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There are so many other options for food storage these days. Tupperware was great at the time. I remember my mum hosting Tupperware parties back in the 70s and 80s.

Still searching. Some people I trust their sources have posted. Could still be rumours

Reports coming in that Laurie Anderson has passed away at the age of 77

Went to see Semisonic last night at the Minnesota State Fair. This was my 2nd show this year as a spectator. They played a fair number of tunes from their latest album "A Little But Of Sun" and the rest from their previous 3 albums. It was well worth just spending the extra cash for the return trip to the fair. I was fortunate to get a copy of Jake Slichter's book autographed

Worked 2 nights for Marky Ramone at the Minnesota State Fair. It was basically Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg. But, it was billed as Marky Ramone plays the Ramones Classics. 35 songs at a breakneck speed. First night, we were packed out. Second night, storms kept quite a few people away. One of the few gigs I've worked where I get to hear most of the show. That wretched tree obscured my view of the stage.

Worked for The Scarlet Goodbye the other day at the Minnesota State Fair. Boiling hot day, small crowd that braved the heat. 3 fantastic sets featuring a mix of the debut album and stuff from their forthcoming album which will be released in January.

Was working for Tina Schlieske at The Minnesota State Fair last night. She played a plethora of tunes spanning her days with Tina & The B-Sides and her solo material I'll be back working for her tonight. I think I've mentioned this before, her life partner is Justine Roddick one of the daughters of Anita Roddick founder of The Body Shop.

I had the esteemed honour of working for Midge Ure as part of his Band In A Box tour He was very approachable. He stayed after the show to meet with fans and pose for photos and autograph stuff. I was able to get him to autograph my Rich Kids LP

That's true. Trump lost the popular vote but won the electoral college by the narrowest or margins in the States that mattered. Hopefully people won't stay home in November. Many were convinced Hilary would win in 2016 so they didn't bother voting.

Just this morning I received confirmation to work for Marky Ramone at the Minnesota State Fair. I will get to see part of the show as where I will be located, there's a big tree obscuring part of the stage But, at least I'll get to hear the show. I'll post as many photos as I can.

Had a great time working for Mason Jennings as part of the 20th anniversary for his album "Use Your Voice" at The Parkway Theater As a bonus, he gifted me a copy of " Use Your Voice " and a copy of" Underneath The Roses " which was released last year and his album release show that I worked.

I've got a few gigs lined up this month. Tomorrow and Saturday, I'll be working for Mason Jennings who is performing tunes from his album "Use Your Voice" as part of a 20th anniversary tour for that album I'll be doing my usual stint working for The Scarlet Goodbye next weekend. And on the 21st I'll be working for Midge Ure.

Forgot to post this at the weekend. We had our annual Big Kahuna Bash on Saturday. Special guests were Tony Andreason from The Trashmen, and Eddie Angel from Los Straitjackets. Scorching hot day. We managed to persuade Eddie to wear shorts for this one

I had the honour of working for The Surfaris last night in Minneapolis. It was the first time they had ever played here. Bob Berryhill is the only remaining founding member still performing after 62 years. The line-up now comprises of his wife Gene (bass) and his two sons Deven Berryhill (guitar and backing vocals), and Joel Berryhill (drums and vocals), Naturally they closed their regular set with that timeless classic Wipe Out.

Toy manufacturer Basic Fun which owns Tonka, Care Bears and My Little Pony, have filed for bankruptcy