Public Address | Cafe | Hard News: The Orcon Great Blend 2011 in association with Mix and Mash!

Steve Barnes

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:17:05 +1200

Yup, much the same as actual dope. Price warring did seem to be beginning, just before it was canned.

So what interest has Hair Dunne got in the cashflow of gangs for him to be so determined to protect their patch?
Was he so impressed with the product he…

BenWilson

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:33:21 +1200

I quite liked it ($20), but it's very linear — exact same high all the way through.

They're not all the same, the range of effects is much greater than I've ever experienced with the real thing. The duration seemed in general much shorter.

I was also a bit surprised…

Russell Brown

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:56:11 +1200

For that reason I went over and thanked Shayne Carter afterwards. The room was a little large and chair cluttered for dancing…

Shayne joked to me at soundcheck: "So, when everyone starts going downstairs, that's when I start?"

And I was a bit worried at one point that that what…

George Darroch

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:11:56 +1200

For that reason I went over and thanked Shayne Carter afterwards. The room was a little large and chair cluttered for dancing...

I don’t think anyone in Shrewsbury was familiar with our work. There were four of us on stage, and four people in the audience, including the promoter, who…

Steve Barnes

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:07:57 +1200

Yes, a great night out, I've had worse
As have these poor souls...
The worst gig we ever played: musicians on their on-stage lows
I don't think anyone in Shrewsbury was familiar with our work. There were four of us on stage, and four people in the audience,…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:56:49 +1200

See, this is where I have to admit that I knew you but I didn't know it was you, if you know what I mean. Blame the menopause. I do. xxx

Rich Lock

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:18:01 +1200

consequently drank quite a bit of it.

It ran out fairly early on.

Just sayin'.

Russell Brown

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:23:52 +1200

Shout-out to the brewery whose name I forget

Hallertau. If the weather’s nice, their Riverhead base is worth a visit for a couple of afternoon beers in the sun.

I thought the pale ale in particular was great, and consequently drank quite a bit of it. They were really nice…

Russell Brown

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:20:38 +1200

Russell, only you could possibly fail to score legal highs in Auckland. You’re not missing much, though.

Oh, I scored. I had to walk further down to Cosmic Corner. Bought 1.25 grams of Dream, after asking for something mellow. Interestingly, they had Kronic at half price and I got the…

Steve Barnes

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:08:00 +1200

Emma, sorry about the dire nightlife of Thursday night Auckland

I was thinking along those lines when I stepped outside onto Auckland's "Main Street" for a bit of peace and quiet last night.

Sacha

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:57:49 +1200

Emma, sorry about the dire nightlife of Thursday night Auckland

Seconded.

recordari

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:24:35 +1200

Anyway, the enthusiam with which you hugged me when you left gave me the impression that you remembered me from a previous encounter.

I can provide verification of this encounter, although my feelings of sanctimony for receiving two farewell hugs are slightly diminished.

James Butler

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:20:07 +1200

It’s very frustrating for a person like me who wants to know who everyone is, not to know!

Not to mention people like me, who rely on people like Jackie knowing everyone :-)

Rich Lock

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:18:49 +1200

I want to know why you didn't introduce yourself, Sir.

Well, thanks to unavoidable domestic duties, I arrived so fashionably late you could have given me my own spread in GQ, and so I missed the initial meet-n-greet part of the evening.

Anyway, the enthusiam with which you hugged me…

3410

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:59:29 +1200

Hallertau. If the weather's nice, their Riverhead base is worth a visit for a couple of afternoon beers in the sun.

Great food too.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:56:43 +1200

I want to know why you didn't introduce yourself, Sir. It's very frustrating for a person like me who wants to know who everyone is, not to know!

Rich Lock

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:50:07 +1200

Shout-out to the brewery whose name I forget

Hallertau. If the weather's nice, their Riverhead base is worth a visit for a couple of afternoon beers in the sun.

My crazy German friend Albrecht was giving them advice behind the scenes, and since he holds a German Braumeister's qualification...gutes Bier…

Bart Janssen

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:58:28 +1200

Just, you know, when you’re ready. The rest of us aren’t waiting with bated breath, or anything.

Emma has been giving Russell lessons in being a tease, however it turns out, that was the degree Russell was doing when he spent some of his time at Ak Uni, B.Ts hons.

George Darroch

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:58:06 +1200

I thought we were going to have to turn the hoses on the last hundred stragglers, so deeply were they dug in.

Pretty good, for a weeknight.

It was a pleasure to talk to real people; Scott, James, Rich, Simon and Jackie particularly. Craig delightfully told me "I thought you'd…

Emma Hart

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:55:48 +1200

Ha! I was the one going "I'm tired, I wanna go home...". But I did have a fabulous time, and it was lovely to meet new people. Even if I can't solemnly promise to remember all your names. I might now be sitting in a cafe in Vulcan Lane feeling…

BenWilson

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:50:50 +1200

I thought we were going to have to turn the hoses on the last hundred stragglers, so deeply were they dug in.

Sorry about that. How quickly I forget that other people have jobs.

Seeing the usual suspects was great, but I especially enjoyed seeing some new PAS people (to…

Ian Dalziel

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:11:47 +1200

The road to revisionism...
Okay, fair enough. Have deleted those comments and will continue as per your advice.
...once embarked upon, spoor and other traces will ultimately give the game away – you now need to delete your comment and Rich of O's oblique intercession, and edit Jen's to leave…

Deborah

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:04:11 +1200

Faintly green with envy bated breath, actually,.

Megan Wegan

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:03:07 +1200

Happily, we have a good quality audio recording from the desk and some basic video to go with it, so everyone will get a chance to experience David’s awesome science.

Just, you know, when you're ready. The rest of us aren't waiting with bated breath, or anything.

David Haywood

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:58:50 +1200

’ve discovered this wonderful thing called E-mail. It’s just like posting on a forum/social network, but (in theory) the message only goes to the people you address it to. Just brilliant, really. Have they had this long?

Okay, fair enough. Have deleted those comments and will continue as per your…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:54:40 +1200

I am so sorry that we didn't get to talk more. I always so enjoy seeing you both.

Geoff Lealand

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:54:31 +1200

Back home and into teaching, after a restless sleep at the Jucy Hotel in Emily Place (must be those lime green walls). I enjoyed OGB last night but missed so much because of the interesting conversations I got engrossed in (thank you, Sasha).. But as I gently chided Emma, I…

Russell Brown

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:54:22 +1200

Setting the above aside, though, many thanks to all involved for a fantastic event. The presentations were all just great, and I had a lot of fun catching up with, and meeting, lots of fabulous people.

I thought we were going to have to turn the hoses on the last…

Jen Hay

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:46:34 +1200

(And thanks to Polly, for being well-behaved enough to allow me to enjoy it…

Rich of Observationz

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:43:47 +1200

I've discovered this wonderful thing called E-mail. It's just like posting on a forum/social network, but (in theory) the message only goes to the people you address it to. Just brilliant, really. Have they had this long?

Steve Barnes

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:21:52 +1200

And yes, Russell, I don't know how you do it but don;t stop. We like it.
We owe you big time.
:-]

Steve Barnes

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:19:19 +1200

So many people, so little time.
Hey, let's do a summer camp thing.
:-)

Jackie Clark

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:15:51 +1200

Well that was lovely (yes, I left early). Emma did us all incredibly proud – well, I say we, I mean y'all because I sure as hell didn't contribute to the pastory. The story is captivating and funny, and I can't wait to hear what happened next. David was very…

Sofie Bribiesca

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:20:15 +1200

doors open 6.00pm
seated by 7pm pleases
closes at 11pm

Tim Gummer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:02:19 +1200

I can't tmake it all, so has anyone got any idea of when things will actually kick off? and run to?

Islander

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:12:17 +1200

Aw thanks Sofie!

However, the major problem is that I no longer travel by air, not for over a decade...the chest infections &bronchitis got to be a bit much.

Nemmind – I know you'll both enjoy your selves enough for me as well-

BenWilson

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:01:33 +1200

A handy visual identification guide for anyone who wants to know what Ben looks like.

Where's the pipe?

recordari

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:56:51 +1200

…one of these would be essential!

Reckon! What happens when you find a hotspot? I'm picturing a happy monkey.

Geoff Lealand

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:49:50 +1200

why isnt there instant time travel to the Great
Orcon Blend nMixnMash*?

Happy to give anyone a lift up from my neck-of-the-woods.

Ian Dalziel

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:38:09 +1200

...so many 't-shirt' moments...
...one of these would be essential!

Sofie Bribiesca

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:44:35 +1200

why isnt there instant time travel to the Great
Orcon Blend nMixnMash*?
Well grabaseat on Air Nz might get you close and we are 12 minutes from the airport with a spare room waiting for you girlfren. Go to.:)

Islander

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:09:03 +1200

Oooo!
Looks like someone I…?know?

Anyway, aside from holiday camps, why isnt there instant time travel to the Great
Orcon Blend nMixnMash*?

I’ll never make it north sob-

What about the promised southern sojourn?

*Yup. Aware of all the mis-attributions-

Rich Lock

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:48:08 +1200

That suggests we need numbers.

A handy visual identification guide for anyone who wants to know what Ben looks like.

You are number 000110....

recordari

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:46:58 +1200

Think of the lurkers...

Proof of their existence is merely circumstantial.

I was thinking that there are so many 't-shirt' moments on here, that we should all go out and get one made in a representative moniker. Or not.

Steve Barnes

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:44:41 +1200

which will save us drinking so much whisky!!

I, myself, am not too sure about the concept of "Too much Whiskey"

Dull hum indeed. ;-)

Ian Dalziel

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:46:20 +1200

you beauty...
That suggests we need numbers.
anaesthetic choice perhaps...

...oh numerals ;- )

perhaps you could try
nominative synaesthesia:
Stephen 'blue haze'
Stephen 'dull hum'
Stephen 'wintersweet smell'

Malcolm Ibell

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:38:31 +1200

Steve, I have it on pretty good authority that the beer may well be named after a large native, extinct, flightless bird... which will save us drinking so much whisky!!

BenWilson

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:20:59 +1200

That suggests we need numbers.

Emma Hart

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:11:26 +1200

Also, I forget names.

Also, just sayin', but everyone is called Stephen.

BenWilson

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:29:19 +1200

* or do enough of us know enough of others by now

My vote is to play safe and assume the answer is no. Think of the lurkers...

Also, I forget names.

Geoff Lealand

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:05:30 +1200

Russell: will you be needing willing lackeys again, to write out name badges*, direct people to the dunnies, sell stuff etc etc? Happy to do that again.

* or do enough of us know enough of others by now?

Sofie Bribiesca

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:27:38 +1200

Much.
Much...;) I'd even suggest his tongue is mightier than his..... oh, nevermind.

Jackie Clark

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:21:04 +1200

If you had any idea how utterly charming, and bewilderingly lovely our Craig is, you wouldn't even need to ask that. I can't speak on behalf of Craig, to be sure, but I'm pretty sure you have nothing to worry about. Much.

Steve Barnes

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:53:49 +1200

Not wishing to be a gift horse mouth looker but does the Town Hall have the same catering regime that the Civic has, ie. crap beer only?

Islander

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:24:11 +1200

We call 'em potlucks here – but they involve everything from roasts to Neenish tarts, salads of all kinds to vegan treats...

Tony Siu

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:17:25 +1200

To Craig Ranapia,
If I say hi to you, you won't run away will you?

From the guy you slay 4 years ago,
Tony

Crunchy Weta

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:38:05 +1200

guess this is a remix of a type..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi_rUGQcmdU
A tribute to the late White Stripes, and Jacks guitar wizardry..

Gee

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:18:02 +1200

I just think the "ladies-a-plate" tradition (and modernising it, of course, to just everyone bringing a plate) is a lovely one. Community spirit and all that that implies.

Absolutely!

Sorry for the sidetrack, got sucked in with the saying ('fraid that's my weakness!).

Anyway, if I could be in Aucks,…

Jackie Clark

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:09:01 +1200

I'd heard of it, because when my Dad would talk about his early life in Hobsonville, he mentioned it. (One of the advantages of having a much older father.) His tales of his social life in the 1930's always interested me. Very different time! I just think the "ladies-a-plate" tradition…

Gee

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:00:27 +1200

As I understand it, it was " Gents half-a-crown, ladies a plate”.

I'd never heard that before! Thanks for the link! I wonder if the "men a crate" is a Kiwi twist on it? I heard it as a common phrase used by older family friends and whanau in the…

andin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:41:22 +1200

Not that I’m encouraging anyone you understand and Dr Haywood might find it useful in his talk. And OK I’m doing it for the kids, some advice for when you get high. I’ll be off working rugby.
[[http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-life/ | It is possible, however, if not actually plausible, to seize this…

recordari

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:21:14 +1200

The 168 year old newspaper...
That's a lot of lineage to flush down the toilet by being money grubbing douches hungry for a scandal.

Oh well, slash and burn.

nothingelseon

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:07:07 +1200

Not a fan of this paper in general, but the Daily Telegraph's headline is pure gold.

Sacha

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:58:16 +1200

"Ladies a plate, men a crate"

Need someting to sit on, after all..
#woolshed

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:07:12 +1200

As I understand it, it was " Gents half-a-crown, ladies a plate”. http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-jac1.htm

Kumara Republic

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:01:31 +1200

This will probably go down as one of The Times's more memorable front pages too.

And of course, the Daily Mirror's "FILTH AND THE FURY!" headline.

Gee

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:54:04 +1200

but I think you'll find, smarty arse, that in the days when that particular phrase was popular, men didn't bring food, they brought money, and their fine, manly selves.

I thought it was
"Ladies a plate, men a crate" ?

recordari

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:28:46 +1200

their fine, manly selves.
We can still do this too though, right?

Think I might go make up some more duck quotes. Seems wholly safer.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:09:32 +1200

Via youtube? Why yes, I happen to have just uploaded all my videos of her on that fine site. I wouldn't inflict that on the cat lovers, though.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:08:41 +1200

Of course I meant men as well – but I think you'll find, smarty arse, that in the days when that particular phrase was popular, men didn't bring food, they brought money, and their fine, manly selves.

James Butler

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:07:00 +1200

You know you can do that anyway, right?

recordari

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:02:55 +1200

That’s what I thought. We need more food at these things…

So when you say 'ladies' you mean it in the all encompassing sense that includes 'men', right? ;-)

ETA:
I was this close to posting Ruby video. This close, I tell you.
Russell, think very carefully about this. Just…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:01:52 +1200

I was this close to posting Ruby video. This close, I tell you.

Russell Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:01:15 +1200

Oh, damn. Did you like it? I'll bring it back.

James Butler

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:58:43 +1200

What attach button ... where?

No shit, it's gone again. Couldn't handle the awesome, I guess.

Bart Janssen

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:53:35 +1200

What attach button ... where?

Rich Lock

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:53:18 +1200

This will probably go down as one of The Times's more memorable front pages too.

I would dearly, dearly, dearly love the Guardian to run 'GOTCHA' as tomorrow's headline.

Bart Janssen

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:52:20 +1200

That's actually quite a fun idea ...

Damn but you're brave.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:19:58 +1200

That’s what I thought. We need more food at these things…

Russell Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:11:23 +1200

So is it ladies-a-plate?

That's actually quite a fun idea ...

3410

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:55:58 +1200

Norwegian medieval IT support:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAWR6hzZek

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:53:39 +1200

So is it ladies-a-plate?

Russell Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:45:46 +1200

so can he mix?

Not sure, and it's not really an issue. He'll be the kind of DJ who, y'know, plays good records.

MikeE

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:44:21 +1200

"And because it really is a party, Shayne Carter, he of Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer and The Adults, has been lured out from behind the guitar to deliver a DJ set"

so can he mix?

Russell Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:07:36 +1200

"If I find Coulson can I have a biscuit?"

"A PLAIN one!"

It's seriously great, that Downfall mashup.

Sacha

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:04:06 +1200

this attach button

..bound to be used mostly for the sharing of *serious reports*

Dave Patrick

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:56:11 +1200

"If I find Coulson can I have a biscuit?"

"A PLAIN one!"

Jackie Clark

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:55:54 +1200

Oh I am so tempted to abuse this attach button.

Sacha

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:48:36 +1200

the News of the Screws' Downfall

"Why not give blogging a go?"

roflnui

Paul Campbell

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:20:17 +1200

Truly excellent

Also for Friday: robodump – because every workplace prank should, um, make fun of someone in authority ....

Noodly

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:19:42 +1200

This will probably go down as one of The Times's more memorable front pages too.

Russell Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:11:58 +1200

On the subject of mashups, and since it's a Friday, here – for your viewing pleasure – is the News of the Screws' Downfall

Oh, bravo sir.

Noodly

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:07:35 +1200

On the subject of mashups, and since it's a Friday, here – for your viewing pleasure – is the News of the Screws' Downfall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtk3yLVUOKg

Public Address

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:07:35 +1200

Discussion from blog post.