The Return of The 'Finger!!

Powderfinger, possibly one of Australia's best ever bands are returning to the UK for the first time after 3 years - seems like only yesterday Aileen and I saw them at Hammersmith! And the best news is that they are doing a date in Manchester at the Academy in December!! I know, this bloats the gig calendar even further, but I don't care because it is the 'finger!! I'll be keen to see just how many other Australians are up north - most of us tend to stay close to the bright lights of the capital, but some wander elsewhere, so you never know.

In other news, the NYE problem has been fixed with a booking at a harbour-side restaurant recommeded by my sister. Table for 2, outside by the water and a regular a-la-carte offering at regular upmarket prices. Thanks Hol - you're a lifesaver! I had emailed a bunch of places and some of them were over $800 per person (this is about £300) for dinner. Noone can be THAT hungry :) For that kind of money I expect to be allowed to take the furniture I'm sitting on home with me. Bring on New Years!!!