I have just returned from a long weekend in Germany where my partner and I attended the Rock am Ring music festival.
www.rock-am-ring.com/
I was so excited to go again as last year I saw some amazing acts.
This year i discovered some awesome bands, but was also a bit disappointed by some of my favourites.
The one I was super surprised about was a band called Stone Sour.
www.stonesour.com/
The lead singer is Corey Taylor from Spliknot fame. Since the death of the guitarist from Slipknot, I suppose the last gig at Rock Am Ring 2009 would be the last time I would see them.
It is amazing how many musicians are in multiple bands. This band is definitely someone to watch out for.
Australian band Airbourne were favourites on the second day. http://www.airbournerock.com/
These old time rockers put on a fabulous show. Pure rock and roll. The front man was amazing climbing the stage rig and hanging 5 stories above the ground! Very crowd pleasing.
I was deeply disappointed with Kiss. These guys should have left their memory and legacy where it was. I had the feeling that I was watching some strung out hobo’s trying to make some money to eat. They were good in performing their older work. Dressed up in their full make up and platforms. But somehow, the glitz of the 80’s has gone.
30 Seconds to Mars was an act I was so looking forward to. In the hour and a half they were on stage, they sang 4 songs. 4 SONGS!! That was it. It seemed that there was something wrong with members of the band leaving the stage and someone staying behind to try entertain the thousands of fans that were there to see them. I was very disappointed indeed. And Jarrod’s hair is Horrid.
Rammstein were fabulous. www.rammstein.de/
They put on a pyro show like I have never seen before. They are completely on top of their game and were the show of the weekend.
JayZ had a great stage show, it was a pity there were bunches of the crowd that were booing them all the time.
The final band I wanted to comment on was Them Crooked Vultures. www.themcrookedvultures.com/
This band sounds like the guy from Queens of the Stone Age singing and playing guitar with the bass player from Led Zeppelin and the drummer from Nirvana. No really, these 3 guys have had the best successes through their lives and now this band is their chance to revel in themselves. As a musician, you will love this band. I thought they were very self indulgent. But that is just me.
That is it for Rock am ring line up revert. More on the actual event later.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Australia Football Team arrives in SA
The Aussie football team is the first to arrive for the Fifa Soccer World Cup.
ACSA is telling everyone that there is a new terminal for the players to be escorted through the airport without any interference from fans.
It is a concern that fans cannot even welcome the teams to the country...
ACSA is telling everyone that there is a new terminal for the players to be escorted through the airport without any interference from fans.
It is a concern that fans cannot even welcome the teams to the country...
Monday, May 24, 2010
Parachutist lands with dislocated shoulder.
I was so proud of my AFF student this weekend.
Not for the fact that he never told me he had a weak shoulder, but on exiting the airplane, he dislocated his shoulder.
Trying to work through the pain to do the required moves in the sky, I eventually realised that he had dislocated the shoulder and we needed to act quickly on getting him under a parachute.
In a matter of 20 seconds from exit to open, he was under a parachute and the second instructor and me were hauling back to the DZ to let the ground crew know that we had a situation to deal with.
Once we were on the ground, we saw that he managed to release his steering toggles and manoeuvre himself towards the DZ.
He responded very well to the radio and took both toggles in his left hand for the flare and slid in a landing into the student pit.
He headed off to Lesley Williams hospital for some Pethadine and to reset the shoulder.
Now he needs some rehab and a way to strengthen the weak muscles around the shoulder so this does not happen in the future.
He was fully aware of what was happening and with some intuition and mental telepathy, we all knew what was happening.
I am very proud and a little in awe of this guy and what he managed to achieve yesterday. Well done Clive.
BTW, if you are looking to skydive in Johannesburg, have a look at http://jsc.co.za/
Not for the fact that he never told me he had a weak shoulder, but on exiting the airplane, he dislocated his shoulder.
Trying to work through the pain to do the required moves in the sky, I eventually realised that he had dislocated the shoulder and we needed to act quickly on getting him under a parachute.
In a matter of 20 seconds from exit to open, he was under a parachute and the second instructor and me were hauling back to the DZ to let the ground crew know that we had a situation to deal with.
Once we were on the ground, we saw that he managed to release his steering toggles and manoeuvre himself towards the DZ.
He responded very well to the radio and took both toggles in his left hand for the flare and slid in a landing into the student pit.
He headed off to Lesley Williams hospital for some Pethadine and to reset the shoulder.
Now he needs some rehab and a way to strengthen the weak muscles around the shoulder so this does not happen in the future.
He was fully aware of what was happening and with some intuition and mental telepathy, we all knew what was happening.
I am very proud and a little in awe of this guy and what he managed to achieve yesterday. Well done Clive.
BTW, if you are looking to skydive in Johannesburg, have a look at http://jsc.co.za/
When the angels are yelling!
I have felt in limbo for some time now, not just about my disgruntled feelings about the state of the nation and the SWC, but about my life in general.
Work has been less than inspiring and I have been studying something part time to see if that can change the course of my life anytime soon.
The issue is the decision making process.
My angel cards are all urging me to make a decision.
They are saying that there is movement ahead, but they are waiting for me to make the call to where I want to be so they can assist.
How insane is that?
How do I know which is the right choice to make?
Where do I go from here?
It is not just a path choice, just the decision in itself.
Time to meditate on it!!
Work has been less than inspiring and I have been studying something part time to see if that can change the course of my life anytime soon.
The issue is the decision making process.
My angel cards are all urging me to make a decision.
They are saying that there is movement ahead, but they are waiting for me to make the call to where I want to be so they can assist.
How insane is that?
How do I know which is the right choice to make?
Where do I go from here?
It is not just a path choice, just the decision in itself.
Time to meditate on it!!
When the angels are yelling!
I have felt in limbo for some time now, not just about my disgruntled feelings about the state of the nation and the SWC, but about my life in general.
Work has been less than inspiring and I have been studying something part time to see if that can change the course of my life anytime soon.
The issue is the decision making process.
My angel cards are all urging me to make a decision.
They are saying that there is movement ahead, but they are waiting for me to make the call to where I want to be so they can assist.
How insane is that?
How do I know which is the right choice to make?
Where do I go from here?
It is not just a path choice, just the decision in itself.
Time to meditate on it!!
Work has been less than inspiring and I have been studying something part time to see if that can change the course of my life anytime soon.
The issue is the decision making process.
My angel cards are all urging me to make a decision.
They are saying that there is movement ahead, but they are waiting for me to make the call to where I want to be so they can assist.
How insane is that?
How do I know which is the right choice to make?
Where do I go from here?
It is not just a path choice, just the decision in itself.
Time to meditate on it!!
Give Miss America a break!
I am always amused every year when the scandal mongers get out and try make a quick buck at someone else's expense.
So she entered a pole dancing competition. It is not like she WAS a stripper or a hooker.
My friends have had pole dancing lessons for Bachelorette parties and I am sure there are a few pics of me swinging on the pole. Does that make me morally inept?
I don't think so.
People who work with their sexuality in these cases are frowned up on, but I am sure if you had to ask all the male judges and guests at the Miss USA pageant if they have been to a bachelor’s party or a strip club, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who has not.
She has not killed anyone, slept with anyone for money, shown up naked anywhere but in consensual adult relationships, so I fail to see the relevance of her having a bit of fun with some female friends.
If Miss USA pageant organisers want angelic girls in this day and age, they need to ask for Virgins and have them verified as they post their entry forms.
They may need to reduce that entry age to like 12??
So she entered a pole dancing competition. It is not like she WAS a stripper or a hooker.
My friends have had pole dancing lessons for Bachelorette parties and I am sure there are a few pics of me swinging on the pole. Does that make me morally inept?
I don't think so.
People who work with their sexuality in these cases are frowned up on, but I am sure if you had to ask all the male judges and guests at the Miss USA pageant if they have been to a bachelor’s party or a strip club, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who has not.
She has not killed anyone, slept with anyone for money, shown up naked anywhere but in consensual adult relationships, so I fail to see the relevance of her having a bit of fun with some female friends.
If Miss USA pageant organisers want angelic girls in this day and age, they need to ask for Virgins and have them verified as they post their entry forms.
They may need to reduce that entry age to like 12??
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Fifa Soccer World Cup 2010 Favorite places to eat!
Because South Africa is expecting so many visitors to the country, I was thinking about my own personal favorite places to eat!
Because I live in JHB, these are my top 5 for today.
Easy eating:
Primi
The Primi network is amazing. Good food and reasonable prices.
Pizza and Pasta mixed in with meats, veggies and lighter meals.
http://www.primi-world.com/
Rocket
The best fillet steak in the north!
Prego's to die for and the best fries.
http://www.rocketrestaurant.co.za/
Ocean Basket
The most cost effective seafood in town.
The seafood platter for one is great value.
http://www.oceanbasket.co.za/
Adega
The Best King Prawn Special in JHB!!
Their Sushi is amazing. Try the salmon roses.
http://www.adegas.co.za/
Rodizio's
Brazilian fare and great vibe!
Stunning.
Beware of the shooters :-)
http://www.rodizio.co.za/
Let me know what you think!
Because I live in JHB, these are my top 5 for today.
Easy eating:
Primi
The Primi network is amazing. Good food and reasonable prices.
Pizza and Pasta mixed in with meats, veggies and lighter meals.
http://www.primi-world.com/
Rocket
The best fillet steak in the north!
Prego's to die for and the best fries.
http://www.rocketrestaurant.co.za/
Ocean Basket
The most cost effective seafood in town.
The seafood platter for one is great value.
http://www.oceanbasket.co.za/
Adega
The Best King Prawn Special in JHB!!
Their Sushi is amazing. Try the salmon roses.
http://www.adegas.co.za/
Rodizio's
Brazilian fare and great vibe!
Stunning.
Beware of the shooters :-)
http://www.rodizio.co.za/
Let me know what you think!
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