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Charity Gig – update and pics

Craig Strachan — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:38:05 +0000

Hi all

A huge thank you to everybody that was at our charity gig last month. After deducting the costs, I am very excited to tell you that we managed to raise over R3500 for the trust, which is fantastic. Thanks to everybody that was there, and thanks especially to our wonderful team of helpers, especially Rory, Lynne, James, Malcolm and Neil.

We had loads of fun, and judging by the reaction, everybody else did as well. Neil recorded the whole gig on video, so once he has finished editing, we will let you know.

This is our first gig in a very long time, and it has inspired us to do some more playing, so watch this space! Anyway, here are a few pictures.

Lois on guitar

Rory on Sound

Me playing my new guitar

Live mixing

Photos of Accordion and others

Craig Strachan — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:53:27 +0000

Recently, Lois and I went to a friend’s birthday party, and our good friends Eric and Anja were there as well. Here are some photos that I took at the party.

Abstract candle

Accordion

The Birthday Girl

Eric and Accordion

Accordion, guitar and something else?

Fresh Veges from Cape Town

Craig Strachan — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:03:54 +0000

I have got very green neighbours across the road. They have an amazing ability to plant almost anything, and it grows wonderfully in their garden, which means that they are often eating wonderfully fresh, organic and tasty vegetables.

From time to time, some of these veges make their way across the road to our house. So, we were very pleasantly surprised when on Christmas Eve, Eric knocked on the door with a basked full of fresh produce from their garden.

Basket of fresh Vegetables

Cape Gooseberries, green beans and radishes

Fresh Fennel

Cape Gooseberries – these ended up on the dessert

Radishes – they lasted about 5 minutes

And finally, fresh strawberries. Nothing like the strawberries from the store.

What I love about their fresh veges is how tasty they are – they are so full of flavour. I used to grow fresh vegetables, but it was so much work that I eventually gave it up. I have no idea how Anya finds the time, but I hope she keeps it up!

Thanks guys; keep them coming!