David Ford

Amazing show at the the Avalon Theatre. Saw David Ford supporting a bunch of bands( Wild Sweet Orange, Mesa Drive and Augustana). His set was waaaaay too short- 30 minutes- Bah!. So James & I went up to him and asked why he doesn't do his own shows and I guess he has to for the mean time ( record company bullshite). Being the eternal groupies we said he could play for us only!!! He giggled and signed my CD. aaaagh... Everyone buy a copy of his albums- " I Sincerely Apologise for all the Trouble I have caused " and "Songs for the Road" -seriously some of the best albums of I have heard in the last few years.

Oh and I am unimpressed with Augustana- way too pretty for me but want to buy the Avalon Theatre.

I love Salt lake City for the cheap music and brushes with talented musos.


My signed copy of Songs for The Road

Ben Lee, Ben Folds and Jelly

Concert Quench, last night at the Great Salt Air, featuring Ben Folds and Ben Lee! Jaci made some amazing jelly (note: quite difficult to eat jelly & drive at the same time). We also got to meet Placid (Ben Lee)!

Capitol Reef National Park

With Michelle in Sydney, i took off for a quick trip to Capitol Reef National Park.

The trip started in the coolest way possible - with the car telling me something was up:

(it says 66666-stupid disposable camera)

Then arrived here:

Drove through some rather narrow canyons, i can see how these things flood in about 4 seconds:

Climbed the odd mountain or two, this one was my favourite.

Then visited this Golden Throne thing, doesn't look too comfortable to me:


And finally, saw this rewarding sign. They forget to mention you have to walk 5 miles back to your car.

Come home soon Michelle!

Sugarhouse

So this is what is happening to my neighbourhood where I work and live... so sad. The Sugar Shack will be gone in 6 weeks as well. I am unsure where I will be working and trying to remain zen like and serene about the whole situation. I think a huge birthday bash in July will be fantastic and there's always a spot of cricket in the Caribbean to think about.

Ice Bush

Amazing bush at our apartment block, it's under a dripping drain, and it's really really cold, resulting in this:

July Birthday's

Question for all ... in July, both Michelle and I have rather significant birthday's coming up. Neither of us really like parties, yet it has been such a long time since we had a good bash.

Do we:
a/ celebrate by nicking off out of town (road trip to Monument Valley?)
b/ have a jolly rocking ol' time at the Irving Schoolhouse clubhouse or Fiddler's.

?

Happy Australia Day

Celebrated the convict landing by drinking beer (NOT Fosters), eating aussie food and watching the Castle at the McAldenhoveney's. That's our esky in the 2nd photo!

Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe

Some photos for those that missed the show - Michelle was Jadis. Once again, her character died.

Christmas Musings

So today is Christmas day... and it started sadly- our fish Paikea died- I suspect from Swim Bladder Disease.He just couldn't breathe anymore and he eventually became a belly slider. He was a very cool fighting fish and he will be missed.

James is sick with the flu and I have the sniffles. Just finished The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe. Awesome run of sold out shows. Will be auditioning for The Miracle Worker next week ( story of Helen Keller). Also looking to other theatres for other shows.

Looking forward to a fabulous 2008. 2007 has been fantastic ( apart from Paikea's death).

eBay Holiday Party

Holiday Party! At the U of U, great venue, views over downtown and the Salt Lake valley on one side, and of the football field on the other. Good food, drinks and conversations. Here's some fun pics.

Lynette grooving:

Tina smiling:
Michelle and Erin talking shop:
Matt and Mandy, our soon to be neighbours(ish):
And since no one took a photo of me, here's a nice view of my chin (look I'm wearing a tie). I believe that is Michelle's nostril in the corner.