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I lament about the changing natureOf acceptable mischief and funIn society that is losing the sense ofThe Australian larrikin son Once upon a time, the Australian larrikin spirit was acknowledged, tolerated, and even celebrated Where does the word larrikin come from?  The term comes from British dialect larrikin ‘a mischievous or frolicsome youth’, ultimately a form of larkingContinue reading “Death of the Aussie Larrikin?”

Charles “Skip” Pitts (April 7, 1947 – May 1, 2012) was an American soul and blues guitarist. He is best known for his distinctive “wah-wah” style, prominently featured on Isaac Hayes’ title track from the 1971 movie Shaft. He is widely considered to have been one of the architects of soul, R&B and funk guitar. Here heContinue reading “Charles ‘Skip’ Pitts”

They said I hadTo take a bagNo longer couldA buy a bag…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

I got a bit of problemI don’t know when to stopI’m stuck on green in overdriveIn Spitfire (vinyl top) Spitfire no vinyl top…….. No?…… I’m stuck on green in overdriveNot good not good for headI got to drop a gear or twoLamborghini (red) Happy?…… DM

Do you know where Blue is dear?It seems he’s disappearedHe’s in the next door’s paddock dearHe often goes in there…. Shit Blue…… Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Look dear at this headstone“Here lies a politicianAnd an honest man ” he wasOn a truthful mission How economical a use of space dear,to bury two men in the same grave…… Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Stan is a man of many talentsWe at FCS are privileged to be associated with him I’ve done a lot ot trainingPerfecting this machinePassed (Grade 1) at trade schoolResults (scroll down) are seen…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022