There is an old saying I remember from my grandmother.."You'll always know you mother, but you'll never know your father" meaning that as children we are able to understand our mother, but understanding our father is almost impossible to do. Seamus Heaney's poem 'Digging' brings it out, a...

You must be a "dog" person. So am I. Not that I don't like cats but when I was five years old my parents gave me a boxer puppy. I suppose one never gets over early childhood imprints. My former husband and I owned a boxer, too, Schone Frau. He'd had the same childhood imprinting that you ...

Firstly, congratulations indeed to Leonard who most definitely deserves this highest of Canadian homours! :D Secondly, Dem & Paula, I would also concur with your views on the Concorde - I first saw it when I was working at an office in Greenford (London) where I could admire its sleek beauty (wh...

... Chartering a flight might be an option :lol: ... ... One day, some way, I'll show up, however. Elizabeth Maybe we should check to see if Richard Branston (Virgin Airlines) is a Cohen fan & would give globe-trotting fans a hefty discount to attend LC events (complete with in-flight LC music ...

Even if the poet woman isn't interested in joining herself, perhaps she might consider allowing you to post it 8) ? One never knows...... :wink: . Elizabeth I did suggest that to her, so I'll wait to see what transpires - maybe she's just busy or away at the moment. :| Cheers :) Andrew (Darby)

Greg Thank you for your words of appreciation and encouragement - it was great to have you join us and to know that the big drive was worthwhile! :D I just hope more folk from the south will make the effort in coming years - it's good to see LC fans in Oz overcoming the tyranny of distance! :wink: I...

Dear Andrew ~ ...so lucky, as to be in the company of so many Leonard lovers... Why don't you ask the woman to come here and join, and post her poem in the Forum Poetry section? ~ Elizabeth Elizabeth We certainly have some "diehard fans" at our event, but given the type of venue this is h...

For what it's worth, our national youth radio broadcaster (though some years ago now) listed this version of Hallelujah as one of their top 50 covers of all time! 8) http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jfiles/files/s234594.htm I would have to agree with this assessment - I think it is almost unsurpassable...

Elsie

Beautifully put - I couldn't agree more!

Cheers
Andrew (Darby)

Friends one & all, This is just to let you know briefly how our 11th LC birthday celebration event went. I'm just now starting to wind down from our big weekend. It turned out to be quite a happy and fun event, but was also quite draining. The main night session had less people than I expected (...

Happy Birthday Leonard,

We toasted your 69th at our joyous little birthday celebration lunch event here in Toowoomba today!

Cheers
Andrew (Darby)

P.S. Thank you for the special mention, Paul!

Andrew (Darby) wrote: So saying, I would highly recommend you order a copy from Henning - see LC Files for further info & email address etc.

Oops, it was remiss of me to not also refer you to Henning's own web-site: http://www.tea-and-oranges.de for these details!

Cheers
Andrew (Darby)

NEWSFLASH! I count it a privilege and honour to now (so soon) have in my possession Henning's Songs from "Energy of Slaves", which I've already listened to 4 times! I think it is FABULOUS - Henning (& Lino) deserve whatever accolades they get for this great (first) effort :!: It beauti...

Dem Thanks for that interesting information on Charmian Clift, George Johnston & the Aussie connection with Hydra. I can remember when I was at high school in probably 1966 or 1967 that George Johston's book "My Brother Jack" was banned here in Queensland schools as a study text (becau...

Jarkko

I've finally been able to establish that the 'Crash Burn' soundtrack album will be released here on September 14th! "Dance Me To..." (sung by Mark Seymour) will be both Track 1 (Intro) and Track 24 (Finale).

Cheers
Andrew (Darby)