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Back in Melbourne	21 May 2009
Well here we are back in mighty Melbourne. We had an incredible blast in Sydney last night; it was beautifully intense. A great gig and a alot of fun. What a fantastic audience and turn out! JM loved it too, in fact he was still grinning this morning when I left him in Sydney (until tomorrow that is, should any of you "non Armada fans" be drooling with glee, I know very well who you are-sad !! ). Thank you so much A and C for the wonderful Tibetan singing bowl, it was such a thoughtful gift, it will return to Ireland with me.The kids and I will torture our 2 german sheperds with it!!!! (Joke) Simply, thank you, my favourite deckhands. My toe was "trampled underfoot" on the plane toda. I tried to run after the business man with the size 12s but he hid in a cubicle. I'm glad it's not a show day today and that I didn't catch claude hopper. Tomorrow is a busy day for us both. I am facilitating a workshop and production clinic for some children with different levels of illness for The Ardvark foundation. This is a wonderful organisation that helps to fill these childrens lifes with hope and revitalises there self belief and confidence. The drums for this have been supplied by Simon Fraser owner of African drumming.au in St Kilda, the best djembe drum centre and school in the world, bar none!! Only downside is I think they are collecting me at 7am!! Meanwhile Jeffrey is workshopping for his guitar makers -Maton which I gather always turns into a full scale gig... hey guys, I would love a baby Maton?? Please... Once again thank you all for your good vibes, it's nice to meet so many of our friends after shows ..Till later, splice the mainbrace and SHIVER ME TIMBERS ..wp

by Deckhands @ 26 May 2009 05:18 am

Whist on shore leave Deckhands tried to pillage local jewellery store Angus & Coote only to find pirate king Jeff's voice being used as a siren"s call to lure unwary travellers into their stores! Appropriately The Kingdom was calling... Jeff and Wayne now need to go fix themselves up with a whole lotta bling from Angus & Coote.

by Bec C @ 25 May 2009 12:20 pm

Went to the gig at Manning Bar in Sydney, loved it so much I bought tix to the Basement gig - VERY glad I did. Both gigs were brilliant! The Armada album is on high rotation on my Ipod and probably will be for a while....until the next Armada album (hint hint). Thanks for the memories - will definitely be at your gig if...I mean when...you come back to old Sydney town!!

by Deckhands @ 25 May 2009 09:08 am

Ahoy there Captain Crippletoe, Deckhands A and C assembled on the quarterdeck and reporting for Duty. Apparently there's a psyco-pompernipple that is understimulated, deckhands recommend immediate feeding to the seagulls. Awaiting further orders, but sincerely request no more orders to "hang back and float" as this left loyal deckhands at the mercy of Security Sharks that made us "Walk the Plank" into the Dark, Cold Surburan Sea. Oh and by the way any further requests to "Swab the Deck" will result in immediate Mutiny!! :o) ARRRRRrrrrrrgh Lotsa PIRATE LOVE and PILLAGING! xx

by Jenny @ 24 May 2009 03:02 am

Hey Guys loved the show last night in Geelong. Wayne will be sending the photo for signing with Naomi to Perth thanks for beinging so generous with your time. Oh and just noticed jeff signs in silver but you sign in GOLD very rock star . Thanks for a two fantastic nights of opure entertainment see you next time round. And yes my friend the Tea Party is most definitely Over.

by Avalon from Fowler's Live @ 23 May 2009 02:36 pm

Howdy bro; sorry to hear Claude Hopper inflicted his size 12s on you - lucky you won't be behind the full d/kit tomorrow night @ Jive - do you need anything to help ease the discomfort (chocolate, fine red wine...?). Take good care til we see you tomorrow (very much looking forward to it See you & J tomorrow night. Love Avalon, Fowler's Live xxx

by Jan in The Rose @ 22 May 2009 12:05 pm

Hey you guys, can you keep your feet (incl. broken toe) dry?? Rumour here has it that everything is flooded down under, hows the real situation?? Greetings from the lowlands, looking forward to see you in September, Jan.

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