Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots 11th June 2008 @ the E Center.

Thought it could be fun seeing everyone's 6th favourite band from the 90s on their reunion tour. For the most part it was, pretty much a greatest hits set, nothing too unexpected. Sex Type Thing was amazing. Scott can still move, although his voice isn't all that good, the rest of the band were tight. Glad i got to finally see them (always missed them in the 90s). Made me wish Layne Staley was still around :(

San Jose, San Francisco and Sonoma Valley and Coast

Just returned from a fabulous weekend in Northern California. Amazing weather, wonderful company ( James) and just a beautiful part of the US. Had so much fun I didn't want to leave...

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.

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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.