Wadjempup in Djilba 2015
https://goo.gl/photos/YvKucqZTWPDKPPDh8
Monday, 31 August 2015
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Golden Whistler glimpsed through the foliage.Pachycephala pectoralis
Golden Whistler glimpsed through the foliage.Pachycephala pectoralis
Saturday, 29 August 2015
80s Inc at the Charles 28th August 2015
80s Inc at the Charles 28th August 2015
I am just back from 80s Inc who were performing at The Charles just now.
First we had dinner at the Charles, we'd been delayed by Rob's work, and when we got there it was really, really crowded and we despaired of dinner. But one of the bouncers asked us what we wanted. "Dinner" we said doubtfully. He used his super bouncer vision to find us a table. It was amazing. I'd established earlier that the Charles, despite all appearances does do GF meals if asked, so we had good steaks with mash and salad and garlic sauce, and it was hot, made quickly, which considering the huge crowd was amazing. They went down really well. It's not as new or flash as some but it does solid food, has good space and a good feel.
But on to the show! We're really fortunate with this band - all the band members are great performers, personable, feeding the audience and each other with humour, energy and the joy of the music. These are very accomplished and experienced musicians.
Some minor difficulties initially with the good Doctor George Crisp's Kronos keyboard "Shoulda stayed with the piano" was quipped but all came right before there was significant delay. The sound also was a bit mushy in the first set, but they mostly fixed that.
530 people were allowed in, this venue is bigger than the Herdsman but because apparently every body loves 80's music and so they should, and these folks do it so well they were having to turn people away at the door, they were full up.
Lucky for us Rob and I were two people who were let in. Although our tickets were complimentary this is a band I will pay to see. For one thing, they're consummate performers, for another, they are able to capture the sense and spirit of the era. They're playing 80's music and doing it with joie de vivre and it's quite infectious because 3 or 4 people out of 5 were dancing.
They're very generous, with their music, I'm looking at the playlist and what you get is 3 sets of around 11 songs. Some of them they'd never performed before too, so they're keeping it fresh.
My feet are very sore and gave out half way through the 3rd last song. But the music's so good you just get picked up by it!
Highlights were Down Under (Men at Work), complete with flute by Louise Tayler-Lloyd, sung by the ever golden voiced Earl Cole, I Ran (Flock of Seagulls) again sung by Mr Cole. Ghostbusters was a real crowd pleaser too, with Quentin Edmonds giving us quite a show! Louise sang Heaven (Must be There) (Eurogliders) and as always with this band it's not just a cover, but a song that is imbued with heart.
So many good ones - these are just ones that stand out in my mind at 1.15am after the show.
There's going to be another performance on the 20th of November, and I'm looking forward to it. Tickets will be going on sale sometime later today, and I would get in there quickly if I were you.
I wonder if Duran Duran's Planet Earth might get a showing in their next concert?
80s Inc are:
Earl Cole: lead vocals
Louise Tayler-Lloyd: vocals, saxophone and flute
Quentin Edmonds: guitar
Kevin Stevens: bass and vocals
Mark Simpson: drums
George Crisp: keyboards
8.5/10 Fantastic and front row seats at the XTC vs Adam Ant showdown on the Sid and Nancy scale.
I am just back from 80s Inc who were performing at The Charles just now.
First we had dinner at the Charles, we'd been delayed by Rob's work, and when we got there it was really, really crowded and we despaired of dinner. But one of the bouncers asked us what we wanted. "Dinner" we said doubtfully. He used his super bouncer vision to find us a table. It was amazing. I'd established earlier that the Charles, despite all appearances does do GF meals if asked, so we had good steaks with mash and salad and garlic sauce, and it was hot, made quickly, which considering the huge crowd was amazing. They went down really well. It's not as new or flash as some but it does solid food, has good space and a good feel.
But on to the show! We're really fortunate with this band - all the band members are great performers, personable, feeding the audience and each other with humour, energy and the joy of the music. These are very accomplished and experienced musicians.
Some minor difficulties initially with the good Doctor George Crisp's Kronos keyboard "Shoulda stayed with the piano" was quipped but all came right before there was significant delay. The sound also was a bit mushy in the first set, but they mostly fixed that.
530 people were allowed in, this venue is bigger than the Herdsman but because apparently every body loves 80's music and so they should, and these folks do it so well they were having to turn people away at the door, they were full up.
Lucky for us Rob and I were two people who were let in. Although our tickets were complimentary this is a band I will pay to see. For one thing, they're consummate performers, for another, they are able to capture the sense and spirit of the era. They're playing 80's music and doing it with joie de vivre and it's quite infectious because 3 or 4 people out of 5 were dancing.
They're very generous, with their music, I'm looking at the playlist and what you get is 3 sets of around 11 songs. Some of them they'd never performed before too, so they're keeping it fresh.
My feet are very sore and gave out half way through the 3rd last song. But the music's so good you just get picked up by it!
Highlights were Down Under (Men at Work), complete with flute by Louise Tayler-Lloyd, sung by the ever golden voiced Earl Cole, I Ran (Flock of Seagulls) again sung by Mr Cole. Ghostbusters was a real crowd pleaser too, with Quentin Edmonds giving us quite a show! Louise sang Heaven (Must be There) (Eurogliders) and as always with this band it's not just a cover, but a song that is imbued with heart.
So many good ones - these are just ones that stand out in my mind at 1.15am after the show.
There's going to be another performance on the 20th of November, and I'm looking forward to it. Tickets will be going on sale sometime later today, and I would get in there quickly if I were you.
I wonder if Duran Duran's Planet Earth might get a showing in their next concert?
80s Inc are:
Earl Cole: lead vocals
Louise Tayler-Lloyd: vocals, saxophone and flute
Quentin Edmonds: guitar
Kevin Stevens: bass and vocals
Mark Simpson: drums
George Crisp: keyboards
8.5/10 Fantastic and front row seats at the XTC vs Adam Ant showdown on the Sid and Nancy scale.
Friday, 28 August 2015
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Yesterday I went to play Disc Golf at Tomato Lake with Rob Masters and his workmates.
Yesterday I went to play Disc Golf at Tomato Lake with Rob Masters and his workmates. Before I set up the course I walked around, just taking photos with my mobile phone, spying out the signs of Djilba - or Sprinter, that period of yellow or cream flowers and the starts of nesting for Australia Magpies and Wattlebirds here in the South West of Australia.
Hey Alex Isle do you remember going down to Fremantle to protest the supertrawler?
Hey Alex Isle do you remember going down to Fremantle to protest the supertrawler? August 25th, 2012. You were looking sharp!
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
For everyone overseas from Sock Dreams, remember that orders over $30 have free international shipping.
For everyone overseas from Sock Dreams, remember that orders over $30 have free international shipping. This is also in conjunction with the birthday sale code if you're a sock fan like me and got the birthday notice. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/
http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks
http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks
Sunday, 23 August 2015
Saturday, 22 August 2015
There will be no rpging next week as Rob and I are going dancing with 80's Inc again.
There will be no rpging next week as Rob and I are going dancing with 80's Inc again.
http://earlcolemusic.com/appear/ if you're interested.
http://earlcolemusic.com/appear/ if you're interested.
Friday, 21 August 2015
This is A2 - sonic shout attack person Matthew Female
This is A2 - sonic shout attack person Matthew Female
Title
We'll be rpging tonight, I have something I've been thinking about, not really down enough people to boardgame easily in the space we have.
A one night wonder for now, might continue it later perhaps if people find it fun.
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Little Pied Cormorant #BirdPoker Wings Spread
Little Pied Cormorant #BirdPoker Wings Spread
My first BirdPoker...
2nd batch. I'm just out of testing and waiting for my lunch at the Tearooms.
2nd batch. I'm just out of testing and waiting for my lunch at the Tearooms.
https://goo.gl/photos/2YEVVMgZfFM7WFaS8
https://goo.gl/photos/2YEVVMgZfFM7WFaS8
I just got this emailed to me, I'm pretty excited about these new products, mug cakes are a lot of fun, and so easy!
I just got this emailed to me, I'm pretty excited about these new products, mug cakes are a lot of fun, and so easy! Even easier now!
So Melinda says:
"We are excited to announce the launch of our new gluten free mug dessert range including popular flavours
Choc Fudge, Deliciously Lemon and Maple Syrup. Full product details are available here
Quick and easy our convenient one minute mug desserts are a first in Australia for the mainstream and health food aisles.
As a Coeliac, mum of three and lover of all things delicious I’m wrapped with the addition of these innovative products to our range.
A saviour for those wanting a quick dessert for the whole family or simply a snack for one our cute little packs contain four desserts and are prepared and consumed in the same mug.
All you need is your favourite mug a sachet of premix and two add-ins and in one minute your dessert is ready. We deliberately avoided the addition of egg in these products in preference for a fudgy or self-sauce pudding texture over the traditional mug cake rubbery soufflé texture.
In all three flavours we’ve use the same quality ingredients as our popular premix range so it’s like eating them hot from the oven…just conveniently in your favourite mug and only taking one minute!
Available now from selected online and independent stores around Australia.
Visit our website locator to find your nearest stockist or chose one of the many online stores listed on Melinda’s website. Note: many of the stores will receive stock in the coming month but please help us by asking your local store Grocery Manager to stock these products.
You can also join Melinda and her son Cohen in their home kitchen to watch all three mug desserts being prepared.
Choc Fudge Mug Brownie: https://youtu.be/QUnWFO1Jpzc
Deliciously Lemon Mug Pudding: https://youtu.be/klID3FoQV5c
Maple Syrup Mug Pudding: https://youtu.be/DVJN-E0lzXE " #glutenfee
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
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