Happy Birthday Dr Matt, you screwball.
Sure was fun playing with these fellers (and drinking bourbon too)…
Fun and Games with the Fiddle in WV
May 29, 2023
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May Day The National at the Anthem DC
May 25, 2023
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The National is excellent in concert. Fun show with Romey, Emily, and Lisa. One of these years we’ll figure out how to get seats.
Soccer Mommy opened in a muddy opener.
But then…
Once Upon a Poolside
The band played the entirety of the new album which has lots more energy live.
New Order Tee Shirt
Your Mind is Not Your Friend
And there were some excellent deep cuts from the past.
Bloodbuzz Ohio
This song was a new one on me played for the Resners’ mom.
Light Years
Fake Empire for the win. Pretend I wasn’t singing. Video in video.
Yes please more.
Making tea
May 25, 2023
Bottling day was upon us, because tea must be bottled.
A Liberal.
Look at that line up.
Where’s Aubrey Recording in Wilmington
May 25, 2023
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All work and no music makes gem a dull boy. So we fixed that. Music refactoring at the Stick followed by recording in Wilmington. Here are some highlights.
Where’s Aubrey was joined by the incredible Charles Arthur in the studio.
And yes, we started at the Stick (on Ocean Isle Beach) where we practiced. Our schedule was tight, and sleep is for the weak. But first things first. Since Rhine flew into ILM, we set up an impromptu rendezvous with Adrian and Julie. Dinner was excellent, and Moonshine made a fast friend of Ralph.
We ended up at the Symphony with those fine people come Saturday.
Practice on the porch.
Industry sour with the last bottle of Green Chartreuse in NC.
Moonshine got in some fine music time.
The Wilmington Symphony played Shostakovich 5.
Moonshine, meanwhile, destroyed the screen door.
Turns out I found a musical sibling (same teacher, Linda Case, as Suzuki kids).
The bassist from NY. Hella talent.
NC sippy cups for the concert. LOL.
The after party was a blast. But then it was time for even more work.
Each night before a recording session we crammed on the music.
There was also some beach time. Moonshine was a hit at doggie day care.
Studio day one.
Hope in time for sunset and breakfast for dinner.
More cramming. And more studio time.
Followed by more beach and more cramming. We were very efficient, but the work was intense.
Studio day three (the last).
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And then it was time to get into the Liberals.
All in all a great experience. We bonded as musicians and friends.
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Irises for your iris
May 25, 2023
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Irises are my favorite flower. So we have lots of them and are always looking for more.
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Not an iris.
The new poplar tree on the old tree house location.
Easton Wedding
May 25, 2023
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Here are some pictures from Maybelline’s first road trip. She missed Romey who was watching Taylor Swift in Boston with 85,000 of her closest friends.
Adolfo and Katie were married in a Quaker meeting house from 1684 and celebrated on the Claggett farm. Many Chileans were present.
Rhine and I drive up from Virginia with Maybe navigating. Lunch time beckons even on the road.
Maybelline was the star of lunch. This little girl loved the puppy.
When we arrived, Maybelline explored the farm and met lots of people.
Two chicken nuggets and their leader.
At 92, Rain is in great health and limber enough to pat the puppy way down by her feet. Goals.
A puppy of the human variety loved riling up Maybe (sometimes too much, but that’s how it is with puppies be they human or dog).
Yours truly over the puppy. This was a familiar site over the weekend. Maybelline careened all over, and then crashed under the chair.
The reception on the farm was gorgeous. Table 6 dominated the proceedings from our corner of insignificance.
The tequila ran dry.
The 11 year old puppy was well spoken and well dressed.
But he was still 11.
Dancing until 2am. Great party, even with some rain.
Snek Fren on Farm
May 25, 2023
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Three different days. Three different snakes. This eastern black snake was on the trail by the river.
This long black racer lives under the red shed. We see him pretty often.
This rat snake was also on the trail by the river.
It’s funny how non-poisonous snakes act all dangerous and really dangerous snakes just disappear.
Maybe the Puppy
May 9, 2023
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Her real name is Maybelline. But we call her Maybe. We picked her up from the breeder at 8 weeks. She is a second generation golden doodle and should top out around 30 pounds. Three weeks later, she is part of the family and all dogs are happy again.
Here is Maybe’s arrival at home.
Moonshine, the 110 pound golden meets his new sister and pack member.
Moonshine has been excellent with the puppy so far.
First visit to the salon! Maybe is destined to be a shop dog.
David the vet meets Maybe.
Roughhousing as set in.
Iulie’s Spring Visit
May 9, 2023
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Things are busy when you visit Bubbie at the farm. Always good to stock up on jelly beans first! A late visit from the Easter Bunny…
In the buttercups.
One of our highlights each visit is walking along the river on our trail. Iulie is a trooper, but about a mile or so of the walk is usually on piggyback.
Brand new leaves (one day old)
There are lot of animals to contend with, including Boot the cat.
What’s better? Strawberries? Captain Crunch?
We planted some Zinia seeds here. Now we have two wait two weeks! Which is infinity when you’re four.
Wild times with Moonshine on the trampoline in the “park.”
“Hello? I can’t hear you, I have a banana in my ear.”