Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Saturday, 29 August 2009
It looks like while Skyhigh has been jetsetting and sunning herself in the carribean islands, donaldamerica has infiltrated her account and posing as Skyhigh!
Day to day blogs have been slack! I've eaten alot of the veggies that was wee height the last time it made its appearance on this blog! Am enjoying the last of my tomatoes and ate my first supersweet sweetcorn today! Photos to come when donaldamerica (and his camera) returns from his italian escapades!!
Typing this blog has been made increasingly difficult by my uber UNsensive KB? think it might need some TLC back at Dell central as dedicated readers will remember that this lil gadget is not that old!! (M (month).O.B april)
This summer has been a remarkabe one with
a hen night at Babylon lounge brighton with falsely advertised strippers. They are old enough to be my dad (esp in uk now that the youngest dad is meant to be 12). Their dance moves were hot tho and 10 points for effort
good old scooby strutting his stuff. notice whats hanging between his legs
Then of course two weeks later came a beutiful wedding
Then there was the farm visits with lil baby sophia and family at middle farm
As you can sort of tell, Middle farm is pretty big. It has a farm shop, a child's area and the infamous cider farm.
Isnt this chicken just the best???? it looks like a GAI MO SO (those feather boa sticks in hong kong)
Lil baby sophia and her mummy Jo at the hay maze. isnt she just ADORABLE???
This is as far as my photos from donaldamerica's camera goes! Seeing my half-neice is abit then next week Hong Kong bound! My list of food and things are endless! hope the suitcase will hold it all in!!
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Dope Raekwon video.
Raekwon Feat: Inspecktah Deck, GhostFace and Method Man : House of Flying Daggers.
This is awesome. Id love a Wu Tang cartoon series. Theyve done the game, the clothing line and the comic books. Come on guys!
Dipset Freestyle - OLDSCHOOL!
Fun dipset vid. Cam'ron the pink panther killing it counting cash and freestyling!
Jim Jones is garbage.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
A Good Day
Went to a house party with Doug a couple weeks back and Ice Cubes' - Good Day got played over and over... such an awesome song - every line. And then this equally good video pops up to promote Nike shoes.
Really reminds me of good times going out skating all day and having so much fun. Should be getting my board this weekend - can't wait to roll out on it now.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Let's get together and feel alright
This post is dedicated to the lengendary Robbie ( as he was known by Mrs. Rita Marley) a.k.a BOB MARLEY.
In fact this is probably the only image I've seen of Bob Marley (source) To say the least I knew nothing of Bob.
I recently had the pleasure to go the Bob Marley musuem in Kingston, Jamaica. Before going all i knew about Bob Marley was Rasta man. And that he was a legend. I was lying by the pool at the hotel and someone mentioned heading over to Bob Marley musuem on Hope Road and I thought, why not? It cost tourist 20usd but we did a bit of haggling and got in for 500Jaimaican dollars (1 pound to 140 so thats roughly 5usd maybe??). If you squit really hard you might be able to read the text of the image above haha. taken from the bob marley musuem.
So we went on a tour with a guide who is very vocal (she keeps breaking out these Bob Marley tunes throughout the tour!). Around the house there is a herb garden and several mango trees.
This is what was growing in the herb garden. Mah wee wah wee in broad daylight!! One of the most interesting fact I learnt about Bob was that he was high with the fairies most of his life yet he's a strict vegetarian and don't drink alcohol due to his Rastafarian beliefs!! What does he eat when he gets the munchies??? KFC is out of the question!
Round the back of the house is the room where he got shot. The alleged bullet holes are still there in the hole!! Though according to Mrs. Rita Marley he was in the kitchen upstairs eating a pineapple so those weren't HIS bullet holes so to speak but of his manager, who was left paralysed for the rest of his life.
Then we go into the house where it houses all his platinum gold and all sort records, all his awards, 2 rooms full of newspaper clippings and his old record store he used to own with his wife. Also in the house was the recording studio that his surviving children still use to this day. What i liked about the musuem was that they actually kept his bedroom and this 'hangout room' exactly how he left it. Although they framed his rasta hat in his bedroom but hey ho! I would love to show pictures of this house but not allowed so you have to truly be there to experience it.
What i loved was how old school it was! the house had no glass windows, it was all wooden shutters. And this sign above, it was just casually lying there on top of rubble like it was meant to be!
So after the musuem we got really into it and revisited some classic bob marley tunes: One Love, Zimbabwe, I shot the Sheriff and No Women No Cry to name a few.
Also, Bob fathered 14 children (give or take) but only 5 belonged to Mrs. Rita Marley. How insane is that?? One of Bob's friend has 50+ children. Being curious and nosey as I am, I then went on to borrow Mrs. Rita Marley's book titled No Women No Cry. It's a real insight into how Bob Marley became Bob Marley and her perspective of his blatant adulterous-ness. I highly recommend it as i couldnt put it down!. I really admire her. Not many woman can stand their husband having child after child (all different women by the way) and let him back. To top that off, after Bob Marley dies, she carries on his legend and does what she can to carry him on.
I hope this isn't too boring as it is a little factual. Next Week Bush Gardens in Tampa!!
P.S. Did you know Bob Marley died cos he injured his big thumb toe in a football game that never healed? When he found out he had cancer he didnt want to have his toe amputated which could've prevented the cancer from spreading due to his beliefs. Such a shame
In fact this is probably the only image I've seen of Bob Marley (source) To say the least I knew nothing of Bob.
I recently had the pleasure to go the Bob Marley musuem in Kingston, Jamaica. Before going all i knew about Bob Marley was Rasta man. And that he was a legend. I was lying by the pool at the hotel and someone mentioned heading over to Bob Marley musuem on Hope Road and I thought, why not? It cost tourist 20usd but we did a bit of haggling and got in for 500Jaimaican dollars (1 pound to 140 so thats roughly 5usd maybe??). If you squit really hard you might be able to read the text of the image above haha. taken from the bob marley musuem.
So we went on a tour with a guide who is very vocal (she keeps breaking out these Bob Marley tunes throughout the tour!). Around the house there is a herb garden and several mango trees.
This is what was growing in the herb garden. Mah wee wah wee in broad daylight!! One of the most interesting fact I learnt about Bob was that he was high with the fairies most of his life yet he's a strict vegetarian and don't drink alcohol due to his Rastafarian beliefs!! What does he eat when he gets the munchies??? KFC is out of the question!
Round the back of the house is the room where he got shot. The alleged bullet holes are still there in the hole!! Though according to Mrs. Rita Marley he was in the kitchen upstairs eating a pineapple so those weren't HIS bullet holes so to speak but of his manager, who was left paralysed for the rest of his life.
Then we go into the house where it houses all his platinum gold and all sort records, all his awards, 2 rooms full of newspaper clippings and his old record store he used to own with his wife. Also in the house was the recording studio that his surviving children still use to this day. What i liked about the musuem was that they actually kept his bedroom and this 'hangout room' exactly how he left it. Although they framed his rasta hat in his bedroom but hey ho! I would love to show pictures of this house but not allowed so you have to truly be there to experience it.
What i loved was how old school it was! the house had no glass windows, it was all wooden shutters. And this sign above, it was just casually lying there on top of rubble like it was meant to be!
So after the musuem we got really into it and revisited some classic bob marley tunes: One Love, Zimbabwe, I shot the Sheriff and No Women No Cry to name a few.
Also, Bob fathered 14 children (give or take) but only 5 belonged to Mrs. Rita Marley. How insane is that?? One of Bob's friend has 50+ children. Being curious and nosey as I am, I then went on to borrow Mrs. Rita Marley's book titled No Women No Cry. It's a real insight into how Bob Marley became Bob Marley and her perspective of his blatant adulterous-ness. I highly recommend it as i couldnt put it down!. I really admire her. Not many woman can stand their husband having child after child (all different women by the way) and let him back. To top that off, after Bob Marley dies, she carries on his legend and does what she can to carry him on.
I hope this isn't too boring as it is a little factual. Next Week Bush Gardens in Tampa!!
P.S. Did you know Bob Marley died cos he injured his big thumb toe in a football game that never healed? When he found out he had cancer he didnt want to have his toe amputated which could've prevented the cancer from spreading due to his beliefs. Such a shame
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Microsoft owning Nintendo something silly!
This video is absolutely nuts. Microsoft released footage of their new motion sensor technology for the XBox 360 and this shit makes the Wii seem as aged as a Mega Drive!
I know a few people with Wii consoles collecting dust underneath their TVs and Ive always thought that, where as the DS rules the handheld market, Nintendo have really needed to step up their game with the Wii for me to be interested. And here's the proof! Something tells me that there are going to be a lot of game designers in Tokyo and Kyoto sweating, working serious overtime and getting ear-ache from the CEO pressuring them into creating something to compete with Microsoft. Right, now it looks like Microsoft's going to destroy the competition with this!
I know a few people with Wii consoles collecting dust underneath their TVs and Ive always thought that, where as the DS rules the handheld market, Nintendo have really needed to step up their game with the Wii for me to be interested. And here's the proof! Something tells me that there are going to be a lot of game designers in Tokyo and Kyoto sweating, working serious overtime and getting ear-ache from the CEO pressuring them into creating something to compete with Microsoft. Right, now it looks like Microsoft's going to destroy the competition with this!
Sunday, 31 May 2009
update from the city gardenner
You must all think how random this blog is! donaldamerica loves blogging bout his music whereas I'm not so in the music scene which leaves me blogging bout our everyday lives. This blog is more for me to keep track of my plants progress that anything else so bare with me.Anyway i thought, with the trees going green and the flowers blooming outside, it is time to provide an update on my newbie garden. photos are taken and here goes:
this is my indoor spring onion (white lisbon) and indoor lettuce (butterhead variety) which is doing really well in comparison to my outdoor variety:
And this was sowed exactly the same time as my indoor lettuce. I planted 3 outside and the cat dug up 2 so now i'm nurturing this one hoping the cat pest will soon have somewhere else to play. i'm so gutted tho cos the cat killed 2 of my biggest juiciest lettuce i owned :(
On to other plants now. Heading back indoors I have my sweet pepper (sweet colour spectrum)
Doesnt she look beautiful? I'm hosting a naming ceremony soon to keep track of each individual plant. All the sweet pepper ones will be named beginning with a S and the chilies will be everything but. As you can see, the sweer peppers have started to flower which means new, bigger pots with need to be purchased! how exciting!
Say cheese babies!! this is my collection of sweet peppers and chilies!! You can telll the difference (sorta) by looking at leaf size and the buds that are about to flower. Sweet pepper buds are much much bigger and chili buds tend to droop down.
Now moving outdoor we have my tomato plants (100s and millions i believe it's called) I've grown cherry tomatos now for 3 years ( i hate big tomatos) and this is the first time I've grown this variety. Boy do they have many buds!! I have never seen anything like it before!
My cucumber plants (marketmore) is doing really well for itself. Tho since I'm such a newbie I don't know if they are climbers so I gave them some netting just in case for support. If anyone happens to read this blog that is a pro at gardenning please drop a comment and tell me more!
A close up of the cucumber plant shows promising flowers! meaning lil cucumbers are developing, yay! I actually have a pictue of a lil baby cucumber but it's just too much effort
my pea plants (kevin wonderer) I've used pea sticks then added netting for additional support as I didnt anticipate it to grow as tall as it did! I've been sowing more and more each week so that i can have more peas later in the season. I've counted 13 pea pods as of yday which I am very pleased about.
Here is a close up of my pea pods
and last but not least is my sweetcorn
They are getting bigger and bigger but the bottom leaves are turning yellow :( from my recent visit to bermuda and observing their sweetcorn plants there I know this is not normal but i dunno what to do about it so i think i might just sit it out
This has taken me an hour so i hope u enjoyed an insight into my gardenning life. makes a change from all the music talk doesn't it?
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
A real coincidence.
Literally, straight after I posted the Hawaiian Sophie video, I went over to Kanye's website and found this DJ Premier Jay-Z remix/mashup whatever.
http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/?em3106=232988_-1__0_~0_-1_5_2008_0_0&em3161=&em3281=
Seeing as I still cant post links for some reason. If you want to hear it you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser.
It's just an accapella off American Gangster laid over a new beat. But it sounds cool and as there's nothing the new, it'll have to do.
Rainy Daze (Get it?)
This Sunday gone was a scorcher. Sitting in my back garden not even moving proved occasionally difficult. And, someone pesimistically says; "It's not Summer yet, this weather is a trick. Next week it'll piss it down." 
This is the weather today. Grey, wet, windy, cold.
So, while SkyHigh is away in Bermuda sunning herself silly, I'm taking the opportunity to upadate here.
Firstly, a long while ago, I stated that I would be posting everything new from Jay-Z that came out. Since then, nothing has come out. No leaks, no features, no remixes, nothing. So, I've decided to post Jay's first ever screen appearance from 20 year ago now. This is a very young Hove in the video for Jaz-O's (Jiggas early mentor) Hawaiian Sophie.This video amazes me every time. Just how young the man is, the cheapness of the set, the clothes, the real amature performances and the fact that Jay is so slept on.
It's also good for today considering the weather outside. This is somewhat brighter.
This is the weather today. Grey, wet, windy, cold. So, while SkyHigh is away in Bermuda sunning herself silly, I'm taking the opportunity to upadate here.
Firstly, a long while ago, I stated that I would be posting everything new from Jay-Z that came out. Since then, nothing has come out. No leaks, no features, no remixes, nothing. So, I've decided to post Jay's first ever screen appearance from 20 year ago now. This is a very young Hove in the video for Jaz-O's (Jiggas early mentor) Hawaiian Sophie.This video amazes me every time. Just how young the man is, the cheapness of the set, the clothes, the real amature performances and the fact that Jay is so slept on.
It's also good for today considering the weather outside. This is somewhat brighter.
Monday, 18 May 2009
The Punisher in the pool.
Clip of Big Pun in the pool with his family. How can someone that size flow so damn good?! Makes no sense!
R.I.P
R.I.P
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Great Escape 2009 - Day3 - It's Too Late, Too Late, Too Late, Too Late...
Saturday began late as the Tales team woke up mid-afternoon and very slowly got going. And what started off quite badly turned into the best festival day yet.
Got a text informing of a 'secret' Babyshambles show, so went down to the Levi's store to get tickets. Sold Out. So went over to the Queens Hotel for free beers and sushi. Finished. So far, so shite.
But, turned out we would be able to see Babyshambles from the street as their show wa outdoors. So we went over and after an hour wait witnessed an awesome (but short) set from Pete Doherty and his crew.
While waiting we were treated to seeing a waster get chucked out the side door of Above Audio, obviously fucked on a cocktail of drugs. But, this wasn't the worlds most famous crack addict - Pete was on good behaviour - but a random hanger on who drifted off soon enough.
Oh dear. What would his mother think?
Here's a video of the band playing their Killamanjiro hit:
And, a photo of Pete doing his job.
The gig was very entertaining and sounded great. It was fun watching buses driving by full of old people peering out trying to work out what was going on, and all the people leaning out of windows, balconys and bars to watch the band.
Stopped off at HQ for a bite and to get some warm clothes as the clouds were rolling in. Then we went by Hector's House, saw The Gay Blades and drank a few Carlings.
Couldn't decide if they were any good or not. But they were interesting to watch and SkyHigh gave the lead singer a few classic heckles from a couple of rows back.
Then we went into town to Audio and bumped into Simone who had got himself into a bit of trouble after pretending to be Sky Larkin and losing far too many drinking games. We were like guiding angles and saved him from a gang of police who were planning on putting him in a cell for the night.
Unfortunately, he had lost his drivers license the night before and now his wristband was gone: his weekend was over. We said farewell, hoped for the best and stepped into Audio to catch the end of a set from Hockey.
After the show we downed a few absinths and went to Coalition. The festival was winding down but Coalition had gigs till 2am. First off was Tucker - another Japanese. He was rubbish, but he set his keyboard on fire which was preety awesome!
Next was a band called Heartbreak.
They sung songs about doner meat and meal deals but we'd had a few more absinths by then to care much about anything.
To finish the festival was a biggy: Mr Hudson (no library). I wanted to see him due to the attention he got at last years Glastonbury from Jay-Z and because he signed to Kanye West's record label and has a single featuring him. No sign of Kanye sadly but I was happy to have G.O.O.D music in the building!
He played a great set and then came back for more. I predict big things for this man.
After the show we went back stage to chat to the guy. He was cool and SkyHigh snatched a cheeky photo:
With the festival ended we grabbed some beers and went boating, then slowly made our way home, drunk and happy. We had become giants in Brighton and found time for a spot of late night gardening.
The Great Escape festival was mighty fun. We saw some amazing new music, partied hard and gave our livers a good work out. Can't wait for next year!
Got a text informing of a 'secret' Babyshambles show, so went down to the Levi's store to get tickets. Sold Out. So went over to the Queens Hotel for free beers and sushi. Finished. So far, so shite.
But, turned out we would be able to see Babyshambles from the street as their show wa outdoors. So we went over and after an hour wait witnessed an awesome (but short) set from Pete Doherty and his crew.
While waiting we were treated to seeing a waster get chucked out the side door of Above Audio, obviously fucked on a cocktail of drugs. But, this wasn't the worlds most famous crack addict - Pete was on good behaviour - but a random hanger on who drifted off soon enough.
Oh dear. What would his mother think?Here's a video of the band playing their Killamanjiro hit:
And, a photo of Pete doing his job.
The gig was very entertaining and sounded great. It was fun watching buses driving by full of old people peering out trying to work out what was going on, and all the people leaning out of windows, balconys and bars to watch the band.Stopped off at HQ for a bite and to get some warm clothes as the clouds were rolling in. Then we went by Hector's House, saw The Gay Blades and drank a few Carlings.
Couldn't decide if they were any good or not. But they were interesting to watch and SkyHigh gave the lead singer a few classic heckles from a couple of rows back.Then we went into town to Audio and bumped into Simone who had got himself into a bit of trouble after pretending to be Sky Larkin and losing far too many drinking games. We were like guiding angles and saved him from a gang of police who were planning on putting him in a cell for the night.
Unfortunately, he had lost his drivers license the night before and now his wristband was gone: his weekend was over. We said farewell, hoped for the best and stepped into Audio to catch the end of a set from Hockey.
After the show we downed a few absinths and went to Coalition. The festival was winding down but Coalition had gigs till 2am. First off was Tucker - another Japanese. He was rubbish, but he set his keyboard on fire which was preety awesome!
Next was a band called Heartbreak.
They sung songs about doner meat and meal deals but we'd had a few more absinths by then to care much about anything.To finish the festival was a biggy: Mr Hudson (no library). I wanted to see him due to the attention he got at last years Glastonbury from Jay-Z and because he signed to Kanye West's record label and has a single featuring him. No sign of Kanye sadly but I was happy to have G.O.O.D music in the building!
He played a great set and then came back for more. I predict big things for this man.After the show we went back stage to chat to the guy. He was cool and SkyHigh snatched a cheeky photo:
With the festival ended we grabbed some beers and went boating, then slowly made our way home, drunk and happy. We had become giants in Brighton and found time for a spot of late night gardening.
The Great Escape festival was mighty fun. We saw some amazing new music, partied hard and gave our livers a good work out. Can't wait for next year!
Great Escape 2009 - Day2 - Bonkers
Didn't have time yesterday to update about Friday's Great Escape events, so today I have a bit of an epiq blogging session ahead of me with 2 days of gigs, bands, and funny happenings to write about. Settle in comfortably because these might get rather lenghty:
So Friday afternoon. The Tales' Japan connect Megumi tipped us off about several Japanese acts to catch over the weekend so braved the wind and rain and made it to the end of the pier to see Riddim Saunter.
They really brought some Tokyo sunshine and energy and gave us some much needed warmth after the bad weather on the way to Horatio's. Dudes were jumping all over the place and gave a frantic show. I'm sure these guys pack out Tokyo clubs with kids going nuts to their ska/pop sound. Unfortunatly, the crowd were a little subdued and thin on the feet but it didn't seem to bother the musicians.
Grabbed the drummer Tachi for a quick Shashin. Dunno, how much English he spoke but I told him to look out for Megumi when he plays Shinsaibashi, Osaka next month.
Stayed at Horatio's and drank while the nordic Harry's Gym played a boring set which we hardly looked at.
We left for Komedia after their set, via a spin on the tea-cups to celebrate the end of the rain.
And, took this photo of Brighton from the pier. We live in a beautiful city.
Got over to Komedia to see Big Pink who are hottly tipped to be the next big band on the way up. But, of course, everyone else had the same idea. So we got stuck in a nightmare queue outside the venue which we stood in while the band played.
What really pissed me off was all the arsey press/arists/blag artists jumping ahead of us, talking shit to get in the place and giving agro to those patiently waiting and to the bouncers. The fuckers don't pay for their tickets, get ahead of the real people and don't make for a good show - too busy judging/posing/complaining to enjoy/dance/cheer like the rest of us.
Sigh.
Anyway, got in after Big Pink finished their set, and watched Holy Fuck play instead.
They were a really energetic dance group, with so many keyboards and a really odd machine through which one member pulled a tape that looked like camera film and made spaced out noises.
Then we went up to The Hope and spotting Nikki from BigBrother 6 leaving. The Hope was so hot and the beer so expensive! And the band - Let's Wrestle - were doing shit cover versions of Nirvana and Black Sabbath for no reason. He didn't know any of the words so just slurred the rythm tonelessly. Shite.
We bumped into the Race Horses though, and Simone showed them a photo of him sitting on a horse.
Let's Wrestle.
Gigs ended and clubs started. We went to Digital for a bit and then to the Corn Exchange where Holy Fuck were DJing. On the way we were distracted by a digger and got this photo with a bunch of Spaniards:
Weird isn't it.
Got to the Corn Exchange and had a dance, chatted with the guys from Holy Fuck and then went to Ocean Rooms and then to the Druids.
Simone with the singer from Holy Fuck.
Stay tuned for part 3.
So Friday afternoon. The Tales' Japan connect Megumi tipped us off about several Japanese acts to catch over the weekend so braved the wind and rain and made it to the end of the pier to see Riddim Saunter.
They really brought some Tokyo sunshine and energy and gave us some much needed warmth after the bad weather on the way to Horatio's. Dudes were jumping all over the place and gave a frantic show. I'm sure these guys pack out Tokyo clubs with kids going nuts to their ska/pop sound. Unfortunatly, the crowd were a little subdued and thin on the feet but it didn't seem to bother the musicians.
Grabbed the drummer Tachi for a quick Shashin. Dunno, how much English he spoke but I told him to look out for Megumi when he plays Shinsaibashi, Osaka next month.Stayed at Horatio's and drank while the nordic Harry's Gym played a boring set which we hardly looked at.
We left for Komedia after their set, via a spin on the tea-cups to celebrate the end of the rain.
And, took this photo of Brighton from the pier. We live in a beautiful city.
Got over to Komedia to see Big Pink who are hottly tipped to be the next big band on the way up. But, of course, everyone else had the same idea. So we got stuck in a nightmare queue outside the venue which we stood in while the band played.
What really pissed me off was all the arsey press/arists/blag artists jumping ahead of us, talking shit to get in the place and giving agro to those patiently waiting and to the bouncers. The fuckers don't pay for their tickets, get ahead of the real people and don't make for a good show - too busy judging/posing/complaining to enjoy/dance/cheer like the rest of us.
Sigh.
Anyway, got in after Big Pink finished their set, and watched Holy Fuck play instead.
They were a really energetic dance group, with so many keyboards and a really odd machine through which one member pulled a tape that looked like camera film and made spaced out noises.Then we went up to The Hope and spotting Nikki from BigBrother 6 leaving. The Hope was so hot and the beer so expensive! And the band - Let's Wrestle - were doing shit cover versions of Nirvana and Black Sabbath for no reason. He didn't know any of the words so just slurred the rythm tonelessly. Shite.
We bumped into the Race Horses though, and Simone showed them a photo of him sitting on a horse.
Let's Wrestle.Gigs ended and clubs started. We went to Digital for a bit and then to the Corn Exchange where Holy Fuck were DJing. On the way we were distracted by a digger and got this photo with a bunch of Spaniards:
Weird isn't it.Got to the Corn Exchange and had a dance, chatted with the guys from Holy Fuck and then went to Ocean Rooms and then to the Druids.
Simone with the singer from Holy Fuck.Stay tuned for part 3.
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