blue-arse flying
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
On Sunday I Biked the Bays (and broke in my Miramar Cranks shirt). Great event: a warm clear day, no wind, so the 26 or so km flew past in no time. (Well, in 1 hr 26 mins actually, but there was rather a large mass of participants. As ever, was horrified by my slow progress until I realised that my odo is still set to Imperial so was reading m and not kph: must do something about that.) At the finish, was met by a small but vocal reception committee bearing bouquets as a reward for (ahem) "winning" the race. Mummy? Did you win? – Er, no darling, but I did my best and really enjoyed myself and that's what counts. (Honestly, it's best not to listen to yourself too much when talking to your kids.) Anyway, photos here. *WARNING* this page features images of me in lycra: those of a nervous disposition may wish to give it a swerve.
Band news: The Klezmer Rebs' first studio album, Just add shmaltz, will be ready for our first summer gig. Tuesday 13 Jan 2009, 8pm in the Soundshell at the Bot Gardens. And the indefatigable Cat is getting up a posse to come and see us, during her flying visit to Welly from gay Paree. Come along, dance, sip Chardonnay, enjoy. And buy the album!
More band news: we are now doing two Waitangi Day gigs, the first of which will be a short set at Waitangi Park; we'll be on at about 12.30, following the powhiri and kapa haka. Come along, dance, &c. &c.
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