http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1709/?cpg=56956886&msg_id=56956886&et_rid=890854825&linkid=56956886_text_1709
Hee hee hee!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1709/?cpg=56956886&msg_id=56956886&et_rid=890854825&linkid=56956886_text_1709
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Breakfast tomorrow...
Breakfast tomorrow...
Originally shared by Elaine Walker
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/cada-breakfast/17013
Thing I mentioned the other week. Use shredded coconut for best results.
Originally shared by Elaine Walker
http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/cada-breakfast/17013
Thing I mentioned the other week. Use shredded coconut for best results.
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Friday, 25 October 2013
Monday, 21 October 2013
+Rob Masters wrote about what we did tonight. Great concert! Nik Kershaw hugged me!
+Rob Masters wrote about what we did tonight. Great concert! Nik Kershaw hugged me!
Originally shared by Rob Masters
So we're just back from the join Nik Kershaw/Kim Wilde show at the Astor. This was the last show of the tour, and what a show it was.
Nik opened with Wide Boy, and proved that not only is he one of the most accomplished songwriters of the 80s, but that he can still wow a crowd with his performing skills. He followed with a a wide selection of his more famous tracks - making mention along the way of another concert series he did that consisted of the entirety of The Riddle album. He slow played a few of his more recent songs, including a very moving piece call The Sky is the Limit. He wound up with his greatest hit, Wouldn't It Be Good, to resounding applause. Although remembered as a keyboardist in the 80s, he played guitar during the show, and he can shred with the best of them!
After his set, there was an intermission, and Kim Wilde came out, with the same band. Exactly the same band. This meant that her lead guitarist was Nik! She sang a huge set, covering her hits (including some unexpected ones, like Cambodia) and a number of covers, including Wonderful Life (Black), and I Touch Myself (Divynils) - which was a worthy memorial to the late Ms Amphlett.
For part of the of the set most of the band took a break, leaving the backing vocalist and the second guitarist (now playing acoustic guitar) with Kim on stage. This is when she told us a little more how her career works. The backing vocalist was Scarlett Wilde, her niece by way of her younger brother, Ricky - the second guitarist! Ricky is also her songwriter and producer. Then the rest of the band came back, and she proceeded to rock the house down, ending to thundering applause with Kids in America.
For an encore, Kim and Nik did a duet, which was very well received.
Both are stunning professionals, and have remained great performers. Ricky and Nik continue to create fantastic music, while Kim is a great singer with extraordinary range and a stunning performer. Meanwhile, Scarlett Wilde is someone to look out for - that apple has not fallen very far from the tree at all!
All in all a fantastic concert and well worth it. 10/10 and the all your best memories of the 80s are untarnished by reality on the Sid and Nancy scale.
For the few of us who waited long enough at the stage door, Kim and Nik did pause to sign some memorabilia (including several vinyl LPs) and to have photos taken on their way to the car back to their hotel. They were very gracious about it, and were happy to chat (if only for a couple of minutes).
Originally shared by Rob Masters
So we're just back from the join Nik Kershaw/Kim Wilde show at the Astor. This was the last show of the tour, and what a show it was.
Nik opened with Wide Boy, and proved that not only is he one of the most accomplished songwriters of the 80s, but that he can still wow a crowd with his performing skills. He followed with a a wide selection of his more famous tracks - making mention along the way of another concert series he did that consisted of the entirety of The Riddle album. He slow played a few of his more recent songs, including a very moving piece call The Sky is the Limit. He wound up with his greatest hit, Wouldn't It Be Good, to resounding applause. Although remembered as a keyboardist in the 80s, he played guitar during the show, and he can shred with the best of them!
After his set, there was an intermission, and Kim Wilde came out, with the same band. Exactly the same band. This meant that her lead guitarist was Nik! She sang a huge set, covering her hits (including some unexpected ones, like Cambodia) and a number of covers, including Wonderful Life (Black), and I Touch Myself (Divynils) - which was a worthy memorial to the late Ms Amphlett.
For part of the of the set most of the band took a break, leaving the backing vocalist and the second guitarist (now playing acoustic guitar) with Kim on stage. This is when she told us a little more how her career works. The backing vocalist was Scarlett Wilde, her niece by way of her younger brother, Ricky - the second guitarist! Ricky is also her songwriter and producer. Then the rest of the band came back, and she proceeded to rock the house down, ending to thundering applause with Kids in America.
For an encore, Kim and Nik did a duet, which was very well received.
Both are stunning professionals, and have remained great performers. Ricky and Nik continue to create fantastic music, while Kim is a great singer with extraordinary range and a stunning performer. Meanwhile, Scarlett Wilde is someone to look out for - that apple has not fallen very far from the tree at all!
All in all a fantastic concert and well worth it. 10/10 and the all your best memories of the 80s are untarnished by reality on the Sid and Nancy scale.
For the few of us who waited long enough at the stage door, Kim and Nik did pause to sign some memorabilia (including several vinyl LPs) and to have photos taken on their way to the car back to their hotel. They were very gracious about it, and were happy to chat (if only for a couple of minutes).
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
From Karen's facebook page:
From Karen's facebook page:
Karen Babcock is finally home, only about 130 days later than planned. Yes, as in my house and everything! I am tubeless (feeding tube was removed yesterday morning), breathing on my own during the day, and using a bi-pap machine to give my muscles a rest overnight. I have LOTS of mail and stuff to catch up on, and I'm not sure what my energy levels will be for a while, so ask potential visitors to hold off for a little while, please.
(from her facebook entry)
Karen Babcock is finally home, only about 130 days later than planned. Yes, as in my house and everything! I am tubeless (feeding tube was removed yesterday morning), breathing on my own during the day, and using a bi-pap machine to give my muscles a rest overnight. I have LOTS of mail and stuff to catch up on, and I'm not sure what my energy levels will be for a while, so ask potential visitors to hold off for a little while, please.
(from her facebook entry)
Friday, 11 October 2013
Board gaming tonight.
Board gaming tonight. Please help Rob to rest his voice though. Fend for yourself food. Craig McBride might make an appearance. Whooping cough test came back negative. Will be soooo having a booster once we're fully recovered.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
A reminder for those of us in Western Australia on SmartPower, it now being October it is now, according to Synergy,...
A reminder for those of us in Western Australia on SmartPower, it now being October it is now, according to Synergy, Summer.
This means Peak time is now between 11:00 and 17:00 on weekdays.
Peak rates are 45.8784 cents a unit.
Shoulder rates from 07:00 to 11:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 are 24.4481 cents a unit.
Weekends are unchanged 07:00 to 21:00 at 20.6459 cents a unit and 21:00 to 07:00 at 13.9737 cents a unit.
Reset your washing machine and dishwasher timers, jigger with your solar hot water booster if you need to.
This means Peak time is now between 11:00 and 17:00 on weekdays.
Peak rates are 45.8784 cents a unit.
Shoulder rates from 07:00 to 11:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 are 24.4481 cents a unit.
Weekends are unchanged 07:00 to 21:00 at 20.6459 cents a unit and 21:00 to 07:00 at 13.9737 cents a unit.
Reset your washing machine and dishwasher timers, jigger with your solar hot water booster if you need to.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Yesterday Craig said "Karen is no longer tethered to machines.
Yesterday Craig said "Karen is no longer tethered to machines. Tube removed from throat, she's been breathing for herself all day."
She's also been eating solids for a few days by herself.
Craig also says:
"But she plans to be back for Swancon and Continuum, if possible. (The head of ICU said it would be hard for Karen to get back into the country after he discussed the cost of Karen's stay with Immigration, but not any of the medical aspects, as that would breach privacy. Sounds to me like "privacy" being an excuse for not discussing incompetence, an old trick pioneered by the banks.)"
She's also been eating solids for a few days by herself.
Craig also says:
"But she plans to be back for Swancon and Continuum, if possible. (The head of ICU said it would be hard for Karen to get back into the country after he discussed the cost of Karen's stay with Immigration, but not any of the medical aspects, as that would breach privacy. Sounds to me like "privacy" being an excuse for not discussing incompetence, an old trick pioneered by the banks.)"
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Friday, 4 October 2013
Garry, Steveg, (Elaine I think you have one). Should be one for Richard but he's not on G+.
Garry, Steveg, (Elaine I think you have one). Should be one for Richard but he's not on G+.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Rob has now lost his voice and I'm losing mine.
Rob has now lost his voice and I'm losing mine. Pertussis testing to be performed. I think that we had better not push things, so regretfully gaming is cancelled for tomorrow night. :-( Expect a follow up sms if I don't see a response here.
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