Whose blog is it anyway?

Ah the grasshopper, an eloquent and prolific blogger that lad. Nice stuff my man! Good to hear the Tired dance made it’s presence felt in the recent music fest.

So we (I) had a go at navving again with the new guy and quite an experience it was! Not just as you might think though. Yes he was fast, damn fast. As fast as the Grasshopper? Can’t really say, different cars, different level of preparedness by me……..let me just say, I wasn’t any more surprised by how fast we arrived at and exited corners than I have been before……. Biggest difference for me was that it wasn’t with Grasshopper and I wish it was.
Back to the story though, we didn’t finish is the best way to start(?!) we didn’t have one clear stage without some niggling problem causing the driver some grief or worry. But, in between the worries, fast, damn fast! Can’t wait til the next one.

Yes we had a long trip, 3 for me in fact, to first look at the car, then purchase and pick it up and then to pick up the remaining parts. Thank you Mr and Mrs Grasshopper for coming along on the 2nd trip to tow the vehicle back. The lad can’t wait for the first Autocross to try out the new vehicle.

It’s the festive season (read Christmas) here in Australia and it’s been a quiet one for this writer, by choice I should add. Maybe a holiday is in order but later in the year.

I was going to have a rant about all sorts of things when I opened the editor tonight, but just the act of writing the above has been cathartic and I’ll leave it alone for now. Suffice to say there are lots of dickheads about who deserve a rant but I’m not perfect either am I?

’til next time.

A forest of sorts

Time to add another chapter into the tome of forest love.

Not a rally car in site for this adventure. The only dust getting raised was from the dancing feet of thousands and the only rock getting thrown through the air was from 3 storey high speakers! Yes another year and another Meredith Music Festival : )

Had my “co-driver” along again this year for the event. Gabbo made it there but did go on to suffer some stamina problems (goes too hard that boy) We arrived in fine fashion after having a scare with Gabbo not being able to find his tickets!!! But a quick ring around and all was sorted and we left having only lost some sweat and a couple of hours. When I said fine fashion, I meant only the best! We arrived in the Gabbo Communications Toyota Highly Ace Transport/Party Vehicle. Within minutes of being in, we had set up our site complete with veranda, fridge, 3 eskies, guitar (complete with mini Marshall amp), couch and a lantern. We also bought along a heap of food and naturally plenty of refreshing beverages. So having set up our home for the next couple of nights, we prepared for our journey down to the stage area as the blue gums sighed gently in the afternoon air…………….

Anyway.

Had a fantastic time with Gabbo and all the other 8 thousand people there that weekend. Saw and heard some great performances with The Mess Hall being a stand out. Danced and danced and danced and watched the sun come up on Sunday morning which was a treat : ) No photos at this point but hoping to chase some up through some other folks that were there. But the memories of the great dancing styles of G & G music factory will live on for ever in my damaged mind : ) There was even a showing of the Tired Dance!!

But it is all over for another year and plans are already being made for next years event. More people and perhaps a earlier start with tickets stapled to our hands!! Would be good to have another group of people join in so brace yourself for another year of pining for Meredith 2006!!

Cheers

G-Love