Sunday, July 11, 2010

AOTNZ tour Mussel Inn

Long drive from Rangiora to Onekaka in Golden Bay but a beautiful day. Stopped on the side of the road at Murchison to make a sandwich, which contained, amongst other things, some Nils Olsen Memorial Gherkins. Nils was most particular about his gherkins on our last AOTNZ tour two years ago. Sunny but deceptively cold and we were back in the van after half an hour. Also stopped for a cuppa at Terry's brother Ian's home in Motueka,. Said g'day to Ian's old dog Robber, who is 114 in human years. His front legs go faster than his back ones so he rolls down the steps rather than walking. Apparently possessing an active libido as a youngster, Robber was once caught 'in flagrante delicto' with a sheep on a visit to Great Barrier Island. Touring can be exhausting but educational. The Mussel Inn was packed and we did an extra set because we love it so much. Still probably the best venue in the country. Delighted to see Julian & Sally Manning from Pete Findlay's old gang there, also Philip Woolaston whose winery we played at a few years ago, also the venue for a brilliant Emma Pask concert there last January. Realised kind of late this morning that our gig in Reefton today is at 3.00pm. Should be there by 2.00 if we're lucky. Last time we played there the crowd numbered about 6, all related to Terry - we're hoping to build on that.

Andrew

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