_Ed_ Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yeah I went to the US for a sound recording workshop, so made the most of it by also getting involved with a bird monitoring project for some extra experience and a bit of sight seeing including the Grand Canyon. Loved the diversity of bird life over there and seeing the odd mammal and snake The birding culture is cool too. Learned the terms and things that don't really get used here. It's inspired me to become a more involved birder. Despite seeing all the rare birds in my field sites, there are plenty of other birds that are more common that I haven't seen and some that are quite secretive which will take some work to see. It's good fun. Sounds awesome! Yourself? Yeah, pretty good, thanks! Still really enjoying my new flat. Just having a casual look around for other job opportunities now, though - I've loved this job, but it's been four and a half years now. And some of my favourite workmates have left in the last couple of months, and it's just not the same without them. Want Not sure if I'll have the courage to where it too often though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yeah, pretty good, thanks! Still really enjoying my new flat. Just having a casual look around for other job opportunities now, though - I've loved this job, but it's been four and a half years now. And some of my favourite workmates have left in the last couple of months, and it's just not the same without them. Yeah true, there comes time when you want change and it's a good idea to keep an eye out for jobs anyway as you never know when something interesting might pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 After Stockholm Syndrome, Muse spontaneously played Agitated and Yes Please. These songs were not on the setlist. Agitated was played for the first time since 2001, and Yes Please for the first time since 2000. That... That's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 In other news, The Veils were so, so brilliant last night. Highlights were Not Yet, Nux Vomica, Sit Down By The Fire, The Tide That Left And Never Came Back (a slow, acoustic version that the crowd tried to sing along with but couldn't figure out the tempo) and Jesus for the Jugular. And I'm seeing 'em again tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 That... That's amazing. That truly is That's cool about The Veils! I really need to get their albums, I only have a few songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ooooh, Big Day Out announcement is out! I think there are enough bands I want to see to justify going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yeah, sounds worth going! I don't know what to expect from the venue, though - it's a much smaller area than Mt Smart. It'll be interesting to see how they lay it out. You should definitely try a Veils album or two! I'd recommend Nux Vomica - I don't think there's a song I dislike on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Happy birthday, Michelle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Yeah, sounds worth going! I don't know what to expect from the venue, though - it's a much smaller area than Mt Smart. It'll be interesting to see how they lay it out. You should definitely try a Veils album or two! I'd recommend Nux Vomica - I don't think there's a song I dislike on it. Yeah it will be. Maybe they'll have a stage in the stock car pit I'm hoping Blur and Arcade Fire won't be on right after each other so I can get a good spot for each, but it doesn't seem likely. Thanks, I'll look out for that album then. Happy birthday, Michelle! Thanks! I went to the Food Show for my bday. I think there was a bit more food samples than when I last went a few years ago as I got full pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 All quiet on the Muse tour news front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hmm, the post I was replying to has been deleted, so it seems like kind of random behaviour now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacticalkat Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hmm, the post I was replying to has been deleted, so it seems like kind of random behaviour now! Weird! I thought it was a general sad face about the cup ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Whose going to Laneways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Weird! I thought it was a general sad face about the cup ! Oh, that too. .... Whose going to Laneways? Probably not me. Must admit I haven't heard of most of the acts - which is pretty often the case for me with that festival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I am looking forward to coming to Auckland for a few days in April. Think will fly down South on the Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Nice! Sounds good. Although if you left it till the Tuesday, you could join us at pub quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I will see how it goes - depends if will fly from Invercargill to Wellington on the Friday or the Saturday to drive to New Plymouth for the wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Anyone else been to see Wicked? I got dragged along by flatmates. Thought it wouldn't be my thing at all... But then it was amazing! So awesome. I loved it so much, in fact, that I just bought a ticket to see it again. Closing night, so could be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ugh, moving house is so exhausting! But my flatmates and I found such a perfect place in Waterview that it's completely worth the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 When I saw Wicked in London, it was ruined by this guy who had taken his 5 year old kid who kept saying he was bored and kicking the seat. Why the fuck you'd take a kid that age to a show that finishes at 10pm at night I do not know. Also, why you wouldn't let...he just kept telling the kid to shut up. Hope you are now set up in the new place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ugh, that's so annoying! Makes no sense at all to bring such a young kid to a show like that. Yep! Spent our first night there last night, and I love it. It's bigger and more comfortable, it's in a quieter street and it's closer to the city. And only $10 a week more for each of us. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Look forward to visiting then! I googled where it was as I had no clue other than it must be near the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Oh, and our MP is David Shearer. Yeah, it's one of those suburbs you don't hear much about. I'd never heard of it before I moved to New Lynn and had to drive through it to get to the city. It'll be awesome to have you here! I'll start thinking about stuff we can do while you're here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwissky Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't suppose there are any screenings of the Muse movie in NZ? It's already enough that they didn't end up doing a show here:$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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