Comments on: Lazy Sunday!

By: Zorronsky

Zorronsky — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:11:33 +0000

Thanks FDB, the luck of the draw there I s’pose.

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:34:01 +0000

I’m very glad to hear the service went so “well” Zorronsky. To the extent such things can.

I haven’t noticed you being irrational, but would certainly undetrstand if you had.

All the best eh?

By: Zorronsky

Zorronsky — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:02 +0000

Somehow I managed to lose track of what day it is, it’s been a rush to fit everything in…driving to and from Adelaide for the Memorial service. The heat, much drinking, people I’d not seen for many years, my granddaughters wonderful song to her mother and the moving reminiscences from family and friends, the long session into Friday morning, the trip back with a nephew and my amazing second eldest daughter who almost single-handed put together a truly lovely memorial. No religion, celebrant or MC, just family and friends. I’d like to just once again thank all who sent condolences and apologize for maybe seeming a bit irrational over this long stressful time.

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:20 +0000

We are indeed.

*scurries back under fridge*

By: jules

jules — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:47:14 +0000

FDB are you playing in Brissie in a few weeks? I just did some quick stalking and if your band is the band I think it is I wouldn’t mind seeing them.

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:23:23 +0000

“The Wheatsheaf is a nice pub.”

Furious agreement.

“I’ve seen CW Stoneking there once or twice”

How great is CW? Very, that’s how.

“a mate speaks highly of their collection of single malt whiskeys.”

I heard that too, but poverty and heat conspired against me.

“February, eh? Cool.”

Fuck, I hope so. But I really really doubt it.

By: terangeree

terangeree — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:22:31 +0000

Sunday: watched the 1979 VFL Grand Final on the work telly, wondering why it was the only decent choice amongst the 20+ channels now available.

Finally figured out how to play “Okaeri” on the piano; a feat I’m rather proud of achieving with no sheet music, a piano, a tin ear and a full-orchestral arrangement CD.

Cursed the Cricket Ground Trust and the Qld Govt for closing Stanley Street on the weekend so they could do some repairs to a grandstand.

By: David Irving (no relation)

David Irving (no relation) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:18:40 +0000

At least you didn’t buy the hot pink ones FDB …

The Wheatsheaf is a nice pub. I’ve seen CW Stoneking there once or twice, and a mate speaks highly of their collection of single malt whiskeys.

February, eh? Cool.

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:03:17 +0000

I’d like to retract half the commas in that last comment.

By: FDB

FDB — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:02:02 +0000

Yeah, sorry. I seem to remember you or someone else saying something similar before. Mme Cat, peutetre…

A promoter I ain’t.

Although, I think I sometimes unconsciously avoid it online, not just cos it’s a tad crass, but also cos one of the nutcases who I once called such might use it for stalking, or what have you.

As they say… [cue informercial presenter voice] there’s got to be a better way!

Perhaps that way is, as they say… [cue talk show guest voice] getting over myself. In this case, as getting over myself would entail talking about myself more, I think I could manage it!

We played the Wheatsheaf on Sunday, and the audience, though modest (as again, they say) was very appreciative and purchasey-of-CDs, so we’ll definitely be back there. Plus I love the venue. If the people who run it weren’t so awesome and generous with their rider – seriously, you’re going to keep not charging me for these microbrew draughts till my cab leaves for the airport? Ooo-kaaaay – and the folks who frequent it weren’t such open and lovely music-lovers, and the resident sound-lady so excellent, my take-home impression would be “holy fuck, did I just play 2 sets in a tin shed in 40 degrees with no aircon in a weird little industrial area of Adelaide? Why????

February is most likely for a return to Adders, on the back of the album we’ve got in the bag.

Apropos of nothing, while in town I purchased a second-hand pair of what were referred to on the label as “Don Dunstan Shorts”. Baby blue short-shorts; now that’s a premier.