22nd June, 2007
Can We See the Dan?
Following the links on my last post I note that the worlds best over produced West Coast rock duo are on a massive world tour this year. They are even gracing us with their presence down under. Even better they are playing a gig in Sydney.
However, I have had a long standing aversion to stadium gigs ever since I saw Prince in a hanger just outside Birmingham. If even he couldn’t get a vibe going in one of those oversized tin sheds what chance has anyone else got? My other reservation is that recent work by the Dan hasn’t been quite up to the standard of their 70’s and early 80’s output (something about dialling down on the nose powder perhaps?) and I’m wondering if it will be worth it. I have a sneaking suspicion though that I will be plonking down my credit card for a couple of tickets really rather soon. Anyone fancy joining me?
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Birthday Wishes
It isn’t my birthday for another four months but I’ve already decided what my family can buy me for a present. Did I mention that Danny Baker is now broadcasting via that there internetweb? The show is so good I’ve had to buy SWMBO her own iPod so that she can listen to it on the bus to work.
It really is that good and you dear reader should get subscribed right now. And if you are married to me you should be buying me one of these, if only to encourage the Candy Man to play more Steely Dan.
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18th June, 2007
A Bit of a Blow
We were out and about at Balmoral Beach on Saturday morning. During some of the worst weather seen in these parts for some years. The swell was so bad that people (well, lunatics) were surfing off Rocky Point Island which is adjacent to the beach.
Of course the smaller members of the party were oblivious to conditions when there were parts of the local flora available to clamber all over. Meanwhile the adults were searching for the smallest bit of shelter to get out of the bitterly cold wind.
I am off to the shops this week to buy some thicker jumpers.
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