The tiny Fringe Ferris Wheel is worth a ride.

The tiny Fringe Ferris Wheel is worth a ride. The last portable ferris wheel in Western Australia makes for a captivating view of the Cultural Centre and surrounds. A ten to fifteen minute ride with a fairly relaxed crew "Just let us know when you're ready to get off".

7 dollars.

8.5 out of 10 fun and the first time you tasted chocolate covered honeycomb on the Sid and Nancy Scale. #fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  

We saw this highly amusing show last night.

We saw this highly amusing show last night. It's the first time I've ever seen a Mentalist in the flesh. Tim Motley plays the detective Dirk Darrow.  In the role of a 1930's detective noir comedy musical mentalist prestidigitator.  And there's not too many of them about. This show is all sold out so you will have to wait until next year for a stream of unending wit, mixed metaphors in a lightning stream of patter and single entendres and audience participation. Tim has great stage presence and isn't at all rattled when an audience member flubs a cue, he makes it part of the act with true professionalism. Great show last night.
"Now - the gentleman wearing the tablecloth - "
Audience laughs
"Be quiet! If a picnic should happen, he's prepared, and you're not."

8.5/10 Great fun and  Spencer for Hire jamming with They Might Be Giants on the Sid and Nancy Scale. 

#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/e270c8a7-cf45-4327-bfd1-e7f17cc24644/

#fringeworld #fringeworld2016

#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  

We saw a performance of this last night at the Bok Choy Theatre in the Noodle Palace. It's on the 2nd floor of Central Tafe. When approaching, if you have your ticket already you'll be directed up the scaffolding stairs to the third floor which is the rooftop series of bars.  

There's a lift for access if requested.

Well Impromptunes don't need me plugging it, it's extraordinarily entertaining and it was a full house last night. The performers are energetic, enthused and very very capable.  The shouted suggestion from the audience was "Lights, Camera, Dead!" and launched us into the musical dramas besetting Andrew and Peter Parker - brothers, one an actor trying to save his career against the dastardly Justin Bieber. Murder, drugs, intrigue and the amazing Jimmy the Mad Snake of debatable nationality and amazing special efffects. Improv is challenging at the best of times but to improvise an entire musical with music (think Richard Vranch quality from the guy on keyboard) is just extraordinary. You'll go away sore from laughing and with earworms.  9/10 Highly Recommended and having your own theme music on the Sid and Nancy Scale.
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/0eca7990-269b-4de3-83c7-f22feb869422/

Down on Elizabeth Quay this evening things were humming.

Down on Elizabeth Quay this evening things were humming.
#FringeWorld #Fringeworld2016 More later, I'm very tired.

Oh these Platinum Preppy fountain pens from NoteMaker Stationery are nice!

Oh these Platinum Preppy fountain pens from NoteMaker Stationery are nice!

Before we go to Impromptunes in the late evening on Friday, we'll take a visit to the Fringe Fair at Elizabeth Quay...

Before we go to Impromptunes in the late evening on Friday, we'll take a visit to the Fringe Fair at Elizabeth Quay to see the Mermaids and maybe ride the carousel, and see what's to be seen. Keep an eye out for photos.

Earl Cole and 80s Inc are performing live at The Charles Hotel on the 27th.

Earl Cole and 80s Inc are performing live at The Charles Hotel on the 27th. They're fantastic and well worth a view if you like 80s music. This will sell out, as usual, so grab your ticket from http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=58771 early to be sure of entry.

Very nice artwork - the creator is also very responsive to feedback.

Very nice artwork - the creator is also very responsive to feedback.
It would be nice to see a Leafy Seadragon in there...
A rough example of the rules is available on bgg.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/martinlooij/scuba-the-board-game/posts/1469687

I enjoyed the Swancon Quiz Night!

I enjoyed the Swancon Quiz Night! Thank you! If you could post the cartoon competition finalists here too that would be great!

Fringe starts today! Have a Fringalicious time everyone!

Fringe starts today! Have a Fringalicious time everyone!

#fringeworld #fringeword2016

Can you take the heat with inventor of the Scoville scale, Wilbur Scoville?! #GoogleDoodle 🔥🔥

Can you take the heat with inventor of the Scoville scale, Wilbur Scoville?! #GoogleDoodle 🔥🔥
https://g.co/doodle/9d4zdv

Modiphius did such a nice job with their Thunderbirds kickstarter I thought I'd give them a little bit of a plug.

Modiphius did such a nice job with their Thunderbirds kickstarter I thought I'd give them a little bit of a plug. I play the occasional wargame. I like tank battles mainly. For those of you who played with Airfix models back in the day, and to those that still enjoy them, this might be of interest. You can use your models, or the cardboard markers that come with the game.  I wasn't sure whether to put this in Hot Deals (I think it's a pretty good price) Kickstarter (it's not a Kickstarter) so I plumped for Wargames. I won't be offended if it gets moved though.

This is making me think of Memoir '44 but one of the differences is that your hand of cards cycles very quickly, apparently.
http://www.modiphius.com/airfix.html

Thank you to the organisers of GenghisCon Perth 2016 - I had a very nice time at the convention!

Thanks for ConCentric Games Convention for sharing!

Thanks for ConCentric Games Convention for sharing!

Originally shared by ConCentric Games Convention

A collection of board games spanning two centuries has gone on show in Oxford - "Playing with History". http://ow.ly/WZJfh
http://ow.ly/WZJfh

Alright. Given one thing and another... Who wants me to get them a ticket?

Alright. Given one thing and another... Who wants me to get them a ticket?

SWANCON’s annual quiz night is happening this January at the Bar Orient in Fremantle.
Where: 39 High Street, Fremantle
When: Friday 22nd January 7 pm
Tickets available on the Swancon website till 19th january 
https://2016.swancon.com.au/store
depending on availability tickets may also be available at the door.
$10 per ticket, $50 for a table of 6
https://2016.swancon.com.au/store

This is important habitat.

This is important habitat.
http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1792&ea.campaign.id=46570&en_chan=go&en_ref=23172218

#fringeworld #fringeword2016

#fringeworld #fringeword2016

Although Fringe hasn't quite opened yet this exhibition is part of it. It is very interesting, with a very diverse mix of artifacts, and may really interest those with textile leanings. Although there's a lot more than cloth to look at.

The app is pretty nice and makes the exhibition a real treasure hunt, adding interest and fun with animations and quizzes. You can build a ship out of Lego for a gold coin donation in real life.

The spice trade really encouraged fusion of styles and art and culture, and there are some extraordinary examples of it.

9/10 Intrigued and a whirlwind tour of the lands of Prestor John on the Side and Nancy scale.
http://treasureships.com.au/agwa/

Anyone wanting to try out the new game World of Yoho which combines both your Android or ios smartphone at...

Anyone wanting to try out the new game World of Yoho which combines both your Android or ios smartphone at Genghiscon this weekend, look out for us in the games room and make sure you preload the app.
http://yoho.io/

I'm seeing a lot of Week 3 submissions come up - the changeover point is still Wednesday, isn't it?

I'm seeing a lot of Week 3 submissions come up - the changeover point is still Wednesday, isn't it? 

I love the enthusiasm, but it's going to get overwhelming if it keeps accelerating. Can we issue a general reminder, do you think?

WPP2016 - Week 02 - Fire

WPP2016 - Week 02 - Fire

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-02-Fire

Taken this morning. I've been to many of these places. This is happening 100 km south of us. No deaths but people aren't safe where they are, and it's not safe to evacuate. One town has been virtually wiped out already. :-/

Weekly Photo Project 2015 - the movie! I finished!

Weekly Photo Project 2015 - the movie! I finished!

WPP2016 - Week 01 - Winter or Summer

WPP2016 - Week 01 - Winter or Summer

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-01-Winter-or-Summer

It's summer here on the South West Coast of Australia, and Wadjemup Lighthouse pierces the sun as it sets, letting the heat out.

Speaking of petrichor... inhales aahhhhh.

Speaking of petrichor... inhales aahhhhh.

Hail!

Rain!

Thunder!

A friend mentioned this word to me today in an emai - petrichor. Cool word. I hope to smell it soon!

A friend mentioned this word to me today in an emai - petrichor. Cool word. I hope to smell it soon!
http://theconversation.com/the-smell-of-rain-how-csiro-invented-a-new-word-39231

Also this looks like it might be useful http://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/01/05/share-public-domain-collections -...

Also this looks like it might be useful http://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/01/05/share-public-domain-collections - there's maps.
http://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/01/05/share-public-domain-collections

Who's going to Genghiscon? Could run some rpg there next week if the dm wants and we have enough attendees.

Common Bronzewing Pigeon - Phaps chalcoptera. Probably a female.

Common Bronzewing Pigeon - Phaps chalcoptera. Probably a female.

A couple of males and a female Splendid Fairy Wren Malurus splendens

A couple of males and a female Splendid Fairy Wren Malurus splendens

Splendid Fairy Wren Malurus splendens (male)

Splendid Fairy Wren Malurus splendens (male)

Crested Pigeon - Ocyphaps lophotes seen while having lunch at Pelican's in South Yunderup, Western Australia.

Crested Pigeon - Ocyphaps lophotes seen while having lunch at Pelican's in South Yunderup, Western Australia.

Heads up for people.

Heads up for people. We are returning to gaming as normal on the 22nd as long as Ros is cool with it, after the funeral on the 12th, and the paperwork and emotional turmoil that naturally ensues.

Fringe season approaches which will see Rob and I missing a couple of Friday nights.  We're seeing shows on the 29th of January and the 5th of February, so no gaming on those nights.

I noticed this one late - for now, it's the first Fringe event I've booked.

I noticed this one late - for now, it's the first Fringe event I've booked. Rob is hoping it has some similarities to My Music.
#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/0eca7990-269b-4de3-83c7-f22feb869422/

Fourth on the list is Nosferatu - with a live score!

Fourth on the list is Nosferatu - with a live score!

I've never seen this classic of cinema, and what a way to see it!
#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/36dfa776-6994-4aaa-ba70-282f496d38b3/

My third visit to FringeWorld will be this one, with Puddles the sad clown.

My third visit to FringeWorld will be this one, with Puddles the sad clown. I've only seen him once, when he was jamming with the Postmodern Jukebox, and was impressed. #fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/fabea8d3-47d9-4db4-8a3a-3645fbf962a9/

And here's my favourites.

And here's my favourites. I'll be seeing about half of them, I think - and I'll write about every one I see here. I'd love to hear about your Fringe experiences too! #fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/favourites/1506988/

This is the first second show of Fringe World I'm booked to see.

This is the first second show of Fringe World I'm booked to see. Let's see how it shapes up! #fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/e270c8a7-cf45-4327-bfd1-e7f17cc24644/

This an album you can add photos of Nanna to if you have them, for Roslyn Smith's convenience.

This an album you can add photos of Nanna to if you have them, for Roslyn Smith's convenience. I'll be adding more as I find them.
https://goo.gl/photos/W13Hh9SCC9DCJCfw5

The Fringe World program is live for 2016!

The Fringe World program is live for 2016!
#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/browse_all_events/
https://www.fringeworld.com.au/program

I won't be able to go to all of them, but I'll make a fair stab at it.

I won't be able to go to all of them, but I'll make a fair stab at it.
http://www.fringeworld.com.au/favourites/1506988/

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Thank you to everyone who attended - for however long you were able to stay!

Thank you to everyone who attended - for however long you were able to stay! We appreciate the effort - especially  Andrew Muhling and Jocelyn Kuan who sailed down from South of Perth Yacht Club through shoals and showerless wastes. Thank you to the crew who helped with the running of the ship and kitchen duty.  Last of all, thank you to Rob Masters for his captaining of The Murray River Queen which meant that we all had such a wonderful start to the year.

Watch the movies!

I really like the ending!

I really like the ending!

This morning.

This morning.

Grabbed the shots I took of Parking Space, good and bad. Here is a link to those who might be interested.

Grabbed the shots I took of Parking Space, good and bad. Here is a link to those who might be interested.
https://goo.gl/photos/wYoK89RzNGdW73xE7

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WPP 2015 - Week 52- Broken

WPP 2015 - Week 52- Broken
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
#WPP2015
#WPP2015-Wk-52-Broken

Summer Crabbing in the Delta

Summer Crabbing in the Delta

The sun blazes down on these holidayers, who are intent on catching Blue Manna Crabs for dinner.

WPP 2015 - Week 51 - Summer / Winter
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
#WPP2015
#WPP2015-Wk-51-SummerWinter

Not that sort of a bar.

Not that sort of a bar.

The light shining from the barred window of Cooper's Mill onto the 1847 wall caught my eye.

WPP 2015 - Week 48 - Shapes
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
#WPP2015
#WPP2015-Wk-50-Shapes

Hammered.

Hammered.

Whatever you call these - Thongs, Flipflops, Jandalls, Cabanas - if you lose one in the Estuary it might end up hammered to this log. Note the hammer hanging there, for convenience.

WPP 2015 - Week 49 - Repetitive
Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith
#WPP2015
#WPP2015-Wk-49-Repetitive

Quick Pick of my photos for the week.

Quick Pick of my photos for the week.
https://goo.gl/photos/4Cew3nGb94RwKimC6

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Castles of Burgundy all becomes clear.

Castles of Burgundy all becomes clear.

Starship Merchants.

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Peaceful evening in dock tonight. Nice to see Spacey and her fearless crew today. Tomorrow up to Ravenswood.

Castles of Burgundy again.

Tricky Pirates.

Castles of Burgundy.

Rafted up with Parking Space in the middle of the blue silk estuary.

Hope you had a good night Parking Space.

Keep an eye on us...

Keep an eye on us...
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=02oJ21zjcqN6t96Y7lzWo002xD1MGnJAZ

High winds may delay us today John Samuel​l​ Elaine Walker​ Roslyn Smith​ Alex Isle​.

High winds may delay us today John Samuel​l​ Elaine Walker​ Roslyn Smith​ Alex Isle​.