll down! Edit 2: More pictures!

I needed a purse.

It looks grumpy. 

• Leather purse - Fiveleft, thrifted

Shoes! 

Ah, feet happy. 

Boho bling: 

I was thinking of Mom and how going to the theatre together was "our thing" all through my life. She can't attend big shows anymore, so I'm wearing some of her jewelry - at least a bit of her will be there!

• Metal/glass flower brooch - vintage 60s, Mom's
• Amber/brass/sandalwood choker - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Eelskin bangle - fake Gucci, vintage 90s, gift from Mom & Dad
• Cinnabar bangle - consignment
• Klimt wooden ring - Dots
• Square amber ring - sidewalk find
• Brass leopard ring - thrifted
• Stone ring - thrifted

She also bought me that fake Gucci bracelet, a tourist product from a street vendor in Italy. I have always loved it, thanks, Mom. 

And now, thanks for indulging me, some pictures of our fun evening. Nancy and I arrived right on time, quickly followed by Rosanna's family (Greg is absent from the pics - he was trying to find parking). 

Meika, Rosanna and Emmie - all in "Mormon-core" - there were lots of folks dressed up, which was a nice surprise. 

With me, thanks, Nancy! 

Rosanna always looks amazing. I look like a hot, sweaty, rumpled mess - this was a long day, but well worth it.

Cat and her mom, Marg arrived next!

Mom, Marg says hi - she was sad that you couldn't join us! The four of us often did the "Broadway Comes to Victoria" in the pre-pandemic days. 

Yvonne and Randall strolled up. Looking so good, kids! 

And there's Nancy too! 

We headed in and got settled in our amazing seats. We'd had the most hilarious text exchange while we were all simultaneously buying tickets in the pre-sale, to try to get all of us in the same row/area. 

No pictures during the show, of course, but a shot of the main "frame" of it, plus our gorgeous Royal Theatre, a city treasure. I've been coming here since I was a toddler (I saw Disney movies here back in the early 70s!). 

I pointed out the loges to Randall (he's very tall, always looking for leg-room), as they have individual chairs that can be moved around.

They're hard to snag when it's a flurry of ticket-buying.

Rosanna and family were only 5-ish rows behind us. Hi, kids! 

I spy Greg, Emme and Rosanna, with Meika coming down the aisle. 

Yvonne hauled out her opera glasses! 

Such a classy lady! Do you recognize her caramel duster cardigan? It used to belong to Winesday Woman Sarah, who gave it away to me, and I wore it for years (last time here in 2020), before giving it away. I'd forgotten that Yvonne acquired it. 

Caro and her mom Hazel managed to get seats right next to us! Hazel is an artist - she painted the picture of the woman with the "Perfect Pink Shoes" that's always at my shoulder in my pics (the lower one), and that was a birthday gift from Caro many years ago. 

So wonderful to see you, Hazel! Much love to you both.

Pictures from Yvonne: 

Rockin' on! Yvonne, Randall, Nancy, me, Marg, Cat.

These three have been friends for decades. 

Yvonne, Randall (looking very spiffy, sir!) and Nancy.

From Caro: 

Hee hee, Yvonne, your opera glasses are hilarious! 

The whole row (Caro took the picture, obviously).

Hazel, Yvonne, Randall, Nancy, me, Marg, Cat.

Pics from Rosanna: 

The view from Row Q. I see our heads.

Some of my favourite people! I've known Greg and Rosanna as long as I've known L (30+ years).

Rosanna, Meika, Emme and Greg.

Thanks so much for the pics, dear friends. Love you so much.

The show was raunchy, raucous and loads of fun - very much typical of the "South Park" vibe. It ended at 10pm, so Linda, Yvonne and Randall and I headed across the street to Tourist (link here 'cause I love).

We decompressed, caught up on each other's lives, and quaffed some beverages. I also had a snack of potato chips layered with thinly sliced cheese and salami with olives. Kind of a nacho bowl? I was starving and it was yummy!