Photogenic Phiddler...

This is the cover of a local bi-monthly magazine over here, check out the rogueish fiddler top right...

...and again here sporting a green wig.

and finally here in our bands ad.

Get it while its hot

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=104050624&f=0&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&c=91602959&s=wa&tm=1180580845

New gaff

Yup, in a moment of sheer insanity, we went and bought a new house. We saw it on friday, put an offer in on sunday and got it yesterday. Its a 200sqm bigger plot than our existing place and a bigger house too.

Its a 1930's aussie place and not much has been done to it since the 30's by the looks of it, so we will be spending a lot of time with the hammer and chisel making the place right. This is a building out the back which we are going to use as a music studio.

And here is the lemon tree, we also have grapefruit, plum and peach (i think, there was no fruit on the last two)

this is abrick bbq which we are going to convert into a pizza oven. The green construction in the background is a dunnie. the only thing missing is a bar, but we should be able to sort that out in a few months. All we need to do now is to sell our own place!!! Anyone interested?

Reillycam

Its been a while since she made an appearance so here she is in her favourite perch in the bar.

Winehunt

We got a hot tip from our bass player about an old Italian winemaker who lives in the hills, so off we went yesterday

Jackpot, we found it

...and despite the bargain basement prices, it is the good stuff! He has barrels and barrels of the stuff. You can even bring your own bottles and he'll pour it direct from the barrel. Molto biene!

Archive footage

Sitting here at the computer, about an hour before guests arrive for a party, having a few beers and looking at some old photos (bring back dust covered photo albums) and i found this beauty of a shot. This is EXACTLY what a band looks like under full headlight beam before it gets hit by bus (note: the bass player has already abandonded the scene, note: banjo and jazz viola players ignoring the bus, in tribute to the titanic band who ignored the iceburg, the show must go on.)

Chipsticks Abroad

Look at what i discovered in the Irish Club bar! Weighing in at 3 bucks a bag, well worth the cost!

You are all invited...

I think most folk have heard by now, Jane and I are engaged. We are having a shindig in a few weeks so if you happen to be on this side of the planet for the first week in june do pop in.

Rock'n'roll lifestile

Here is Jane and Adam this morning having a pre-gig cup of tea. We played at an old folks home for about 40 mins at a charity do. 'you are my sunshine', 'country roads'. that kinda stuff, they loved us!

Dog shop products

I think this one speaks for itself.......

Seems the music career wasnt doing him any good, "vermin exterminator of the southern hemisphere" is a rare calling to the occasional depressing guitarist, and now available in pellet form too. Bonus!

The Dogs

I havent put a picture of the dogs up in a while. Here they are today outside Janes uni waiting for her to finish an exam

Jelly Jelly Jelly

Hard to make out, but these are all jellyfish. Thousands of them. I saw them today whilst walking the dogs.

Ready......Aim........

FIRE.

This is a forrest fire about 80K north of Perth. they are quite common and do a lot of damage to farms. Check out how the wind is carrying the smoke to the left.

Solar Power

I put a solar powered light into my shed the other day. It charges up during the day and gives about 2 hours of light in a single charge. I got detention in secondary school for suggesting the concept of a solar powered light, the science teacher made me leave the class for asking stupid questions and kept me in for a 45 min roasting on why I shouldnt ask stupid questions. I think I'll post him one of them.

I'm lookin' for the guy that shot my paw.....

Reilly had an accident with one of her nails yesterday, it cracked in half, so we had to take her to the vet to have it clipped. She has to wear this bandage for a few days, very fashionable, Fionn wants one too.

Charlies Private Bar

Ann made this for me a few days ago, i have it hung proudly above the entrance to the bar, neat dress essential.

Where is Jane?

I came home today and Jane was nowhere to be seen.............I wonder where Reillys bone came from?

Veggies veggies veggies...

this is the progress the spinach has made in a week. We'll be eating like popeye in no time.

We got new shelves yesterday (again) so we relegated some more of the old shelves (yes, side of the road job) and made anther veggie patch.

Dill, Chives, peppers and sweetcorn are the latest addition to the horticultural collection.

AND last but not least, a LEMON TREE!

Full Metal Jacket....

Anyone remember that bit in the bunk room where the sargent is hurling abuse at the men? well I found what he was talking about.