Woke up pretty early, had massive fry up and opened presents.
Waiting until 11am before having a beer in the sunshine and then headed for the beach.
Bondi was busy due to the great weather - 25 degrees in the shade. Sat on the grass near the beach and had a picnic and a few beers before cooling off in the sea. There were big waves and the sea was nice and warm. Everyone was wearing santa hats or reindeer antlers and the vibe was a good one.
Managed to smuggle the Jagermeister onto the beach and had a few jagerbombs. I went for the third dip of the day and the waves were really good fun so I stayed out but Claire got worried because she didn't know where I had gone (probably thought I had drowned or become a shark biscuit) but I found her eventually and made her jump by creeping up on her.
Had a few more shots then headed home on the bus. Got back home and had phone calls with our families and a few more drinks. Then watched TV and chilled out at home.
Lots of fun.
Sunday 25 December 2011
Monday 12 December 2011
Howling Bells @ The Standard, Surry Hills
The Standard was a pretty cool venue but bloody expensive!
Support bands were entertaining, Steve Smyth (a mental soloist, think Jack White with a big beard) did a duet with Juanita which was good.
Step Panther were two minute comedy songsters (we met them after the gig and they seemed alright).
Howling Bells were great. Did lots of new songs, loads of first album songs and only one from the dodgy second album.
After the gig we went to the Beresford for a pint of cider. After a bit of a boogie we went and watched the lunar eclipse. Spoke to two tramps and then we got into a house party where we stood awkwardly for five minutes before running off! It was a bit quiet for our liking. Think soiree for the dead.
Support bands were entertaining, Steve Smyth (a mental soloist, think Jack White with a big beard) did a duet with Juanita which was good.
Step Panther were two minute comedy songsters (we met them after the gig and they seemed alright).
Howling Bells were great. Did lots of new songs, loads of first album songs and only one from the dodgy second album.
After the gig we went to the Beresford for a pint of cider. After a bit of a boogie we went and watched the lunar eclipse. Spoke to two tramps and then we got into a house party where we stood awkwardly for five minutes before running off! It was a bit quiet for our liking. Think soiree for the dead.
Sunday 4 December 2011
Homebake: Our first Aussie festival
Despite the lineup being all Aussie or New Zealand bands we decided to go to Homebake any way. The festival was on at The Domain which is about a ten minute walk from our house so very convienient.
Weather was excellent - not too hot. They have people dishing out free sunscreen so you get the idea.
The booze isn't cheap - $9 a bottle! Ah well, it's a festival. Also, they have a recycling initiative where for every bottle you return you get a dollar back (in the evening we literally 'found' free drinks very easily).
Bands wise, we see the Vines (big mosh pit), Ladyhawke (new material), Pnau (very good!) and headliners, Grinderman who were great - really impressed. They finish at about 11pm and we just walk home - slightly easier than the 8 hour trip back from Glastonbury!
Met some fun people, had a laugh and saw some decent music. Going to a festival in December takes a bit of getting your head around. We have another gig next week - Howling Bells at The Standard - Surry Hills. Should be fun also.
Weather was excellent - not too hot. They have people dishing out free sunscreen so you get the idea.
The booze isn't cheap - $9 a bottle! Ah well, it's a festival. Also, they have a recycling initiative where for every bottle you return you get a dollar back (in the evening we literally 'found' free drinks very easily).
Bands wise, we see the Vines (big mosh pit), Ladyhawke (new material), Pnau (very good!) and headliners, Grinderman who were great - really impressed. They finish at about 11pm and we just walk home - slightly easier than the 8 hour trip back from Glastonbury!
Met some fun people, had a laugh and saw some decent music. Going to a festival in December takes a bit of getting your head around. We have another gig next week - Howling Bells at The Standard - Surry Hills. Should be fun also.
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