Life Lately...

26-28 October 2002

Fredstock

It was the first time for Trude to attend a Fredstock and we sure hope it won't be the last. So close to home and yet definitely "out of Auckland". It was a marvelous weekend of sharing with friends. Thank you Fred! See the photos here.

3 August 2002

SpringFest

Another soul rejuvenating weekend at Waharau came about thanks to all of us who attended and made it what it was. Special thanks to Royal Deborah (see the photos) for taking the initiative and following through to make it happen and to all the volunteers (you know who you are!) who added some of themselves to the event. See the photos here.

31 May - 3 June 2002

Winter Shakup Festival at Waharau

I got off the plane in Auckland at 5:00AM, went home for a shower and short nap, loaded up the van and headed out of town for this festival. It was a great way to cope with jet lag besides being a wonderful weekend in it's own right. Read all about it and see the evidence here.

19 - 31 May 2002

Back to Missouri

After a too long five year absence, I finally made it back to Missouri to visit with family. I had a wonderful time of renewing family bonds with my parents and three younger sisters and all the nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. The trip was made even sweeter by being able to contribute to and attend the wedding of my niece Stephanie.

18 May 2002

The Cup Returns to Titirangi

As the defending champion, you cannot imagine my shame and disappointment at being knocked out of the annual Devonport Folk Music Club's Tiddly Wink Championship in the first round. Congratulations to Tricia Lee for winning it back for the Titirangi Folk Music Club. I'll have to start training months earlier for next years competition.

29 March 2002

Easter Weekend Music Festival at Te Aroha

Had a wet but nonetheless magical three days of sore but happy fingers, great music and mingled souls at the Te Aroha festival. Mark and Jill have posted lots of nice photos from the weekend here.

17 March 2002

Bill Passalacqua at The Bunker

Singer/songwriter Bill Passalacqua at The Bunker. Read about it here. I played mandolin backup for him the following Tuesday during his concert at the Temple Bar.

16 March 2002

Randy and Laura Hacker-Durbin

Our dear friends Randy and Laura stayed with us for a couple of days while on their way from Australia to the USA. As always it was great to spend time with them and hear of their adventures. Here we are visiting the Nataringa dragon.

23 February 2002

100th Birthday Party

Spent the weekend in Kati Kati helping Tony Ricketts and Jenny Kilpatrick celebrate their 100th (combined ages) birthday party.

12-21 February 2002

Back to Texas for LaVerne's funeral

Sadly, Trude's mom LaVerne lost the last battle in her war against lymphoma. Trude and I both went back to Dallas to be with friends and family. Although it was a sad occasion it was also a beautiful time of bonding and renewal.

25-28 January 2002

Auckland Folk Festival

Had a great time at the Auckland Folk Festival. It was a great weekend of camping and continuous socializing and jamming. I was having so much fun being there that I couldn't make myself stop long enough to take any photos.

14 January 2002

Les Barker at The Bunker

Had an uproariously funny evening at The Bunker. Read about it here.

12 January 2002

Trude Returns from Texas

Trude arrived back from Texas after visiting her family. She was called away unexpectedly right after Christmas due to her mothers rapidly failing health. Fortunately, LaVerne made a valiant recovery and Trude returned all smiles.

Life in Fourth Quarter 2001
Life in August 2001
Life in July 2001
Life in June 2001
Life in May 2001