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Back in Ireland
10 Jun 2009
Well, blink of an eye and I'm back in Dublin. What a mad 7 weeks; still that's what Jeff and I do best "madness" according to some! They had a wheel chair waiting for me in Heathrow. I wasn't sure if that was because of my rep or the fact that I had 2 broken toes! I declined to use it in the end but thank you once again Quantas for being such a fab and considerate airline.

The last two shows were such a good vibe, I absolutley loved them and im still grinning over the girl I had to carry off the Fly stage as she refused to get off the riser after the 2nd encore. I think it was pure adrenaline that helped me carry her under my arm and jump off the riser with broken toes, landing on one leg and passing her to Kenny. If anyone has any pics or footage of this I would love it!! I managed to crash a car later that night and Jeff is calling my behavier "pure gold for the future", in other words it's bullets for him!! The Indy bar was just fantastic and I loved every second of the show. It was very very special and a great way to finish our tour of paradise. Australia, how I love you.

I have sadly had some bad news of a friend of mine crossing over this afternoon by his own hand, so I post this blog in memory of a gentle and kind man who I never heard say a cruel word. Safe journey MW we will miss you. I will always remember your kindness.

I'm heading to Italy this weekend with my wife. Jeff's LA bound and we hook up again in 7 weeks and then Germany/Holland of course.We both have production to complete. BUT we have very, very definite plans for writing as well as a very hectic schedule between now and December. Not at liberty at present to announce dates bar the European ones but it looks as if "paradise" will be revisited sooner than I thought!!

Finally thanks to all the wonderful people who supported us on this tour, you are obviously as mad as we are and we thank you for your good vibes, gifts and thoughts. We will be sailing on for many a long voyage yet.Welcome aboard Jay - you are a blessing and the perfect balance for Jeffrey and Moi.
So there you go, no more nautical metaphors, no more terrible grammer, poor spelling and over use of exclamation marks (YES I WAS LISTENING )!!!, cross references to former band forumists and school boy humour ....What will you do (not applicable to the affore mentioned non funnys) without my humble ramblings fueled by Australias finest vines .....Lots says you, well splice the mainbrace, walk the plank, keel haul your enemys, press gang all Armada virgins into the fold and we will see you soon .Love to all ....WP

by Skye @ 08 Jul 2009 10:40 am
Love to see some more recent pics of the armada in action from the last tour-is that possible?

by Anna @ 15 Jun 2009 02:36 pm
I so very much loved the great rock show at the manning bar in Sydney..awesome music and what a great energy you all have on stage-cannot wait to the rock concert again-there wasnt enough!!!
1 show in Sydney is so NOT enough-please make more shows next time you are here . Ive told all my friends about this great new band and we all want to come as the album really ROCKS!!!!

by inannaout@hotmail.com @ 14 Jun 2009 11:39 am
Hey Wayne

Just want to thank you back for the Sydney shows loved both the rock and acoustic gigs.
Oh and for a guy you write great diary entries, really good idea this 'blog' can you do us girls a favour and dish out a little bit more juicy info on Jeff haha
Looking forward to the next time The Armada sail Oz.
Take care

by Hanna @ 13 Jun 2009 08:01 am
Can't wait to see you in Germany!!! smile

by green eyes @ 12 Jun 2009 11:25 am
I cannot wait to you come back to 'paradise" esp SYDNEY again. You guys rock and are the best band ever!!!
Love the Armada album. Its such awesome music. and so unique...I really loved when you played live at the mannning bar in Sydney-it was such an amazing show and I know there is so much more to come-bring it on baby
Love you guys
E

by Vienney @ 12 Jun 2009 03:47 am
Are there any plans for visiting Quebec City in Canada?

Thanks!

Vienney "V".

by Jo @ 11 Jun 2009 11:13 pm
I'm very glad you could make it with the tour in Germany. Thanks!!! See you soon.

by Charlie @ 10 Jun 2009 08:58 am
Can't wait to see you in England?
PLEASE

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