The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show starts next week on Wednesday the 20th of March.
I’m not going.
I went for many years and always enjoyed it, but the last time I went, 2 years ago, I felt a lot of anxiety about being around that many people. There were times when there were so many people that I just had to get out of the stand I was in.
Perhaps that is a side effect of Covid, but I also think it is because I just don’t want to get sick if I can avoid it. There are more things out there and I like that in the past 4 years I’ve only been sick once.
Another reason for wanting to give it a miss is that I have developed my garden quite a lot and enjoy going out there to take photos. That is enough for me.
So this year I am going to give it a miss. I might go in the future, but for now, I’ve had enough.
I thought it might be fun to look back on the show and what I’ve taken in the past. First up is a video I did of the show back in 2022.
Here is a gallery of photos that I have taken over many years. I hope you enjoy seeing them.
Crowds are a problem. I find it best to go the minute the botanical garden or museum when it opens. I don’t worry about Covid. I am vacinated and when I caught it again it was very mild.
They are a problem. I try to do that when I can and with this show I’ve been able to do that in the past, but I just don’t think I want to go. I only worry about Covid in that I’ve never had and would like it to stay what way if I can. I’m also fully vaccinated. Thank you Sherry.
Know what you mean about crowded places. I still wear a mask on long train journeys. I remember enjoying your photographs from the Flower Show in the past but now you have you garden it must be so much more relaxing to take photographs there.
I always try and carry a mask with me too, and trains are the worst. Thank you RJ, it was good to go and see it, but I love my garden and love just going out there when I feel like it and not having to worry about others. Thank you.
The Royal Exhibition Hall is wonderful. I would like to wander when it was empty,
It is amazing. I have seen it empty, but the only way I could get in there was on a tour. I might see if I can find the photos and do a post on it.
Lovely flowers 🌷
Thank you.
You’re welcome ❤️
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This must be an awesome flower show. Thanks fot the impressions and the video of 2022.
It is, and pretty big. You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed seeing it. Thank you.
I know what you mean about crowds plus you might have a few flower photos already 😁
Glad you can see my side Brian, and yeah, I might have a few thousand photos now. lol Thank you.
Beautiful photos as always, Leanne! Would wearing a good brand of mask make you feel more at ease in a crowd?
It probably would John, but not sure I really want to go. I have to admit that being around a lot of people is very uncomfortable these days. Thanks John.
I get it. I don’t mind being in a crowd but it depends on what’s going on.
I like being home and away from people. lol
Me too. Single guy at 63, no more marriage. 🤣
Well I do have a husband here too, but he works down the other end of the house, so it seems like I’m alone a lot. lol. Marriage is hard work.
Yes it is, I messed up but they did too. It doesn’t matter now. I know you’re married, that’s great! 😃
Sorry to hear that John. As long as you are happy JOhn, and you seem to be.
Aww thanks, Leanne! I haven’t dated since those days. Life is good today, if it works don’t fix it.
That is really good to hear John.
The video is great Leanne. And stills are beautiful. The show is a tremendous presentation and unique. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Anne, it is a great show, but not sure I will miss a lot this year.