A Pictorial Post – Page 2 – Ivor.Plumber/Poet

Frankie’s End of Spring Groom

Summer will be here soon, and Frankie was well overdue for a haircut

Frankie, before and after his groom this morning

Ivor Steven (c) November 2025

“The Animals” – Final Curtain Tour at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat

Ye’ old ‘Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat

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My sister and I were up in front of the stage just before the show began

The Animals – Final Curtain Tour at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat

Last night, my sister and I had the pleasure of attending The Animals at the grand old Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat. First opened in 1875, Her Majesty’s remains Australia’s best-preserved theatre building — a living monument to Ballarat’s rich cultural heritage. It has served as the city’s home of live performance for nearly 150 years, and its ornate charm made the perfect setting for a night of rock nostalgia.

The Animals have thrilled audiences across generations, and we couldn’t miss their Final Curtain Tour. The current lineup features original member John Steel — now 84 and still commanding the stage — alongside Danny Handley, Bobby Ruiz, and Barney “Boogie” Williams. Together, they delivered a powerhouse performance that had the crowd on their feet, singing along and soaking in every note.

From gritty blues to timeless rock anthems, the band’s energy was infectious. It was more than a concert — it felt like a farewell embrace from legends who’ve shaped the soundtrack of so many lives.

Their finale song …

Ivor Steven (c) November 2025

Lest We Forget

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” ~ Laurence Binyon

Let We Forget

Ivor Steven (c) 11th November 2025

Wondrous Wattlebirds

“Like the wattlebird, I dare to break the shell— to sing loud in the wind, to rise with the light.”

Ivor Steven (c) October 2025

Frankie the River Dog

Frankie enjoyed his walkies along the banks of the Barwon River yesterday.

Ivor Steven (c) October 2025

Gina’s Mexican Cafe, Namaimo

Before going over to Gabriola Island, we (me, Penny & Dave) had lunch with Dave’s sister, Sandra, and husband Jordon, at the charming Gina’s Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo

The inviting Gina’s Mexican Cafe

My scrumptious lunch

Left to Right, me, Jordon, Sandra (Dave’s sister), Dave, and Penny. Then Sandra and Dave

And a great time was had by all.
Ivor, Sandra, Jordon, Penny, and Dave

Ivor Steven (c) September 2025

Lunch at the Picturesque Lion Rampant Scottish Pub

On this day, my cousins, Penny & Dave, took me to a local Maple Bay pub for lunch to meet their friends, Joan and Darcy.
After lunch, we went for a scenic tour around the Maple Bay and Genoa Cove area.