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Ian Dalziel

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:18:54 +1200

a mag named after Cowcatchers?
is Pilot the new Black?

I was thinking more Pilote

Proud Mucus....
Good to see Russell acting as our Rap Rapporteur,
phlegmatic even under phlegm attack, gurgly...

Hilary Stace

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:45:39 +1200

Just caught the end of a rare interview with Keri on Radio NZ. Recommend seeking it out through their website.

Russell Brown

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:39:05 +1200

but the PILOT Magazine Russell speaks of is in fact, this one:

Duh. A link might have been handy there, right?

Anyway, thanks again: I’m really enjoying the book this weekend, because I can’t do much else – including get much more than iced water down my strep-ravaged throat.

I…

Andy Pickering

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:30:02 +1200

I'm as excited by anyone of tales of flying around in MIG-21s and Spitfires, that kinda thing... but the PILOT Magazine Russell speaks of is in fact, this one:

http://pilotmagazine.co.nz

cheers!

Crunchy Weta

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:22:53 +1200

The Queen nailed it decades ago...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8m9yVsA-Y&NR=1
All democracies are bankrupt now.

Kumara Republic

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:53:44 +1200

A classic case of scapegoating and wedge politics. Some dismiss it as mere underhand tactics, but from modern history, it was the stepping stone to far worse shit.

To name a few examples:

– Trolling arsehats like Darcy Blockadot on Brian Edwards’ blog freely making racial jokes at the expense…

Andre

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:06:54 +1200

@Islander – I expected the Greens to be polling on about 20% by now and wonder who the pollsters contact for their surveys. They are the only show in town if you're a left-winger. There is a sharp divide between those who hate beneficiaries and those who don't, and I…

Craig Ranapia

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:33:46 +1200

They also ignore the top experts in the world by spouting such trash.

It's also fair to point out that folks like Fernando Cardoso, Ernesto Zedillo, George Shultz and Paul Volcker aren't exactly bongwater drinking stoners looking for an excuse to get high.

Andre

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:14:18 +1200

I think the Herald editor forgot to read yesterday's article about the Global Commission on Drug Policy report and has the gall to give us an opinion piece today urging the criminalisation of the "new synthetic drugs". Ignore the fact that the approach is not working why don't they? They also…

Craig Ranapia

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:57:01 +1200

with a side order of the Global Commission on Drug Policy report that was published yesterday.

Sigh... that made depressing reading, in a good(-ish) kind of way. I'm not drug policy nerd, but it struck me as a clear, tightly argued statement of the bleeding obvious — the so-called "war…

Islander

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:44:22 +1200

Sacha – there are some interesting (unfortunately still private) results coming out from Kai Tahu polls. Nobody would be surprised that the Te Tai Toka Maori Party representative is way down, but the amount of disillusion among young voters with the Nats is intriguing...the polls do not go further than…

Sacha

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:30:43 +1200

there are a lot of disillusioned swing-voters out there that we are connecting to

I'd love to believe that but not seeing any evidence in polling

Islander

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:23:59 +1200

Thank you for those encouraging words.
Some of us think that Nats can be fought against on their record to date
and that there are a lot of disillusioned swing-voters out there that we are connecting to-

it's rather better than slithering around in a pool of centrifuged banana-juice (or…

Jeremy Eade

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:59:19 +1200

Get as healthy as you can, this election will drain you. It's almost impossible to drop governments this early in New Zealand's election cycle. Get well, eat your fruit.

Lilith __

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:12:15 +1200

Music contracts at the crossroads

Gunfire erupted from a window high above them, but it was only a bass player getting shot for playing the wrong riff three times in a row, and bass players are two a penny in Han Dold City.
.........

There was a copter above them…

recordari

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:18:23 +1200

So much energy and attitude.

I think there are a number of bass players that challenge the stereotype expressed in the cartoon linked above, and Gallup is definitely one of them. Try humming a Cure song without the bass.

Clubfoot .

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:07:09 +1200

So the 'Love Boat' went to Puerto Vallarta.
Where does this one go?

Paul Williams

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:05:53 +1200

Hmm, define 'modest'. But yes, I regret umming and ahhing. Although, I did get to see them here in 2007 for 3 hours, and got my copy of A Forest signed by Porl Thompson and Simon Gallup. Apparently Robert Smith had the flu, to carry on the theme.

Coooooool.

Gallup…

recordari

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:00:36 +1200

modest effort

Paul Williams

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:31:30 +1200

JUST LISTEN TO THE MUSIC YOU SAD BASTARDS!

It is an odd thing, but it's increasingly common. I think much the same as you – I got a shot, from this song in fact, as a screen saver but beyond that I was there to be there (and they recorded…

Rich Lock

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:20:26 +1200

This might cheer you up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIkvii7Hp8k

Ian Dalziel

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:09 +1200

Time to pay the bill, Wyman...
Music contracts at the crossroads

recordari

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:20:38 +1200

...and clever!

If that didn't make you feel good, you should probably seek urgent medical attention. I have no idea what they were singing about, but I know it was something happy and good.

Marcus Turner

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:06 +1200

Lovely!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0i1U4u0KE

...and clever!

recordari

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:47:12 +1200

At the risk of sounding well, like a gloating bastard, I can report the four hour Cure gig was farking brilliant. I reckon the clip below, The Forest, was shot by a bloke just in front of me.

I so nearly jumped on a plane for that, and am intensely…

craigm

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:17:52 +1200

except for the times when he didn’t quite make it…..

Tim Michie

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:17:21 +1200

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpJ3Wy8mcmQ

Marcus Turner

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:17:02 +1200

Friday earworm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LLqFF89UtU

Better sound, but sans pix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf9lvU8_JUo

Rich of Observationz

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:22:49 +1200

Great magazine, Pilot. Lots of stuff about flying around in MIG-21s and Spitfires, that kinda thing.

Aidan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:18:23 +1200

Seriously, how many people were recording that! There is a sea of little glowing screens in the audience. JUST LISTEN TO THE MUSIC YOU SAD BASTARDS!

(mind you, I am listening to it on youtube at the mo')

Aidan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:10:35 +1200

Gloating bastard.

Paul Williams

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:14:00 +1200

Speaking of 1981, Don't fight it...

Love the Blams.

At the risk of sounding well, like a gloating bastard, I can report the four hour Cure gig was farking brilliant. I reckon the clip below, The Forest, was shot by a bloke just in front of me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPVpUSzLXA

stephen walker

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:02:26 +1200

enough to make ya feel crook on a Friday...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10729914
Dr Smith yesterday announced appointments to the authority's board including former managing director of road building giant Fulton Hogan David Faulkner, former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast and former Security Intelligence Service chief executive Richard Woods.

Lilith __

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:57:07 +1200

Don't fight it...

Wow, have loved that song for years but had never seen the vid, awesome, thanks Jack!

And how old is Don McGlashan there?? Doesn't look a day over 18!

andin

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:55:34 +1200

More humour....toothbrush holesmanship done manually.
I dont know why random images about the RWC and johnkey playfully intrude. well for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RTWk9QIKS0&feature=fvst

nzlemming

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:52:31 +1200

what is this 'weekend' you speak of?

Eggzackery! Long weekend just means more time available to fight this fucking expressway. Stupid, stupid RoNS.

Sacha

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:26:03 +1200

I've seen it half a dozen times now and it still gives me the heebees

It's *so* far down from the top of that ramp. Just love how casually he pulls off the landing.

Aidan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:17:29 +1200

I friggin' love that song (Marsha). Always have since I bought It's bigger than both of us as one of those fugly double tapes. Has a great space about it and a really catchy guitar line. How YOUNG AND SKINNY is Don MacGlashan! Heh.

Wrt to that triple backflip. WTF!?…

Peter Darlington

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:13:44 +1200

This is what you want to be listening to right about now (hat-tip Peter Mclennan):

Colm K – Dancing Skulls

Oh, and my friend Kerry takes the nicest pics at my house.

Sacha

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:52:41 +1200

Some joy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eTMDkbS0fc

Raymond A Francis

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:52:34 +1200

Are weekends, long or average, people who work don't know how lucky they are
Me, I am off to Stewart island, herding cats (exchange students) and I can see some fresh blue cod in my future

recordari

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:49:55 +1200

In a week during which I spend $60 on a rubber band for my turntable, I kind of wish there was a way to play some scratchy vinyl loveliness for the sufferers.

Real Groovy is celebrating 30 years over the weekend. Seems worth getting out there to see some of…

Anonymous Author

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:41:19 +1200

what is this 'weekend' you speak of?
Channeling the impeccably named Lady Grantham Dowager Countess
of Down Town Alley, or a 24/7 at the coal face reference?

I'm going roller skating in the rain tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig5Xi-S0Fjo

andin

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:40:02 +1200

While your reading that Global thingy on Drugs, a bit of Bill Hicks might help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX1CvW38cHA&feature=related

Megan Wegan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:36:26 +1200

Aw. For you then, I will go to work on Monday.

Sacha

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:31:07 +1200

critical theorists would simply have given up and gone to the pub
you're giving them excuses now

Lilith __

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:29:54 +1200

And if you're feeling icky, well this might give you a giggle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL6blLslT9M

Sacha

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:29:32 +1200

Can I just point out not everyone gets a long weekend

what is this 'weekend' you speak of?

Ian Dalziel

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:57 +1200

there's a lot of it about...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88b86pYRjEo

Geoff Lealand

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:44 +1200

Can I just point out not everyone gets a long weekend, and yes, I am quite bitter about it.

But hearing your dulcet tones on the old steam radio makes the weekend so much better ;-)

Lilith __

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:17:51 +1200

A mellow tune for you sick (or bitter) folks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls_-ZMuJO-k

Megan Wegan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:01:16 +1200

Can I just point out not everyone gets a long weekend, and yes, I am quite bitter about it.

Che Tibby

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:00:09 +1200

Hey, just putting it out there.

same same.

rest of the household? not so crash hot.

enjoy the long weekend people.

Geoff Lealand

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:58:33 +1200

A three-day weekend: hoping to be inspired to finish my book chapter in the surrounds of the Michael King House at Opoutere. One of the very best things my university has done--buying King's house and making it available to staff to rent, and write in.

peter mclennan

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:49:33 +1200

http://youtu.be/Bb4etMWgEyU

DJ Numark and his toy set. Enjoy. Hope you feeling better soon

Peter Darlington

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:42:42 +1200

I feel fabulous, really looking forward to the long weekend. Hey, just putting it out there.

Geoff Lealand

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:35:28 +1200

I will have a good hoik, in sympathy, as a fellow sufferer.

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:35:28 +1200

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