Eurovision

I really liked the Belgian song although it didn't stand up on it's own as a great song without the stage show which totally complemented it. More like a good track on a good album; the lad has a bright future ahead of him. I was bemused bythe popularity of the Russian song; all I can assume is that, with the amount of airplay the songs get on the run up to the contest, it's a grower. The Swedish song,to me stood out right from the start and I would have been very disappointed if it hadn't've won [I've been playing it a lot since last night]. The voting was fascinating, especially the way so many moulds were broken; who knows..if we'd had a song that was less dire maybe we would have had a fair few votes for once.soon; I don't think anyone particularly wants to win it with a view to staging it the following year, as it costs a fortune to put on [although I countries such as ourselves have to contribute towards it]. Had Australia won they would have had to nominate a European country to stage it for them.

I thought Austria put a lot of effort into the stage settings/technical side of things, so well done to them I say.

At least we had 5 points and didn't come last, Germany and France didn't get 1 point.

I thought this year was very good to be honest and I liked the Swedish entry also Russia although my favourite was Australia.

Eloethan, My understanding is , Australia was invited as a one off because it was the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision and Australia has a large viewing population, they like it. Had they won they could not take part next year so they could have nominated a European country in their place.

I thought it was much better than the last few years. I loved the songs from Sweden and Russia so I didn't mind which one won. Australia's participation gave it a little extra interest. Wouldn't it be a good idea to invite a country outside Europe to enter every two or three years? Not every year of course.

dj, what a bizarre happening! Have you heard what the outcome was? I always record Eurovision so that I can fast forward over the boring bits and if a song sounds like a dirge, I can ff that too. I heard and liked the Swedish entry and it's good that justice was done. I rather enjoyed the jollity of our entry, but obviously that wasn't appreciated. Eurovision is a serious business!

I haven't watched this for years.When the DC were still at home they used to like to watch it for the laughs.It's a bizarre spectacle.

Sizzarre? bizarre!

Haven't heard anything, anno, but my son's partner knows the people she was supposed to be staying with, so no doubt we will hear.
Apparently there were quite a few staying at that particular house so I hope the rest were not in the same state.
Actually, if my son had not been here, I would have assumed the girl was having a hypo.

I did not watch it - I was at a baroque concert (there's posh) - but have just googled the Swedish entry - what a load of pap! What I call "supermarket music"!

I loved the Belgium and Cyprus entries but no problem with Sweden winning as it was a very good song and the projections/choreography with a images was brilliant.

In fact I likes most of the songs this year which is unusual. Only a couple left me glad when they were over. I thought all the songs at the bottom deserved more points. I suppose it's just the way it works though. I liked the Austrian song and I think it scored zero.

I love the way Graham Norton commentates. He's kept to the Terry Wogan gently mocking format.

Some people like supermarket music, mishap.

The thing about Graham is that he really loves Eurovision and it shows through in his commentary. I think t's pretty clever, being able to write a song that is instantly catchy and enjoyable. There was another song that I liked [a lady singing] that I really liked but I can't remember which one it was...it was more towards the end.

Was she dressed in white? If so, that was Russia. That was a very good song too.

I thought she was dressed in black [but not the one with dead crows on her shoulders ]!

Oh, was it the Eurovision song contest last night ?

You down the pub again harri?

Sweden was a consistently good singer. Most of the others had wobbles.
Plus the graphics, or whatever you call them were good. And a bit original.

yes, Russia was dressed in white. A worthy second I think.

dj - that sort of thing happening is not that unusual. Agree about locking your door after dark. Best thing to do.

Apparently it is the longest running music programme, although to quote Graham Norton, that was just last night's show!

I was down the pub too!
Did I miss anything?

Ah, Graham Norton, yes - I would have enjoyed listening to him.

We had our annual Eurovision family party complete with Chinese meal, countries drawn out of a hat and a £5 from each of the adults to add a bit of spice and whoever had the winning country got the loot in this case ME. Well done Sweden.
Lucky girl jen that she walked into your house bit of a shock for you all though.

I do not know where you live, soon, but it's quite unusual in this village.
I know the grandparents of the girl she was going to stay with. I will not say anything to them unless I hear on the grapevine. Do not know what sort of state the granddaughter was in!
Yes, sparky, it was a shock. Pleased my son and his family were here.

It happened to us TWICE last summer! Each time was in the afternoon, and each time the person was drunk. First time was a rather burly young man, luckily he turned and left when he realised he was in the wrong house, the second was the following week, a woman walked (staggered) in, my son-in-law said "you`re in the wrong house duck", and she turned around and left. A bit un-nerving though.

This one didn't. She lay down on the bed-settee and fell asleep. We had to get the police as she had no address or ID, no mobile, nothing.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people leave their doors, front and/or back unlocked just because they're in the house themselves.

DH & I went to a Eurovision party in the village. There was fabulous euro themed food. We dressed as Austrians. We didn't hear much of the music as there was so much chatter.
My brother and SiL were in Sweden with their daughter so I expect they had quite a party.

I prefer to leave my front door unlocked in case I have another life threatening aortic dissection and need the ambulance myself. However, I left it locked today, and have been worried at every little twinge in my back.
If there is a group of people in, I do not see the need to lock the door.